Instagram tries new, easier way to recover hacked accounts

There have been cases of Instagram accounts being hacked where the actual users can’t get in because the hackers immediately hijack the recovery tools to help users recover accounts. But now, Instagram is hoping this new method will make it easier for users to get a hold of hacked accounts as well as stop hackers from getting in in the first place. Instead of having to wait for an email or filling out a support form, the Instagram app will ask for different kinds of info, like your original email address or phone number. The recovery six-digit code will be sent to that contact info of choice. This gives you access to your account even if the hacker already changed the user name and contact data on your account.

At the same time, Instagram brought to Android users and is now rolling it out to iOS users the safeguard that would prevent anyone from claiming a username for a “period of time” after account changes—whether the account change was done because of a hack or a voluntary change. At the end of the day, what Instagram is trying to achieve is letting you recover your account within the app and without having to rely on its security team. Hopefully, this works out well and rolls out quicker than expected.

Source: Engadget + The Verge

Samsung targets August 7 launch for the Galaxy Note 10

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch is less than a couple of months away and it seems we have a date. According to CNET, the Galaxy Note 10 will be launched at an Unpacked event on August 7^th. It’ll reportedly be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which is the same place that Samsung launched the Note 9 last year. Samsung hasn’t confirmed the date or venue yet, but we’re sure to hear more soon as the launch approaches.

The Note 10 is rumoured to be coming in two sizes, with each model getting a 5G version. The Note 10 and Note 10 Pro will reportedly share a lot of features, but it will differ in screen and battery sizes, as expected. The phones are rumoured to be getting the same all-screen, Infinity-O design of the Galaxy S10. But leaks suggest the camera hole will be in the middle instead of it being off to the side. Leaks also suggest it’ll have the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will get Night Mode for its camera

We were already alerted of the dedicated Night Mode coming to older Samsung devices. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ got the June 2019 update with this feature. And now the Galaxy Note 9 is getting it, too. Well, at least the Note 9 owners in Germany are getting the over-the-air update. Firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 brings Night Mode as well as the ability to scan QR codes without using Bixby Vision. It comes in at just under 704MB and includes the June 2019 security patch. Overall camera performance is thrown into the mix as well. Now, it’s just time to wait for the update to head this way.

Source: SamMobile

Microsoft brings its To-Do app to the Mac

Apple users finally gain access to Microsoft’s To-Do app. It’ll let users work offline, view upcoming tasks under the “My Day” section, see flagged emails, and share to-do lists with others. It doesn’t fully integrate with Microsoft Planner, but we’re expecting that to come soon. This cross syncs with the other iterations of the Microsoft To-Do app on iOS, Android, Windows, and online. The app also syncs with Outlook, so if you rely heavily on the said email client, you might appreciate this addition. To-Do for Mac is available for download on the Mac App Store now.

Source: Engadget