As part of iOS 14’s new features, users will be able to switch their default app preferences for the first time. Details are scarce currently, but one of the slides in the WWDC presentation featured a block that announced users will be able to change their default browser and default email app. This is a long-requested feature, as iOS 13 and prior versions of the operating system will always direct taps on links to Safari, and new emails start in Apple Mail....

iOS 5.0.1 was released last week with promises to fix the issue of battery life that has been plaguing many users and some security issues like the Smart Cover hack. As we originally reported, the update even left some of those without battery issues with quicker battery drains. Over the weekend, even more issues within iOS 5.0.1 have arisen including Wi-Fi signal loss, microphone failures, and cellular network issues. If you head on over to the Apple Support Forum you’ll find a very long list of issues people are having....

Earlier today, Apple released a new iOS 6 beta to developers, introducing the usual “bug fixes and improvements”. Below is a list of all the new buttons and changes we’ve found so far. If you happen to spot any more, send them our way at tips@9to5mac.com. The first thing you’ll see when installing beta 2 is actually a change that was technically made in beta 1: when installing an OTA update, the cogs in the Settings icon on the Software Update page spin (not the ones on the actual home screen, though)....

Besides supporting all iOS 7 devices, iOS 7.1 brings support for a pair of new iPad models: iPad 4,3 (download link) and iPad 4,6 (download link). These models have not been announced by Apple, but they likely represent minor hardware revisions… From time-to-time, Apple silently updates its devices with either improved or more efficient components. These rarely are announced or have any effect on customers. It is also possible that these devices could be devices optimized for overseas networks (China?...

If you write iOS apps and wonder how your earnings compare against those of other developers – or you have an idea for an app, and are wondering whether it’s worth pursuing – it can be tough to find any hard information. We hear occasional stories about hugely successful apps like Flappy Bird making hundreds of thousands of dollars per day, and we know there are some apps with literally zero downloads to their name, but what about the middle ground?...

Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine responded to a recent fine levied by the NFL against 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for wearing Beats headphones during a post-game interview. Iovine said that he was glad players considered Beats ‘cool’ and that the company had gotten millions of dollars worth of publicity out of the media coverage surrounding the ban and subsequent fine. Iovine also recounted how the Beats brand got started when he ran into Dr....

An update to Instagram coming today aims to improve the service’s Direct messaging feature by combining disappearing photos and videos with text conversations into a single thread. Previously the features were separated, with disappearing photos and videos in their own conversation separate from text chats, meaning that you could have multiple threads going with the same person(s) within Direct. Today’s update hopes to streamline your inbox within Direct by making the disappearing photos and videos appear inline within text conversations when it’s the same contact(s):...

Nokia 6.1 (codename: PL2) was launched in the year January 2018. The handset came with Android 8.1 Oreo. Recently this device has received the official TWRP recovery support. So, on this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Nokia 6.1. This guide contains both the written instruction and video tutorial to help you install it quickly. Make sure to download the files required and then jump straight into instruction on how to install TWRP Recovery and Root your Nokia 6....

This article is designed for professional and self-starters who want to gain a detailed understanding of x86 instructions. Learning x86 instructions will help you to understand the make-up of underlying systems which popular programming languages conceal from you. Instructions in x86 Instructions can be defined as the language used to command a computer architecture. The x86 instructions basically tell the processor what to do. They are generally categorized into:...

Interbrand calculated that the value of Apple as a brand had grown 16% since last year, saying that three factors explained its #1 ranking … Interbrand scores brands on ten brand strengths, each of which it says represents a ‘lever for growth.’ These are clarity, commitment, governance, responsiveness, relevance, engagement, differentiation, consistency, authenticity and presence. It said that Apple was particularly strong in three of these areas: Engagement Differentiation Consistency Apple’s brand strengths Engagement is defined as the degree to which customers show ‘a deep understanding of, active participation in, and a strong sense of identification with, the brand....

Managing parental controls and restrictions for your child’s iOS device(s) has changed in iOS 12. Not only have the features moved, but they have also been renamed. Follow along for how to manage your family’s devices with the newest software. Parental controls were previously named ‘Restrictions’ and were found under Settings → General. Now the previous device management features have been rolled into the new Screen Time software. iOS 12: How to access parental controls and restrictions on iPhone and iPad Tap Screen Time The first time you open Screen Time, you’ll see a splash screen with the option to Set up as a Parent, tap that Follow the prompts to add restrictions by customizing Downtime, App Limits, Content & Privacy, and creating your Parent Passcode If you’d like to make any adjustments, you can always return to Settings → Screen Time Alternately, you can remotely manage devices connected to your iCloud account via Family Sharing....

We recently covered that TikTok was caught reading users’ clipboards on iPhone and iPad thanks to the new privacy features of iOS 14. This week, iOS 14 users also noticed that the LinkedIn app is copying and pasting from the clipboard in the background for no apparent reason, which raised some concerns. iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 includes a new banner alert that lets users know if an app is pasting from the clipboard, which is part of a series of new privacy features Apple is adding to its operating systems this year....

Apple could be releasing iOS 4.3.2, the next update to its mobile operating system, in the next two weeks, writes Boy Genius Report: The release will support iPhones, iPods and iPads and allegedly address security issues, squash a couple of bugs and introduce “several enhancements,” sources told the publication… Like, perhaps, a fix to a spooky FaceTime glitch. Or, how about fixing those battery woes? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that one because, although iOS 4....

This excellent interview (available here) uses YouTube clips to illustrate its points, which give you an advanced overview on just part of what makes the Apple CEO the greatest corporate speaker on the global stage. At heart, Jobs has a visceral understanding of the power of simplicity and the orator’s arts. “Steve Jobs once said “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” You can see this approach in how he designs his slides....

The policy tools are very powerful and dangerous therefore today we’re going to review the simple step-by-step example of setting the password policy for accounts created on a Windows 7 PC. Step 1 – Managing Password Option on a Local Account. Although you can set the password policy on accounts, did you know you can also manage passwords on other local accounts using the Local Users and Groups admin tool?...

Beyond the shinier new features with iOS 12, we’ve also been diving into the subtle refinements that the new operating system offers. Follow along for how to set your iPhone or iPad to install new iOS updates automatically. iOS 11 offers the choice install system updates in the middle of the night along with a “Remind Me Later” option for convenience. iOS 12 takes that up a notch with fully automatic iOS update option....

The first developer betas of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4 are now available. While we’re still digging through the releases to learn everything that’s new, there is one notable change for Apple Fitness+ users: support for AirPlay 2. As first reported by TechCrunch, Apple Fitness+ is adding AirPlay 2 support for sending audio and video to a compatible set-top box or smart TV. This newest round of beta releases includes support for the functionality....

Update: The Iowa Democratic Party has issued a statement, below, saying that data was correctly logged but not properly reported due to a bug in the app. It also claims that it did put the app through independent security testing, contradicting the claim made by the NYT. Failures surrounding the use of a new Iowa caucus app have seen the Iowa Democratic Party unable to promptly report the results of the first party member vote for its 2020 presidential candidates....

Information gathering requires careful planning, research, and most importantly, the ability to think like an attacker. At this step, you will attempt to collect as much information about the target environment as possible. There are two types of information gathering: passive and active. 1) Passive information gathering Using passive information gathering, you can discover information about targets without touching their systems. For example, you can identify network boundaries, operating systems, open ports, and web server software in use on the target without touching their system....

Syntax for Declaring Interface To use an interface in your class, append the keyword “implements” after your class name followed by the interface name. Example for Implementing Interface Now, let’s understand interface in Java with example: Click here if the video is not accessible Why is an Interface required? To understand the use of interface in Java better, let see an Java interface example. The class “Media Player” has two subclasses: CD player and DVD player....