Why it's time to move on from iOS 14 — This helpful iPhone feature is going away forever
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January 23, 2022

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Don't scan that QR code! Hackers are using them to steal your info and money

3 things you need to know today

1. Don't scan that QR code! Hackers are using them to steal your info and money

The FBI is warning about schemes where cybercriminals tamper with legitimate QR codes to redirect victims to malicious sites or even steal information directly off their phones. So be careful the next time you scan a QR code to get the menu at a restaurant. We'll give you tips to avoid falling victim to these schemes.

Tap or click here to stay protected from these devious schemes. →

2. If you're still using iOS 14, you need to update right now

Apple assured users that support for iOS 14 would continue after the launch of iOS 15. But the company has seemingly changed its mind. If you want to continue getting security updates, you'll be forced to download iOS 15. We'll explain what's going on and how to get the update.

Tap or click here to get this critical OS update now. →

3. Confirmed - This handy iPhone feature is gone and apparently isn’t coming back

There are few things more frustrating than struggling to hear someone while on a phone call. Luckily there is a Phone Noise Cancellation feature in iOS that addresses that. Unfortunately, you can only use it if you have this older iPhone.

Tap or click here to see which iPhone feature has been removed forever. →

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  1. If you’re prompted to update Flash Player, ignore it! Tap or click to see why it's so dangerous.
  2. Check the mail! You could have money on the way. Tap or click here for information on your final stimulus check.
  3. True or false: The federal government is tracking payments to friends and family over $600. Tap or click to find out the truth.
  4. This app capitalizes on one of the best hidden iPhone features you’re not using. Tap or click to get in on this viral sensation.
  5. How to turn your quick video clips into memories to share with family and friends. Tap or click for apps that make the job easy.
 

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Recreating a battery from 2,000 years ago

Recreating a battery from 2,000 years ago

Batteries may seem like a relatively recent invention, but a discovery made in the Middle East may change how you think. The Baghdad Battery was created almost 2,000 years ago and appears to work like a modern battery. But what would happen if someone recreated it?

 

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Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTank

Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTank

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports and tax forms? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

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