KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 31st AUGUST 2025
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
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HSBC Fixed Issues Preventing Access To Accounts
HSBC says it has now fixed an issue which left customers unable to access online banking or use its app in the UK, preventing some from accessing their accounts.
Thousands of people reported problems on outage-checking site Downdetector since the issues first emerged at 11:00 BST on Wednesday.
Five hours after the issue was reported by angry customers online, the bank now says the problem has been resolved.
Customers took to social media to complain about the impact the outage had on them.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjykl7ek9qo
Source: BBC News
Apple Warned "EU-Style Rules" are "Bad For Users and Developers"
Apple has warned that "EU-style rules" proposed by the UK competition watchdog "are bad for users and bad for developers".
It says EU laws - which have sought to make it easier for smaller firms to compete with big tech - have resulted in some Apple features and enhancements being delayed for European users.
It argues the UK risks similar hold-ups if the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) pushes ahead with plans designed to open up markets the regulator says is too dominated by Apple and Google.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgj9kjmvzzo
Source: BBC News
UK Nation-Wide Phone Alert Test
The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones will be tested for the second time on Sunday 7 September.
The alerts are designed for situations where there is an imminent danger to life, such as during extreme weather events or a terror attack.
The previous test, in April 2023, revealed a number of technical issues - with some people getting the alert more than once and others not receiving it at all.
The alert will be sent to millions of devices around 15:00 BST on Sunday 7 September.
Compatible phones - the vast majority of those currently in use - will vibrate and make a siren sound for roughly 10 seconds.
During the first test some users got the alert ahead of the scheduled time while others got it later.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e1n4d14kro
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Screenshot Editor - Blur Text
It's a neat little tool that does exactly what it promises without any frills.
It basically delivers solid screenshot tweaks in a clean layout that does not overwhelm you with numerous options.
This app is free to download on Android devices only
App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kajda.blurtext
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Our devices - and especially our smartphones - contain more work, personal and financial data than ever before.
If you are selling, giving away, or trading in your smartphone (or other device), you should erase all of this personal data so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
The best way to make sure that your data is completely erased* is to use your phone's Erase all Content and Settings or Factory reset features.
The exact name of the feature will depend on which type of device you have.
Using the feature will remove all your personal data from your device (including messages, contacts, photographs, browsing history, Wi-Fi codes, passwords, and any apps you've installed), so make sure you have a backup of all the data that you want to keep.
