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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…
Why Apple’s approach to alerting victims of spyware attacks is the right one
For several years, Apple has notified individuals targeted by government spyware, alerting them to potential compromises and directing…
Apple says Meta’s iOS access requests risk privacy in EU
Amidst increasing EU pressure to open its ecosystem to competitors, Apple has raised privacy concerns regarding Meta’s requests…
macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta offers new privacy-enhancing AirPlay options
Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta introduces a significant upgrade to AirPlay, allowing users to share a more limited portion of their…
Apple must face narrowed privacy lawsuit over its apps
A U.S. federal judge narrowed a lawsuit accusing of violating the privacy of iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users by collecting their…
President Trump calls on Apple to decrypt iPhones of would-be assassins
Former U.S. President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called on Apple to aid federal investigators in…
How does Apple Intelligence protect users’ privacy
Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale…
Why Apple never uttered the words ‘artificial intelligence’ at its iPhone event
During Apple’s canned video event on Monday, the company never mentioned the words “artificial intelligence.” And, for good reason…
Huge data leak may include personal data of everyone in the US, UK, and Canada
A huge data leak of some 2.7 billion records may include sensitive personal data for every person in the US (including social security…
Android can’t compete: Apple execs offer in-depth look at iOS 18 privacy features
Apple’s commitment to user privacy is the focus of a new in-depth interview featuring Katie Skinner and Sandy Parakilas…
Apple settles App Store NFC payments probe with EU to avoid fine
Apple will open its NFC tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals, EU antitrust regulator said on Thursday, even as its chief…
Rosenblatt upgrades Apple stock to ‘Buy,’ hikes target price to $260
In a bullish move, investment firm Rosenblatt upgraded Apple (AAPL) to a “Buy” rating, citing the potential of Apple Intelligence…
Apple Intelligence’s on-device processing redefines the AI landscape
Apple has made a significant leap into the artificial intelligence space with Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI capabilities…
Apple Intelligence is AI for the rest of us
Apple Intelligence is the personal artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative AI models…
