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It’s generally a good idea to install software updates as soon as they are available. This is because updates come with things like bug fixes and they also patch various security vulnerabilities, but the problem with OS updates is that it generally means you can’t use your computer while it updates.
Sometimes these updates can take a while too, but for Apple users who are updating to macOS Big Sur, you might be pleased to learn that Apple has noted that with macOS Big Sur, they will be focusing on faster software updates. According to Apple, “Once macOS Big Sur is installed, software updates begin in the background and complete faster than before — so it’s easier than ever to keep your Mac up to date and secure.”
Exactly how this will be implemented remains to be seen and if it will really result in much faster updates, but if slow software updates has been something you’ve always felt was a disadvantage in macOS, hopefully Big Sur will be able to address that. Also, based on Apple’s description, it sounds similar to how iOS handles system updates, where the files (unless manually initiated by the user) are downloaded in the background so that when the user is ready, they can install it without having to wait for the update to be downloaded first.
macOS Big Sur Updates Will Bring Faster Software Updates
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We carry our phones with us all the time which makes it the perfect vessel for storing certain documents and cards, like credit/debit cards, loyalty cards, boarding passes, and more. However, it seems that Apple is envisioning a future in which the iPhone could potentially replace other documents like our passports or driver’s license.
In a patent discovered by AppleInsider, “A device implementing a system for using a verified claim of identity includes at least one processor configured to receive a verified claim including information to identify a user of a device, the verified claim being signed by a server based on verification of the information by an identity verification provider separate from the server, the verified claim being specific to the device.”
While it sounds interesting and promising, the idea of putting all of our eggs into one basket does give us a bit of pause. Losing our phone would also mean losing access to all our documents, but it is possible that maybe both digital and physical forms of ID can exist side-by-side, where if you’re traveling overseas, you might keep your passport in the safe in a hotel room, while the digital version is on your phone in the event that authorities need to check who you are.
Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey has stated in the past that this is something they’re exploring, but also noted that it might be difficult due to legal issues, such as governments needing to authenticate these digital documents to ensure they are valid. That being said, the idea of our phones being used to story our identification isn’t new, and in the past, we have seen initiatives from places like the UK where driver licenses can be kept digitally.
Your Passport And Driver License Could Soon Be Replaced By Your iPhone
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There seems to be a rumor making its rounds that claims that for the iPhone 12, Apple will not be bundling accessories with the device. This means that the iPhone 12 might not ship with both the EarPods and the charger, both of which are very common accessories that we see bundled with pretty much all smartphones.
Of course, with this being a rumor, it’s hard to say if it is true, but now it looks like there might be more evidence of that happening. According to a survey that Apple seems to be sending out to some of its customers, they are asking customers what they do with the older chargers from their previous iPhones.
Some of the options include giving it to a family member or friend, still using it, or that the charger is no longer working. While this survey seems rather innocent on the surface, the timing along with the rumors of Apple not bundling chargers with the iPhone 12 feels more than coincidental, but that’s just speculation on our part.
Pesquisa da Apple que recebi por email. Várias perguntas sobre o uso do carregador! Será q teremos um iPhone 12 sem carregador na caixa? 🤔 terá?? @juniornannetti @marchwill pic.twitter.com/q1kiiCVeQL
— Gustavo Alves Reis (@Gunstaxl) July 1, 2020
There are several reasons why Apple might be doing this. Cost is one of the more obvious reasons where Apple could save some money by not bundling accessories. Second could be due to environmental concerns, where if you already have a charger at home, there really is no need for another one.
In any case, take the rumors with a grain of salt, but we’ll have to wait for the iPhone 12’s launch for more details.
Apple Survey Seems To Confirm Our Worst Fear
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