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• iPhone users urged to update their devices immediately

  September 14, 2021 8:44 AM

  Individuals with iPads and iPhones are encouraged to update their devices as soon as they can. Apple, on Monday, updated its software for iPhones in response to a vulnerability that experts believe has been exploited by surveillance software, CNN reports . The news outlet reports that information from... more »

• Tech repair shop experiencing supply issue due to coronavirus Play Video

  March 10, 2020 6:20 PM

  ST. AMANT - Tech repair shops might be feeling the effects of the coronavirus. One of them, Carl's Computer Care LLC in St. Amant, says phone and computer parts manufactured in China are scarce, and prices are going up. "Everything's changing right now, it's not just us," owner Carl... more »

• Suspects wanted for stealing phone, video games from store

  January 17, 2019 9:44 AM

  WATSON - Detectives in Livingston Parish are looking for two suspects who stole from an area store earlier this month. The incident was reported on January 10 at a store in Watson. According to authorities, a female suspect stuffed two Xbox games in her purse. At the same time,... more »

• APSO: Man wanted for stealing phone from gym locker room Play Video

  May 8, 2017 4:23 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly stole a woman's iPhone from Gold's Gym in Prairieville. According to the sheriff's office, the incident occurred on April 18 when a white four door car entered the parking lot and parked in a... more »

• Waitr CEO apologizes for Valentine's Day delivery fail

  February 15, 2017 9:08 PM

  The CEO of popular food delivery app Waitr is apologizing to customers after a busier-than-expected Valentine's Day rush. CEO Chris Meaux issued the apology Wednesday, saying they did not expect as big of a rush for Valentine's Day 2017 and staffed based on last year's orders. "While no... more »

• Armed robber steals smartphones from Prairieville phone store

  October 12, 2016 3:13 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Deputies in Ascension Parish are investigating an armed robbery at a Verizon Wireless Store last week. Investigators say the crime happened on Oct. 3 around 7:39 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Store on Airline Highway. An unknown black man, armed with a handgun, entered the store and... more »

• It will now cost just $29 to fix a cracked iPhone

  September 8, 2016 1:32 PM

  NEW YORK — For those prone to cracking iPhone screens, Apple just made the blow a little easier on your wallet. Following its iPhone 7 announcement on Wednesday, the company made a few adjustments to its AppleCare+ warranty plan. Most notably, it dropped the price for repairing a... more »

• iOS software update will allow users to register as organ donors

  July 5, 2016 2:10 PM

  Apple's latest iOS software update will soon allow users to register themselves for organ donation directly from their iPhone. On Tuesday, the company announced that when iOS 10 launches in the fall, iPhone and iPad users can register through the updated Health app. Users can add themselves to the National... more »

• iPhone users rejoice as Apple announces default apps will be deletable

  June 13, 2016 5:52 PM

  CUPERTINO, Calif. - Among Apple’s announcements to come out of the company’s most recent developer conference, few have caused as much internet-based exuberance as the coming ability for iPhone users to delete the default apps that come installed on the device. Since the iPhone debuted in 2007, large numbers... more »

• FBI releases new version of app to help ID missing children

  May 24, 2016 1:11 PM

  The FBI announced recently the reboot of an app that provides parents with a way to store their children’s pictures and information in case their children go missing. The app, called Child ID App, allows users to store images and physical descriptions that could help responders in the event of... more »

• FBI unlocks San Bernardino gunman's iPhone without Apple; Dispute connected to BR woman's murder

  March 28, 2016 6:09 PM

  WASHINGTON - The FBI has unlocked the phone of the terrorist responsible for the San Bernardino attacks without the help of Apple. The Justice Department is expected to withdraw its legal action against apple. A federal magistrate in California ordered the company in mid-February to assist the FBI in unlocking... more »