PSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads
If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18, or if you’ve simply held off updating by choice, Apple is still providing key security fixes for you. The latest arrive in today’s iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, which are available now. more….....»»
Windows 11 multitasking is about to get even better
Windows 11 KB5046716 update brings new options to Snap Layout, but what other features does the update bring? Here is what you need to know......»»
iPhone 17 rumors: A19 chip details, smaller Dynamic Island, more
Apple analyst Jeff Pu is out with a new investor note this week with more details on what to expect from next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. There’s also an interest twist on what to expect from the so-called iPhone 17 Air’s design… more….....»»
Researcher reverse engineers new iPhone security feature ‘Inactivity Reboot’
A recent report by 404 Media revealed that law enforcement agents have been concerned about automatically rebooting themselves, which makes it very difficult to hack these devices. Security researcher Jiska Classen later discovered that this behavio.....»»
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple"s thinnest iPhone yet, with a thickness of just 6mm
The iPhone 17 range could introduce a redesigned iPhone with a thickness of just around 6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. Here's what we know so far.The iPhone 17 Slim could be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet.Well before the release of the iPhone.....»»
iOS 18.2 makes Camera Control the killer feature it was always meant to be
The iPhone 16’s Camera Control feature arrived to mixed reviews, including from me. But iOS 18.2 upgrades the feature in several key ways, making it what it was always meant to be. more….....»»
Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2 [U]
Apple is rolling out the latest developer betas for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. Beta 3 arrives not long after last week’s beta 2 releases, and brings the latest refinements to these upcoming software updates. Update 11/18/24: Apple has now relea.....»»
iCloud backups will be deleted and discontinued for iPhones running iOS 8 and older
Apple has started notifying users running older software about a very compelling reason to update. iCloud backups will soon stop working—and even be deleted—on devices running iOS 8 and prior. more….....»»
Apple ends iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier on December 18
Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to us.....»»
iPadOS 17: Release date, compatible devices, features, more
iPadOS 17 was Apple’s main operating system for its iPad models from September 2023 to September 2024. After tightening the integration between iPad and Mac … The post iPadOS 17: Release date, compatible devices, features, more appeared first.....»»
We may now know when Apple Intelligence will get Google Gemini integration
iOS 18.2 will finally bring OpenAI’s wildly popular ChatGPT to Siri thanks to integration with Apple Intelligence. This partnership will make Apple’s AI platform even … The post We may now know when Apple Intelligence will get Googl.....»»
Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries
A new report today suggests that porch pirates – thieves who steal packages left on doorsteps shortly after delivery – have accessed tracking data from AT&T systems to follow iPhone deliveries. There has been a marked uptick in iPhones being s.....»»
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone shouldn’t have been a one-and-done experiment
Following the introduction of MagSafe charging on the iPhone 12, Apple unveiled a MagSafe Battery Pack accessory. With deep iOS integration and unique reverse wireless charging support, it was a compelling accessory for iPhone users and earned a spot.....»»
Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2
Apple is rolling out the latest developer betas for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. Beta 3 arrives not long after last week’s beta 2 releases, and brings the latest refinements to these upcoming software updates. more….....»»
Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available
The FreeBSD Foundation, in partnership with the Alpha-Omega Project, has released the results of an extensive security audit of two critical FreeBSD components: the bhyve hypervisor and the Capsicum sandboxing framework. The audit, conducted by the o.....»»
Attackers are exploiting 2 zero-days in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474)
Palo Alto Networks has released fixes for two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474) in its next-generation firewalls that have been exploited by attackers as zero-days. About the vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474) CVE-2024-001.....»»
DoorDash delivers convenience with Apple Reminders integration
DoorDash now lets you import grocery lists straight from Apple's Reminders app, making things a little less chaotic when trying to juggle holiday responsibilities.iPhone 15The new integration lets iOS users import their grocery lists from the Reminde.....»»
Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return
The end of Lightning is nigh. It's a bummer for folks with older phones, though. When Apple infamously ditched the headphone jack with the launch of the iPhone 7, it at least prov.....»»
Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone
The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos......»»
Bug stops M4 Macs from virtualizing older macOS versions
Owners of Apple's newest Mac models running M4 chips aren't able to run older versions of macOS in a virtual machine, thanks to a mystery booting issue.MacBooks running older versions of macOSRunning a virtual machine with older generations of macOS.....»»
Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI
In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management. McClure also shares his perspective on the future of AI.....»»