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CNET Update - Apple's iOS 8.2 fixes security bug, pushes Watch app

2015-03-10
the latest iphone update will taunt you to buy an Apple watch I'm Bridget Carey and this is your cnet update all eyes are focused on Apple and it's watching new MacBook but there is some non-apple news believe it or not in the middle of apple's event monday google announced a new update to the android operating system the latest version of lollipop android 5.1 is rolling out with improvements to performance and security it has device protection which locks your lost or stolen device until you sign in with your Google account and that's even the case of someone else we set your phone to factory settings this version also supports high-definition voice calls between compatible android 5.1 devices like the nexus 6 on t mobile or verizon and quick settings adds the option to join Wi-Fi networks and control paired bluetooth devices but back to Apple the company also has an operating system update of its own iOS 8.2 is available now for download and it packs a surprise when you download it it brings an Apple watch app that you cannot delete the app is just preparing an Apple watch with your phone and it also includes some videos and facts about the watch so instead of just letting you pair of device in the settings Apple forced an app on your screen that nudges you to buy a watch pushy pushy but you should download the new OS because it pack is a dangerous security hole the update fixes the bug known as freak and that leaves users of safari browsers more vulnerable to hacking the Freak bug also impacts Android and Windows computers and there's more you should know about the single port on that new 12-inch MacBook it's called USB type-c and it's a new type of port and nothing you own uses it so you'll need an adapter to connect anything to this back book Apple is selling simple USB adapters for twenty dollars and ones with more connections for eighty dollars you'll be hearing more about us bc this year the benefit is that it's reversible no matter which way you plug it in it works and data and power travel faster through it in other Apple news a few more answers about the Apple watch are coming to light apple says the battery inside the watch is replaced so this is the device that you can keep alive for several years just don't take it in the shower apple says it can handle sweat from a workout but it's not waterproof Apple isn't the only smart watch with customizable style Motorola's watch the Moto 360 just opens its store to let you customize it with different metal finishes and straps the watch starts at two hundred and fifty dollars but some of that custom pizzazz will cost you more that's your tech news update and you can read up on more details about Apple's new products at cnet com and stay updated by following along on Twitter from our studios in New York I'm Bridget Carey
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