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​iTunes To Be Separated Into Three Different Apps in the Next macOS Versions

The news that Apple will break iTunes functionalities into three different parts in next macOS versions: Music, TV, and Podcasts in its next version of macOS​ are welcomed with thrills by the Apple devices users.

The not so good news is that iTunes still won’t completely go away. But there is time and this is a step forward Apple is making towards winning more fans and cutting this not-so-amazing and practical functionality in their devices.

Guilherme Rambo and Steve Troughton-Smith​, Apple’s famous developers have separately confirmed Apple’s plans to divide iTunes into three different apps. The Books app will get a substantial redesign besides the standalone ​Music, TV and Podcast apps.

Apple’s Project Marzipan aims to give the developers the possibility to port iOS apps to macOS by permitting the two platforms to use the same codebase, and the new apps are based on it.

​iTunes To Be Separated Into Three Different Apps in the Next macOS Versions

Apple made it big last year with the News app for macOS and the three previously mentioned apps to be released this year.

The Books app which is already out for macOS will be redesigned utilizing Marzipan Project to match it with the iOS app. The new face of the model will show a sidebar very much alike the News app that will keep a list of the owned books, audiobooks, PDFs, and other collections. The title bar will have labels for Library, Book Store, and Audiobook Store.

Although all this sounds great, people who still use older iOS devices, along with iPods, will have to keep using iTunes to sync music because the iPod Shuffle and Nano were still sold on the market until the year 2017.

Apple will reveal more about its upcoming version of macOS in June, at the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference.

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Microsoft’s New Surface Pro Will Feature an Unexpected Processor

According to the folks at Thurrott, Microsoft has decided to create a couple of new versions of its Surface Pro tablets which are powered by Intel processors. Surface Pro 6 is the latest model that Microsoft offers and it is powered by Intel Core i5 or Core i7. Well, it looks like Microsoft has been inspired by the likes of Apple who launch multiple versions of its iPad Pro because the Windows parent is reportedly getting ready to launch a couple of new Surface Pro models that are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor.

Surface Pro with Qualcomm Processor

Even though Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 processors are quite popular with other companies, Microsoft has never shown interested. This might change during the upcoming months because the folks at Thurrott are reporting that the Microsoft has already created a couple of Surface Pro prototype models that are fueled by a Snapdragon processor. Nonetheless, what we can take from this is that ARM-based laptops and tablets are losing their popularity.

Surface Go

We should also mention that Microsoft is rumored to be working on a special tablet called Surface Go. What makes this tablet special is the fact that its being developed specially to compete against Apple’s iPad. Seeing how Microsoft has started using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, we might see the same happening to Surface Go. In addition, Microsoft is probably going to go with the latest Snapdragon 855 octa-core CPU.

A New Design

Since we previously talked about Microsoft’s new Surface Pro models, we want to go over the fact that they are expected to ship with a brand-new design. While we might not have that much official information about the ne Surface Pro designs, we do know that they will feature the much-awaited USB-C Port.

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Android Smartphone Owners Can Use Their Device As A Security Token

People who own an Android smartphone will be happy to learn that they will now have the option to use the device in for a new two-factor authentication protocol. If the device runs Android 7 or better, you will have the option to sign-in to Google apps and services another device by using the device instead of a security dongle.

Google added Security Token

Before they attempt to use the new feature users will have to turn on Bluetooth and connect to a computer with the help of the Chrome browser. The browser will verify the login and authorize the smartphone. The new security protocol can be used to sign-in to Gmail, Google Cloud, G Suite and other Google services which are compatible with the FIDO authentication standard.

Some users may be familiar with another log in methods which involve the use of a smartphone. One of them is Google Prompt. Those who use this method will receive an automatic notification on their smartphone when an attempt to login to a Google service has been detected. The notification includes useful information like the location where the attempt was made and the device which was used in the process. Google Prompt is quite popular but it is still vulnerable to certain spoofing attempts since the person who attempts to log in doesn’t need your device to start to process.

In this day and age using two-factor authentication is almost a must if you wish to keep your accounts safe. Brute-force attacks aren’t as effective as they used to be in the past, but they can still work in some cases. And there are always users who avoid secure passwords as they believe that no one will be able to guess them in the first place.

How to activate two-factor authentication

You can activate the new two-factor authentication by following these steps:

  • You will need a device which runs Android 7 or better and a computer which runs Chrome.
  • Login to your Google Account on the device and activate Bluetooth.
  • Use Chrome to access myaccount.google.com/security and click on two-step verification.
  • Click on the add a security key option and select your device.
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Unc0ver Updated Jailbreak with All the Stability Issues Fixed

A jailbreak helps you to remove the software restrictions imposed by Apple on its devices. The program is running through a series of kernel patches, and allows the download and installing of additional extensions or applications unavailable through Apple Store. Now we have the latest update from Unc0ver for Jailbreak iOS 11-12.1.2, and all the stability issues are fixed.

What We have New on this Update?

  • The APT list cache file for repositories is updated
  • Assertion is improved
  • The bug from login is fixed
  • The performance is improved
  • The success rate of machswap and machswap 2 is improved
  • After extracting bootstrap, it will not reboot
  • The code is optimized
  • The faulty sandbox patch is fixed
  • The kernel memory leak is fixed
  • The freezing under low-memory conditions on iOS 12 is fixed
  • Those overnight reboots or system memory resets are fixed
  • The problem when loading tweaks or the security is restarting on iOS 12 is fixed
  • Store offsets in the live kernel memory

Moreover, you must know that Jailbreak supports all pre-A12 devices, like iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch 6G, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, and iPad Air. On the other hand, iPhone X, XS, and XR, the A12-A12X devices, are waiting for an update on Cydia Substrate for arm64e. Pwn20ownd declares that the update of Substrate for arm64e will be soon released, and unc0ver v3.0.0 is still in beta version because he is working to implement full-fledged A12-A12X support before taking it out.

Finally, using this new Unc0ver Jailbreak you will have a stable and better Cydia, and even if you are already using Electra, you could give it a try.

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WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta Is Available To Download With Improvements

With more than 1.5 billion users across the world, WhatsApp is without a doubt the most popular messaging app. WhatsApp harnesses the power of the internet to allow users to send messages and call other users at any time. A significant advantage comes from the fact that the app works even with slow data like 2G or EDGE, which means that you can stay in touch with your friends and family even when you are visiting areas where the signal coverage is quite poor. Now, WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta came out with improvements.

WhatsApp Messenger features

  • Free to use – At first, the app required a yearly subscription, but now it is available for free. You will need an active data connection if you wish to send and receive messages or calls.
  • Enjoy media content – Use the app to send memes, images or videos at any time.
  • Call everyone – Call friends from all over the world without the need to pay additional fees. Keep in mind that the app will not allow you to call emergency services.
  • Bring friends together – Create group chats which unite friends and family members.
  • It also works on PC – If you want to use WhatsApp but need to charge your device you can access the service by using your favorite web browser.
  • Stay connected – You don’t need to remember yet another user name and password. WhatsApp will automatically link your account to your phone number when you register for the first time. You are always logged in so you won’t miss important notifications and messages.
  • Smart contacts – The app will read your address book and show contacts who already use the app so you won’t need to add them manually.
  • No connection? No problem! – Even if your device is off the app will save the messages you receive, and you can access them when you open the app again.

WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta came out with improvements

As we got used, WhatsApp is frequently releasing updates to the final version, as well as new variants of the WhatsApp Messanger Beta. The latest WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta is now available to download as an APK file, in case you’re not a Beta tester for WhatsApp. In that case, you already have access to the latest Beta versions of the renowned instant messaging app.

The latest WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta launched with several improvements and bug fixes. The final version of the app can be found on the official app stores and the dedicated website. On the other hand, you can download WhatsApp Messenger 2.19.102 Beta as an APK from a reliable APK site.

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