This is part of Project Zero’s modus operandi, as it routinely searches other companies’ software for bugs.
iOS
iOS HomeKit Zero Day Lets Attackers Remotely Access Your Smart Home
Apple customers don’t need to take any action right now. The company has already fixed the issue on its end, and next week users can get a software update that fixes the bug on their end.
iOS: Readjust Contact Photos by Using the Photos App
I’ve had this happen several times when I zoom in on a person’s face in a photo, and later it displays a different area of the image.
How Apple Improves its Products With iOS Analytics
We’ve talked a bit about how it works before, but this latest paper has additional information. A PDF version is also available with more detail than the journal.
The Big Apple Pay Cash How To Show - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-05
Kelly Guimont and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share tips and tricks on using Apple Pay Cash.
iOS 11: How to Use Siri's "Personal DJ" Feature
Got a subscription to Apple Music? Then if you’ve installed iOS 11, you can have Siri create personalized playlists for you using Apple’s so-called Personal DJ feature. We’ve got all the details in today’s Quick Tip!
![Apple Pay Cash Begins Rolling Out – [Update: It’s Back Again]](https://www.macobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/apple-pay-cash-rollout-3a.jpg)
Apple Pay Cash Begins Rolling Out - [Update: It's Back Again]
Really, we promise, and we have some screenshots that sort of prove it. [Update: Apple Pay Cash is back for some users, and TMO staff and TMO readers are reporting that it’s active.]
Apple's Update and Security Stumbles, Amazon Prime on Apple TV - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-04
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s recent security and update stumbles, plus they share their thoughts on Amazon saying their Apple TV Prime video app is still coming this year.
Apple Pay Cash Missing from iOS 11.2 but Coming this Week
If you were surprised Apple Pay Cash was missing when you installed iOS 11.2, be patient. That’s coming this week.
iPhone Crashing with Apple's 12/2 Notification Bug? Fix it with iOS 11.2
Starting December 2nd, there’s a bug that causes some notifications to crash your iPhone. iOS 11.2 is the fix, and we’ll show you how to apply it and avoid these 12/2 crashes.
![Apple Releases iOS 11.2, Launching Apple Pay Cash, Faster Wireless Charging, Notifications Bug Fix [Update]](https://www.macobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/apple-pay-cash.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 11.2, Launching Apple Pay Cash, Faster Wireless Charging, Notifications Bug Fix [Update]
This update marks the official launch of Apple Pay Cash, the company’s peer-to-peer payment platform, and support for faster wireless charging on iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus with 7.5W Qi chargers.
Apple Seeds Developer Beta 6 of iOS 11.2
This is the second developer beta this week, as Apple works on a Now Playing control for Apple TV in Control Center, a bug fix for Calculator, and Apple Pay Cash.
iPhone X: Using Reachability to Get to Control Center
With Reachability on the iPhone X, accessing Control Center is easier than you think. Come read this Quick Tip and find out how to use this one-handed Accessibility feature to bring everything closer to you!
iPhone Privacy for the Paranoid: What You Can Do
Concerned about your privacy on the web? You should be. There is an entire industry that involves tracking people, collecting data about them, and selling it to the highest bidder.
Apple TV Sports Now Available in Latest iOS, tvOS Betas
Fans will receive live scores, game alerts, and be able to watch multiple games at the same time.
Airbnb Split Pay For Group Travel Rolls Out Ahead of Apple Pay Cash
The company accepts Apple Pay in its iOS app, and Apple is expected to roll out Apple Pay Cash with iOS 11.2.
The Miserable State of UI, HomePod Under Achieving, and Future Man - Pop.0 ep.21
We’ve had more than 30 years of mainstream GUI computer systems, and somehow user interfaces are still miserably bad. Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit also talk about Bloomberg’s report that said HomePod will focus on music even though the world is clamoring for an Apple home voice assistant. This week’s look at pop culture includes Future Man, a Hulu original they both like. (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
Kill Time With 5 Fun AR Video Games for iPhone
This Thanksgiving we’ve rounded up five fun AR video games to kill time when you’re traveling or just want something to do.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone and iPad
Just a day after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 4 Apple rolled out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4.
8 Dark Mode Apps That Look Great on iPhone X
Even if you don’t have the latest iPhone, these apps still look good on any Space Gray/Black/Jet Black model.
Apple Fixes iPhone X Live Photos and Video Distortion Bug with iOS 11.1.2
Apple released iOS 11.1.2 on Thursday, a bug fix release for two iPhone X problems.
Goodbye Pokémon, Harry Potter Wizards Unite is Coming to iPhone AR
Niantic, the makers of Pokémon Go, and WB Games have pre-announced Harry Potter Wizards Unite, an augmented reality world based on JK Rowling’s enduringly popular books.
iPhone X: How to Reset Face ID
The iPhone X’s Face ID feature is awesome! Unless it’s not. If you’re having trouble getting yours to work properly and consistently, you can try a reset. We’ll tell you how to do just that in today’s Quick Tip!
iOS 11.2 Beta 3 Brings Control Center Popup for Bluetooth Toggle
In order to fully turn off Bluetooth and or Wi-Fi, you’ll have to go into Settings > Wi-Fi, and Settings > Bluetooth, and turn the switches on and off.