Apple disclosed a zero-day vulnerability Wednesday that the vendor warned was previously “exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” the company said in a security update. The memory-corruption vulnerability — CVE-2026-20700 — affects iPhones and iPads and was exploited on devices running versions of iOS before iOS 26. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks (CVE-2026-20700)
Apple has released fixes for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-20700) exploited in targeted attacks last year. CVE-2026-20700 is a memory corruption issue in dyld, the Dynamic Link Editor component of Apple’s operating systems, and may allow attackers with memory write capability to execute arbitrary code. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have…
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Apple fixed first actively exploited zero-day in 2026
Apple fixed an exploited zero-day in iOS, macOS, and other devices that allowed attackers to run code via a memory flaw. Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS to address an actively exploited zero-day tracked as CVE-2026-20700. The flaw is a memory corruption issue in Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor (dyld) that…
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. […]
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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware in crypto-theft attacks
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector. […]
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Apple Sends Alert – iPhones are at Risk
Around 1.6 billion people around the world have iPhones, and while Apple is usually diligent regarding security, there are two major problems that have surfaced. These problems leave iPhone users completely vulnerable to cyber criminal attacks and if users don’t address, they can steal all of your personal data and even your financial information. The…
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Apple Xcode 26.3 adds coding agent support from OpenAI and Anthropic
Apple released Xcode 26.3 with new agentic coding capabilities designed to let AI systems carry out development tasks inside the IDE. The release supports agents such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex. Coding agents can break down tasks, make decisions based on a project’s architecture, and use built-in tools to carry out work. “Agentic…
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New Apple privacy feature limits location tracking on iPhones, iPads
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature that lets users limit the precision of location data shared with cellular networks on some iPhone and iPad models. […]
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Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages
Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful.
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WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware
WhatsApp unveiled a lockdown-style feature on Tuesday similar to those offered by other tech providers aimed at blocking sophisticated cyberattacks, with spyware in mind. The “Strict Account Settings” feature will roll out in the coming weeks and once enabled, will allow users to limit features in certain ways, such as blocking attachments and media from…
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RansomHouse Claims Data Breach at Major Apple Contractor Luxshare
RansomHouse claims to have breached Apple contractor Luxshare, but no evidence has been released. Links are offline and the breach remains unverified.
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Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri, says privacy remains a priority
Apple and Google have confirmed that the next version of Siri will use Gemini and Google Cloud in a multi-year collaboration between the two tech giants. […]
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Logitech Options+, G HUB macOS apps break after certificate expires
Logitech’s Options+ and G Hub apps on macOS stopped working after their code-signing certificate expired, leaving users unable to launch them on Apple systems. […]
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Italian regulator rules Apple’s ATT feature limits competition
Italy fined Apple €98.6 million, ruling its App Tracking Transparency feature limited competition in the App Store. Italy’s antitrust authority fined Apple €98.6 million ($116 million) for ruling that its App Tracking Transparency framework restricted competition in the App Store. “The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a 98,635,416.67 euro fine on Apple Inc., Apple Distribution…
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New MacSync malware dropper evades macOS Gatekeeper checks
The latest variant of the MacSync information stealer targeting macOS systems is delivered through a digitally signed, notarized Swift application. […]
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U.S. CISA adds Apple and Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple and Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple and Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2025-43529 – Apple Multiple…
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Emergency fixes deployed by Google and Apple after targeted attacks
Google and Apple issued emergency updates to address zero-day flaws exploited in attacks targeting an unknown number of users. Apple and Google have both pushed out urgent security updates after uncovering a highly targeted attacks against an unknown number of users. The attacks abused zero‑day vulnerabilities in their software. The campaign appears to involve nation-state…
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Apple fixes two zero-day flaws exploited in ‘sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released emergency updates to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. […]
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Google enables Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share, AirDrop
Google has added interoperability support between Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop, to let users share files between Pixel devices and iPhones. […]
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Privacy group sues feds over talks with tech companies on ICE raid trackers
A digital privacy group is suing the federal government to obtain records of its communications with technology and social media companies leading up to the removal of several apps and websites that were tracking the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation names…
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Google Sues to Disrupt Chinese SMS Phishing Triad
Google is suing more than two dozen unnamed individuals allegedly involved in peddling a popular China-based mobile phishing service that helps scammers impersonate hundreds of trusted brands, blast out text message lures, and convert phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. In a lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New…
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6 Best Cloud Backup Services For Personal Use
Today, we will show you some of the best cloud backup services for personal use. Saving files on locally leaves you vulnerable to hardware failure, fire, theft, and other disasters. However, using a cloud backup service protects you from the above susceptibilities of local drives. Cloud backup services save your document to a secure offsite…
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5 Top Apple Mail Alternatives For iPhone And Mac 🚀
This post will show you the top 5 top Apple Mail alternatives for iPhone and Mac… Unlike other apps such as Safari and Notes, Apple Mail for macOS hasn’t been improved for a long time. The mail app is missing not only an intuitive interface but also some of the most important features, such as…
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Apple addresses more than 100 vulnerabilities in security updates for iPhones, Macs and iPads
Apple disclosed an exceptionally high number of vulnerabilities in core services and components used across its most popular devices, as the tech giant addressed 105 vulnerabilities in MacOS 26.1 and 56 vulnerabilities with the release of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. The company’s latest security update includes some flaws that affect software spanning iPhones, Macs…
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Google Big Sleep found five vulnerabilities in Safari
Google’s AI agent, Big Sleep, helped Apple discover five WebKit flaws in Safari that could lead to browser crashes or memory corruption. Google’s AI agent Big Sleep helped Apple discover five WebKit flaws in Safari that could lead to browser crashes or memory corruption if exploited. Big Sleep is an AI agent developed by Google…
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Google ads for fake Homebrew, LogMeIn sites push infostealers
A new malicious campaign is targeting macOS developers with fake Homebrew, LogMeIn, and TradingView platforms that deliver infostealing malware like AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) and Odyssey. […]
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Apple doubles maximum bug bounty to $2M for zero-click RCEs
Apple raised bug bounties to $2M for zero-click RCEs, doubling payouts. Since 2020, it’s paid $35M to 800 researchers. Apple doubled its bug bounty rewards, now offering up to $2 million for zero-click remote code execution flaws. Since 2020, the tech giant has paid $35M to 800 researchers. Apple aims to pay exploit chains comparable…
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ChillyHell macOS Malware Resurfaces, Using Google.com as a Decoy
A previously dormant macOS threat, ChillyHell, is reviving. Read how this malware can bypass security checks, remain hidden,…
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Apple’s new Memory Integrity Enforcement system deals a huge blow to spyware developers
Apple has unveiled a comprehensive security system called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) that represents a five-year engineering effort to combat sophisticated cyberattacks targeting individual users through memory corruption vulnerabilities. The technology is built into Apple’s new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air devices, as well as the A19 and A19 Pro chips. It combines custom-designed hardware…
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known “zero-day” or actively exploited vulnerabilities in this month’s bundle from Redmond, which nevertheless includes patches for 13 flaws that earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” label. Meanwhile, both Apple and Google recently released updates…
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Thousands of Developer Credentials Stolen in macOS “s1ngularity” Attack
A supply chain attack called “s1ngularity” on Nx versions 20.9.0-21.8.0 stole thousands of developer credentials. The attack targeted…
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Thousands of Developer Credentials Stolen in macOS “s1ngularity” Attack
A supply chain attack called “s1ngularity” on Nx versions 20.9.0-21.8.0 stole thousands of developer credentials. The attack targeted…
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Thousands of Developer Credentials Stolen in macOS “s1ngularity” Attack
A supply chain attack called “s1ngularity” on Nx versions 20.9.0-21.8.0 stole thousands of developer credentials. The attack targeted…
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Kali Linux can now run in Apple containers on macOS systems
Cybersecurity professionals and researchers can now launch Kali Linux in a virtualized container on macOS Sequoia using Apple’s new containerization framework. […]
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Apple fixed a zero-day exploited in attacks against Google Chrome users
Apple addressed a high-severity vulnerability that has been exploited in zero-day attacks targeting Google Chrome users. Apple released security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6558 (CVSS score of 8.8), that has been exploited in zero-day attacks targeting Google Chrome users. The vulnerability is an insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE and…
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Apple patches security flaw exploited in Chrome zero-day attacks
Apple has released security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that has been exploited in zero-day attacks targeting Google Chrome users. […]
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Microsoft uncovers macOS flaw allowing bypass TCC protections and exposing sensitive data
Microsoft found a macOS flaw letting attackers access private data from protected areas like Downloads and Apple Intelligence caches. Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers discovered a macOS vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal private data of files normally protected by Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC). Apple’s Transparency, Consent, and Control framework in macOS is designed…
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Microsoft: macOS Sploitlight flaw leaks Apple Intelligence data
Attackers could use a recently patched macOS vulnerability to bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) security checks and steal sensitive user information, including Apple Intelligence cached data. […]
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macOS Sploitlight Flaw Exposes Apple Intelligence-Cached Data to Attackers
macOS flaw dubbed Sploitlight allows attackers to access Apple Intelligence-cached data by abusing Spotlight plugins, bypassing privacy controls.
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N Korean Hackers Drop NimDoor macOS Malware Via Fake Zoom Updates
SentinelLabs uncovers NimDoor, new North Korea-aligned macOS malware targeting Web3 and crypto firms. Exploits Nim, AppleScript, and steals Keychain, browser, shell, and Telegram data.
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Researchers Warn Free VPNs Could Leak US Data to China
Tech Transparency Project warns Chinese-owned VPNs like Turbo VPN and X-VPN remain on Apple and Google app stores, raising national security concerns.
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Researchers Warn Free VPNs Could Leak US Data to China
Tech Transparency Project warns Chinese-owned VPNs like Turbo VPN and X-VPN remain on Apple and Google app stores, raising national security concerns.
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Researchers Warn Free VPNs Could Leak US Data to China
Tech Transparency Project warns Chinese-owned VPNs like Turbo VPN and X-VPN remain on Apple and Google app stores, raising national security concerns.
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Researchers Warn Free VPNs Could Leak US Data to China
Tech Transparency Project warns Chinese-owned VPNs like Turbo VPN and X-VPN remain on Apple and Google app stores, raising national security concerns.
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Apple says 82% of compatible iPhones are running iOS 18
Apple said on Thursday that more than 82% of compatible iPhones are running the latest version of its smartphone operating system, iOS 18.
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote
Apple is expected to unveil changes to its operating systems iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference.
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WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year’s conference
WWDC 2025, Apple’s annual developers conference, starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Monday. Last year’s event was notable for its focus on AI, and this year, there is considerable pressure on the company to build on its promises. As in previous years, the company will focus on software updates and new technologies,…
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Apple says its App Store helped generate $1.3T in billings and sales, most without a commission
Apple said developers generated $1.3 trillion in sales in 2024 through its App Store, of which 90% did not involve paying the company a commission.
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iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system
As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors have surfaced, including a potential new name for the operating system, an entirely new design inspired by the Vision Pro, and more. Here’s a roundup of the most notable features rumored to be coming to iOS 19. New name Sources…
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iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system
As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors have surfaced, including a potential new name for the operating system, an entirely new design inspired by the Vision Pro, and more. Here’s a roundup of the most notable features rumored to be coming to iOS 19. New name Sources…
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iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system
As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors have surfaced, including a potential new name for the operating system, an entirely new design inspired by the Vision Pro, and more. Here’s a roundup of the most notable features rumored to be coming to iOS 19. New name Sources…
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Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Apple is reportedly looking to release a pair of smart glasses by the end of next year in a bid to compete with Meta’s AI-powered glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta. Apple’s wearable will have all the components one would expect in smart glasses, including a camera and microphone, and will have the ability to analyze what’s…
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Trump threatens 25% tariffs on iPhones made outside the US
President Trump lashed out at Apple on Friday, threatening the company with a 25% tariff on iPhones unless it moves production to the U.S. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s [sic] that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in…
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Fortnite returns to the US App Store after a five-year gap
Popular battle royale game Fortnite has finally returned to the U.S. App Store amid game maker Epic Games’ lengthy legal skirmish with Apple. As of Tuesday, Fortnite is also available on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the EU. It’ll show up in App Store searches soon, Epic said in a post on X.…
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Apple reportedly plans to let developers build on top of its AI
Apple plans to release a new set of AI products and frameworks at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this June, including tools that’ll let third-party developers create software using Apple AI models, per a Bloomberg report. Apple’s hope is that expanding its AI tech in this way will draw more attention — and users —…
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Apple will hold WWDC from June 9 to June 13
Apple sent invites for its developer-focused event, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will be held from June 9 to June 13 with an “On the horizon” tagline. The company will likely announce new versions of its operating systems, namely iOS 19, iPadOS 19, WatchOS 12, macOS 16, and visionOS 3. The developer conference is both…
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Judge pressures Apple to approve Fortnite or return to court
A federal judge is asking Apple to approve Fortnite’s submission on the U.S. App Store or return to court to explain the legal basis as to why it has not done so. In a new filing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers confirms the court has received Epic Games’ latest motion, where it demands that…
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Apple approves Spotify update so US users can buy audiobooks within the app
Spotify announced on Monday that Apple has approved a new app update, allowing iPhone users in the U.S. to purchase individual audiobooks directly within the app. Users can also view audiobook prices and easily buy additional listening hours beyond the initial 15 hours. “This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first…
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Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google’s Gemini over ChatGPT
Former Siri head John Giannandrea pushed Apple to choose Google’s Gemini chatbot over ChatGPT for the first chatbot integration with Siri last year, according to a Bloomberg report looking at Apple’s uneven AI efforts. Giannandrea, an ex-Google executive who was demoted in a leadership reshuffle in March, thought that OpenAI’s bot wouldn’t have staying power…
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Epic Games asks judge to force Apple to approve Fortnite
Epic Games is escalating its efforts to pressure Apple to allow its game Fortnite into its App Store, with a new court filing asking Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to require that Apple “accept any compliant version of Fortnite onto the U.S. storefront of the App Store.” Epic and Apple have been engaged in a years-long…
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After adding its own billing option on iOS, Apple asks Patreon to move it to an external browser
Creator platform Patreon has to modify its app to comply with Apple’s guidelines after a recent update allowed U.S. users to make purchases via the web. The company says that its own web-based checkout option is now the default for U.S. fans, but it has to update its app so that this checkout option opens in…
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Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores
Epic Games claims that Apple is blocking its Fortnite app from the U.S. and E.U. App Stores. After winning a decisive victory for app developers in a legal battle with Apple, forcing the tech giant to allow external payments in its U.S. App Store without charging commission, Epic Games attempted to resubmit Fortnite to the…
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Viral outrage over Apple’s EU payment warnings misses key fact
Apple says the warning messages now appearing next to EU App Store listings that use third-party payment systems are not actually new. According to a number of recent reports, Apple added a warning with a red exclamation mark next to apps that it found were not using its own “private and secure payment system.” The…
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Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was first announced. The company said Thursday that this new version of CarPlay — now known as “CarPlay Ultra” — will start rolling out on new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, roughly half a year late.…
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Doji raises $14M to make virtual try-ons fun through your avatars
For years, big tech companies like Amazon and Google have been trying to make virtual try-ons engaging to encourage consumers to shop more online. Startups also tried to solve for inspiration and fit in fashion using AI. A new startup called Doji is now entering this space with an app designed to make apparel try-ons…
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Trump tells Apple’s CEO to stop expanding iPhone production in India
Speaking during a business summit in Doha, Trump said he met with Cook and asked him to stop building in India and instead increase production in the US.
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Foxconn gets nod for $435M project to make more of Apple chips in India, eventually
Foxconn, a key manufacturer for Apple, has received an approval from India’s cabinet to build a new 37 billion Indian rupees ($435 million) semiconductor plant in a joint venture with the country’s IT giant HCL Group. The deal is the latest move to reduce Apple’s reliance on China and produce more components in India. The…
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Apple Music introduces Sound Therapy, songs for focusing, relaxing and sleep
Apple Music is introducing a new “audio wellness” collection of songs called Sound Therapy. Designed in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), the feature combines songs that subscribers already know with other sound waves that promote focusing, relaxing, or sleeping. Songs may include auditory beats or colored noise, sound waves where the intensity varies at…
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Apple Device Users Can File Claims in $95 Million Siri Spying Settlement
Apple earlier this year agreed to a $95 settlement to end a lawsuit filed in 2021 that claimed the company’s AI-powered assistant Siri recorded users’ conversations even when it wasn’t prompted to do so. Now anyone who feels their privacy was violated by Siri have until July 2 to file a claim for a piece…
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Apple announces new accessibility features, including future support for brain implants
Apple on Tuesday announced a range of accessibility features coming to its devices later this year. New Accessibility Nutrition Labels will provide more detailed information for apps and games on the App Store, while a new Braille Access tool will turn the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro into a braille note taker. Additional…
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Apple reportedly plans to hike prices of upcoming iPhones
Apple is planning to increase the prices of its iPhone lineup set to launch this autumn, though it is trying not to make it seem as if the hikes are connected to the U.S.’ tariffs on imports from China, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company is considering instead linking the price…
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The near joy of biking with Ray-Ban Meta glasses
For years, weekend bike rides have been sacred escapes for me. Every pedal stroke helps melt away the stressors that piled up throughout the week, and I’ve collected a few gadgets that make these rides better. However, I’ve learned the hard way that bringing along too much gear takes away from the ride itself, forcing…
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Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple’s new App Store policies by submitting apps for review that would have previously never been allowed. On Friday, both companies submitted new versions of their respective apps to Apple’s App Review. For Epic Games, it would mean the return of Fortnite to the App Store. Apple…
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Apple said to be developing new chips for smart glasses, Macs, and more
Apple is reportedly developing new chips to drive smart glasses similar to Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta as well as more powerful Macs and AI servers. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that one of the chips is inspired by the Apple Watch’s low-power processors. Apple aims to put these chips into mass production with TSMC by the end…
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Appfigures: Apple made over $10B from US App Store comissions last year
Over $10 billion — that’s how much revenue Apple’s U.S. App Store raked in last year, according to a new analysis by app intelligence provider Appfigures. The firm’s estimates indicate that U.S. App Store revenue from commissions more than doubled between 2020 and 2024. In 2020, Apple’s share of App Store commissions was approximately $4.76…
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Apple tries to delay ruling that bars it from taking a cut on external app payments
Apple is trying to delay a court ruling that forces the company to let iOS app developers accept payments via non-Apple systems and avoid paying a cut.
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Delta debuts its Patreon-supported gaming app update after US App Store policy change
A game emulator called Delta is taking advantage of the recent court decision around Apple’s App Store to support its business by linking to its Patreon membership page. The update, approved Wednesday for release on the U.S. App Store, allows Delta users to join the Delta team’s Patreon directly from the mobile app, without giving…
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Apple is looking to add AI search engines to Safari
Apple is looking to add AI search engines from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic to Safari, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, made the statement during his testimony in the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against Alphabet. Cue’s disclosure was part of his testimony regarding Apple and Google’s estimated $20 billion-a-year…
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Patreon’s app can now accept web payments after U.S. App Store changes
Creator platform Patreon has rolled out an updated version of its app that now allows users to make purchases via the web, in the wake of the Apple-Epic court ruling that forced Apple to allow app developers to include links to alternative forms of payment without being subject to Apple’s commission. Previously, on version 125.4.1…
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Apple appeals decision that forced it to allow links to external payments in apps
As promised, Apple has now filed its appeal to the recent court ruling that required it to open up its App Store to external payment mechanisms. Last week, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers took the tech giant to task for defying the court’s orders in its battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games by not freely allowing…
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Apple plans to split iPhone 18 launch into two phases in 2026
Apple is planning to split the launch of its iPhone 18 range, expected in 2026, by about half a year, The Information reported, citing supply chain sources. The company is planning to release the Pro versions of the iPhone 18 in fall 2026, and push the release of the less expensive iPhone 18, along with…
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Week in Review: Apple won’t raise prices — yet
Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you today: Amazon earnings, Apple earnings, ChatGPT sycophancy, Alibaba’s AI models, and much more. Let’s get to it! Well? During Apple’s earnings call yesterday, Tim Cook revealed that the company paid $900 million in tariffs last quarter. But despite this, the CEO didn’t…
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Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple and Anthropic are teaming up to build a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The iPhone maker is planning to roll out the software internally, according to Bloomberg, but hasn’t decided if it will launch it publicly. The system is…
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Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links
Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through iPhone apps. “In a victory for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has approved Spotify’s…
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Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments
Apple has changed its App Store rules in the U.S. to let apps link users to their own websites so they can buy subscriptions or other digital goods. This change comes after a U.S. court ruled in favor of Epic Games in a case against the iPhone maker, ordering the latter not to prohibit apps…
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Despite paying $900M in tariffs, Apple’s Tim Cook isn’t announcing price increases — yet
“We’re very engaged on the tariff discussions, Apple CEO Tim Cook said. “On the pricing piece, we have nothing to announce today.”
Apple, Commerce, Global Security News, Tariffs
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs to add only $900M in costs in Q3
Apple CEO Tim Cook commented on the impact of President Trump’s tariffs during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call with investors. While the iPhone maker saw only “limited impact” from tariffs in the March quarter, Cook said Apple couldn’t forecast what that would mean for the coming quarter. However, if things remained the same, the company estimates…
Apple, Commerce, Global Security News, Tariffs
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs to add $900M in costs in Q3, but future uncertain
Apple CEO Tim Cook offered the company’s first comments on the impact of President Trump’s tariffs during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call with investors. While the iPhone maker saw only “limited impact” from tariffs in the March quarter, Cook said Apple couldn’t forecast what that would mean for the coming quarter. However, if things remained the…
Apple, Apps, developers, Global Security News, iOS apps, payments, stripe
Stripe shows iOS developers how to avoid Apple’s App Store commission
Payments processing software provider Stripe is ready to help iOS app developers bypass Apple’s cut of App Store transactions. Following yesterday’s ruling in the Apple-Epic antitrust trial, where Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers outright shamed Apple for not permitting external payment links in apps as she had previously ruled, Stripe shared documentation that shows iOS developers…
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Read the juiciest bits from the court ruling against Apple over its anticompetitive App Store practices
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is pissed off at Apple. Really, really pissed off. In Rogers’ newly released 80-page decision, she took Apple and its executives to task for defying the court’s orders in its original case with Fortnite maker Epic Games. Though Apple largely won that round, as it was determined the tech giant was…
Apple, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, hacking, Security, Spyware, surveillance
Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world
Two alleged victims came forward claiming they received a spyware notification from Apple.
Apple, Global Security News, Security
Apple ‘AirBorne’ flaws can lead to zero-click AirPlay RCE attacks
A set of security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay Protocol and AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) exposed unpatched third-party and Apple devices to various attacks, including remote code execution. […]
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AI animation startup Cheehoo lands $10M funding from Greycroft
Creating animation is a time-consuming process, requiring multiple steps including storyboarding, rendering, composition, and lighting to craft a single scene. If a director wants to experiment with a different take for a scene, an animation team has to go back and tweak things before the scene can be finalized. Cheehoo, a startup founded by a…
Apple, Apps, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Meta
EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules
The European Union has fined Apple €500 million (about $568 million) and Meta €200 million (about $227 million) for allegedly breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Wall Street Journal. The EU has accused Apple of failing to comply with an obligation to allow app developers to inform customers of alternative ways to…
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Apple Patches Two Zero-Days Used in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attacks
Find out the specifics of these iOS and macOS vulnerabilities, as well as which Apple devices were impacted.
Apple, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, government spyware, macOS, Security
Apple says zero-day bugs exploited against ‘specific targeted individuals’ using iOS
One of the bugs was discovered by Google’s security researchers who investigate government-backed cyberattacks.
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Apple fixes two zero-days exploited in targeted iPhone attacks
Apple released emergency security updates to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were used in an “extremely sophisticated attack” against specific targets’ iPhones. […]
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Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution
Apple reported on Wednesday that is more than halfway to its 2030 goal.
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Apple details how it plans to improve its AI models by privately analyzing user data
In the wake of criticism over the underwhelming performance of its AI products, especially in areas like notification summaries, Apple on Monday detailed how it is trying to improve its AI models by analyzing user data privately with the aid of synthetic data. Using an approach called “differential privacy,” the company said it would first…
Apple, Gadgets, Global Security News, Google
Chipolo’s newest AirTag competitor works with both Apple and Google’s finding networks
Chipolo, the maker of AirTag-like devices, on Monday introduced the latest version of its product. Now, instead of offering models that only work with either Apple or Google’s lost-item finding technology, the new Chipolo POP devices work with both companies’ finding networks out of the box. By combining these different functionalities into one device, Chipolo…