Author: Daniel (The Tech Blog UK)
Google Drive users have reacted angrily to a glitch leaving some unable to access files from the last six months. Google said it was investigating the issue which is affecting some users of its hugely popular cloud storage service. The problem was first reported on 22 November by a user who said their Drive had reset to a May 2023 version. It is not known how many customers are affected, but people in multiple countries have reported problems. Drive is part of Google Workspace, a suite of applications which has more than three billion users worldwide. Users reacted angrily on…
Amazon is set to revolutionize delivery in the United Kingdom by launching a drone delivery service by the close of 2024. This innovative service, known as Prime Air, will swiftly transport packages weighing less than five pounds to locations within a one-hour radius of its base. Amazon’s initial deployment will commence in a single location, with plans for expansion to cover more areas. Customers will have access to a vast selection of “thousands” of eligible items for this rapid delivery service. These deliveries will be facilitated by Amazon’s cutting-edge MK30 drones, which boast quieter operation compared to previous test models.…
Criminals managed to abscond with an astonishing half a billion pounds during the initial half of 2023, as disclosed by the most recent report on banking industry fraud. UK Finance, the trade association for the financial sector, has issued a stern caution that a significant portion of these scams originate from social media and other online enterprises. They are now urging other industries to step up their efforts in combatting this criminal activity, which is increasingly finding a home on their platforms. For an in-depth examination of the statistics and guidance on how to recover your funds if you’ve fallen…
A forthcoming WhatsApp update is set to enhance user privacy by introducing the option to hide locked chats. WhatsApp introduced the ‘Chat Lock’ feature earlier this year, allowing users to safeguard their sensitive conversations with a password and store them in a separate folder. However, notifications from these locked chats could still be visible at inconvenient times. The new feature, currently in testing according to WABetaInfo, will enable users to entirely hide these chats from prying eyes. The chats will only be accessible through a secret code entered into the search bar, enhancing privacy. This update aims to make it…
For those who own an iPhone 15 Pro and are experiencing what appears to be screen burn-in, there’s good news. iOS 17.1 is set to launch this week, and it’s specifically designed to address this issue. Interestingly, it turns out that this isn’t a hardware problem but rather a software bug that will be resolved by the upcoming update. Screen burn-in, typically associated with older displays, occurs when an image lingers as a faint overlay on the screen. It’s a concern with OLED displays, but it typically takes years to manifest. That’s why it’s surprising that iPhone 15 Pro users…
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to unveil fresh Mac models at the very end of this month, specifically on the 30th or 31st. The anticipated announcements are expected to encompass updates to the 24-inch iMac and, possibly, the introduction of multiple new MacBook Pro models. Furthermore, Gurman suggests that Apple is also in the pipeline to launch a higher-end iMac boasting a 32-inch display, but this release isn’t slated until late 2024 or 2025. The 24-inch iMac made its debut in the spring of 2021, showcasing a revamped design and the powerful M1 chip. While it’s…
Elon Musk recently revealed that his social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now called X, is set to introduce two new premium subscription tiers. One tier will offer a more affordable subscription with access to all features but will retain ads, while the other, a higher-priced option, will be ad-free. This announcement follows the platform’s decision to charge new users in New Zealand and the Philippines $1 for access. However, Musk did not provide further specifics about these premium plans, leaving some details unclear. Users who choose not to subscribe will have limited actions, restricted to “read-only” activities…
Apple is currently in the process of developing a “pad-like device” with the aim of facilitating firmware updates for iPhones that remain sealed within their packaging. If you’ve purchased a new iPhone in recent years, you’ve likely encountered a software update immediately upon unboxing the device. Bloomberg has reported that Apple is working on a new system to enhance this process, enabling wireless updates for iPhones without the need to remove them from their boxes. For instance, when the iPhone 15 was launched earlier this year, Apple had to issue a day-one update to address significant issues with the iPhone-to-iPhone…
On Tuesday, Apple provided developers with access to the release candidates of iOS 17.1 and macOS 14.1, marking the final testing phase before the public release. This also extended to iPadOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1. Release candidates, previously known as golden masters, allow third-party software developers and other beta testers to examine the final versions of operating systems before they become available to regular users. One advantage of release candidates is that they offer a preview of the release notes, providing insights into the key features Apple considers most significant. For iOS 17.1, the release notes reveal: “This update introduces…
In a nutshell, multipoint Bluetooth, or Bluetooth multipoint (whichever you prefer), is a feature found in some top-notch headphones that allows them to simultaneously connect to more than one device.