Recent content by Insp_Gadget

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Good point!

Haha! Got news for you... The carriers formed CCMI so they could all be on the same page to monetize RCS. Businesses will be more likely to buy into it if it's universally deployed, so they can reach a wider audience. The carriers don't care about security. If they did, their individual...

"The researchers did not identify any problems with the standard itself; it’s the way carriers are rolling it out that’s the problem." The RCS Universal Profile standard isn't the problem. The carriers are just not as security minded as they should be when they're deploying it.

Battery optimized apps or sleeping apps?

I'm a long time Fi user and upgraded from a Pixel 2XL to a Note10+ about two months ago. I had assumed all of the known compromises when I made my purchase decision. This evening as I get ready for bed, on a whim, I decided to try a WiFi call when I saw a blue "New" badge next to WiFi Calling...

Yeah, unless you're trying to get Samsung Pay points during one of their multiplier promotions. Then it might be worth the hassle. Either way, those types of readers suck.

Yes, card readers that require the card to be inserted (like ATMs or gas pumps) do not work because they have to be activated by a mechanical switch, which the physical card trips upon insertion. Also, some tablet systems, as you mentioned, are runnig proprietary POS software that is...

Cool. I learned something. I have heard of LG Pay, but dismissed it as just another wannabe. I didn't know they had an MST-like tech behind it. I wonder how many US banks work with it. I've never seen anyone talk about using it.

I have not heard of it being licensed out to anyone. That would seem to be counterproductive of Samsung to allow competitors to use its tech. Do you have a source for this? I'd be curious to know who licensed it.

Are you using the Always On Display? If so, this might be what you're looking for:

Are you referring to having both your recipient's photo and your photo show up next to your respective chat bubbles in a conversation? That depends on what texting app you're using. Google Messages, Samsung Messages, and Facebook Messenger don't show your picture (as the sender) in a...

You said "mag readers". I was actually talking about chip readers. Sorry for the confusion. Regardless, the fact is that those legacy readers that pre-date NFC are old equipment that merchants have chosen not to upgrade. And in so doing, they are taking the chance that if there is fraud...

We're not talking about legacy mag readers that pre-date chip and NFC payments. We're talking about the mandated chip-reading readers that merchants have to use now to avoid liability in the event of fraudulent transactions. These readers all have NFC capabilities in their architecture. The...