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Apple announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Israeli NSO Group, maker of government surveillance tools. The spy tools leverage undiscovered exploits in hardware and software. Some of the most public exploits have targeted Apple devices. Apple####s…

Apple made a surprise announcement that it will soon provide repair support directly to customers. The new self-repair program would allow customers to perform certain repairs on limited devices.Apple today announced Self Service Repair, which will allow…

In a New York Times interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed he holds crypto assets personally, but it appears Apple won't be adding crypto assets to its balance sheets any time soon. While Apple doesn't appear to be planning to hold crypto assets, that doesn't…

Axio:Mark Zuckerberg is leading the metaverse charge because he wants to make sure that Apple doesn't own whatever comes after the smartphone -- which Silicon Valley assumes will be some mix of headsets and goggles, mixed-reality applications and remote…

This is from the perspective of improvements over the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It's not practical to upgrade phones every year, so saying the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a modest incremental upgrade doesn't take away from the fact it's a great device. It is certainly a…

iOS 15 introduces several privacy features that all are not enabled by default and are worth trying out. Many settings are contextual to iCloud or individual app preferences and not consolidated into the Privacy subsetting, so it may take a little hunting to…

Apple has issued updates to its operating systems addressing a zero-day fix related to an iMessage hack. The hack reportedly requires no user interaction and is related to the NSO Group. Citizen Lab is credited with reporting the exploit while investigating an…

Apple lost one argument and won another in a court decision today. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by Epic Games alleging unfair practices in gaming.…

Apple issued a statement that it now plans to delay the implementation of controls intended to protect children from sexual abuse.…

The Wall Street Journal investigated repairing two Mac laptops inoperable with water damage. Joanna Stern shopped the computers around and found Apple and an Apple authorized repair shop cost nearly as much as a new computer. The prospects were worse when…

Bloomberg is reporting Apple is developing satellite communications for upcoming iPhones. Reportedly, the features have been in the works for years. The new rumors are generated by speculation of satellite capabilities in modems expected to turn up in upcoming…

Last week Apple revealed that it is implementing new features in the next versions of its operating systems to address the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Reaction to this has been strong and divisive.…

Magic Keyboards with Touch ID and now available as an accessory from Apple. Touch ID keyboards are only compatible with Macs with Apple silicone CPUs running macOS 11.4 or later. This may be an attractive upgrade for the new Mac mini or an external keyboard…

Last week a job application for Steve Jobs went up for auction. The application is from 1973 for an unknown company. This is the time between Steve Jobs left college and founded Apple. The collectable was sold a few times. It last changed hands in March 2020…

A major story from journalist and human rights groups and a consortium of media outlets indicate the Israeli NSO Group may have been used to improperly spy on mobile devices. The Pegasus malware product is delivered via a no-click exploit on iPhones (Android…

President Biden issued an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to create new regulations supporting the so-called right to repair movement. Right to repair discourages practices by manufacturers to restrict owners' abilities to service…

The impact of a new feature that limits an app's abilities to track activity across apps is still coming into focus. Adoption continues to roll out as weeks pass since the iOS release. The results are not surprising. Users appear to be declining to be tracked…

The iOS app store has been under scrutiny by competitors and regulators. Launched in 2008, momentum feels like it's shifting for Apple. The company recently published a privacy primer for the advantages of its closed software system.Security researchers agree…

The highly anticipated Apple TV+ series Foundation got a premiere date of September 24. Foundation is based on novels from Isaac Asimov. The series stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, and Alfred…

Predictably, Apple's Airtag has been met with some controversy. Airtags work really well for their intended purposes but pose risks. Even after Apple beefed up anti-stalking features, privacy concerns persist. One countermeasure for stalking is an Airtag will…

Vice posted a look at the current world of Atari parts. Much of the column is devoted to the colorful Soup Nazi-like character who delivers scorn and sometimes bans if you annoy him. Whether you pester him too much for an order status, orders that are too…

The upcoming Private Relay feature is an add-on to paid iCloud accounts. iCloud Private Relay brings a layer of privacy protection for certain applications in iOS and macOS. Specifically, Safari browsing can be shielded from ISPs and everywhere between you and…

Apple today released the announced update for its Podcasts app supporting premium subscriptions. The service allows listeners to subscribe to premium feeds for podcasts. Premium subscriptions include exclusive content and ad-free versions of podcasts.Listeners…

A job posting at Apple indicates the company is looking to expand the payment process for "alternative payments." The posting includes cryptocurrencies as a qualification, but not the only skill.…

Apple posted an inside look at its upcoming series Lisey's Story. The series is based on the 2006 Stephen King novel of the same title. In the video, Stephen King discussing the inspiration for the novel and the upcoming series.…