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Apple reportedly scrapped plans to fully secure iCloud Backups after FBI Intervention

Boluwatife IbosiolaJan 15, 2021January 15, 20210

Reuters reports that Apple Inc. allegedly dropped plans to grant iPhone users access to full encryption of their device backups in the company’s iCloud services. The initiative was reportedly dropped because the FBI complained, suggesting

Are Our WhatsApp Chats and Calls Safe With New Terms Of Service?

Boluwatife IbosiolaJan 14, 2021January 14, 20210

Of late, there have been discussions about new WhatsApp’s terms of service. There are so much skepticism and uncertainty about our data privacy. One major question that comes to mind is, “are our calls and

Open Source Mobile Alternatives to Android

Boluwatife IbosiolaJan 12, 2021January 12, 20210

Over the years, Android has proven to be the most widespread and dominant operating system globally and it does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. It is Google’s champion mobile operating system

WhatsApp Gives Users an Ultimatum: Share Data With Facebook Or Stop Using The App

Boluwatife IbosiolaJan 11, 2021January 11, 20210

WhatsApp, the world’s most renowned messaging app has issued a warning to all its users in its new privacy policy to share personal data with Facebook or lose their accounts. This mass deactivation of accounts

Microsoft could bring you back from the Dead, as a Chatbot

Boluwatife IbosiolaJan 8, 2021January 8, 20210

Over the years, tech giants have continued to amaze us with several innovations that have improved our day to day life. Reports show that Microsoft has requested a patent which increases the exciting possibility of

Ticketmaster To Pay $10 Million Fine For Hacking A Rival Company

FrancisJan 7, 2021January 7, 20210

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that Ticketmaster, a platform for purchasing tickets to events such as concerts and sports would be fined $10 million after a staff member admitted to infiltrating

Google will delete your account if you do this

FrancisDec 16, 2020December 16, 20200

Google announced recently that all dormant Gmail accounts will be deleted if its services such as Google Drive, Google Photos, and Gmail isn’t used for the duration of (2) years.

No Gravity Charger: Levitating Wireless Charger

FrancisDec 7, 2020December 7, 20200

"No Gravity Charger" seized this opportunity to reiterate and improve on the concept and technology to fully flesh it out. They aim to create a new and innovative product with a groundbreaking idea at its

Will Android ever become a secured mobile operating system?

ROTechnicaDec 6, 2020December 6, 20200

Android faces numerous security challenges that are not so easy to overcome. As a result, such a flexible and changeable system as Android becomes even more open to threats than before due to its inclusivity

Google Maps now allows you to create Street View photos with just your phone

ROTechnicaDec 4, 2020December 4, 20200

Google Maps is rolling out a new feature in its latest update that allows you to create Street View photos using just a phone. Android users with ARCore-compatible devices can now record imagery and post