Code in iOS 12.3 suggests support for additional forms of mass transit

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Looks like there’s something useful coming in the next big iOS 12 update. Tap Down Under found within the code of iOS 12.3 hints that Apple might support EMV payment cards within Apple Pay Express Transit. This feature lets users pay for public transportation fare in New York and other areas where EMV is an option. It also lets you set a preferred card to use, so you don’t use your usual card for subway rides. There is no guarantee it’s coming yet or when. iOS 12.3 has had four betas already but the final version hasn’t been announced yet.

This plan though could coincide with a bigger plan to add more mass transit cards to its network. Rumour has it that this will be coming in iOS 13. For now, we have to wait and see if there’s any truth to that.

Source: Engadget

This is when it’s acceptable to start talking about the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ episode

So, you’ve kept up with all the Game of Thrones episodes, but your officemate hasn’t seen it yet. When is the best time to start talking about the newest episode? New data from NachoAnalytics suggest that Wednesday is the best day. At that point over 70 percent of viewers have reportedly already seen the episode. Not everyone gets to watch it on Sunday. In fact, their figures suggest around 40 percent get to see it when it airs. So, just hold on a bit before you talk about the latest episode of the series.

Source: Quartz

Google Maps tests out new feature that enhances your restaurant experience

Confused? Well, we can’t blame you. Google Maps is trying out a new feature that doesn’t have anything to do with navigation. Instead, it might make life easier for you to decide where to eat as you plot your course within the navigation app. Google is adding a “Popular dishes” feature within the app that shows food menus with photos crowdsourced from users in search results. If you check out restaurants in Google Maps, some of these already offer a Menu tab sans photos. This could change with this test. This Menu tab has different sections and the photos show up in the Popular tab. As the report from 9to5Google notes, it seems only items that are frequently cited in reviews get pictures. This might seem like a useful feature for some users, but others might think this adds bloat to the app. It does bring the app closer to becoming a Yelp competitor. What do you think? Is this something you need?

Mozilla works on fix for bug that prevents Firefox extensions from working

There's a bug affecting Firefox that's preventing users from installing as well as using existing extensions. According to Mozilla, the problem is because of a certificate expiration and that it is working on a fix right now. It has begun rolling out a fix for users and there's nothing from your end that you should do. Mozilla discourages users from deleting and re-installing extensions because this will remove any accumulated data. Right now this fix doesn't apply to Firefox ESR and Firefox for Android, but the organization is working for a patch there as well.

The fix being rolled out now uses the Studies system, so you'll need to enable that if it's not turned on from your end. You can check the blog post to see if feature is on from your end. Mozilla says they're also working on a fix that won't require the system to be enabled.

Source: The Verge