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- Geeky Gadgets
Your iPhone's Future: iOS 26 FINAL Leaks Revealed!
The latest leaks surrounding iOS 26 provide a comprehensive preview of Apple's forthcoming operating system. Packed with a range of enhancements, this update is expected to focus on privacy, performance, and usability. Whether you use an iPhone or iPad, these changes could redefine how you interact with your device, further solidifying Apple's reputation for delivering innovative technology. We get to find out more details on exactly what Apple has planned for iOS 26 in a new video from iDeviceHelp. Watch this video on YouTube. Privacy and Security: Strengthening User Trust Privacy and security remain at the forefront of iOS 26. Leaks suggest the introduction of advanced encryption protocols designed to safeguard your personal data against potential threats. A new feature, the 'Privacy Dashboard,' is rumored to provide a centralized overview of app permissions, allowing you to monitor and control how apps access sensitive information. Additionally, enhanced anti-tracking measures are expected to limit third-party data collection, making sure that your online activity remains private. These updates reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to protecting user trust in an era where data privacy is increasingly critical. By prioritizing these features, Apple continues to set a high standard for user security. Performance Upgrades: Faster and More Efficient iOS 26 is poised to deliver significant performance improvements that could enhance the overall user experience. Optimized resource allocation and reduced background activity are expected to result in faster app launches and smoother multitasking. These changes aim to ensure that your device operates efficiently, regardless of whether it's a newer model or an older one. For users with older devices, rumored battery life enhancements could extend usage times, reducing the need for frequent charging. 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The Messages app may introduce advanced search capabilities and improved group chat management, simplifying communication and making it easier to stay organized. The Photos app is rumored to gain enhanced editing tools, including AI-powered suggestions for adjustments, allowing you to fine-tune your images with minimal effort. These updates are designed to streamline everyday tasks, saving you time while enhancing the functionality of Apple's core applications. Device Integration: A Unified Ecosystem Apple's ecosystem integration is expected to deepen with iOS 26, further enhancing the seamless connection between your devices. Features like Universal Control may expand, allowing you to transition effortlessly between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, creating a unified digital workspace. Enhanced AirPlay functionality could make sharing content across devices even more intuitive, whether you're streaming a video or displaying a presentation. These updates aim to strengthen the synergy between Apple devices, making sure that your ecosystem works together harmoniously. Customization: More Control Over Your Device Customization options are rumored to be a standout feature of iOS 26, offering users greater control over their device's appearance and functionality. From personalized lock screens to adjustable app icon layouts, these changes reflect Apple's recognition of the growing demand for individuality in technology. By providing tools to tailor your device to your preferences, Apple enables users to create a more personalized and engaging experience. These customization options could make your device feel uniquely yours, catering to both aesthetic and practical needs. Accessibility: Inclusive Features for All Accessibility continues to be a priority in iOS 26, with leaks suggesting the introduction of new features designed to make Apple devices more inclusive. Enhanced voice control and expanded support for assistive technologies are expected to improve usability for individuals with diverse needs. These updates aim to ensure that Apple's devices remain accessible to everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities. By prioritizing inclusivity, Apple reinforces its commitment to creating technology that serves a broader audience, making innovation accessible to all. A Promising Step Forward The leaks surrounding iOS 26 highlight an operating system designed to enhance your digital experience in meaningful ways. With advancements in privacy, performance, and usability, Apple is pushing the boundaries of what its devices can offer. Whether you're excited about improved security features, smarter native apps, or greater customization options, iOS 26 promises to deliver updates that cater to a wide range of user needs. As Apple continues to refine its ecosystem, this update could represent a significant step forward, making sure that your devices remain at the forefront of innovation while adapting to the evolving demands of modern technology. Discover other guides from our vast content that could be of interest on iOS 26 features. Source & Image Credit: iDeviceHelp Filed Under: Apple, Apple iPhone, Technology News, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
BBC News
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- BBC News
New Zealand PM's staff accused of secretly filming women resigns
A member of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's staff has resigned after being accused of secretly taking photos and videos of women, and recording audio of sex Forbes, Luxon's deputy chief press secretary, offered his "sincerest apologies to the women I have harmed".The allegations came to light after a sex worker said she noticed that Forbes' phone had been recording audio while he was in the shower, local news website Stuff reported earlier this phone was later found to contain more photos and videos of women as well as audio recordings of his sexual encounters. There were images of women at the gym and in the supermarket, Stuff NZ reported, as well as four videos of women in their homes, with the footage apparently taken from a said Forbes' case came as an "absolute shock" and that he had "zero tolerance for any behaviour that makes women or anyone feel unsafe"."My sympathy is with the women who raised these allegations and who were made to feel unsafe due to the actions of this person," he said on Thursday, a day after Forbes along with other political leaders, have signalled an openness to changing privacy laws to better protect targets of said they received a complaint from a Wellington brothel last July about photos found on a client's phone, but ultimately decided the case did not meet the threshold for to the Stuff report, Forbes' encounter with the sex worker in Wellington happened in July 2024. Forbes reportedly gave the sex worker his phone password after being confronted with the secret audio recording. The woman, together with other sex workers, then found multiple audio recordings of similar sessions, as well as photos and video in the that time, Forbes was the press secretary to social development minister Louise Upston. He became the acting deputy press secretary to Luxon in and Luxon said they had not known about the complaint against Forbes, who said in a statement he was "was in a downward spiral due to unresolved trauma and stress" at the time of the incident. He said he has since sought professional help, but acknowledged what he had "failed to do then was make a genuine attempt to apologise".Luxon on Thursday called for a review of "inter-agency processes" after police chief Richard Chambers said the authorities had known about an investigation into Forbes last July but did not flag it to ministers."We have to take this incident and understand what has happened here and how it happened, and what more can we do about it," Luxon said.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Are we allowed an 8ft fence for privacy? Our neighbour says we've broken planning rules
Last month, my wife and I decided to replace the fences on either side of our garden. We've wanted to do it for ages to make the garden more private. Given the original fences were only 4ft, we always felt very overlooked when either of our neighbours were in their garden. Plus the children of one family are always bouncing on a trampoline, which feels even more intrusive. We asked both our neighbours if they were interested in contributing towards a bigger fence but both said they were not bothered. We mentioned that we might go ahead with it anyway and they seemed relaxed about it. We decided to buy 8ft fence panels that we found advertised online to give us maximum privacy and had our local handyman install them, which saved money. Now one of our neighbours is complaining that not only have we removed their fence, which we apparently had no right to do, but that our new fence is so high we should have got planning permission. They said that if we don't reinstall the old fence they are going to report us to the council. What should we do? And is there any legal protection under our right to privacy? Also, is there a way to find out if the fence boundary belongs to us and would that give us any protection? Let's double it: Our reader felt a four foot fence was an insufficient privacy screen, so they replaced it with an eight foot fence without getting planning permission Ed Magnus, of This is Money, replies: When it comes to neighbours winding each other up, garden fences are a common cause. In the past, we have had questions about a neighbour stealing someone's garden and a dog jumping up at a fence so relentlessly that it was in danger of knocking it down. The height of a fence may seem an issue that wouldn't cause dispute, but I fear you may have acted a little too hastily in opting for these eight foot fence panels. A quick search online would have revealed that anything above two metres (6.5 feet) typically requires planning permission, so your neighbour is probably right. Trying to find a fair and reasonable solution with your neighbour should always be the first course of action. But not everyone likes being fair and reasonable – particularly when it is a matter concerning their home. For expert advice we spoke to Olivia Egdell-Page, a partner and head of the property department at Joseph A Jones & Co solicitors, Mike Hansom, a consultant for property litigation at BLB Solicitors, and Chun Wong, head of dispute resolution at Hodge Jones & Allen. Will you need to replace the fence? Olivia Egdell-Page replies: It is clear that you did attempt to seek agreement here, however, it may be that the neighbours' objections are now based on the height of the new boundary fence, rather than the act of replacement. In terms of the boundary structures, planning permission is not required if you erect a new fence or replace an existing fence where the height does not exceed two metres. If you are replacing a fence which exceeds two metres in height, you can replace this on a like for like basis, provided the height would not be increase. On that basis, it does seem that planning permission should be obtained, as the height of the fence has been increased from four to eight feet. Alternatively, you may consider reducing the height of the fence to the maximum height of two metres, however consideration must be given to the planning regime in the area and if there are any additional controls imposed on the property, for example if the property is listed or located within a conservation area. Mike Hansom adds: The general rule - unless you live in a conservation area or a listed building - is that a fence can be a maximum height of one metre if it faces a road or two metres otherwise. Therefore, an eight foot (2.44 metre) fence requires planning permission. To comply with the law you should probably install panels no taller than two metres. If you did not do this, the local authority - but probably not your neighbour - has the power to enforce planning law. What if the neighbour proves it was their fence? Mike Hansom replies: If your neighbours can prove that the original fence belonged to them, then whether you need to restore it to its original condition depends on precisely what was agreed. If your neighbours expressly consented to your removal of the fence on the condition that you would cover the cost of its replacement, they cannot renege on that agreement, although they can still take issue with its height via the council. If they were merely silent, you may need to replace the fence, as silence cannot, in law, be construed as consent. In that case you could erect a new six foot fence on your side of the existing fence. If you explain this to your neighbour, they may have a change of heart, as their view over your garden would be reduced in any event. Do they have any rights of privacy? Chun Wong replies: There is no absolute law which provides for a right to privacy in a garden especially against private individuals. However, if something your neighbours are doing causing a nuisance this could give rise to a claim for statutory nuisance. A starting point to remember though is that a fence is not necessary indicative or definitive of actual legal boundaries between properties. A fence is just a physical boundary on the ground. A legal boundary is an imaginary or invisible line which divides one's land from another's. What's the best thing to do about a fence dispute? Chun Wong replies: Where possible it is always best to try and resolve any issues you have with your neighbour amicably. You have to see them day in and day out so it is best to keep relations civil. In addition, if a dispute is escalated you may have to disclose this to any potential buyer if you are considering a sale in the near future. You could also consider a more structured and formal alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. The Property Litigation Association and Rics have launched a new mediation service to help neighbours resolve disputes over their property boundaries without resorting to court action - the Boundary Disputes Mediation Service In the event that you really cannot resolve the matter, then proper legal advice should be sought at an early stage before you embark on any self-help which could make matters worse or prejudice your position. You should check whether you have the benefit of Legal Expense Insurance as part of your home, contents, or motor insurance which may provide some indemnity for legal costs in these types of cases. You could consider a hedge... Mike Hansom replies: It is common for deeds to be unclear about who owns the fence. If it cannot be demonstrated one way or the other, the legal position is the new fence panels belong to you. You are entitled to inform the neighbour they are not to remove or damage your panels, as to do so could amount to criminal damage. Although not an instant solution, another option is to plant a hedge next to the fence, if space permits. Again you must check for the existence of planning conditions or restrictive covenants in your deeds, but in general there is no planning restriction on the maximum height of a hedge. The exception is the Antisocial Behaviour Act 2003, sometimes known as the 'High Hedges Act' which legislates against hedges comprising two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs over 2 metres in height. A hedge of native deciduous planting would not fall foul of the legislation, can grow quickly and would soon provide added privacy, as well as a habitat for wildlife. What punishment could they face if they refuse to lower the fence? Mike Hansom adds: The amount of the fine depends what part of the enforcement process has been breached, and how severe is the breach. However many breaches, including non-compliance with a planning enforcement notice, give rise to criminal liability and an unlimited fine. Best mortgage rates and how to find them Mortgage rates have risen substantially over recent years, meaning that those remortgaging or buying a home face higher costs. That makes it even more important to search out the best possible rate for you and get good mortgage advice, whether you are a first-time buyer, home owner or buy-to-let landlord. Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money's partner L&C > Mortgage rates calculator > Find the right mortgage for you To help our readers find the best mortgage, This is Money has partnered with the UK's leading fee-free broker L&C. This is Money and L&C's mortgage calculator can let you compare deals to see which ones suit your home's value and level of deposit. 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