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Apple could use 'iPhone 12 mini' name for smallest 2020 model
I know this wasn’t in reply to me, but point taken.mattinoz said:Beats said:Ha this leaker replied to me on YouTube once. I asked why anyone should rely on him and he replied "I'm a known leaker yo". I think he may have gotten offended.
Anyways 12 "mini" is a dumb name considering regular iPhones were smaller in the past. I'd like a real mini. Maybe a bezel-less 3.5" screen.iPhone 5 was smaller by volume and lighter than the iPhone 4 .3.38 cubic inch vs 3.85 that to me range of the mini should be trying to hit.
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Apple could use 'iPhone 12 mini' name for smallest 2020 model
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Apple could use 'iPhone 12 mini' name for smallest 2020 model
Yet bigger than 5/5S/SE 🙄🙄🙄
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iPhone camera and iOS 14 at crux of Facebook & Instagram spying lawsuit
bonobob said:This sure does seem to validate the complaints of folks who complained about being bombarded with Roomba ads (or whatever) after briefly mentioning one in the privacy of their own homes.Amen!Rayz2016 said:
In a word, no.cornchip said:Woopsie!I’ve often wondered about this type thing, and now it looks like my suspicions have been confirmed. Which is sad, but ultimately not very surprising.I’ve also considered the issue of the review process. While I understand that things slip through the cracks (I can kinda see missing the clipboard snooping thing), it seems like making sure apps aren’t using the camera to peep in on users would be, like I dunno, maybe... one of the top priorities?!?!
as far as TikTok goes, wouldn’t it be pretty easy to verify that the app is or is not doing this with the iOS 14 update?
For one thing, the reviewers have no idea what triggers the camera. For example, how would the reviewers check for it if Facebook only activates the camera in secret when the device is in your home? Or perhaps they only activate the snoop when the app has been running for half an hour or something.The review has no way of picking this up, but there might be a way for iOS to guard against it. At the moment, Apple gives blanket permission for apps to use the camera and microphone. Why? Why not do use something more fine-grained like the location services? I can’t think of a situation where an app needs access to the camera all time. Apps should only be able to use the camera while the app itself is being interacted with.I see now. I was just thinking with this green dot feature it would just pop on clear as day, but I suppose even that could theoretically be circumvented. I get that they only have so much time in the review process so I see how that type of stuff could be triggered under circumstances the developer(s) know won’t be part of the standard review process. It will be interesting to see what else comes to light in the coming weeks regarding Apple’s increasing security & privacy implementations. I’m liking the new image sharing protections, though they need to streamline it a bit. Slightly clunky in its first iteration. You’re saying something like that only for cameras & mics, which makes sense, and I’m sure is under review in Apple labs. -
iPhone camera and iOS 14 at crux of Facebook & Instagram spying lawsuit
Woopsie!I’ve often wondered about this type thing, and now it looks like my suspicions have been confirmed. Which is sad, but ultimately not very surprising.I’ve also considered the issue of the review process. While I understand that things slip through the cracks (I can kinda see missing the clipboard snooping thing), it seems like making sure apps aren’t using the camera to peep in on users would be, like I dunno, maybe... one of the top priorities?!?!
as far as TikTok goes, wouldn’t it be pretty easy to verify that the app is or is not doing this with the iOS 14 update?
