Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) After months of speculation and rumored delays, Google has opened preorders for the Pixel 4A, with the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 slated for release this fall.Google officially announced not one, but three Pixel phones today. Included in the list are the highly anticipated Google Pixel 4A, the 5G-capable version dubbed the Pixel 4A 5G, and the Pixel 5.Google has stated that the Pixel 4A’s launch had been somewhat delayed due to the …

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Discussing Apple’s App Store with Rogue Amoeba’s Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast

By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Robles) Following months of drama about Apple’s App Store policies and procedures, your AppleInsider Podcast hosts talked to Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis, to get the developer’s point of view.After the House antitrust hearing, developers have spoken out against statements made by Apple CEO …

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Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.The move will combine Google Nest’s hardware with ADT’s installation, service, and monitoring. Google Nest customers will be offered both DIY and professionally installed security services.”We’re excited to partner with ADT to further our mission of building helpful devices for the home,” said Rishi Chandra, GM and Vice President of Nest….

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Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won’t affect most iPhone users

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Security researchers have recently revealed a vulnerability in the Secure Enclave Processor, but while the data store for sensitive information means data including Apple Pay details and Face ID biometric records are potentially at risk to attackers, the reality is that it is still extremely unlikely to be a major issue for the vast majority of Apple customers.The Secure Enclave protects biometric data used for Touch ID and Face ID. On July 24 at the …

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