As we get closer and closer to the release of iOS 15 in Fall 2021, more and more will be More functions will be added to the beta builds. One of the latest additions is a new system-level translation feature that can translate almost any text on your iPhone’s screen.

The new translation tool will be available for all iOS 15 devices as soon as the update is released in the coming months Run the iOS 15 beta can test it right away:

1. Long-tap a word, phrase, or paragraph until the text is highlighted in blue. You can drag your finger to change how much text is selected.
2. Tap the new one “Translate” Option from the popup menu. Tap the arrow to scroll if you don’t see it.
3. Translated text is displayed in a small window above all open apps. The window also offers options for copying and sharing the translated text.

By default, translations are done remotely on Apple’s servers, so your phone automatically recognizes and interprets the words. This is helpful, but not everyone will want to share this data with Apple. Fortunately, the first time you use the translation feature, your device will prompt you with a warning and you can choose to have the translation done locally on your device instead.

To enable offline translation in iOS 15:

• Go to Settings> Translation and toggle “Translation on the device.”

The tradeoff is that for each language you want to translate, you will have to download language data that will take up some of your device’s storage space. You will also need to be online to download the necessary files. However, offline mode is helpful if you are ever without WiFi and mobile connections and none of your offline translations are shared with Apple.

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Fortunately, iOS 15’s text translation is a system-wide feature and should work with most apps and websites – whether you’re using online or offline mode. However, it cannot translate text from images and will not work in apps and games that do not have selectable text. Some other apps, like Google Translate, can Translate text in photos and other media if that is something you need.

[Macworld]

Cryptocurrencies is becoming more popular, but as interest increases, so does the creativity of fraudsters who want to use a cultural change to rip people off. According to a Latest report from Trend Micro’s cybersecurity team, there are tons of fake crypto mining and wallet apps now on the Google Play Store tricking users into paying for fake services like cloud mining and storage.

The report names eight apps in particular:

• Bitcoin 2021
• Bitcoin Miner – cloud mining
• Bitcoin (BTC) – pool mining cloud wallet
• BitFunds – crypto cloud mining
• Crypto Holic – Bitcoin Cloud Mining
• Daily Bitcoin Rewards – Cloud Based Mining System
• Ethereum (ETH) – pool mining cloud
• MineBit Pro – Crypto Cloud Mining & BTC Miner

Most of these apps hid one of two fake mining apps – either Trend Micro called “AndroidOS_FakeMinerPay” or “AndroidOS_FakeMinerAd” – that trick users into paying for fake cloud mining services, usually at a monthly fee of 15 U.S. dollar. In reality, none of the apps mined or paid out cryptocurrencies to users.

Some also pushed paid ads and additional in-app purchases, and at least two of the apps – Crypto Holic and Daily Bitcoin Rewards – were premium apps that users had to buy in order to download them.

Google has removed these apps from the Google Play Store, according to the Trend Micro report. Apps that are removed from the list are then deactivated and removed from all devices to which they are downloaded. However, it is still wise to confirm that they have been deleted from your Android phone if you have downloaded any of the apps listed above.

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There are more fake crypto apps out there

Unfortunately, even after these bans (and Google’s revision of its own crypto guidelines) Trend Micro researchers claim that there are currently more than 120 other fraudulent crypto apps available on the Play Store. Some have been downloaded by over 100,000 users. And these apps are not called or removed until proven that they are actually committing some form of crypto fraud.

As we remind you every time one of these malicious apps stories comes up, make sure to thoroughly check any software you download. Stick to popular apps and developers and read through the ratings and reviews – even on trusted websites like the Google Play Store. A quick internet search or even getting a second opinion in a serious discussion forum is also worthwhile.

Nevertheless, malicious developers will do everything in their power to make their apps look legitimate. Don’t pay for apps, services, or special features unless you are sure they are real. If in doubt, do not pass on any payment information or personal data. And if you’re already paying for an app that claims to offer cloud mining services but haven’t made a return, it means it’s likely a fake. Delete the app and report it immediately.

[Cointelegraph]

I wish my skateboard journey had started like the opening text, too Lupe Fiasco’s “Kick, Push” But I wasn’t 6 years old when I got my first skateboard. Hell, I wasn’t 16 or 26. In fact, I was well into my thirties when I started skateboarding … about a month ago. So how did it go?

I shared my adventure for Lifehacker’s Fitness Challenge, starting with how I felt getting on the board at my age and ends with how I had developed after 30 days. But it can be difficult to visualize someone’s progress through text, especially when it comes to abstractions like “comfort at the board”. So we made a video to help. Now you can see my ass fucking my ass … but maybe also inspired that I managed to learn cruising, ollie, and shuv-it within a month.

Did i fall Yeah, a ton. Did it hurt? Absolutely. But – and I know how unlikely that sounds – after falling a few times, I got used to it. It learned to fall a little “better” so it hurt less, and even the gnarled falls were over before I knew it. After falling a few times, the anticipation of the fall subsided and I was able to focus more on simple challenges, like the one I wanted to achieve in the video above: just drive up a ramp and turn around.

Check out the video to hear me talk about my goals and the lessons I learned, and to see how “good” I got in a month (or to see how I got a few Fall on my hip). Do you want to see me learn a single trick? Here is a Quick assembly on Twitter from my efforts to figure out how to slide it. And if you want to start skateboarding yourself, do what I did: buy a board, make some skate friends, and do it. You will never feel “ready”, but that doesn’t have to stop you from getting started.

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The FDA had to warns people this week not to be treated with ivermectin, a drug often used to de-worm horses. Yes, people seem to be buying the stuff themselves from pet food stores and using it to self-treat for COVID-19.

If this sounds familiar, you may still remember it when people used antiparasitic drugs on fish tried to protect themselves from the virus last year. At least one person died in the process.

The excitement for these alternative treatments comes from the same people who don’t want to wear masks or take COVID vaccines. Although hundreds of millions of people have been vaccinated and the vaccines have proven overwhelmingly safe, a worryingly large segment of the population would rather trust a drug that has not been shown to work against the coronavirus.

Or summarized like a medic on twitter: “I love the irony of a thousand people screaming ‘I’m not a sheep’ while buying sheep wetting.”

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All right, what is ivermectin and why shouldn’t I indulge myself?

Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic drug. It’s found in some prescription-only products for humans, but the easiest and cheapest way to get your hands on some is to go to your local feed store and purchase horse dewormers or one of the other ivermectin products made for animals. (It’s found in heartworm medication for dogs, for example.) But since horses and cows are large animals, the doses for them are similar: for example, a 9 inch tube of toothpaste is a single dose for a 1,250 pound horse.

“People should never take veterinary drugs” the FDA sighs audibly. These drugs are often more concentrated than the human intended versions, and the inactive ingredients are not necessarily approved for use in human medicines or human food. Basically, it doesn’t mean it’s safe for you or your loved ones just because it doesn’t kill a horse.

Ivermectin is also a real drug. Medications have side effects and interactions, and ivermectin is no exception. The FDA says:

Even the concentrations of ivermectin for approved uses [in humans] may interact with other drugs such as blood thinners. You can also overdose on ivermectin, which can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension (low blood pressure), allergic reactions (itching and hives), dizziness, ataxia (balance problems), seizures, coma, and even death.

If you have COVID or are concerned about exposure, you should get tested, stay away from others until you feel better, and get medical help as needed (from a folk doctor, not a veterinarian) take advantage of.

And please watch out for your friends and relatives who may receive poor information about COVID prevention and treatment from Facebook or other sources. The vaccines are far safer and more effective than any unproven treatment, whether it’s equine dewormers, essential oils, or prescription drugs bought from a friend’s sketchy doctor.