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Ask Andru: How to improve Touch ID and secure your iPhone
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Features, Software,
We're back for another installment of Ask Andru, where I take your burning tech questions and give you practical answers! This time, we have a two-parter as it pertains to securing your iPhone 5s (see our iPhone 5s review) and iPad, as well as making Touch ID work as well as expected. Here we go, these questions were sent in by Mike:
I have two questions,
- I have a two part question, what is the best security app for the iPad mini with Retina display & the iPhone 5s?
- Since I picked up my new iPhone 5s from the AT&T Store-Lynwood this past October and two exchanges for two new replacement phones from the Apple Store @ Alderwood Mall, the Touch ID still has not worked for me. Have other users had problems with the Touch ID? In regards to exchanging my 5s for a 5c or a Droid phone, I have been informed that it is past their respective fourteen day warranty period to facilitate an exchange because their operating systems will not allow this transaction to take place. So thus, AT&T and Apple have left me with a defective product.
Regards,
Mike
Let's start with that first one. When most people talk about security apps, I think they're asking about something that will protect them from viruses and malware getting installed on their mobile devices. For Android, for example, you might want to have something installed due to the rampant malware that can be found in the Google Play store. However, Apple sandboxes each app, and as such, none get full access to take over your device, no matter how hard they try. Apple also has a vetting process for each app as well, so there are no antivirus or anti-malware apps that you'll need. Yet, one app that I do love for security and protection is called 1Password. Let me explain.
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Box Office Breakdown: V-Day Films No Match for ‘LEGO Movie’
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Buena Vista, FOCUS, Disney, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Biopics, Drama, Family, Musicals, Period, Remakes, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Box Office, New Releases,
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The LEGO Movie got more love from movie-goers than any of the new romance films this Valentine's Day weekend.
Pulling in $48.8 million at the box office, the animated film based on the popular toys beat out four newcomers this weekend, including the remake of About Last Night, which placed second with $27 million. The highly-anticipated RoboCop movie debuted at number three with $21.5 million while The Monuments of Men fell two spots from last week to number four with $15 million. The other romantic remake, Endless Love, debuted in fifth place with $13.3 million.
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Fashion Police: Brad and Angie’s His and Her Tuxes
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities,
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt must think that couples who dress together are those who stay together...
The A-list couple were spotted on the BAFTA red carpet today wearing tuxes. While Angie's was clearly more suited for feminine wear (plunging neckline, 3/4 sleeves, see-through blouse, and undone bowtie hanging around her neck), Brad opted for a fairly traditional look. Is their matching formal wear adorably and fashionably cute or just downright annoying?
(Check out more questionable fashion looks here.)
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John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Welcome Baby Girl
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Television, Celebrity Babies,
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It's a girl for John Krasinski and Emily Blunt!
The Office actor announced the news himself through his Twitter earlier today: "Wanted to let the news out directly. Emily and I are so incredibly happy to welcome our daughter Hazel into the world today! Happy bday!"
This is the first child for the pair, who began dating in 2008 and married in Italy back in 2010.
Despite having been apart for a lot of Emily's pregnancy due to her filming Into the Woods in the UK, a source previously revealed that John went to great lengths to facilitate his wife's pregnancy: "John's trying to make the pregnancy as easy as possible for Emily. He's going to make a great father."
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Chris Brown Sued Over Basketball Game Assault
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Meltdowns,
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Chris Brown is being sued by man who claims he was beaten by the singer during a basketball game.
Malcolm Ausbon has filed court documents claiming the "Beautiful People" star and his entourage hit him during a game at 24 Hour Fitness in north Los Angeles last summer. "When Ausbon expressed dissatisfaction with Brown's behavior, Brown threatened to 'kick his ass' and 'put these hands on you.' Additionally, Brown claimed to be a member of the 'Bloods' a street gang engaged in criminal activity, not limited to murder, drugs, extortion and crime," the documents claim.
The filing further claims he tried to leave the scene Chris and his security started to "strike, punch, kick, pull and stomp Ausbon's head and body," resulting in him having to go to hospital.
Chris, 24, has been on probation since his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, which was revoked last December following a fight in Washington D.C. He is currently undergoing a 90-day court-ordered treatment in rehab for anger management issues.
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Amber Heard Invites Johnny Depp’s Ex to Wedding
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Weddings, Rumors,
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Talk about friendly exes!
Despite what seemed like a bitter split between Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis - who were together for 14 years and have two children together - apparently things are so amicable that Paradis is considering going to his wedding to Amber Heard in the Bahamas.
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Miley Cyrus Twerks Her Way Through ‘Bangerz Tour’ Opening Show
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Pop,
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Miley Cyrus appeared through a replica of her own mouth to open her Bangerz Tour in Canada last night.
The "We Can't Stop" star entered through an opening in a picture of her face and slid down a huge pink tongue extending to the stage on the opening night of the tour in Vancouver. The controversial singer showed off plenty of sexy dance moves including Twerking - the butt shaking dance she popularized last year - up against a giant blue teddy bear, rubbing her crotch, riding a hot dog and sucking on a foam finger.
The "Party in the USA" hitmaker opened the show in a red studded two-piece, before changing into a leotard printed with marijuana leaves and wearing a golden cannabis leaf around her neck, which she paired with white cowboy boots. She admitted her nerves before the performance, tweeting, "I don't know if it's Valentines Day or #BangerzTour but I'm most definitely having a panic attack."
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Simon Cowell’s Girlfriend Gives Birth to Son
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music, Television, Celebrity Babies,
Simon Cowell received one of the best gifts this Valentine's Day: the birth of a new son.
The music producer and X Factor judge hopped on a plane and skipped Britain's Got Talent auditions in London to meet up with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman, who went into labor earlier today in New York City. "He has had a plane on standby for a week," a source said.
Hours later, the couple welcomed their first son together into the world at Lenox Hill Hospital. Lauren's parents were also in the delivery room to witness the birth with Simon.
While this is Simon's first child, Lauren has 8-year-old son Adam from a previous relationship with Andrew Silverman. Adam was not present, as a source reveals that he was on a planned trip with his father for the holiday weekend.
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Mariah Carey Slams Nicki Minaj
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, News,
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Mariah Carey has slammed Nicki Minaj.
The 43-year-old singer - who repeatedly clashed with the "Starships" hitmaker when they were both judges on American Idol last year - insisted she wants to press "delete" on her time on the show and claimed she can't even remember her fellow panelist. When asked about the program on Power 105.1's "Breakfast Club" radio show, she said, "I was a professional on that show, and that's all I have to say. I was a complete professional."
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Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Jawbone Mini Jambox & Pair of iPhone cases!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Announcements, Apple, Smartphones, Features, Videos,
Yes - we're giving away a Jawbone Mini Jambox, Otterbox Defender for iPhone 5 and 5s, and a Sonix Heart to Heart Inlay for iPhone 5c for Valentine's Day! Seriously, February is the month of red, and we've got the perfect smartphone accessories for you to match, thanks to our friends at AT&T.
So, how do you enter to win the Mini Jambox giveaway package? Simply use the widget below to keep track of your entries! We've got a lot of ways for you to enter, but don't check off any that you don't actually perform. If you do, you'll be eliminated:
By the way, if you wanna pick up any of these items on your own, you can find them all at AT&T:
