Zero-click iMessage zero-day used to hack the iPhones of 36 journalists
Malicious messages installed spyware that recorded audio and pics and stole passwords. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Three dozen journalists had their iPhones hacked in July and August using what at the time was an iMessage zero-day exploit that did.....»»
What is RCS? Everything you should know about iOS 18’s major Messages change
iOS 18 will launch this fall with major improvements like Apple Intelligence, new customization tools, and more. But one of the biggest changes is coming with Messages: RCS support. RCS will make messaging between iPhones and Androids work better.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro will have brighter and longer-lasting display
A new report claims that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first iPhones to use Samsung's M14 OLED display panels, which improves brightness while extending longevity.The iPhone 16 Pro's screen may get brighter Previous rumors regar.....»»
Vision Hack hackathon wants to help expand the Apple Vision Pro"s tiny app library
Billed as the first global visionOS hackathon, Vision Hack aims to help developers produce apps and games, so Apple Vision Pro users will finally get their killer app.Vision Hack, a global visionOS hackathonOne of the problems of new platforms like t.....»»
Hack Club! Creating a Foundation to Empower Thousands of Teen Makers Worldwide
Hack Club is a worldwide nonprofit program that brings together hundreds of thousands of young people from diverse backgrounds who love to build and make projects with technology, art, and creativity. The post Hack Club! Creating a Foundation to Emp.....»»
Five indicted in $12M fake Apple devices fraud case in southern California
A scam involving "returning" some 16,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads to Apple stores has resulted in five arrests that could lead to decades behind bars.Several crime rings have returned fake iPhones for genuine replacementsA criminal ring operatin.....»»
PSA: MagSafe probably isn’t charging your iPhone when using Continuity Camera
iPhones are powerful pocket computers with advanced chips, price tags largely exceeding $1,000, and they’re at the center of much of our lives. They also, since Apple debuted Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura, serve as pretty great alternatives to.....»»
Apple may add some text effects to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic
"Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, Axios broke the news that OpenAI had signed deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media that.....»»
iMessage in iOS 18 to bring animations and text effects to individual words—is rich text support coming?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 release is expected to be one of the iPhone’s biggest software updates ever. Today a new report highlights an enhancement set to be added to one of Apple’s most popular apps: Messages. more….....»»
Apple may add some effects to text to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
Most people trust accurate search results when the stakes are high, study finds
Using experiments with COVID-19 related queries, Cornell sociology and information science researchers found that in a public health emergency, most people pick out and click on accurate information......»»
Apple"s durability testing is way more than a YouTuber can manage
Apple has revealed how iPhone and iPad drop tests should really be done — and are being done, thousands of times, in its durability testing labs.Apple will drop-test thousands of iPhones like this (Source: MKBHD)YouTubers will buy one Apple device.....»»
MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing [Video]
Ever wonder how Apple tests its iPhones for dust, water, drop protection, and more? Apple invited MKBHD to check out its special laboratories with custom machines for durability testing as well as talk with Apple’s chief of hardware John Ternus. Ch.....»»
Some Google Messages for Android users receiving distorted GIFs from iPhones
In recent weeks, GIFs sent by iPhone users to Android devices running Google Messages have turned into distorted still images with missing dots/pixels throughout. more….....»»
Apple is going to squander its AI on emojis
One of the upcoming AI features that Apple is expected to introduce to its iPhones is the ability to create emojis using AI. The post Apple is going to squander its AI on emojis appeared first on Phandroid. We know that Apple is working on.....»»
New iPod-like device turns a strapless Apple Watch into a click-wheel ‘phone’
Apple’s most successful product of all time, the iPhone, was at one point going to look a lot more like an iPod than the device we ended up getting. The iPod was such a hit for Apple that the company naturally explored making an iPhone that looked.....»»
Huntress adds Active Remediation and macOS coverage to its EDR solution
Huntress announced that its Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) product now includes Active Remediation and macOS coverage. Huntress EDR previously included proactive isolation to stop the spread of threats immediately, click-to-approve rem.....»»
iOS resurrected photo bug fixed with iOS 17.5.1 detailed by Apple
Deleted photos reappeared on some iPhones running iOS 17.5, and Apple has finally clarified how that might occur — it isn't iCloud.Deleted photos were reappearing in people's Photos appThe iOS 17.5.1 update that fixed the reappearing photos bug had.....»»
Goodbye, humans: I’ll talk to ChatGPT more than people pretty soon
Texting is probably my top means of communication during daytime hours. I talk to family, friends, and coworkers mainly by text. It’s not just iMessage … The post Goodbye, humans: I’ll talk to ChatGPT more than people pretty soon ap.....»»
Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever
There is a trend emerging at Apple, and it’s one that could do serious damage to your Apple Card balance. Apple has long held a reputation for making premium products—both in quality and price. The iPhone is more expensive than most Android ph.....»»