Why The Government Sent An Alert To Your Phone The US federal government recently sent an alert to every mobile phone in the country, sparking a flurry of questions, criticism, and even conspiracy theories. So why did the government send out this alert? Well, it was part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, which was founded in 2006 after criticism over the government's slow response to Hurricane Katrina. It established a modernized system to notify citizens of emergencies as soon as possible, by sending text alerts to mobile phones and even audio alerts to televisions and radios. It's typically used in localized areas to notify people of threats like tornadoes or hurricanes, but it could also be used nationally in case of more catastrophic threats like nuclear attacks. But in order to ensure such a system is working properly, it has to be tested, which is why federal law mandates a n...
Deal: Refurbished iPhones cost less on Amazon UK than on Apple.com Apple's marketing strategy is to immediately remove older iPhone Pro models from the range when the new generation is launched. You can still find them from third-party sellers, but if you're buying an older model, why not buy a refurbished device? Please note that Amazon UK has different tiers, e.g.“renewed” and “renewed premium”. Both come with a 1-year warranty and technical support, and the “Premium” version also promises a remaining battery life of at least 90%. We start with the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro, the flagships of 2022. These are the last with a Lightning port. Additionally, the 14 Pro Max has a 77mm telephoto lens, while the 15 Pro Max has a longer 120mm lens (3x vs.5x zoom). And of course the new models have a newer, faster chipset with an additional 2GB of RAM. At the other end of the scale are the higher prices for the 2023 models, with a new 15 Pro Max costing £1,200 and the...