Cops think iPhones are secretly communicating with each other to reboot [U]
Update: A security researcher on Mastodon has cracked the case on this, proving that it has nothing to do with iPhones secretly communicating with each other. A new report from 404 Media says that law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michiga.....»»
Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn"t exist
A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found c.....»»
The best iPhone emulators
While iPhones can now host emulators, it isn't open season for retro games on your phone. Here is what you need to know about the new app store rules for games......»»
Apple"s iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green.....»»
100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple accused of shredding usable devices
Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report. Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggestin.....»»
From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumersApple's hardware ecos.....»»
China suspected of being behind Apple"s recent spyware warnings
A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesOn April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countri.....»»
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Fires Back at Cops Who Trolled Him Online
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Fires Back at Cops Who Trolled Him Online.....»»
Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day.....»»
US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme
FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024. Enlarge (credit: vitapix | E+) A 28-year-old Delaware woman, Hadja Kone, was arrested after cops linked her to an international sextortion scheme targeting.....»»
Crime blotter: Arrests made in Naperville Apple Store theft
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store.The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInside.....»»
Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants
The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown. Enlarge (credit: LinkedIn) An accomplished and prominent transplant surgeon in Texas allegedly falsified patient data in a government transplant waiting list, whic.....»»
iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack alert
A bunch of folks all over the world got a mysterious notification about a "mercenary spyware attack" targeting iPhones. Almost half of the countries in the world got a strange notification from Apple on Wednesday.At noon Pacific time on Wednesd.....»»
Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall. more….....»»
Apple warning users about a mercenary spyware attack on iPhones
Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesIn November 2021, Apple announced that it would al.....»»
Apple warns of a "mercenary spyware attack" on iPhones
Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesIn November 2021, Apple announced that it would al.....»»
2024’s Best iPhones for Seniors
If you’re a senior looking to buy an iPhone, or if you’re shopping for a senior, you’ll want to pick a model that fits. This can be tricky, but there are specific iPhone models that stand out amongst the pack. When it comes to selec.....»»
14% of all iPhones now come from India
With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.Mumbai, IndiaIndia is becoming progressively more important to Apple as the company.....»»
One in seven iPhones now made in India, as Apple reduces dependence on China
A new report says that one in seven iPhones are now made in India – pointing to a significant acceleration in Apple’s work to reduce its dependence on China. Apple’s reliance on China as its key manufacturing hub has been placing the company.....»»
Research examines tweets during Hurricane María to analyze social media use during disasters
Social media can be a useful tool for communicating during extreme weather events. Omar Pérez Figueroa, an urban and regional planning professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, examined how Twitter (now X) was used when Hurricane Mar.....»»
Why you should buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max instead of the iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro is one of the best iPhones money can buy. That said, here's why you should spend a little bit more for the iPhone 15 Pro Max......»»