In one sentence: If you can run iOS 14 you can run iOS 15. The iOS 15 device support list includes iPhone 6s and later.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
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Outlook for iPhone Adds Voice Features With Cortana
An update for Outlook on iPhone adds voice commands powered by Microsoft’s Cortana assistant.
Now Outlook users with an iPhone or iPad can rely on Cortana’s voice capabilities to schedule meetings, search for emails, and read out a reply to an email. Outlook users can hold down the Google-like plus sign icon on iOS (and soon Android), and then tap the microphone icon to “Use Voice” to tell Cortana what to do in Outlook.
App Store: Outlook
Apple Suppliers Create 20,000 Jobs in India
A report on Thursday says that Apple’s suppliers in India have created approximately 20,000 jobs.
Roblox Faces $200 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Music Copyright Infringement
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) filed a $200 million lawsuit against Roblox for user-uploaded music in their streams.
Democrats Prepare Set of 5 Antitrust Bills Targeting Tech Companies
Democrats in the House of Representatives are preparing five bills targeting tech companies in different ways.
JBS USA Pays $11 Million in Ransom After Cyberattack
On Thursday, meat supplier JBS said it paid US$11 million after ransomware attack stopped its operations.
In consultation with internal IT professionals and third-party cybersecurity experts, the company made the decision to mitigate any unforeseen issues related to the attack and ensure no data was exfiltrated.
I wonder if the FBI will recover this ransom as well, like the Colonial Pipeline money.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Launches June 15 for Users
Tim Cook announced Apple Podcasts Subscriptions at the Apple Spring 2021 event. It will be launching June 15 after its initial May release was delayed.
Mozilla Brings Firefox Redesign to iPhone and iPad
When Mozilla redesigned Firefox for desktop in the version 84 release, it did the same overhaul for the mobile versions.
We’ve rebuilt parts of Firefox in native components, making it feel more iPhone and iPad-like than ever before. You’ll notice design elements that look and work identically to those found in many other apps, so our browser feels instantly familiar. We’ve also taken a major step up in accessibility. Firefox now supports more text sizes and integrates better with screen readers.
Speck Introduces Presidio Perfect-Clear Case Compatible with MagSafe
Speck recently announced its newest line of smartphone cases. These Presidio Perfect-Clear cases are compatible with MagSafe iPhones such as the iPhone 12.
iCloud Keychain Gets Time Based One Time Passwords
In one of Apple’s videos dedicated to developers, the company revealed a new feature that wasn’t mentioned in the WWDC 2021 keynote.
Craig Federighi Talks About WWDC 2021 Privacy Features
Apple announced a swathe of new privacy features for its operating systems, and Apple VP Craig Federighi spoke about the new changes.
Cryptee Updates With Line Spacing, Quick Document Access
Encrypted storage provider Crypt.ee is back with updates like remembering encryption keys, quick access to recent documents, and line spacing in documents.
We’re slowly getting ready to release our paper-mode for Cryptee Docs. It will allow you to work print-accurately on popular paper sizes like A4 / U.S. Letter etc, much like your favorite rich text editors like Microsoft Word™. But we thought perhaps we can release some of these paper-specific features ahead of time.
Proton Unveils Design Overhaul for Web ProtonMail
On Tuesday, Proton revealed a complete overhaul of the user interface with ProtonMail for web. The new ProtonMail is available to everyone.
Fujifilm Fights Ransomware Attack and Works to Restore Servers
Fujifilm was hit by a ransomware attack last week but refuses to pay the ransom. Instead, it’s working to restore its servers with backups.
On 4 June it confirmed a ransomware attack was affecting a “specific network” in Japan and that it shut down “all networks and server systems” while it investigated the “extent and scale” of the attack.
Fujifilm said it would not comment on the amount demanded by the ransomware gang. The company has started bringing its network, servers, and computers in Japan “back into operation” and is aiming to be fully up and running “this week”. It has also restarted some product deliveries, which were particularly hard hit by the cyberattack.
Mophie Introduces its Snap Ecosystem for iPhone and Android
On Tuesday, mophie announced a product ecosystem called Snap that works with Apple MagSafe iPhones as well as Android phones.
'RockYou2021' is the Biggest Password Leak Ever (So Far)
Someone posted a 100GB text file to a hacking forum recently. It contains 8.4 billion entries of passwords from data leaks and breaches.
Considering the fact that only about 4.7 billion people are online, numbers-wise the RockYou2021 compilation potentially includes the passwords of the entire global online population almost two times over. For that reason, users are recommended to immediately check if their passwords were included in the leak.
“Two times over” sounds like it’s a combination of old and new passwords alike. It’s also good to point out that no usernames or email addresses were included, so an attacker wouldn’t be able to do much with this password list.
Zane Lowe From Apple Music Talks About Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio is coming to Apple Music, and Zane Lowe talks about the new technology and how it will transform music.
Apple Introduces ShazamKit With Audio Recognition Features
On Monday Apple announced ShazamKit that helps developers bring audio recognition into their apps.
$2.3 Million Bitcoin Seized from Colonial Pipeline Hackers
The U.S. Department of Justice seized about US$2.3 million in bitcoin ransom paid to the hackers behind the attack on Colonial Pipeline.
An affidavit filed on Monday said the FBI was in possession of a private key to unlock a bitcoin wallet that had received most of the funds. It was unclear how the FBI gained access to the key.
“unclear how the FBI gained access.” From other sources it sounds like the FBI used a subpoena and gained control over the rented cloud server the hackers were using. Private key sitting on the server, it seems.
WWDC 2021: Here are the Companies That Said "Oh S&@#!"
During Apple’s WWDC 2021 event on Monday, Andrew couldn’t help but notice the new ways in which the company is competing with rival services.
WWDC 2021: How iPadOS 15 Will Enhance Your Productivity
At the Apple’s latest developer conference, we got to see a preview of upcoming iPadOS 15 features like tags in Apple Notes.
WWDC 2021: New Features Coming to iOS 15
Many new features are coming to iOS 15, and privacy is just part of the announcement. Here are the other major features.
WWDC 2021: New Privacy Features Coming to iOS 15 This Fall
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference for 2021, the company announced major privacy features coming to its operating systems like iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.
Portable Guitar Amp 'AMPBOT' Launches on Kickstarter
AMPBOT is a new product launching on Kickstarter. It’s a portable guitar amp that promises fast plug-and-play access. It works with LES PAUL and Strat style guitars, with five sound effects: Clean, Chorus, Flanger, Metal, and Wah Wah. AMPBOT will last up to 2 hours of playtime thanks to its powerful 5V USB lithium battery and no additional devices are needed. It’s available starting at US$$200 for super early bird backers.