YOUR iPhone is keeping a log of your real-world movements that you probably had no idea existed. The list is buried inside your iPhone settings, and let's you see a map of your exact location at any time in history. What is iPhone Significant Locations? Your iPhone has a feature called Location Services, which uses your location to improve various features on the device. This includes Significant Locations, a rolling log of your real-world movements, which are then used to offer other services. For instance, if your iPhone knows about your daily commute, it can provide tailored timing information about your journey. "Allow your iPhone to learn places significant to you in order to provide useful location-related information in Maps, Calendar, Photos and more," Apple explains. Is iPhone Significant Locations safe? You might be panicking that Apple is keeping a log of your every move, but that's not quite the case. "Significant Locations are encrypted and cannot be read by Apple," … [Read more...] about Your iPhone keeps a map of everywhere you go – how to find it and turn it off
Texting tricks iphone
Samsung boss reveals why Galaxy S10 is BETTER than an iPhone – but the reasons are a bit rubbish
A SAMSUNG boss has revealed why the new Galaxy S10 is better than your iPhone – but the reasons aren't very convincing. Samsung's latest blower launched late last month and goes on sale this week, and the company desperately wants you to ditch your Apple handset. The Sun spoke to Samsung's Kate Beaumont, who heads up Commercial Strategy, Product and Planning at the South Korean tech giant at the Galaxy S10 launch. We asked to her explain why an average UK phone customer with an iPhone should switch to Samsung's £799 mobile – and the response was a bit weird. "It's about what it'll enable you to do. You're not going to lose your iTunes catalogue, so switching over is not going to be a drama," Kate told The Sun. "You're gonna be able to keep all of your data, all of your calendars, photos, those things will come over with you, so you're not losing a whole load of experience" That's great news for iPhone owners who have decided to switch, but it's not a reason why you … [Read more...] about Samsung boss reveals why Galaxy S10 is BETTER than an iPhone – but the reasons are a bit rubbish
iPhone ‘hacking boxes’ that break into your mobile sold on eBay for just £60
GADGETS designed to hack into your iPhone and tech products are being sold on eBay for as little as £60. The hi-tech equipment – which typically costs thousands of pounds when bought new – is favoured by police and security forces, but can be bought second-hand cheaply online. These "hacking boxes" are tablets designed to crack into your gadgets, bypassing security measures like passwords and PIN locks. They're made by an Israeli company called Cellebrite, which targets the military, intelligence services and police forces as customers. And a Forbes investigation in partnership with cybersecurity expert Matthew Hickey found that the gadgets were being sold for as little as $100 (£75) on eBay. The Sun also found several Cellebrite devices being sold for under £100 on eBay – with one older device available for just £60. On Cellebrite's website, its products are promoted as being able to "unlock a wider range of devices and access more data fast". … [Read more...] about iPhone ‘hacking boxes’ that break into your mobile sold on eBay for just £60
Apple reveals the 10 BEST photos taken on an iPhone from around the world – and they’re stunning
APPLE has revealed the winners of its Shot on iPhone challenge, where gadget fans were tasked with taking amazing smartphone snaps. The tech giant has shared the 10 best photos uploaded during the challenge – and they're all incredible. Last month, Apple offered to pay iPhone owners for taking great photos and posting them to Instagram. Winners get their prized snaps plastered on billboards and in Apple Stores around the world, with some cash on offer to sweeten the deal. The competition ran from January 22 to February 8, and anyone who shared their photos on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ShotOniPhone was entered. Alternatively, you could enter by submitting your photo to [email protected] Submissions were reviewed by a panel of expert judges with experience in photography. Apple's own marketing chief (and amateur photographer) Phil Schiller was on the panel, as well as Pete Souza, the chief official White House photographer for President Obama. Also judging … [Read more...] about Apple reveals the 10 BEST photos taken on an iPhone from around the world – and they’re stunning
Genius WhatsApp trick lets you read texts on iPhone WITHOUT sender knowing
WHATSAPP is full of hidden tricks, including one great hack that lets you covertly read texts without alerting the sender. Normally when you read a text, blue ticks appear for the sender – but iPhone users can read messages freely without triggering the ticks. Most people trying to avoid "read receipts" simply use the Airplane Mode method, which shuts off data so the sender's WhatsApp won't know you've read a text. But that method isn't great, because as soon as you turn Airplane Mode off the blue ticks appear – meaning you have to stay offline. You can also turn off read receipts entirely, but then you won't get to see them from other users, which is frustrating. However, The Sun has uncovered a method that works even better than both of these tricks – and doesn't require any setting changes. How to read WhatsApp texts without triggering blue ticks Most new iPhone models come with a little-known feature called 3D Touch. The screen has an extra layer of touch … [Read more...] about Genius WhatsApp trick lets you read texts on iPhone WITHOUT sender knowing