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  An ethical “white-hat” hacker exploited Apple’s own apps in December to show how a malicious website could gain unrestricted access to a user’s camera and microphone without consent using flaws that have since been patched. Former Amazon Web Services security engineer, Ryan Pickren, discovered seven zero-day vulnerabilities in Apple’s Safari that could be used

  On April 3, 2010, the iPad wasn’t really an iPhone and not quite a Mac. The latest iPads blend the best of both worlds —and that’s been an evolution a decade in the making. Apple’s iPads are powerful and versatile machines. But to understand how they got to be that way, it’s helpful to

  NSO Group, the team behind the 2019 WhatsApp spyware attack, says Facebook proposed buying “Pegasus” software to better keep tabs on iOS users’ activity. Notoriously controversial NSO Group have released court documents that show Facebook had attempted to purchase a powerful piece of spyware known as Pegasus. Using Pegasus, after a user clicked a

  The Apple Store appears to have leaked the official name of Apple’s next iPhone, as a listing for an iPhone 8 screen protector was updated on Thursday to reflect compatibility with “iPhone SE.” In what looks to be an update pushed out by Apple, the Belkin InvisiGlass Ultra screen protector now shows support for

  A report on Thursday claims Apple is readying a hotly anticipated successor to its affordable iPhone SE and could debut the handset as soon as Friday. Citing a tip from a “highly trusted reader,” 9to5Mac reports Apple is on the verge of releasing a second-generation “iPhone SE” and could make an official announcement on

  Future iPads and iPhones could adapt to actually being used underwater, and a new way to sense orientation using the Face ID camera could see display rotation guided by the angle of your face in relation to the device. This isn’t nearly as wet an environment as Apple thinks you may want to use

  Another day, another “iPhone SE 2” accessory leak. An alleged photograph of what is claimed to be Target’s merchandise stocking system reveals an unreleased Zagg screen protector compatible with iPhone 6, 7, 8 and an as-yet-unreleased “iPhone 9.” Shared to Twitter by YouTube vlogger Jon Prosser, the picture shows stock information for what is

  SiriusXM is offering free access to its premium streaming service until May 15, giving users the ability to tune in to over 300 channels conveniently from their Mac or iPhone. Here’s how to take advantage of the offer. SiriusXM is a premium streaming radio service that features over 300 channels that offer news, information,

  Foxconn has told investors that the upcoming “iPhone 12” will be ready for its rumored fall release date in a private call it held with Goldman Sachs. Manufacturers are continuing to insist that Apple’s “iPhone 12” will not be delayed. In late March, printed circuit board manufacturers had publicly stated that Apple had not

  Apple CEO Tim Cook chose to take a direct and personal approach when facing potential billion-dollar tariffs on parts and finished goods imported from China. On July 8, Tim Cook spoke directly with U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, in hopes of seeking exemption from import tariffs. The tariffs would have affected imported parts used

  Apple has made sharing the music you love even easier with a feature that generates shareable images for Facebook and Instagram Stories. There’s a new feature in the iOS 13.4.5 developer beta for Apple Music subscribers – the ability to share what they’re listening to Facebook and Instagram Stories. Before, a user would have

  New legislation in Russia that will mandates all smartphones, computers and smart televisions to have Russian-made software pre-installed has been postponed, with provisions not kicking in until January 2021. Apple’s iPhones are expected to be subject to Russia’s forthcoming ban Russia’s lower house of parliament passed legislation in November 2019 that makes it mandatory

  With rumors of a next-generation “iPhone SE 2” aswirl, Best Buy this week reportedly received a batch of cases designed for an as-yet-unannounced 4.7-inch iPhone model that could go on sale in the near future. Alleged ‘iPhone SE 2’ case. | Source: MacRumors Best Buy employees who took receipt of an Urban Armor Gear

  The iPhone has shown its usefulness in one unusual work-from-home situation, with NBC Today Show host Al Roker revealing the use of two iPhones and an iPad as part of his remote broadcasting setup. Al Roker’s iPhone setup for outside broadcasts (via @alroker/Twitter) The coronavirus has forced many businesses and organizations to keep their

  Two major financial papers that usually blow out false news about Apple’s supply chain in lockstep have suddenly diverged in their imagined tales of how the world’s best capitalized and most proficient and competent tech company might be somewhat challenged by the economic disaster now killing thousands of people. Apple Park isn’t exactly needing

  Apple has launched a new app, and a website, with resources to help people stay informed, and take the proper steps to protect their health during the spread of COVID-19. Apple’s COVID-19 app Apple’s free COVID-19 app helps users assess risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms. Following answering the questionnaire, the app will provide

  As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple suppliers are reportedly expecting a significant decrease in immediate orders due to weakened demand. Apple suppliers are reportedly seeing decreased parts orders for the current quarter. According to a Reuters report on Friday, a major Apple contractor anticipates an 18% year-over-year contraction in orders

  This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, hosts Stephen Robles and William Gallagher discuss the new mouse and trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4, new iPad Pro benchmarks, iCloud folder sharing, Face ID coming to the Mac, and tips for live streaming from home. The new 2020 iPad Pro Now that iPadOS 13.4 and the 2020

  Apple is reportedly considering delaying the launch of its expected 5G iPhones by “months” on concerns that the global coronavirus pandemic will impact demand, as well as lingering supply chain issues. Apple is considering delaying the launch of the “iPhone 12” to avoid weakened consumer demand because of coronavirus.. Although Foxconn has secured enough

  Even before the coronavirus outbreak placed us in self isolation, iPhone owners increased their App Store spending to an average of $100 per person in 2019, up 27% from 2018. Apple’s App Store continues to see more consumer spending every year As Apple continues to grow its services, users are spending more money in

  Eight major mobile carriers have agreed to share customer location data with the European Commission in a bid to track the spread of COVID-19, the GSMA said in a statement on Wednesday. The announcement arrives after Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia, Telenor, Telia, A1 Telekom Austria and Vodafone discussed tracking options with European

  Rebutting claims that Apple’s 2020 iPhone launch plans are in peril due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster on Wednesday reminded investors that an iPhone is built over the course of three or four years, not one. In a blog post, Munster said it is a “misunderstanding” that Apple takes just one

  Just a few months ago, Apple was gearing up to climb onto the gigantic shoulders of its blockbuster iPhone 11 launch to deliver another massive annual upgrade to its Macs, iPads, audio devices, wearables, and the upcoming new iPhone 12. Then the world ground to a halt in an unprecedented way. Here’s how Apple

  Apple with the release of iPadOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15.4 Catalina on Tuesday rolled out a handful of new enterprise tools that make its products more at home in the workplace, including hardware sharing features previously available to educational institutions. As noted by Apple device management specialist Jamf, the latest iteration of iPadOS introduces

  Apple has officially released iOS 13.4 which brings a huge array of new features to uses as well as a few enhancements for developers. Now that it is available to download, let’s take a look at what you can expect with the newest update for iPhone and iPad. iOS 13.4 has gone through a

  Foxconn has assured investors that it has managed to recruit enough workers at all major Chinese factories before production of the “iPhone 12” is set to begin. Chinese Foxconn factories will return to full operational capacity following a difficult few months brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. The company issued a statement on

  Ming-Chi Kuo is seeing signs from the supply chain suggesting that the 5G “iPhone 12” won’t just get faster connectivity, but it will also get an improved camera module with a bigger sensor as well. Cameras on the iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider,

  A pair of pre-coronavirus Apple store thefts, an iPad stolen at a wrestling meet, gym locker losses, and more from the Apple crime blotter. The Orland Park Apple Store in Illinois The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, covering the world of Apple-related crime. Man who lost life savings in phone hack sues AT&T

  If you’re worried about visiting a bank to cash a check during the ongoing pandemic, we’ve got a collection of mobile banking tips to help you figure out banking from home. Image Credit: Charles Schwab COVID-19 continues to spread globally with over 6,500 cases confirmed in the U.S. As the country begins closing non-essential

  Though Apple’s supply partners in China are still grappling with fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak that left factories in the region shuttered for weeks, the tech giant’s important iPhone release cycle has yet to see significant disruption from the ongoing crisis, according to a report on Thursday. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg