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Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Apple has unveiled new updates that bring advanced AI and emoji tools to its iPhone and iPad devices.  Released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 expand Apple Intelligence with features like ChatGPT integration, custom emoji creation, and visual design tools. Key Updates ChatGPT Integration: Siri and Writing Tools now support ChatGPT for generating content, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. Privacy settings ensure user control over data. Image Playground: This tool allows users to design custom visuals by inputting text descriptions, wit…
Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users
Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple has just issued what it calls an urgent update for iPhone and iPad users that it says provides protection two critical security vulnerabilities related to exploits of user data while browsing on these devices. The download to iOS 18.1.1 fixes issues in JavaScriptCore and WebKit that could allow attackers to execute malicious code through crafted web content.  Apple says users should install the update promptly. You can do this by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on your device. For more information on the updates from Apple, click here.
Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Named One Of America's Richest People; 4 More In CT Make List Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Named One Of America's Richest People; 4 More In CT Make List
Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Named One Of America's Richest People; 4 More In CT Make List Forbes released its annual list of the nation's 400 richest Americans this week, and a Connecticut hedge fund manager ranked among the top 40. In all, five billionaires call the Nutmeg State home.  Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management headquartered in Stamford, was ranked 39th among the richest Americans, and the richest person in Connecticut.  According to Forbes, the 68-year-old Greenwich resident is worth an estimated $21.3 billion, a massive increase from when he was worth $13.6 million in 2019.   Cohen purchased the New York Mets in 2020.  Related:…
Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say
Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say A 25-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested nearly a year after he allegedly placed an Apple AirTag in an unsuspecting woman’s car to stalk her, police said. The Litchfield County incident started in March 2023 in Goshen, according to Connecticut State Police, culminating in the arrest of Anthony Magro, age 25, of Bridgeport.  A Goshen woman (whose identity has not been released) had first received a notification on her iPhone that an AirTag device was moving with her as she drove. At first, she ignored it, believing that it was due to a relative leaving a pair of Apple AirPods in…
Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature?
Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Concerns are mounting over a feature on Apple's new iOS 17 update, but tech experts and some law enforcement officials say NameDrop is safe. NameDrop allows contact information to be shared with other Apple users. But not without both devices having iOS 17 installed. And not without being extremely close, or touching. And not without consent. To initiate the transfer of contact information, both devices must have the new update, be unlocked, and be very close or touching for several seconds.  Then, a screen will appear at the top of the device with prompts to "receive only" or "share." T…
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location A new Target store will be opening at the Danbury Fair Mall. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Sears, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, June 21 by Macerich, owns and operates the mall. The 126,000 square-foot two-level Target store will be the first in the City of Danbury. "Target coming to Danbury Fair is the latest anchor-replacement success for Macerich's A-quality portfolio of regional town centers," Macerich President Ed Coppola said. "The terrific merchandise mix and attractive demographics surrounding Danbury Fair make this property a great match…
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run It’s the end of an era for tech-lovers as Apple announced its plan to discontinue the once groundbreaking iPod. Since reinventing the portable music scene forever in 2001, the iPod will soon be a relic of the past as Apple and other tech companies have since eclipsed the device, which had its latest iteration released in 2019. The original iPod, introduced on Oct. 23, 2001, was the first MP3 player to pack the ability to hold upwards of 1,000 songs with a 10-hour battery all inside a 6.5-ounce package, according to the company. The original iPodApple “iPod has captivated users all ov…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Selling Fake iPhones Online Fairfield County Man Accused Of Selling Fake iPhones Online
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Selling Fake iPhones Online A Fairfield County man has been charged with selling at least two fake iPhones to people. Reginald Boyd Jr., age 27, of Shelton, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 28, following an investigation by the Shelton Police Department. On Wednesday, Sept. 15, the department received two separate complaints, where victims responded to online advertisements for Apple iPhones, according to Shelton PD Detective Christopher Nugent. The victims engaged in an online conversation with Boyd selling the items on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, arranging to meet at a location in Shelton to m…
iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch
iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch Apple unveiled its next generation of products, including the new iPhone 13 and other must-have items for techies. At a virtual event held virtually from California on Tuesday, Sept. 14, Apple CEO Tim Cook showcased four new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, and new iPads, each with features that will prove to be an upgrade over the previous generation of products. The new smartphones - the iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max - will include basic upgrades such as better cameras, improved battery life, and faster processing on its devices with the “fastest…
Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack
Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack Apple is advising all users to update their devices to fix a rare no-click security vulnerability in its products. The move comes after researchers from the University of Toronto discovered a flaw that allowed hackers to infect anyone's devices with highly invasive spyware. All of Apple’s operating systems, including those for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, are vulnerable. Apple users should get an alert to update those devices. It's the first known instance of an attack that does not require a victim to click on a link or open unknown infected files. The researchers believ…
CT Working To Be Among First States To Make Electronic Driver's Licenses CT Working To Be Among First States To Make Electronic Driver's Licenses
CT Working To Be Among First States To Make Electronic Driver's Licenses Connecticut officials are working with Apple to become one of the first states to make driver’s licenses and state IDs available electronically on the company’s devices. Gov. Ned Lamont took to social media to make the announcement that the state is in the preliminary planning phases to make licenses available on iPhones and Apple Watches. The electronic licenses would be accessible at airports, though further details were not available as the project is in the beginning phases. Connecticut is working to make electronic driver's licenses a realityTwitter/@GovNedLamont “Some tech news: …
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why 'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why Owners of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches are being encouraged by Apple to update their devices as soon as possible to protect their products from a security flaw. A series of updates for those products to address the security vulnerability, with macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, watchOS 7.3.2 and iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 becoming available for download. Apple said that it the update “is important and recommended for all users.” According to the company, the latest patch resolves a memory corruption bug in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari. The application is installed on all devices, and e…
Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales
Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales Now that more than 80 percent of American adults own smartphones, tech industries are developing the next big thing. Prompted by a drop in smartphone sales over the past two years, many technology companies - including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon - to get back to research and development, CNBC reported. So what will the next big thing be, according to tech companies? Augmented reality or AR is otherwise known as mixed reality. Here is a still from a video by Apple showing how its new AR (augmented reality) platform will display on a smartphone.Apple This isn’t the…
Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws
Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their devices' operating system to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4 to fix security flaws that may have been exploited by hackers in previous versions. On its support webpage, the company said that there was a trio of security flaws that “may have been actively exploited,” though little other information has been provided about the potential breach. “Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available,” they noted on the webpage. According to …
6-Year-Old From Fairfield County Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple 6-Year-Old From Fairfield County Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple
6-Year-Old From Fairfield County Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple While a real-estate broker in Fairfield County was working from home, in the next room, her 6-year-old son racked up over $16,000 in just a month, buying in-app purchases from the Sonic Forces mobile game on her iPad.  Now, according to a report from the New York Post, 41-year-old Wilton resident Jessica Johnson blames Apple, feeling that their devices should have pre-set settings to prevent unauthorized users from making in-app purchases without providing verification.  Instead, as she was reportedly told by Apple representatives, parents must change their settings to block their…
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up The holidays are creeping up quickly, which means getting your shopping list together for your loved ones. As the gifts pile up, your dollars tend to go down. Lessen the blow on your credit card bill this season and get awesome deals on great products. Be sure to use the coupon code CMSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off all of these electronic essentials and accessories (some exclusions apply). Audio Apple Powerbeats 3Apple If you like listening to clear, crisp audio, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is vital. With all of today's advanced technology, there are so many options out th…
COVID-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near COVID-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near
Covid-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near A new mobile app will notify Connecticut residents when they have been within six feet of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID Alert CT app is available for both Apple and Android devices and notifies residents if they have been potentially infected without sharing any personal data.  Earlier report - COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near If an app user contracts COVID-19, a contract tracer will ask if they are willing to share the "close contact" codes their app has accrued during their day-to-day interactions via Bluetooth.&nbs…
COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near
Covid-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near To help stop the spread of COVID-19, Connecticut is encouraging residents to download a new app that will alert them if they have come in contact with someone infected with the virus. The contact-tracing app, COVID Alert CT, is state-run and was launched on Thursday, Nov. 12. The free app is available to Android as well as Apple users. Gov. Ned Lamont said that the app does not share personal data and that it is not a replacement for the state’s contract tracing system - it's a supplement.  “We’re making every effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut,” Lamont said in a s…
Postal Supervisor In CT Admits To Stealing Packages Postal Supervisor In CT Admits To Stealing Packages
Postal Supervisor In CT Admits To Stealing Packages A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor from Fairfield County is facing jail time after admitting to stealing packages filled with expensive electronics from a Connecticut post office. Stratford resident Zoheb Deura, 34, pleaded guilty this week in Bridgeport district court to embezzlement of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. Between February and April, U.S. Attorney John Durham said that while still employed as a supervisor at the U.S. Post Office in Middletown, Deura stole numerous packages, including packages containing an Apple computer, PlayStation and Nintendo gaming devices, an…