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Most Americans Won't Upgrade To New iPhone 17, Survey Finds: Here's Why Most Americans Won't Upgrade To New iPhone 17, Survey Finds: Here's Why
Most Americans Won't Upgrade To New iPhone 17, Survey Finds: Here's Why As Apple rolls out its new iPhone 17 lineup, nearly six in 10 Americans say they won't be upgrading because of President Donald Trump's tariffs and rising costs. WalletHub said that 59% of people in the US will skip buying a new phone in 2025 due to Trump's tariffs and inflation, according to a survey released on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The findings came on the same day Apple unveiled its new generation of devices, including the thinnest iPhone ever. Preordering for all iPhone 17 models began on Friday, Sept. 12, and the smartphones will be officially released on Friday, Sept. 19. "When day…
iPhone 17 Launches With New Air Model; Major Apple Watch, AirPods News Announced iPhone 17 Launches With New Air Model; Major Apple Watch, AirPods News Announced
iPhone 17 Launches With New Air Model; Major Apple Watch, AirPods News Announced Apple’s latest iPhone just got a lot lighter, and so did your choices.  The company’s September event delivered a wave of new devices, including its thinnest iPhone ever, a next-generation Apple Watch, and a major AirPods upgrade. Apple’s annual September event, held Tuesday, Sept. 9, brought a flurry of new products and features, headlined by the debut of the iPhone 17 lineup and the all-new iPhone Air.  Thinnest iPhone Ever Highlights 17 Series CEO Tim Cook called the upgrades the most significant in the company’s history, with the iPhone Air standing out as the thinnest iPhon…
Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery: Man Pulls Knife On iPhone Seller In Bergen County, Cops Say Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery: Man Pulls Knife On iPhone Seller In Bergen County, Cops Say
Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery: Man Pulls Knife On iPhone Seller In Bergen County, Cops Say A Jersey City man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Bergen County, authorities said. On June 3, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Palisades Park police responded to Broad Avenue and East Brinkerhoff Avenue for a report of an armed robbery, according to Police Chief George Beck. The victim told police he was selling his iPhone 16 Max Pro through Facebook Marketplace and agreed to meet the buyer in the area. While waiting, a man approached, brandished a knife, stole the phone, and fled on foot, police said. Detective Brian Kunz, under the…
Apple Urges iPhone, iPad Users To Update: iOS 18.6.2 Blocks Critical Security Threat Apple Urges iPhone, iPad Users To Update: iOS 18.6.2 Blocks Critical Security Threat
Apple Urges iPhone, iPad Users To Update: iOS 18.6.2 Blocks Critical Security Threat A single image could put your iPhone or iPad at risk, but Apple’s latest update offers a crucial defense. Apple just released iOS 18.6.2, delivering a critical security fix for CVE-2025-43300, a zero-day flaw in the ImageIO framework that processes images systemwide.  The company says the vulnerability may have been used in sophisticated, targeted attacks. The bug allowed a malicious image to trigger memory corruption, potentially enabling zero-click code execution — meaning your device could be compromised without you tapping or opening anything.  Apple says iOS 18.6.2 resolves…
Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off
Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off The latest Instagram update lets friends see your real-time location, but only if you choose to share it. Instagram officially rolled out the new location-sharing feature across the US on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The popular photo and video app now allows users to privately share their last active location with certain friends. The update resembles the Snap Map on Snapchat or the iPhone's "Find My" app. Both are popular ways friends use to track each other in real time. Instagram's location feature is off by default and only works if you choose to turn it on. You can pick whi…
Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall
Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall Apple has rolled out iOS 18.6, delivering a final round of bug fixes and security enhancements before the tech giant shifts its focus to the highly anticipated iOS 26 this September. The iOS 18.6 update, now available for all compatible iPhones and iPads as of Thursday, July 31, addresses a notable issue in the Photos app that previously prevented users from sharing memory movies. It's a feature that helps users relive special moments through curated video compilations. Apple has also packed the update with over 20 security patches. In addition, iOS 18.6 also addresses issues with system st…
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers An urgent warning has been issued for users of a popular iPhone feature that could leave you vulnerable to hackers. AirPlay is a wireless tool created by Apple that allows users to easily stream music, videos, or photos, or mirror their screen from iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices to compatible receivers like TVs, speakers, and more. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Oligo have uncovered serious flaws in the AirPlay system.  These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to quietly take control of devices, including Apple products like iPhones and Macs, as well as third-party gad…
Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees
Feds Crush Ny-nj iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Thirteen members of an international crime ring that stole thousands of iPhones and electronics from FedEx and other carriers across the U.S. have been charged in New Jersey, authorities announced. The network, which operated from the Bronx to the Dominican Republic, used hacked tracking data, bribed store employees, and organized package theft to steal millions of dollars worth of devices, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. The crew used computer scripts to scrape tracking data from FedEx and a major U.S. cellular provider, court documents say. Bribed retail employees (including some …
Four Suspects At Large After Gunpoint Robbery: Newark PD Four Suspects At Large After Gunpoint Robbery: Newark PD
Four Suspects At Large After Gunpoint Robbery: Newark PD Four men are at large following a robbery at gunpoint in Newark on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities said. At 8:50 p.m., the suspects robbed a victim at gunpoint at Lake Street and Bloomfield Avenue, taking the victim’s Michael Kors bookbag containing an iPhone and ATM cards, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477. 
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.
Ice Cream Vendor Robbed at Knifepoint: Newark PD Ice Cream Vendor Robbed at Knifepoint: Newark PD
Ice Cream Vendor Robbed at Knifepoint: Newark PD An ice cream vendor was robbed at knifepoint in Newark on Thursday, July 18, authorities said. At 9:30 a.m., the ice cream vendor was setting up their cart at the 200 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue when two men approached her from behind asking for ice cream, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The suspects then pushed her into a cart, held up a knife to her throat while a second suspect took her bag, containing $1,000, an iPhone, a vendor's license, her ID and a bank card. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.
Vehicle Sought In Pipe Assault Robbery, Newark Police Says Vehicle Sought In Pipe Assault Robbery, Newark Police Says
Vehicle Sought In Pipe Assault Robbery, Newark Police Says A man was assaulted with a pipe and robbed in Newark on the early morning of Friday, May 31, authorities said. At 3:41 a.m., two men and a woman struck the man with a metal pipe in his head, face, back and arm on the 400 block of North 5th Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The trio took the man's iPhone, $700 in cash and then fled in a silver 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck with New Jersey license plate P97RBZ, Fragé said.  The four-door vehicle was seen in Clifton but frequents Clifton Avenue in Newark and Washington Avenue in Belleville, Fragé …
Woman Robbed At Gunpoint In Jersey City: Authorities Woman Robbed At Gunpoint In Jersey City: Authorities
Woman Robbed At Gunpoint In Jersey City: Authorities A woman was robbed at gunpoint by two men in Jersey City early Saturday morning, Sept. 9, authorities said. The woman said two men approached her at Marin Boulevard and York Street and brandished a gun, demanding her purse, which contained her ID, iPhone and credit card, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The police Street Crime Unit canvassed the area and recovered the iPhone and returned it to the woman, Wallace-Scalfione said. The woman refused medical attention and no injuries were reported, Wallace-Scalfione said. The investigation is ongoing, Walla…
Convicted Jersey Shore Sex Offender Who Collected 1,000 Child Porn Images Admits Grooming Girl Convicted Jersey Shore Sex Offender Who Collected 1,000 Child Porn Images Admits Grooming Girl
Convicted Jersey Shore Sex Offender Who Collected 1,000 Child Porn Images Admits Grooming Girl A convicted sex offender living in Ocean County who collected more than 1,000 child porn videos -- after convincing more than two dozen underage girls to record some of them – took a guilty plea in federal court on Wednesday, authorities said. Samuel Schwinger, a 37-year-old British national living in Lakewood, was on 10-year probation for similar offenses out of Brooklyn when he posed as an 11-year-old girl to groom another pre-teen in Oklahoma in 2019, a federal complaint says. "I'll send you a vid of what I'm wearing now and then u send me of u and then my turn again k?" Schwinger texted…
Bronx Limo Driver, 24, Tried To Intercept iPhone Delivery At Morris County Home Using Fake ID Bronx Limo Driver, 24, Tried To Intercept iPhone Delivery At Morris County Home Using Fake ID
Bronx Limo Driver, 24, Tried To Intercept iPhone Delivery At Morris County Home Using Fake ID A limo driver from the Bronx was equipped with a fake ID when he allegedly tried to intercept a delivery of four iPhones at a Morris County home, authorities charged. Wilber Lugo-Arias, 24, was seen driving a limo for about two hours around the area of Martin Road in Hanover on June 1, Chief Mark D. Roddy said in a Wednesday release. Officers investigating the suspicious vehicle report said Lugo-Arias’s story didn’t make sense as he was questioned, Roddy said. Lugo-Arias was arrested and later found with a fake ID that listed an address on Martin Road. A follow-up investigation determined…
PD: NYC Pair Bought iPhones With False Info, Got Package Delivered To Vacant Morris County Home PD: NYC Pair Bought iPhones With False Info, Got Package Delivered To Vacant Morris County Home
PD: NYC Pair Bought iPhones With False Info, Got Package Delivered To Vacant Morris County Home Two New York City men accused of ordering iPhones using fraudulent information were caught after they picked up the package they had arranged to have delivered to a vacant Morris County home, authorities said. Jose Herrera-Sanchez, 25, and Henry Perez, 28, were pulled over after they were seen taking a package delivered to a home for sale on Appletree Lane March 13, Hanover Police Chief Mark Roddy said. Further investigation revealed that Herrera-Sanchez, of New York, NY, and Perez, of the Bronx, purchased iPhones using fraudulent information and had them delivered to the vacant home intend…
KNOW THEM? New Jersey State Police Seek Help In Cracking Identity Theft Case KNOW THEM? New Jersey State Police Seek Help In Cracking Identity Theft Case
Know Them? New Jersey State Police Seek Help In Cracking Identity Theft Case New Jersey State Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man and woman accused of identity theft in Somerset County. The suspects pictured above fraudulently purchased an iPhone online using another person’s identity on Dec. 6, state police said. The pair then picked up the phone at the Apple Store at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. The two were caught on surveillance footage exiting the mall and driving away in a dark blue sedan with tinted windows, police said. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact Trooper Andrew Smith of Kingwood Station at…