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Look out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in beta
Look out MapQuest
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Sherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18
I'm not aware of any breach against 1Password that caused exposure of customer data, even encrypted data. Not that exposure of encrypted user data would even be a big deal, with their security model - which is why I use them. [Citation needed] I guess?melgross said:
That sure. But not the only one.maltz said:
I think you're thinking of LastPass?melgross said:
It’s not as though that app is secure. It’s been broken into several times during the years and most people had their info taken. I’m sticking with Apple’s it never been broken into.maltz said:I'm sticking with 1Password, but for reasons that the average user won't take into consideration. First, I've dealt with iCloud sync enough over the years, there's NO WAY I'd trust it to safely handle passwords. I know it's better now than it used to be, but even within the last year or so, I've still seen rare issues with contacts, which is about the only thing I use it for.I also like 1Password's security model with a password AND a strong private key required to decrypt the data. I have a strong master password, but for most, keeping password data in the cloud is inherently risky, and a Lastpass-style breach can cause a lot of havoc without that additional layer. Hopefully, the Password app at least requires MFA. 1Password is also VERY up front about the inner workings of their security, what data lives solely on your device and what is synced, and where decryption occurs, even when using the web client. Such transparency is not Apple's strong suit.And lastly, Linux support. It was smart for Apple to include Windows support, since a LOT of their iPhone users don't have any other Apple devices. But I need Linux, too.
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iOS 18 solves iCloud's irritating habit of offloading the file you need
I use Dropbox because my experience with iCloud syncing in general has been... not great. But you can't pin files to always be locally available? Holy crap.
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Sherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18
I think you're thinking of LastPass?melgross said:
It’s not as though that app is secure. It’s been broken into several times during the years and most people had their info taken. I’m sticking with Apple’s it never been broken into.maltz said:I'm sticking with 1Password, but for reasons that the average user won't take into consideration. First, I've dealt with iCloud sync enough over the years, there's NO WAY I'd trust it to safely handle passwords. I know it's better now than it used to be, but even within the last year or so, I've still seen rare issues with contacts, which is about the only thing I use it for.I also like 1Password's security model with a password AND a strong private key required to decrypt the data. I have a strong master password, but for most, keeping password data in the cloud is inherently risky, and a Lastpass-style breach can cause a lot of havoc without that additional layer. Hopefully, the Password app at least requires MFA. 1Password is also VERY up front about the inner workings of their security, what data lives solely on your device and what is synced, and where decryption occurs, even when using the web client. Such transparency is not Apple's strong suit.And lastly, Linux support. It was smart for Apple to include Windows support, since a LOT of their iPhone users don't have any other Apple devices. But I need Linux, too.
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iOS 18 gains new slow charger warning in battery settings
"There's no risk of damage to an iPhone by using a slower charger"Indeed, it's actually easier on the battery than charging faster. That, plus Eriamjh's tips above will definitely keep your battery running for a LONG time. I'm glad to see the ability to limit charge level in newer iPhones. Can Macs do this? I recently discovered that my 2016 Dell had this ability all along and I never used it. Doh!
