Software update works with phones back to iPhone 6S and SE, and is available Thursday. New tools include safer sign-on credentials, robocaller killer.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Facebook bringing Portal video chat to the TV
Facebook’s updated lineup includes a lower price for the Portal, a smaller version and one for televisions, to bring video chat to the living room.
Alexa’s latest skill: Helping users donate to presidential candidates
Amazon introduces political features and seeks to be a neutral source of political news as the 2020 presidential race heats up. Donations are accepted, too.
Google’s Nest Hub Max is bigger, pricier and you can make calls
Revamped video display device has larger screen, a camera, more expensive $229 price. Video and photos look beautiful, but Assistant sometimes dumb.
Altice Mobile may have the most affordable wireless deal
East coast based cable company offering too good to be true unlimited data/text/voice for $20 to subscribers, $30 to the rest. Best deal we’ve seen.
Signing on with Apple could be safer than Facebook or Google
Alternative to Facebook and Google sign-ins promise less data monitoring and better privacy controls. The feature will be available in updated apps
What to look for in hidden fees on travel sites
What to look for when shopping for a travel deal and how to avoid the hidden room fees on websites. Also check airport location when booking tickets.
El Pollo Loco embracing Snapchat augmented reality for Hispanic Heritage Month
For celebration, El Pollo Loco looks to revive lost L.A. murals virtually, via Snapchat’s World Lenses. Point phone at blank wall, and art comes back.
Apple vs. Netflix, Disney: Will bare cupboard work to overtake bulk in the streaming wars?
Apple is banking on selling quality over quantity, compared to bulk with Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. To woo people, it’s giving away service for 1 year.
You can get a good Android phone for the same iPhone dollars
Android phones offer more features, usually ahead of Apple, and lower prices. How some of them stack up to the new iPhone 11.