Apple extends iPhone 12 service program for speaker issue

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Apple adds an extra year to the eligibility window for an iPhone 12 service recall program launched in August 2021. This program targets iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro smartphones that are getting "no sound issues" because of a faulty component in the receiver module. When Apple launched the program, it covered two years of the affected units from its first retail sale. The company quietly updated the support document to extend the coverage to three years.

Apple said at that time a "very small percentage" of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices "may experience sound issues due to a component that might fail on the receiver module." The company said phones affected were manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021. The requirement to be eligible is that your iPhone “not emit sound from the receiver when you make or receive calls.” If you meet this criterion, Apple or an authorized provider will repair the issue at no cost. But if there are other damages/issues that "impairs the ability to complete the repair," it will fix this trouble first. And that repair could cost you.

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TikTok can see what you type and tap in its in-app browser

Whenever you tap a link in TikTok, the app will open it through an in-app browser, which is a way to keep you within the app. But security researcher Felix Krause found that when you open links in TikTok's browser, it injects JavaScript into the external site so it can monitor all keyboard input and taps. But TikTok denies it's used for malicious reasons.

According to Krause, the in-app browser "subscribes" to all inputs while interacting on the site, including sensitive details like passwords and credit card information. 

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NVIDIA GeForce Now on Chrome, Edge browser supports 1440p at 120fps

New browser options for GeForce Now (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA has just updated its game streaming service to add support for 1440p resolution at 120 frames per second in a Chrome or Edge browser. If you're part of the RTX 3080 tier, you can access the new browser gameplay option by simply tapping on 1440p on the GeForce Now web version. 

NVIDIA launched this membership tier last year to support streams of up to 1440p with 120fps on PCs and Macs or 4K HDR at 60fps on NVIDIA's Shield TV. But you can only access this feature if you use the dedicated Mac or Windows apps. The web version maxed out at 1080p at 60fps before.

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Logitech Chorus are open-back headphones for the Quest 2

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Logitech has released a new audio accessory for the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. The Chrous is designed to improve the headset's sound quality without using your normal over-ear or in-ear headphones. It slides onto each side of the VR headset, working with the stock strap and Meta's Elite straps. You can swivel the speakers to find the proper positioning for your ears. These are open-back headphones so that they can let in ambient sound. 

The volume is controlled through the Quest 2's volume rocker. The Chorus uses the headset's USB-C port. But it supports USB-C passthrough, so you can continue using the headset or connect other devices while it's charged. According to Logitech, these speakers have custom-tuned drivers designed to deliver the "biggest moments and the tiniest details in the metaverse." The Logitech Chorus retails for US$99 (around CA$128).

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