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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Apple ID Account Bug Locks Some Users Out of Accounts, Forces Password Reset
Apple ID password reset prompts are being presented to several users online, according to various reports by customers on social media platforms. The issue appears to be affecting users randomly, including one Gadgets 360 staff member. Apple's system status webpage does not currently indicate that there are any issues affecting any of its services.
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iOS 17.4 Released With New Emoji, Support for Third-Party App Stores in the EU, More
Apple released the iOS 17.4 update on Wednesday (March 6) as the latest OS version for supported iPhone alongside iPadOS 17.4. The update brings long-awaited support for third-party app stores in the European Union in order to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The iOS 17.4 update includes new emoji, changes to the battery interface in ...
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All You Need To Know About Apple's New Stolen Device Protection Feature
Apple's latest iOS 17.3 update brings significant improvements to iPhone security, with a key feature called Stolen Device Protection.
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iOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Released Alongside macOS 14.3
iOS 17.3 update is now available to download for recent iPhone models, along with macOS 14.3 Sonoma for eligible Mac computers. The iOS 17.3 update adds a new feature designed to protect your account from thieves, while both iOS and macOS now show warranty details for all devices in the Settings app. Meanwhile, Apple Music has also been updated wit...
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iOS 17.3 RC With Stolen Device Protection Feature Arrives for Beta Testers Ahead of Expected Rollout Next Week
iOS 17.3 RC is available to download for beta testers and it is an exciting update because it brings with it several new features. Among these is a brand-new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, which according to the beta releases, provides an additional layer of security minus the hassle. The iOS 17.3 update according to a source wil...
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iOS 17.3 Beta With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music Rolling Out
iOS 17.3 beta is rolling out to users on Apple's beta channel for iOS, a day after the iPhone maker rolled out the stable version of iOS 17.2 to testers. The latest beta version of the iOS 17 operating system comes with new Stolen Device Protection features while Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music have reappeared on iOS 17.3 beta 1 and the feat...
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Factory Reset Protection Bypass Found for Nexus Devices With May Security Update: Report
Determined smartphone thieves can use the bypass to reset a large number of stolen devices.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Apple ID Account Bug Locks Some Users Out of Accounts, Forces Password Reset
Apple ID password reset prompts are being presented to several users online, according to various reports by customers on social media platforms. The issue appears to be affecting users randomly, including one Gadgets 360 staff member. Apple's system status webpage does not currently indicate that there are any issues affecting any of its services.
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iOS 17.4 Released With New Emoji, Support for Third-Party App Stores in the EU, More
Apple released the iOS 17.4 update on Wednesday (March 6) as the latest OS version for supported iPhone alongside iPadOS 17.4. The update brings long-awaited support for third-party app stores in the European Union in order to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The iOS 17.4 update includes new emoji, changes to the battery interface in ...
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All You Need To Know About Apple's New Stolen Device Protection Feature
Apple's latest iOS 17.3 update brings significant improvements to iPhone security, with a key feature called Stolen Device Protection.
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iOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Released Alongside macOS 14.3
iOS 17.3 update is now available to download for recent iPhone models, along with macOS 14.3 Sonoma for eligible Mac computers. The iOS 17.3 update adds a new feature designed to protect your account from thieves, while both iOS and macOS now show warranty details for all devices in the Settings app. Meanwhile, Apple Music has also been updated wit...
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iOS 17.3 RC With Stolen Device Protection Feature Arrives for Beta Testers Ahead of Expected Rollout Next Week
iOS 17.3 RC is available to download for beta testers and it is an exciting update because it brings with it several new features. Among these is a brand-new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, which according to the beta releases, provides an additional layer of security minus the hassle. The iOS 17.3 update according to a source wil...
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iOS 17.3 Beta With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music Rolling Out
iOS 17.3 beta is rolling out to users on Apple's beta channel for iOS, a day after the iPhone maker rolled out the stable version of iOS 17.2 to testers. The latest beta version of the iOS 17 operating system comes with new Stolen Device Protection features while Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music have reappeared on iOS 17.3 beta 1 and the feat...
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Factory Reset Protection Bypass Found for Nexus Devices With May Security Update: Report
Determined smartphone thieves can use the bypass to reset a large number of stolen devices.
