Buckle Up for iOS 11
Is your device ready?
Fall is right around the corner, and along with the cooler temperatures comes a brandy new version of Apple's mobile operating system. iOS 11 has been promised to be one better than iOS 10, and if it lives up to the preview, I think that notion is a bit conservative. There are a lot of new enhancements that fix some of iOS 10's annoyances along with a whole host of features that will enable you to use your iPad or iPhone in such a way that may even supplant your computer.
The big question is if your device will support iOS 11. For the iPhone you must have an iPhone 5S or newer (say goodbye to the iPhone 5). The iPad compatibility seems to be on par with the previous release. It is imperative that you are on a current version of iOS to get all the security features and apps that will actually work. If your device is not anticipated to support iOS 11, then it's time for a new one.
The other thing to note is Apps. iOS 11 will change a lot of things in the background, and older applications will not work. Go to Settings -> General -> About -> Applications to see what Apps you will need to delete. PC Mag has some more detail here: https://www.pcmag.com/news/354770/how-to-identify-apps-that-wont-work-with-ios-11
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The Pop-Up Scam
Don't Call that Number! Do Not Let Them Remote with You!
This is an article I have posted before, but it seems the pop-up scam is lighting up again, especially from the social media apps. They try to keep on top of them, but the bad guys are too aggressive.
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It's happening a lot now. You are surfing the web when all of a sudden a pop-up seems to lock the computer saying that you have a virus or some other malware and you need to call a certain number immediately or your machine will melt into a pile of goo.
IT'S A SCAM. Never, ever call the number, and do not ever allow them to remotely access your machine.
Why is it happening? Macs, due to their underlying UNIX architecture, are extremely secure systems and the only way the bad guys can get stuff on a Mac is by tricking the user to give them remote access or by installing compromised software on your computer. Don't give the bad guys remote access or be tricked into allowing unknown software to be downloaded and installed.
If Safari is locked up, here is how to get around it:
It's then a good idea to clean out your browser's Cookies, History, and Cache. To do this in Safari, go up to History in the menu bar and select Clear History from the drop-down menu. You can choose how far back you want to remove the data.
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iPhone 8 Rumor Roundup
Let the Gossip Begin!
The iPhone 8, or iPhone X, or 10th Anniversary iPhone, or iPhone Terry (my pick), or whatever they intend to call it will rock the technology universe... at least according to Apple and some well-paid pundits. I practice holistic skepticism so I will reserve judgement, but it's still fun to read all the rumors. From facial recognition, to edge-to-edge screens, wireless charging, and coffee grinder accessories, here are a few links for your perusal:
CNET: iPhone 8: Everything we know about the launch date, specs and price
MacRumors: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-8/
Macworld: iPhone 8 rumors: iPhone 8 mockups are everywhere
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