Click to enlarge Earlier today, we posted the first image of the back plate for the next-generation iPhone, and now we have received several more images that are very high-resolution. These new shots showcase a comparison between the black and white versions of the next-generation iPhone back. The black and white coloring is, of course, a trim, and a large portion of the back – as you can see – is made out of metal....

That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know to stay safe. Last week, Microsoft blew the whistle on a popular fraud scheme impersonating its products. Criminals are mailing counterfeit packages disguised as legitimate Office products. They’re trying to trick people into thinking they were lucky and got these expensive programs for free. Instead, they should have used this free alternative that works just as well. Here are a few ways to recognize this dangerous scam and protect yourself....

“The new laws are a critical tool that will bring together government and industry to strengthen our defences against significant threats from nation state adversaries and criminal actors,” Liberal Senator and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) committee chair James Paterson said. The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (SLACIP Bill) contains outstanding elements of cyber laws passed by the Parliament last year, per recommendations from the committee for the cyber laws to be enshrined in two phases....

EA already said that Plants vs Zombies 2‘s July 18 release date would be delayed slightly until later this summer, but today PopCap announced that it is kicking off a soft launch today in Australia and New Zealand to fine tune the experience. In fact, the game is already available on the App Store in both Australia and New Zealand (and of course any user can access the download with an Apple ID associated with one of those locations)....

By now, despite the fact it’s not quite available in all regions of the world just yet, Pokémon GO has probably filled your social media accounts with pictures and stories. But for many folks out there who have been trying the preview builds of Android Nougat, the upcoming version of Google’s mobile operating system, they haven’t been able to play the game because it hasn’t supported the platform. But that’s changing thanks to the game’s latest update, which is now available for Android....

Pokémon fans have long been waiting for an official game to make its way to the App Store. Last week seemingly out of nowhere, the company announced it would be releasing a new game, titled Magikarp Jump. Having been released in select countries earlier this week, it is available now in the US and rest of the world. Now, I know what you’re thinking, a game dedicated to Magikarp does seem a little ridiculous, but Pokémon’s latest mobile game is actually surprisingly fun....

The Pokémon franchise has been around for more than 20 years, and players of the series have tried to become the very best for every generation. Competitive Pokémon is growing every year, and with the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, getting into it is easier than ever. There are quite a few hidden values and stats manipulations in the game that the casual player wouldn’t know about by just playing through the game....

Powerbeats 2 owners are in line for a payout after Apple agreed to pay $9.75M to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that Apple misrepresented both the battery life and the sweat resistance of the wireless in-ear headphones … Apple has agreed to a cash settlement without admitting any wrongdoing. Anyone who bought a pair of Powerbeats 2 before August 7 2020 is eligible for a share of the payout....

Yes, there are always Photoshop or GIMP for serious photo editing but for those quick spontaneous artistic inspirations, we recommend Pixlr. Brought to you by the fine folks at Autodesk, Pixlr is a free but powerful photo-editing software that’s easy to use and it comes with all the editing tools you’ll need for your next masterpiece. Fast and Refine There’s the “Fast” radio button for quick formatting edits and retouches....

Popular task manager Due is out with a big Mac update today that brings a number of valuable updates to the robust software. Headlining features include an all-new look, fresh themes, Dark Mode support, improved intelligent date parsing, menu bar mode, bulk editing, gesture support, and more. Due was built on the idea of being able to set reminders super quickly with highly customizable reminders and alerts. The Mac version has received a major update today that sees more than eight handy changes and new features....

Caution: Spoilers ahead for the Preacher series finale Just like the series as a whole, Preacher’s series finale was an unconventional and critically divisive affair, but wasn’t that the whole point of Jesse Custer’s story? Based on the seminal comic book series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, AMC’s Preacher was devised after a lengthy effort to bring Jesse and co. into the world of live-action, whether on the big or small screen....

As the HomePod release inches closer, Apple and its executives are continuing to tout its sound quality and more to the press. Phil Schiller recently sat down with Sound and Vision to discuss the HomePod, talking about the inspiration Apple drew from the iPod Hi-Fi, how Siri and HomeKit integration works, and more… Schiller explains that HomePod is the “result of recent advances in some pretty cool technology.” For instance, he notes that the HomePod uses machine learning to understand the environment in which its placed, while Apple’s A8 chip is used to power the software needed for “real-time acoustic modeling, audio beam-forming, echo cancellation, and more....

The iPhone 11 Pro comes with an 18 W USB-C power adapter, but the cheaper iPhone 11 still only comes with the 5 W charger. For at least some models of the iPhone 12, it now appears Apple is upgrading the power adapter to a new 20 W USB-C adapter. The photos were posted today by leaker Mr white on Twitter. There are going to be four models of iPhone 12, a new 5....

Niantic has today released a new update for Pokémon Go on both iOS and Android, bringing with it a handful of new features and capabilities. On Android the update brings the app to version 0.450, while the iOS update bumps it to 1.15.0… First off, the update adds the ability to earn bonuses for the first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit each day. This means that if you’re the first to visit a location and catch a Pokémon, you’ll earn a bonus, with that bonus increasing if you’re the first for seven days in a row....

PopSockets has debuted an interesting new product for iPhone and AirPods customers today, the PopGrip AirPods Holder. It works as a detachable iPhone grip and stand as well as a way to protect and keep your AirPods handy. Follow along below for a closer look… PopSockets launched the new PopGrip AirPods Holder today that serves a few fucntions. The PopGrip AirPods Holder brings together two simple ideas: an AirPods case and a PopSocket iPhone grip/stand....

Porsche announced today that it has partnered with Apple for infotainment options in its upcoming all-electric Taycan. The partnership will allow users to stream Apple Music directly in the car using the Porsche Taycan’s built-in cellular connection. This partnership is seemingly similar to what Tesla offers with Slacker in the United States and Spotify in Europe. Those who spring for the technology package in the Taycan will have three years of integrated cellular connectivity, which is what Apple Music will tap into (via CNBC)....

A user on Chinese forum WeiPhone posted (via MacRumors) photos that allegedly show off the logic board placed in the new MacBook Pro, which is to be announced tomorrow during Apple’s keynote opening at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. According to the leak, the MacBook Pro is set to feature a NVIDIA GT 650M graphics chip with 1GB GDDR5 graphics memory. Another forum user analyzed the new logic board and put it side-by-side with the logic board on the current 15-inch MacBook Pro....

The company, which “delivers intelligent identity solutions for the enterprise,” reported a non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.13 for the quarter and a non-GAAP net earning per share of $0.10 for the full year. Wall Street was expecting a non-GAAP loss of $0.10 a share and a revenue of $71.4 million for the quarter. “We and our customers are building a new security perimeter focused on identity and Zero Trust, one that aims to do away with the data-center perimeter that permeated the past,” said Andre Durand, Ping Identity’s CEO....

The Playstation 5 dev kit may have been revealed as pictures of a patent filed by Sony have recently surfaced online. Sony has had an incredible showing throughout this entire console generation, with new figures affirming that they have shipped 100 million Playstation 4 consoles. Yesterday, it was announced that Sony purchased Spider-Man PS4 developer, Insomniac Games. However, it hasn’t been all good news for Sony. Earlier this month, it was revealed that games developed by Quantic Dreams would not be exclusive to Playstation from now on....

Siure, it may be that the South Gate restaurant just off Central Park (154 Central Park South between 6th and 7th Avenues, NYC) may be well beyond my meager budget, but it is nice to think of all those NY socialites buzzing and cooing as they choose their wines using an Apple iPad. See, South Gate has created its own custom wireless iPad wine tablets exclusively designed to navigate its extensive wine list....