Month: January 2019

Search Engine “DuckDuckGo” now Powered by Apple Maps

CompuScoop Staff January 15, 2019 0

We’re excited to announce that map and address-related searches on DuckDuckGo for mobile and desktop are now powered by Apple’s MapKit JS framework, giving you a valuable combination of mapping and privacy. As one of the first global companies using Apple MapKit JS, we can now offer users improved address searches, additional visual features, enhanced satellite imagery, and continually updated maps already in use on billions of Apple devices worldwide.

With this updated integration, Apple Maps are now available both embedded within our private search results for relevant queries, as well as available from the “Maps” tab on any search result page.

At DuckDuckGo, we believe getting the privacy you deserve online should be as simple as closing the blinds. Naturally, our strict privacy policy of not collecting or sharing any personal information extends to this integration. We do not send any personally identifiable information such as IP address to Apple or other third parties. For local searches, where your approximate location information is sent by your browser to us, we discard it immediately after use. You are still anonymous when you perform map and address-related searches on DuckDuckGo.

Source: DuckDuckGo.com

Police CAN’T Force you to Unlock an iPhone with Face or Touch ID

Dan Uff January 15, 2019 0

According to a Judge in California, police cannot force someone to unlock their iPhone using Face or Touch ID. The ruling The ruling, which was shared this morning by Forbes, was the result of an Oakland investigation into possible extortion. Police officers asked the court for permission to seize multiple devices and then compel the suspects to unlock the devices using biometric authentication.

To read the rest of the Forbes article, click here.

Apple Business Chat and Apple Pay can now be used with TD Ameritrade

Dan Uff January 15, 2019 0

Brokerage company TD Ameritrade has found a solution to the problem of allowing customers immediate access to funds transferred to their accounts as simply as possible, one that takes advantage of Apple's mobile payment features, including Apple Pay and Apple Business Chat.

To read the rest of the AppleInsider.com report, click here.

How to Quickly Quit Apps on an iPhone XS, XR and XS Max

Dan Uff January 15, 2019 0

If you're coming from an iPhone with a Home Button to one without, you maybe wondering how you can quit apps without the familiar home button. There's a very simple way to do it: