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Newly Discovered CloudMensis Malware Attacking Compromised Macs
Reports from cyber security firm ESET indicate that a new malware known as CloudMensis is attacking Macs by utilizing cloud storage services.
Apple Schedules Watch Activity Challenge to Celebrate National Fitness Day in China
Apple is again joining China in celebrating National Fitness Day with a special Watch activity challenge on August 8.
M2 MacBook Air Teardown Reveals Accelerometer, Adhesive Pull Tabs for Battery
During its typical teardown of the new M2 MacBook Air, repair site iFixit discovered a surprising component: an accelerometer.
Apple Butterfly Keyboard Settlement to Cost Tech Giant Up to $50 Million
Apple’s settlement of the butterfly keyboard lawsuit could cost the tech giant up to $50 million, with consumers getting payments up to $395.
Apple TV+ Makes Waves With Trailer for 'Surfside Girls', Sets August Release Date
Apple TV+ has released the trailer for “Surfside Girls”, a new family-friendly mystery series that premieres in Auguest.
Kuo Insists Supply Issues Will Have 'Limited Impact' for iPhone 14
According to a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, some panel and memory suppliers are having issues that should not impact the iPhone 14.
Apple TV HD With Original Siri Remote Goes Vintage
An internal memo reveals that the first Apple TV HD became vintage June 30. Products added to Apple’s vintage list receive limited support.
New Apple Pay Ad Campaign Highlights Security and Ease Over Credit Cards
Today Apple has released an ad campaign for Apple Pay. The three short videos are available on Apple’s U.K. YouTube channel.
Researchers Discover Way to Clone, Reprogram Apple AirTag
Using inexpensive, readily-available electronics, researchers have proven its possible to clone or even reprogram an Apple AirTag.
Security Report Finds Lack of App Privacy Data in 10% of 5 Million Apps Analyzed
A new report analyzed 5 million apps on Google and Apple App Stores and found that 10% have no privacy data.
Apple Gets Another Antitrust Lawsuit, This Time For Charging Apple Pay Fees to Card Issuers
Hagens Berman has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of antitrust violations for charging card issuers Apple Pay fees on every transaction.
Asahi Linux Now Supports Mac Studio and M2 MacBooks
In its July alpha build, Asahi Linux adds support for the Mac Studio and just-released M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.
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[U] Apple Arcade Losing Fifteen Titles According to New Section In the App Store
According to a new section in the Apple App Store called “Leaving Arcade Soon”, Apple Arcade will be losing fifteen titles.
Apple TV+ Announces Third Season of 'Central Park', Sets September Premiere Date
Today Apple TV+ has announced the third season of “Central Park”. The third season will premiere globally Sept. 9.
To Cope With Economic Downturn, Apple Will Slow Hiring and Spending Growth for Some Teams
To cope with the possibility of a recession, Apple will reportedly slow hiring and spending growth across several of its teams.
Pegasus Spyware Targets Pro-Democracy Protestors in Thailand
Reports from “The Washington Times” indicate that NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used to spy on more than 30 Thailand protestors.
Omni Group’s Omni Automation Proves Voice Control Is More Than Just an Accessibility Feature
In a fresh round of updates, Omni Automation gains custom Voice Control commands across all of the Omni Group’s macOS, iOS and iPadOS apps.
Gurman Predicts 14- and 16-Inch M2 MacBook Pros Available by Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
According to Mark Gurman’s recent “Power On” newsletter, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros should be available by fall 2022 or spring 2023.
Apple Releases New iPhone 13 Ads Touting Splash and Shatter Resistance
In two new video ads, Apple reminds us all of the splash and shatter resistance its iPhone 13 lineup offers.
Apple Announces Opening of Brompton Road Store in Knightsbridge on July 28
Apple announced the upcoming opening of its Brompton Road Store in central London on July 28 with special art, music, and fitness sessions.
Armed Thieves Ransacked the Covent Garden Apple Store in Central London
Armed robbers forced their way into the Covent Garden Apple Store and managed to take thousands worth of Apple products.
Apple Responds to Woman Being Tracked by AirTag, States Improvements Will Arrive in 2022
Apple has responded to a report that a woman was being tracked by an AirTag device during an after hours event.
'Pokémon UNITE' Celebrates Its First Anniversary with New Features and Surprises
“Pokémon UNITE” is celebrating its first anniversary. To do that, the game is offering players a series of challenges, features and more.