Apple fixes iPhone bug that allowed people to eavesdrop on FaceTime calls
The bug enabled interlopers to turn an iPhone into a live microphone while using Group FaceTime. Continue reading
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New York officials to investigate Apple FaceTime privacy bug
In a statement on Wednesday, Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced there would be an investigation into the bug and Apple’s “slow response” to fix it. Continue reading
If you FaceTime a friend, you could hear them even before they take the call. Apple is fixing this
Apple, responding to the FaceTime bug: “We’re aware of this issue and have identified a fix that will be released in a software update later this week.” Continue reading
US man charged in Alberta model’s alleged kidnapping to face trial by year’s end
A South Carolina man charged with kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct after an Alberta woman was lured to the United States with the promise of a modelling job is expected to go to trial before the end of the year. Continue reading
Nicole Kidman’s secret to a happy marriage may seem unusual, but it could work
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married for 12 years. Does it really all come down to a phone? Continue reading
Should my toddler Skype with grandma? Experts talk balancing screen time with family time
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no screen time for children under two years old. So, what does that mean for families who connect with relatives via video chat? Continue reading
South Carolina man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting Alberta woman
Authorities say a South Carolina man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Canadian woman he told was being hired to model. Continue reading
Student beaten, robbed at gunpoint while on FaceTime with girlfriend
A 19-year-old student was beaten and robbed while on FaceTime with his girlfriend. She witnessed the entire incident and was able to capture images of the suspects. Continue reading
California man rescued after getting stuck on 200-metre cliff while proposing to girlfriend over Facetime
A California man who climbed a steep rock face in search of a romantic place to propose to his girlfriend needed to be rescued Thursday morning after getting stuck. Continue reading
Texas jury orders Apple to pay $625.6 million in patent case
A federal jury in East Texas has ordered Apple to pay $625.6 million after finding that Apple services like FaceTime and iMessage infringed on patents held by VirnetX. Continue reading