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iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by nytesky »

WrtCdEvrydy wrote: post #90
nytesky wrote: post #79

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My daughter as an iPhone 6, so its many versions pass and I think they have stopped security patches with this upgrade. How much risk is she of being hacked without those updates -- is there any way to track identified risks?

It's the iOS app support that suffers. Apple makes it pretty unbearable to get apps for unsupported devices so I take those and relegate them to single use non-data holding devices like dashcams and other uses.

Oh that’s a bonus for me, I want her to use it basically for phone, imessage, and find my!

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by nytesky »

scarface74 wrote: post #96
nytesky wrote: post #79

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My daughter as an iPhone 6, so its many versions pass and I think they have stopped security patches with this upgrade. How much risk is she of being hacked without those updates -- is there any way to track identified risks?

Apple just released a security release - iOS 12.5.6 for the iPhone 5s a few days ago (8/31/2022). I doubt they have stopped releasing security updates for the iPhone 6.

My understanding was they would stop after today!

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by limeblack »

the_mar wrote: post #110
avtar wrote: post #10

Apple’s call and sms spam filtering remains subpar to say the least. When I had a Pixel, I had the option to let the OS transcribe what the potential spammer was saying and end the call. It’s puzzling why Apple isn’t doing more here.

Boy do i have a lifehack for you. Buy a phone number with a random area code, like ohio or something, all the spam calls come from surrounding area codes.

This works until you get calls from DC.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by nytesky »

lelandfe wrote: post #85
nytesky wrote: post #70

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I use a Google Voice number for all of my delivery, business, etc phone calls. It has built in verbal call screening and the smarter spam filtering, and thus my personal iPhone # can be exclusive for my white listed personal calls.

Sadly, soo many services refuse to accept Voice numbers. Most recent example: I tried to submit positive feedback to an airline and their form rejects any Google Voice numbers, mandating a "real" phone number instead.

True. Would they accept Ooma number? Wish I could pay like $5/month for a forward only number that worked everywhere.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by theshrike79 »

bnt wrote: post #16

Next to CarPlay it says "Vehicle announcement coming in late 2023" - what is this related to? Showing car-related information in CarPlay, or are they announcing a car of their own?

The chance of an "Apple Car" is exactly zero. Even actual manufacturers are having huge issues producing enough.

BUT tighter Apple/CarPlay integration with existing brands is most definitely coming.

Soon your iPhone will handle the whole instrument cluster and infotainment for your car as well as functioning as a key.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by pwpw »

justusthane wrote: post #137
pwpw wrote: post #94

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There's a 2 week return period, and I wanted to be sure I'd be fine switching to iOS before buying an expensive new device. Part of the reason I'm switching is the new Pro models are a lot closer to Android phones with features like always on display. Based on the rumors, I was pretty sure what to expect today, so I have just been onboarding myself with iOS yesterday and today and can return the phone by the time I s…

Odd strategy. Why wouldn't you just return the 14 Pro if you didn't like it?

Because I'm immediately leaving town. I can grab it, quickly set it up, and know what to expect.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by CogitoCogito »

Klonoar wrote: post #105
christophilus wrote: post #8

I'm surprised they aren't using the iPhone 14 in the promo images. Anyway, looks like my old iPhone 7 is finally going to have to retire. :/ I can't wait for a good Linux phone. Edit: 7 years of use isn't bad compared to Android, but the phone is still just fine, and it really bothers me that it's turning into e-waste for no good reason.

It's not really e-waste given Apple's recycling program, which is generally decent. 7 years of use with an option to recycle it when upgrading is about as good as you'll find.

Do the phones actually get recycled? (This is a genuine question.)

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by NonNefarious »

the_mar wrote: post #110
avtar wrote: post #10

Apple’s call and sms spam filtering remains subpar to say the least. When I had a Pixel, I had the option to let the OS transcribe what the potential spammer was saying and end the call. It’s puzzling why Apple isn’t doing more here.

Boy do i have a lifehack for you. Buy a phone number with a random area code, like ohio or something, all the spam calls come from surrounding area codes.

Actually, the more-telling part of the number is the exchange. They'll often match yours, which is dumb as hell.

In the age where most phones are mobile, this whole "scheme" is pitifully ignorant.

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