So much to Unpack with Joe Hindy from Android Authority
Updated: Aug 21, 2021
This week, there's a lot to tackle. I take a long look at the privacy bomb that Apple dropped on us last week. Now that I've had some time to digest it, I have thoughts. Also, #Samsung Unpacked dropped this week with watches and foldy phones, so I sat down with Joe Hindy to talk about the event and the devices within.
Tech Yeah Raptic Rise headphone stand
How to use an old phone or tablet to work as a second screen (Android Central)
Use an app called Spacedesk to turn a tablet into a second monitor for your computer.
SpaceX Launching Satellite to Display Billboard Ads in Space (futurism.com)
SpaceX Wants to Put a Billboard in Space (thecut.com)
Seriously. Grr…
Does your iPhone or iPad have Pegasus spyware? Find out for free (CNET)
Spoiler alert: It doesn't.
Honor Magic 3 series launched: The best Huawei alternative yet? (Android Authority)
Honor released the Magic 3 series which has some huawei DNA and Google Services.
Xiaomi CyberDog is an unexpectedly affordable open-source robot puppy (SlashGear)
In addition to the Xiaomi Mix Mix 4, Xiaomi also announced a robot dog for sale because: reasons.
Nvidia Reveals Its CEO Was Computer Generated in Keynote Speech (vice.com)
NVIDIA animated its CEO for a keynote, and it was neat.
Apple and CSAM links
Apple’s New ‘Child Safety’ Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope (Daringfireball)
Apple’s Mistake (Stratechery)
The Ugly Truth About Apple's Privacy Panic (Rene Ritchie YouTube)
Apple pushes back against child abuse scanning concerns in new FAQ (Verge)
iPhone privacy: How Apple's decision to expose more child abusers might affect you (CNET)
Samsung Unpacked links discussed:
How to watch the August 2021 Galaxy Unpacked (Android Authority)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic buyer's guide (Android Authority)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 buyer's guide: Info you need (Android Authority)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched for just $999 (Android Authority)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 hands-on: A more affordable Buds Pro? (Android Authority)