Microsoft, Apple working on fix for iCloud bug plaguing latest Windows 10 update

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If you’re using iCloud for Windows and are trying to install the Windows 10 October update, you won’t be able to at the moment. A bug has been discovered that creates problems for updating or syncing shared photo albums when using the latest Windows 10 update. Microsoft said it’s working with Apple to solve this issue. In the meantime, they’ve blocked PCs with iCloud installed from getting the latest update. And those who try to install iCloud right now will get a warning that Windows doesn’t support this version yet. Here’s to hoping Microsoft and Apple fix this issue immediately.

Source: Engadget

Google Photos brings portrait mode depth editing and Color Pop to iOS

The latest update to Google Photos on iOS gives you more post-capture options for the portraits you take on your iPhone. The new depth editor—which came to Android first—will let you adjust the background blur and even change the focus of the photo from the subject in the foreground to someone in the background. Color Pop also comes to iOS and lets you isolate the subject from the background, keeping him or her in color while the backdrop changes to black and white. While Apple has its own post-shoot adjustments for Portrait mode on its own gallery app, it doesn’t let you change the point of focus or make colour adjustments to them. Also, if you use both Android and iOS, the cross-platform support will make it easier for you to bring one photo from one device to another.

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Different types of lighting pendants you need to know about

Pendant lighting is becoming the in thing when it comes to interior lighting fixtures. This is because they are versatile and so they can fit in many situations. Lighting pendants come in different sizes, designs, and they are made from different materials. Choosing the appropriate lighting pendants requires some knowledge about the available types. This article provides information on the different kinds of pendants to help you make an informed buying decision when you visit a multi-lighting store.

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Instagram tool accidentally exposed some user passwords

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The woes and security faux pas Instagram and its parent company Facebook doesn’t seem to end. It was recently reported that Instagram’s Download Your Data tool had a security flaw that accidentally leaked passwords in plain text. The tool was designed to let users get a file of all the pictures, comments, and other information they’ve shared on the platform be downloadable. It was rolled out in April to comply with new data privacy regulations in Europe as well as address any privacy concerns users had in the middle of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Unfortunately, there was a security issue that included passwords being sent in plaintext in the URL. And for some reason, these were stored on Facebook’s servers, too. But the company said these have since been deleted. The issue has also been fixed, according to Instagram.

According to a spokesperson from the company, only a “small number of people” were affected and they were informed if they were affected by the security vulnerability. If you didn’t hear anything from Instagram, it means you’re safe. But if you’ve used the tool, it might be better to start updating those passwords and activating two-factor authentication for good measure. And if you use that password for other accounts, better update passwords there, too.

Source: Digital Trends