“The recently revealed exploit that allows anyone to bypass the iPhone’s Activation Lock system is a rather simple process that requires adding just a single line of code to a computer running iTunes.”
Twitter blocks ‘blasphemous’ and ‘unethical’ content in Pakistan
“Twitter is complying with a Pakistani bureaucrat’s requests to block what he described as “blasphemous” or “unethical” content, according to the New York Times. The censored material includes illustrations of the Prophet Muhammad, tweets from anti-Islam bloggers, and photographs of burning Qurans.”
5 free Daydream apps that put your charging phone to work
“Last week, I turned on the Daydream feature for my Android phone. Now, whenever I plug my phone in to charge, my screen is graced with an attractive but functionally useless screensaver of slowly pulsating colors. I chose the ‘Colors’ option when I set up Daydream.”
Android is reportedly getting voice commands everywhere
“Outside of the Moto X, hands-free voice commands on Android are limited; pick up a Nexus 5 or Galaxy S5 and you’ll find that “OK Google” only works at the home screen. If Android Police’s sources are accurate, though, you’ll soon get to bark out orders no matter where you are in the interface.”
Lenovo overtakes Apple in US PC sales for the first time
“Apple has rightly made a big deal of the fact that its Mac sales have continued to grow, in spite of a contracting PC market.”
eBay Hacked, Change Your Passwords Now
“If you have an eBay account, it’s time to change your password. The company released a statement today saying their internal and customer databases were compromised earlier this year, and starting today they’ll prompt everyone to change their passwords.”
Google overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable brand for 2014
“The ongoing battle between Google and Apple takes place on a number of fronts — products, marketing, legal, and more.”
Facebook is getting Shazam-style music and TV tagging
“Your Facebook app is about get a lot smarter at knowing what you’re listening to and watching on TV. In an upcoming update in the App Store, Facebook will add the ability to automatically tag music and TV shows within a status update.”
Apple’s online store now offers free shipping on everything
“Still stumped what to get your dad for Father’s Day? Apple’s hoping you’ll go big and gift him an iPad Air, but even if you just want to get a sweet iPhone case for the old man the online Apple Store will now ship it to you at no extra cost.”
Chrome now listens for ‘OK Google’ search commands
“Announced at Google I/O last year and available to Chrome beta users since February, hands-free voice search is now being rolled out to all “Chromies.”
