Category: Smartphone

Aug 19, 2020

Avoid Samsung Devices Not on the Three Year List

We've owned Samsung smartphones since the early days. Samsung posted a press release where it has committed to three generations

Jul 09, 2020

How to Move Messages From One Phone to Another

Every so often, we replace our smartphones with a new model. It may take several days to reinstall all the

May 13, 2020

Google Authenticator Update Allows Moving Between Devices

Authenticator apps are far and away more secure than getting a code via SMS text message. Users have been reluctant

May 04, 2020

Face ID Doesn’t Work with a Mask

Shocker. If you are wearing a mask, Face ID doesn't work. Ars technica posted that Apple is changing the authentication

Nov 18, 2019

1Password Users – Facial Recognition on Pixel 4

The Pixel 4 doesn't have a fingerprint sensor so 1Password has been updated to use facial recognition. Android Police has

Oct 29, 2019

iPhone 5 Users – Update to iOS 10.3.4 Immediately

Apple has issued a warning to all iPhone 5 users. Update to iOS 10.3.4 before November 3, 2019 or risk

Oct 24, 2019

Samsung Patches Fingerprint Problem

Last week, I gave another example as to why you shouldn't configure your phone to unlock with a fingerprint. Samsung

Oct 17, 2019

Another Reason NOT to Use a Fingerprint to Unlock Your Phone

Using a fingerprint to unlock your phone is certainly a lot faster and easier than typing in a password or

Oct 09, 2019

Disable Google Tracking on Your Smartphone

Just turning off location services doesn't mean that Google can't track you. Google's activity controls for Local History states: Saves

Sep 26, 2019

Killer Camera for Galaxy S11

Smartphone cameras are getting better and better. The latest generation of the iPhone (11 Pro & 11 Pro Max) sports

Sep 03, 2019

Google Maps on Mobile – Street View

One of the best features about Google Maps is the Street View feature. If you are traveling somewhere for the

Aug 22, 2019

Android Users – Backup Your SMS Text Messages

We have three core functions here at Sensei – Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Digital Forensics. Our digital forensics group receives