The iPadOS 17.4.1 update that Apple released this morning addresses a bug that could prevent certain iPads from being able to scan QR codes. According to an Apple Support document, a bug in iOS 17.4 impacted the camera on the 6th-generation iPad, 7th-generation iPad, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, preventing camera apps […]
Read MoreWhen Apple releases iOS 17 in the fall, anyone who tends to use their iPhone’s camera to scan QR codes can expect to find the process a little easier, thanks to a small but significant change coming in Apple’s latest mobile operating system. Apple first introduced iPhone Camera app support for QR code scanning in […]
Read MoreThe Vision Pro headset that Apple announced today will have a unique biometric authentication method, employing iris scanning for the first time. Optic ID uses cameras in the headset to scan the eye, much like Face ID scans the face. It is, in fact, almost identical to Face ID, but it uses the unique layout […]
Read MoreSamsung’s Android-based smartphones and tablets come with a feature called Nearby Device Scanning. This feature keeps scanning for compatible devices nearby, such as Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds, and Samsung SmartThings-enabled products. Whenever the feature detects a compatible device, it sends you a notification or a pop-up asking you if you want to connect to the […]
Read MoreApple’s mixed-reality headset will feature iris scanning to authenticate payments and log into accounts, setting itself apart from Meta’s new Quest Pro headset, according to a paywalled report from The Information. Two individuals, who apparently helped develop Apple’s headset, told The Information that users will be able to scan their irises to quickly log into […]
Read MoreSamsung recently unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones, and the next high-end smartphones the Korean conglomerate will unveil are the Galaxy S23 devices, expected to arrive in January or February. The Galaxy S23 series will include an Ultra model, which, according to a new rumor, will feature Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic […]
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