The Intelligent Scan security feature of the Samsung Galaxy S9 may not be as secure as it seems, as a report suggests the facial recognition technology it uses is a weaker component of the biometric-based system compared to Apple’s Face ID used in the competing iPhone X.
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If the macOS desktop is looking a little boring, or is in need of a little more personalization than a change of background image, one solution could be to change how files, folders, and apps look. AppleInsider tells you how to quickly change the icon for the majority of files stored on your Mac.
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DxO on Thursday announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S9+ has achieved its best-ever DxOMark score, 99, toppling the Google Pixel 2’s 98 and the Apple iPhone X’s 97.
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HomePod is a sophisticated computer dedicated to the task of producing immersive, room-filling sound. That’s not all it can do, however. Equipped with the same A8 processor as Apple TV 4, it can also serve as a HomeKit hub for choreographing home accessories, even enabling remote access to your devices. Here’s an in-depth look.
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Apple held on to its leading position in Taiwan’s smartphone market in January, even as the company saw both its sales volume and value shrink month-to-month.
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Apple is holding another limited time promotion to encourage iPhone owners to use Apple Pay, this time providing a discount of $5 off the purchase of two tickets via Fandango if the transaction is performed through Apple’s payment platform.
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A report evaluating the OLED screen used in the Samsung Galaxy S9 has declared it the “best smartphone display,” with the creation by Apple’s rival said to be better than screens used in the iPhone X and premium mobile devices by other manufacturers under a series of benchmarks.
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On Thursday the four major national U.S. carriers — AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon — revealed plans for a new authentication platform that could add an extra layer of security for people using apps on Apple’s iPhone and other mobile devices.
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U.S. big box retailer Best Buy on Wednesday announced the imminent closure of 250 satellite stores dedicated to mobile phone sales, pinning the nationwide shutdown on sluggish sales amidst increased competition from cellphone carriers, etailers and first-party shops like the Apple store.
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Apple last week posted a new support document to its website detailing a few tips designed to help customers distinguish official emails from phishing attempts, the latter of which have become increasingly sophisticated in recent months.
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