22 Nov, 2024

Apple fixes two zero-days used in attacks on Intel-based Macs

Apple released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on Intel-based Mac systems. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited,” the company said in an advisory issued on Tuesday. The two bugs were found in the macOS Sequoia JavaScriptCore (CVE-2024-44308) and WebKit (CVE-2024-44309) components of […]

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All Apple iPhones in Order: A Full History of Releases 2007-2024

The iPhone has changed how we use phones since it first came out in 2007. It started as a simple device but grew into a powerful tool we use every day. Apple has released 46 iPhone models over 17 years, each with new features and better technology. These phones have shaped how we talk, work, and play. From […]

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Apple pulls iPadOS 18 update bricking M4 iPad Pro devices

Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip after numerous owners reported the update is “bricking” their devices, with no way to turn them on after performing the update. Attempts to overcome the problem using standard recovery methods such as force restart or entering recovery mode have […]

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iOS 18 AI Features: Full List of iPhones Supporting Apple Intelligence

iOS 18 is here, bringing new AI features to Apple’s iPhone lineup. The iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhones will support all the integrated Ai functions of iOS 18 (including Apple Intelligence), but all other models will have limited to no functionality when it comes to Apple Ai. The reason […]

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Apple M4 Chip Performance Breakdown

Apple has unveiled the M4 chip for its latest iPad Pro models. The M4 chip belongs to the highly acclaimed Apple silicon chips, known for enhancing performance. It is constructed using advanced 3-nanometer technology, which enables the new iPad Pro to swiftly and efficiently process tasks. The M4 chip incorporates a powerful CPU and GPU, […]

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Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 4: What’s new, how to install and more

Apple has released iOS 18 developer beta four for eligible iPhone models. The new platform update brings several new improvements and changes, including new camera settings, icon redesigns, and wider Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging support. There is no sign of Apple Intelligence yet on the new beta version, but Apple is expected to start testing the […]

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Apple Could Release The First Public Beta Of iOS 18 Tomorrow For The iPhone

Apple released the first beta of iOS 18 to developers soon after its developer event last month, which was packed with a handful of new features the company announced at the WWDC event. Up until now, the company has seeded three developer betas, each more stable than its predecessor, and we expect the company to […]

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New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

The Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance has published a working draft of a new specification that aims to enable the secure transfer of passkeys between different providers. Passkeys are a method of authentication without a password that leverages public-key cryptography to authenticate users without requiring them to remember or manage long strings of characters. FIDO reports that […]

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New Ghost Tap attack abuses NFC mobile payments to steal money

Cybercriminals have devised a novel method to cash out from stolen credit card details linked to mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, dubbed ‘Ghost Tap,’ which relays NFC card data to money mules worldwide. The tactic builds upon the methods previously deployed by mobile malware like NGate, documented by ESET in August, […]

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Brave on iOS adds new “Shred” button to wipe site-specific data

Brave Browser 1.71 for iOS introduces a new privacy-focused feature called “Shred,” which allows users to easily delete site-specific mobile browsing data. Many sites use first-party cookies for paywall systems and usage limits, which technically enables user tracking across sessions and makes this data susceptible to sharing with third parties. Brave’s new Shred feature works […]

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