Ben Lovejoy

London, United Kingdom, United States

European Editor at 9to5Mac

European Editor of 9to5Mac (no DMs, please – email [email protected]). Writer at HowToGeek. Likes words, tech, tango, photos, videos, travel, bicycles, and tea.

Articles

Comcast offers five-year price guarantee, after Verizon's three-year one

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

With tariffs creating rollercoaster rides of price uncertainty, two telecoms companies are trying to bring a little certainty to our budgeting in the form of fixed-price deals … Verizon says it promises not to raise myPlan and myHome prices for three years, and customers don’t need to do anything to qualify. Verizon is the first and only carrier in the industry offering new and existing customers a three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and myHome network plans.
The iPhone allows anyone to create award-winning films, says Apple

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Apple has highlighted comments from award-winning filmmakers pointing to the benefits of shooting on iPhone – from speed and flexibility, to the sheer accessibility of the device. One of them says the ability of anyone with an iPhone to create a credible short film means that we’re now “living in the age of democracy in filmmaking” … Two filmmakers who participated in a Filmed on iPhone program set up in India last year went on to win awards for their creations, says Apple.
New report backs iPhone Fold punch-hole camera with Touch ID power button

1 week ago | machash.com | Ben Lovejoy

While the end of the wait for a foldable iPhone appears to be in sight, there’s uncertainty over Apple’s plans for the outer and inner displays of what’s being colloquially referred to as the iPhone Fold. A new report adds weight the the suggestion that there will be no Dynamic Island on the outer…
New report backs iPhone Fold punch-hole camera with Touch ID

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

While the end of the wait for a foldable iPhone appears to be in sight, there’s uncertainty over Apple’s plans for the outer and inner displays of what’s being colloquially referred to as the iPhone Fold. A new report adds weight the the suggestion that there will be no Dynamic Island on the outer display, Apple instead opting for a single punch-hole for the front-facing camera, with Touch ID used to unlock the device … For a long time, two things have been unclear.
CVE security program used by Apple and others has funding removed

1 week ago | machash.com | Ben Lovejoy

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CVE security program used by Apple and others has funding removed

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

The CVE security program used to track vulnerabilities in both hardware and software has had its federal funding removed with immediate effect. Apple is one of a number of tech giants who rely on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program to identify security flaws in their products …The CVE program provides an easy and efficient way for any individual or organization to report a security vulnerability they have found in any tech product.
AirTag lost baggage feature

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

The AirTag lost baggage feature that lets you share the location of your bags with your airline has come to China for the first time. China Airlines has announced support, following adoption by both Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines earlier this year … You’ve long been able to share the location of one of your AirTags with family and friends, but an update in November of last year let you create a link to share with anyone you like.
Hertz belatedly says customer personal data stolen, inc credit cards

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Car rental company Hertz says that the personal data of an unspecified number of customers was stolen, and that this includes name, contact information, date of birth, credit card information, and driver’s license information.
Only Samsung can minimize the crease in the iPhone Fold, says report

1 week ago | machash.com | Ben Lovejoy

The biggest reason Apple hasn’t yet launched a foldable iPhone is reported to have been the company’s dissatisfaction with the very visible crease in several generations of competitor models. We heard earlier this year that Samsung had solved this problem to Apple’s satisfaction. A new report backs this,…
Only Samsung can minimize the crease in the iPhone Fold, says report

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

The biggest reason Apple hasn’t yet launched a foldable iPhone is reported to have been the company’s dissatisfaction with the very visible crease in several generations of competitor models. We heard earlier this year that Samsung had solved this problem to Apple’s satisfaction.