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.....»»
Apple Sports app looks to rule live scores and stats on iOS
Apple has released its own sports app — appropriately named Apple Sports — that brings live scores, stats, and more to iPhones in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K......»»
‘Sophisticated’ iPhone fraud involving fake handsets leads to convictions
A scam that defrauded Apple out of millions of dollars’ worth of iPhones has led to the convictions of two of the perpetrators......»»
Apple overtook Samsung smartphones in Europe for first time in almost two years
Samsung smartphone sales in Europe fell by 12% in the final quarter of last year, while iPhones managed to outperform the market. The result was that Apple overtook Samsung smartphone shipments in Europe for the first time in nearly two years. Mar.....»»
iOS 17.4 beta 4: Here are the new features and changes
Apple released iOS 17.4 beta 4 to developers today with a few notable changes. The update makes tweaks to the Settings app, adds a new personalized splash screen when you reboot, and more. more….....»»
Two people found guilty in $3M iPhone repair scheme with over 5,000 iPhones
Two people have been found guilty of a “sophisticated scheme to defraud Apple out of millions of dollars’ worth of iPhones,” according to the United States Department of Justice. The scam was based around submitting counterfeit iPhones to Ap.....»»
Pair found guilty of trying to defraud Apple of more than $3 million
Two individuals hatched a scheme that involved submitting fake iPhones to Apple for repair in an attempt to get them replaced with real ones — and could be jailed for 20 years for doing so.Pair found guilty of defrauding Apple in repair schemeHaoti.....»»
Developers are still working on emulating old iOS games, this time on newer iPhones
We wrote last year about touchHLE, an open-source tool created by developer Hikari no Yume to emulate old iOS apps on macOS and Windows. Based on this project, another developer managed to emulate these old iOS apps on Android – and now “ciciplus.....»»
India"s government wants answers about iPhone hack alert
India's government says Apple hasn't provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.Mumbai, IndiaIn October, Apple warned independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible government ha.....»»
Apple disables iPhone web apps in EU, says it’s too hard to comply with rules
Apple says it can't secure home-screen web apps with third-party browser engines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Apple is removing the ability to install home screen web apps from iPhones and iPads in Europe.....»»
How to block a number on Android phones and iPhones
No matter what type of smartphone you're using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here's how to block a number on any smartphone......»»
Japan, Toyota, Honda, Nissan face 7 big challenges in EV age
Japan's carmakers are tackling seven key challenges to reboot their global competitiveness as the country's auto industry comes under siege from new technologies and new rivals from China and beyond......»»
Nvidia previews on-device chatbot, in approach favored by Apple
One of Apple’s apparent AI ambitions is to enable an on-device chatbot which can run on iPhones, rather than using servers to do the processing. This would be capable of accessing data stored on your iPhone, as well as boosting privacy … more.....»»
Backdoors that let cops decrypt messages violate human rights, EU court says
Cops have alternative means to access encrypted messages, court says. Enlarge / Building of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg (France). (credit: SilvanBachmann | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The European Co.....»»
Marvel Studios finally announces its Fantastic Four cast
After years of rumors, Marvel Studios has lined up its cast for The Fantastic Four reboot, with some very familiar faces in the lead......»»
Don"t try to sneak an Apple Vision Pro into Germany, the import cops will nab you
Germans trying to bring Apple Vision Pro into their country without realizing they have to pay import tax are facing fees, fines, and even the confiscation of their devices.Be careful travelling with an Apple Vision ProApple may be launching the Appl.....»»
Some Calif. cops still sharing license plate info with anti-abortion states
Cops weaponizing license plate data harms vulnerable populations, lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: moodboard | moodboard / Getty Images Plus) Dozens of California police agencies are still sharing automated license plate re.....»»
A future iPhone could see if you"re not working out hard enough
An iPhone camera pointed at your face could detect effort and strain, or the total absence of it. Here's how future iPhones will mean not being able to trick Apple's activity ring......»»
Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else
Don't expect these clamshell-style foldables in 2024 or 2025 or maybe ever. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is purportedly working on a foldable iPhone internally, according to "a person with direct knowledge of the.....»»
Fewer iPhone owners are upgrading to iOS 17 than for the iOS 16 update
Apple's adoption rates for iOS 17 show it is lagging behind iOS 16, with only 76% of iPhones from the last four years using the operating system.iOS 17The February release of iOS and iPadOS usage figures, based on apps interacting with the App Store.....»»
How to shut down and restart the Apple Vision Pro
Don't disconnect the battery on Apple Vision Pro to shut it down. Here's how to power down or reboot the headset.Apple Vision ProMost computing devices that see active use from users can do with the occasional powering down. Restarting an iPhone or a.....»»