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Big Brother is watching: Ads in everyday smartphone apps give government warrantless tool to surveil and track you
Government and police forces across the United States and around the world are using a commercial surveillance system that turns…
Apple blocks risky certificates that could have let attackers fake websites
Apple has blocked a set of compromised digital certificates from an Indian company called eMudhra, closing a security hole that could have…
Lawyer slams UK government’s ‘neither confirm nor deny’ stance on Apple encryption order as farce
A civil-rights lawyer told a London tribunal Thursday that the British government’s refusal to admit whether it has ordered Apple to create…
Apple faces privacy questions as OpenAI’s ChatGPT gains control of iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new capability that lets ChatGPT take control of Apple’s iMessage service, a development that could heighten…
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay can leak your real IP address through passkey logins, researchers warn
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay is designed to hide users’ IP addresses from websites and even from Apple itself while browsing in Safari. But…
Siri AI compatibility check: The iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches that make the cut
Apple’s long-awaited overhaul of its voice assistant, now branded Siri AI, is set to arrive this fall alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS…
Apple launches legal challenge to UK demand for access to encrypted user data
Apple has filed a legal complaint with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal seeking to overturn a secret government order requiring the…
Apple’s rumored security camera: Privacy-focused HomeKit device expected as part of broader smart home push
Apple has not officially announced any first-party security camera, but multiple reports from analysts and journalists indicate the company…
Apple intros permission popup for AI features sending data to Google Cloud in iOS 27 and iOS 26
Apple is enhancing transparency by adding a new user permission popup that notifies and seeks consent before sending data to Google Cloud…
UK regulator’s push to weaken Apple and Google app store controls risks user security for uncertain gains
Britain’s CMA announced proposals that would allow app developers to steer users toward alternative payment methods outside Apple and…
Apple accelerates security updates to counter AI-powered cyber threats
Apple has announced it is fast-tracking software security updates, making them available to users well ahead of the usual major OSes…
Apple bug fix stops storing data that let FBI spy on Signal chats
Apple has fixed a security bug that allowed law enforcement to access content from deleted Signal messages.Users who rely on encrypted…
Apple’s greatest strengths may become its biggest AI weaknesses
As John Ternus prepares to take over as CEO, Apple faces a pivotal question: in the fast-moving AI era, can the same discipline, polish, and…
Apple releases rare iOS 18.7.7 security update to shield older iPhones and iPads from DarkSword hacking tool
Apple has pushed out a critical security update for users still running iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18),to protect against the DarkSword exploit…
Apple warns iPhone users to update iOS to thwart hacking campaigns
Apple is urging iPhone users to update their devices following new cybersecurity research revealing that Russian intelligence-linked actors…
Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices
This powerful tool can silently penetrate and extract sensitive information from potentially hundreds of millions of iPhone models running…
Apple CEO Cook discusses privacy, future of AI, and the company’s 50th anniversary
As Apple nears its 50th anniversary, CEO Tim Cook is taking time to reflect on the company’s storied legacy while turning his gaze…
New app warns of hidden smart glasses cameras nearby
A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users if someone nearby is likely wearing camera-equipped smart glasses, such as…
German Antitrust watchdog puts Apple’s redesigned iPhone app tracking pop-ups to the ultimate test
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a market test of Apple’s proposed…
After Apple says no way, India revokes order to preload state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app on smartphones
India’s government on Wednesday withdrew a mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run “cybersecurity” app…
Paris prosecutor’s office probes Apple’s voice assistant Siri
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Monday that it is investigating Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, following a complaint…
UK government issues new order to Apple to create a backdoor into iCloud storage service
The UK government has issued a new order to Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud storage service, this time targeting British…
Scammers use DocuSign emails to push Apple Pay fraud
Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated, with a new tactic involving fake DocuSign emails that mimic charges from major companies…
Partnering with Google’s Gemini could make Apple’s AI problem even worse
Reports of Apple’s potential partnership with Google’s Gemini sparked optimism among some Wall Street analysts, suggesting…
U.S. FTC Chairman warns Apple, other tech firms not to weaken data privacy to comply with EU, UK laws
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, appointed by President Trump, warned Apple, Alphabet, and other tech…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance forced UK to drop demand for ‘back door access’ into iPhones
U.S. Vice President JD Vance compelled Sir Keir Starmer’s Government to abandon its request for “backdoor” access to users’ iPhone messages…
U.K. drops ‘back door’ demand for Apple data
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the U.K. agreed to withdraw a request to access encrypted data from Apple users…
UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from top Trump admin officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance
Keir Starmer’s UK government is seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide…
Germany asks Apple and Google to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from app stores
Germany’s data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, has requested that Apple and Google remove the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from…
Apple TV is privacy advocates’ go-to streaming device
Apple TV boxes offer significantly more privacy than other streaming hardware providers. Apple TVs prioritize privacy by avoiding…
Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order
On Tuesday, two U.S. lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump’s administration, calling for the termination of a data-sharing agreement…
UK bid to conceal Apple iCloud encryption dispute fails
A court has thwarted the British government’s effort to hide a legal battle over its push to access Apple iCloud user data, marking a win…
Mac users, don’t fall for this repurposed Windows phishing attack
LayerX Labs, a security firm, has uncovered an advanced phishing campaign that has shifted its focus to Mac users following the…
Apple loses German antitrust appeal; heightened regulatory oversight likely
A ruling by Germany’s Federal Court of Justice on March 18, 2025 upheld a 2023 decision by the German Federal Cartel Office…
Apple faces likely French antitrust fine over App Tracking Transparency user privacy tool
France is set to decide next month on a potential antitrust penalty over Apple’s privacy control feature. Known as App Tracking Transparency…
German regulator charges Apple with abuse of power over App Tracking Transparency
The German antitrust authority has accused Apple of abusing its market dominance via its app tracking tool, favoring its own interests…
Apple: We have a longstanding privacy commitment with Siri
At Apple, we are committed to protecting user data, and our products and features are built from the ground up with innovative privacy…
Apple reiterates: Siri data has never been sold or used for marketing purposes
Just days after settling a lawsuit alleging otherwise, Apple reaffirmed on Wednesday that it has never sold data collected by its Siri voice…
Apple: Siri data has never been used to build marketing profiles or sold to anyone for any purpose
Apple last week agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed Siri violated users’ privacy, but…
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that its Siri digital assistant violated users…
