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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…
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…
Apple will pay up to $2 million bug bounty reward
Apple VP of security engineering and architecture Ivan Krstić revealed a new maximum bug bounty payout of $2 million for a chain…
Apple mocks Windows PCs with new ‘Blue Screen of Death’ ad, spotlighting Mac security
Apple on Tuesday released a new ad titled “Blue Screen of Death,” poking fun at a significant Windows computer crash from last year caused…
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…
Apple notifies iPhone users in 100 countries of spyware attacks
Apple notified multiple iPhone users this week, informing them they may have been targeted by government spyware, as reported by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Security and privacy are hallmarks of Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is the personal artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative AI models…
Apple’s Private Cloud Compute sets new standard for AI privacy
Apple on Monday revealed new updates across its platforms that help users and keep them in control of their data. Private Cloud Compute…
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at the OS level
Elon Musk said he would ban Apple devices from his companies’ networks if OpenAI’s artificial intelligence software is integrated at the…
Apple’s privacy-focused cloud AI approach will be among the most secure available
Apple will rely on the Secure Enclave in its M2 Ultra and M4 chips to process cloud AI requests without compromising users’ privacy…
Ex-NSA hacker, ex-Apple researcher launch ‘DoubleYou’ to protect Apple devices
An ex-NSA hacker and an ex-Apple researcher are launching “DoubleYou,” a startup that aims to help other makers of cybersecurity products…
Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple M-series chips leaks secret encryption keys
A newly discovered vulnerability baked into Apple’s M-series of chips allows attackers to extract secret keys from Macs when they…
Apple rolls out ‘PQ3,’ the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history
Apple on Wednesday announced the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history with the introduction of PQ3…
No, Apple cannot see what you’re doing when you wear your Vision Pro
visionOS not only delivers powerful spatial experiences, unlocking new opportunities at work and at home, but it feature robust privacy…
Apple Card users earned more than $1 billion in Daily Cash last year
Five years after Apple Card was first introduced in 2019, 12 million Apple Card users are reaping the benefits of Apple Card’s award-winning…
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
Apple today announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply…
How to use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as home or work, and helps protect…
