Thursday, May 1, 2025

Keeping Your Phone and Data Secure While Traveling

 

Check Your Encryption Settings

Make sure that your phone is encrypted. Most modern phones have encryption automatically in place when you have a passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, or other biometrics set up, but if your phone is more than 5 years old, you should check.

You can check your security settings for iPhones by going to Settings > Passcode (or Touch ID and Passcode, or Face ID and Passcode), scrolling to the very bottom and making sure that "Data protection is enabled" appears at the bottom of the screen. Android devices have similar settings, but the location will vary depending on device.


Use Find My iPhone or Find My Device

Make sure Find My Device (Android), Find My iPhone (Apple), or other location services for your specific phone are enabled. This will allow you to locate and remotely lock/wipe the device if needed.

If your device is stolen, we recommend wiping it immediately and reporting the loss to T&I so we can remove it as an authorized Duo authentication device for you.


Boost Your Passcode Security

If you have a 4-digit passcode, consider changing to a 6-digit or longer passcode to thwart thieves.


Be Aware of Your Location & Wi-Fi Connection

Be wary of using your phone in conspicuous public places, especially where a thief may grab the phone while you are using it. 

Avoid untrusted public Wi-Fi where possible. If in Europe, your phone will be safest on a country-wide cell network (including when roaming with your US carrier.) Hotel Wi-Fi is often ok for general tasks, but be wary of malls and open public networks. Use caution when accessing any sensitive information, like bank accounts or Davidson accounts, and consider using a VPN in these situations.

If your phone is joined to eduroam at Davidson and you'll be near European universities, eduroam will work and is a great high-trust network to use.


Remove any Unnecessary Davidson Files

Delete any Davidson files containing confidential Davidson or student information that you may have downloaded to the phone.


Update Your Phone

Make sure your iPhone or Android device is fully updated to the latest security patches before you depart.

Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial



In her ruling banning Apple from charging a commission on purchases made outside the App Store, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says that an Apple executive “outright lied under oath.”

According to Gonzalez Rogers, Alex Roman, vice president of finance at Apple, gave testimony that was “replete with misdirection and outright lies.” The judge writes that Roman lied when testifying that Apple hadn’t decided on the 27 percent number for its fee on purchases outside the App Store until January 16th, 2024.

“Contemporaneous business documents reveal that on the contrary, the main components of Apple’s plan, including the 27 percent commission, were determined in July 2023,” Gonzalez Rogers says. “Neither Apple, nor its counsel, corrected the, now obvious, lies.”

Gonzalez Rogers says that she is referring the case to a US attorney for possible criminal contempt proceedings against Apple and Roman.

“Apple willfully chose not to comply with this Court’s Injunction,” Gonzalez Rogers says at the end of the filing (emphasis hers). “It did so with the express intent to create new anticompetitive barriers which would, by design and in effect, maintain a valued revenue stream; a revenue stream previously found to be anticompetitive. That it thought this Court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation. As always, the cover-up made it worse. For this Court, there is no second bite at the apple.”

Monday, September 12, 2016

Android Nougat’s Fifth and Final Preview Is Now Available For Download


Android Nougat’s Fifth and Final Preview Is Now Available For Download

Google’s fifth and final Android 7.0 Nougat Preview is now available to download right now. The preview is released to developers but there are no restrictions for anyone who wants to try it out. If you’re intrigued much, check out all the changes part of the final preview below.

Android 7.0 Nougat Fifth and Final Build Released For Developers

Google’s new operating system is almost done and ready for prime time now and once the company is done with this, we will probably see the Nougat’s finalized version. Android 7.0 Nougat will start moving to the latest and other supported devices in a couple of weeks. So if your device is compatible, be sure to prepare yourself for the release. As for now, you can get the fifth preview from here. If you want todownload it through an OTA image, click here.
 To be fair, there are quite a handful of changes and differences between Android Marshmallow and Nougat. While the upper appearance might look identical or pretty much similar, it’s what is on the inside. However, we’ll get to the changes later on. The previous preview of Android 7.0 Nougat brought a bevy of bug fixes to the table, intertwined with ample performance enhancements.
Moreover, developers are told that the release will give them “the near-final system updates for all of the supported preview devices”. This states that testing apps against this preview iteration will allow their software to get ready for the final consumer release.

How to Download Android 7.0 Nougat Preview?

If you’re considering to download the final Android 7.0 Nougat preview on your device, you must be enrolled in the Android Beta program. Once you’re enrolled and signed in, you will be given an update notification soon. After that, once you install the new software you will be running the latest Developer Preview. If you are not enrolled in the Android Beta program, you can sign up from here. Just as before, the final preview build is available for Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G.

What’s New in Nougat’s Final Preview?

So what’s new in the final build of Android 7.0 Nougat? Not much actually! The changes are centered towards developers and include bug fixes and optimizations, Android N API’s, an emulator to test apps and system images for Nexus devices. The fifth and final build for Android 7.0 Nougat is the closest you will be to the actual consumer build of the operating system which will roll out in the coming weeks. So if you’re interested, be sure to check the preview out.

iPhone 7 release date, price, specification and features

iPhone 7 release date, price, specification and features


New iPhones are coming this year and iPhone 7 release date and specification is a hot topic alongside the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro. Find out about the iPhone 7 price, iPhone 7 specs and iPhone 7 features. We have all the rumors and leaks about phone

Here are Some Common Question being asked by iPhone enthusiasts
  • When is the iPhone 7 coming out?
  • How much will the iPhone 7 cost?
  • Design
  • Specifications & features
  • Will it be waterproof?
What is it? The next iPhone, successor to the iPhone 6S
When is the new iPhone coming out? September 2016
How much will the new iPhone cost? Starting at $706.36 for 16GB model (or maybe 32GB?)
What’s new in the iPhone 7? Faster processor, iOS 10, headphone jack removed (or not), Smart Connector

iPhone 7 Specifications

NETWORK Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
BODY Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
DISPLAY 4.7 inches: (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio), 750 x 1334 pixels, MultiTouch, Ion-strengthened glass,3D Touch display & home button
OS: iOS 10
MEMORY: 16/64/128 GB GB, 2 GB RAM
Rear CAMERA: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash.
Front CAMERA: 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR, panorama.
SOUND: No 3.5mm Jack
COMMUNICATION: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, 4.1 Bluetooth, GPS, NFC (Apple Pay Only)
FEATURES: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email.
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Po 1960 mAh battery
COLOR: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

iPhone 7 features

Sapphire Glass – According to the last rumors, the new iPhone may feature Sapphire glass instead of Corning’s Gorilla glass that is being used in current iPhone. Sapphire glass is pretty much tough glass which is not easily breakable and the company is already using it in iWatch. It would be a fair decision if Apple decides to use the same glass in new iPhone as well. As per Macworld, Apple is backing Arizona-based plant run by G T Advanced Technologies that can be used to manufacture iPhone display.
Button-less design – The company may ditch its traditional design and come up with all new button-less design for its new iPhone. The home button which is being used in current iPhone can be eliminated completely to provide bigger space on the screen.
Wireless Charging – The rivals like Samsung is already offering wireless charging facility to the customer which is pretty much convenient. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge can be charged wirelessly and the customers have appreciated this facility. Apple can’t afford to lag behind its rivals and it makes sense for the company to allow iPhone 7 charge wirelessly.
Improved iSight Camera – To enhance the picture quality, Apple might use iSight camera which will help you take a bright and clear picture through its anticipated 13-megapixel primary camera. The iPhone will be able to take a pretty much better picture through its 8-megapixel secondary camera as well.
Water and dust proof – To give maximum protection to such premium device, the California-based techie planning to make iPhone  Water as well as dust proof. According to the rumors, the phone will be waterproofed to iP67 standard which is meant for making devices water and dust proof. As per IP67, the device wouldn’t get damaged if it submerged under 1-meter water for 30 mins.
OLED display – The latest rumors suggest that the iPhone may feature OLED display instead of LCD which is currently being used. OLED screen generates its own light to illuminate however LCD screen requires a backlight to glow.

What will the next iPhone be called? iPhone, iPhone 7 or iPhone Pro?

The next iPhone is widely expected to be called the iPhone 7, following Apple’s usual strategy of launching a new model number one year and appending an S the next (in 2015 we saw the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, so it follows that in September 2016 we should see the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus).
Until now, that is. Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, is perhaps one of the most reliable tipsters we’ve come across, and he is calling for people to stop calling the 2016 iPhone the iPhone 7. Blass says it is highly unlikely Apple will use this name since the next iPhone is thought to be largely unchanged from the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s.

WhatsApp launches Desktop Software for Windows and Mac Users

WhatsApp launches Desktop Software for Windows and Mac Users

WhatsApp the most popular messaging service is now available to be used from your Desktop computer doesn’t matter either its running on Windows or Mac OS, WhatsApp has launched both version for Desktop computers.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp messaging software has been a mobile-only messaging platform forever, but from Tuesday, the company is offering you its desktop application for both Windows and OS X.
Few months back, WhatsApp launched a Web client that can be run through your browser to use WhatsApp on your desktop, but now users running Windows 8 or Mac OS 10.9 and above can use the new desktop app that mirrors WhatsApp messages from a user’s mobile device.According to the company’s blog post, the WhatsApp desktop app is similar to WhatsApp Web with synchronized conversations and messages
Since WhatsApp desktop app is native for both Windows and OS X platform, it can support desktop notifications and keyboard shortcuts.
WhatsApp has been rising at an extraordinary pace recently. The service has over 1 Billion monthly active users.
At the beginning of the year, the company removed its yearly $1 subscription fee. Just last month, the company rolled out end-to-end encryption for all its users’ communication by default.
How to Download WhatsApp Desktop Software
  1. Users running Windows 8 (or newer) or OS X 10.9 (or newer) can download WhatsApp desktop app available for direct downloading.
  2. Once Downloaded, open the WhatsApp desktop app.
  3. Scan the QR code with your mobile phone to Sync your device.
Now enjoy WhatsApping your friends and family straight from your desktop.