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  • Apple's SMS one-time passcode proposal moves forward with help from Google

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    fastasleep said:
    Here's something I don't understand. Why does Apple's 2FA send a login notice and code to the same device you're trying to log into something with (ie your iCloud or Apple Support account etc). Doesn't that defeat the purpose, even if it is a "trusted device"?
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    Xed said:
    Here's something I don't understand. Why does Apple's 2FA send a login notice and code to the same device you're trying to log into something with (ie your iCloud or Apple Support account etc). Doesn't that defeat the purpose, even if it is a "trusted device"?
    The trusted device is to help "prove" that they are fairly certain that the owner of the device is logging in. This is because it's an internet-facing access point, which means that someone in Russia can't simply obtain your email and password from the dark web to access your account. That means they'd the to also have to go through the effort to spoof your SMS (i.e.: trick carrier into thinking they're the user) so they can pretend to your device when Apple sends a 2FA code to your phone number. Unless you're being targeted directly this is usually too much trouble.
    I meant the macOS dialog that pops up with the map that says "Someone is trying to log into your account, do you want to allow them" and then provides the 6 digit code to enter in Safari. So I literally drag the modal window from covering up the 6 digit fields and type in the number. I get that it prevents someone from logging in elsewhere, but let's say someone snatched my Mac while it wasn't locked and they were then able to get into iCloud.com or anything else that uses that 2FA system. The alternative would be, send that modal to every other device on your list so I'd have to get the code from my iPhone or iPad, etc.
    the only way that scenario would be possible is if you go to icloud.com enter Apple id and password and just when you are about to click login....they snatched your Mac. 

    Then there is no way around it of course they will be able to approved the login but thats like getting struck by lightning. 

    The snatching will give them access to an unlocked computer (documents etc) but it wont give them access to icloud.com unless you are one of those people all about privacy (/s) but they have a note with all sort of sensitive data including apple id and password. They wont even have access to keychain because they will need a watch,  the mac login Info or your finger.
    gregoriusm

  • Here are all the big new features & changes in iOS 13.3 & iPadOS 13.3

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    ivanh said:
    I still unable to pair a Magic Mouse 2 to an iPad nor iPhone 11. I can’t see it on Settings / BlueTooth, nor Settings / Accessibility / Touch / AssistiveTouch “On” / Devices / BlueTooth Devices...

    Any help?
    Is the MM2 new?

    if yes, connect to a mac using lighting cable, let it charge pair it with the mac. 

    Turn off the mac or bluetooth and proceed to pair with ipad. 

    Will not work on setting/bluetooth but it will let you pair it as a pointer under assistive touch/devices/Bluetooth devices. After pairing this way you will see it on normal settings/Bluetooth as connected. 

    Not sure what connecting it with lighting cable does but after spending a day or two scratching my head it worked like a charm
    rundhviddorkbrand

  • T-Mobile customers get 3% Daily Cash for in-store Apple Card purchases

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    Soli said:
    That's a nice way to get people into your store. If it was for bills, in general, I might even consider trying T-Mobile service in my area again.
    It works on bill pay too... 

    you have to make the payment in-store though and the doc shows they will add the same feature for the T-Mobile app soon  
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