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Apple TV+: Drama ‘Pachinko’ to Premiere March 25, 2022
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Apple TV+: Drama 'Pachinko' to Premiere March 25, 2022

Charlotte Henry · January 27, 2022

Drama series Pachinko will debut globally on March 25, with the first three episodes released on Apple TV+ on that day.

Successor to ‘Shrootless’ Bug Attacks Mac SIP Feature
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Successor to 'Shrootless' Bug Attacks Mac SIP Feature

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

Researchers at Perception Point write about CVE-2022-22583, a successor to Shrootless that could let attackers bypass Mac SIP.

Update to macOS Monterey Fixes Safari Leak
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Update to macOS Monterey Fixes Safari Leak

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

In the latest macOS Monterey update, a controversial Safari leak is plugged. Your web pages no longer give info they shouldn’t to other tabs.

Apple Tells Developers iCloud Sync Bug is Fixed
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Apple Tells Developers iCloud Sync Bug is Fixed

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

An iCloud sync bug plaguing apps for months is now fixed, Apple’s telling developers. App users shouldn’t get iCloud 503 errors anymore.

Apple Releases watchOS 8.4 With Charging Bug Fix
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Apple Releases watchOS 8.4 With Charging Bug Fix

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

Including a fix for charging issues on Apple Watch Series 7 devices, watchOS 8.4 is available to download and install now.

Apple TV+: Animated Feature ‘Luck’ to Premiere August 5
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Apple TV+: Animated Feature 'Luck' to Premiere August 5

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Animated movie ‘Luck’, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg, will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 5.

Review: ‘Roborock S7+’ Robot Has Sonic Vibration Technology
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Review: 'Roborock S7+' Robot Has Sonic Vibration Technology

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

The Roborock S7+ is the company’s latest robotic vacuum. It’s an improved version of its previous model that adds sonic mopping capabilities.

iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Available Now
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iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Available Now

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Apple released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. While it does not appear to be a major release, it is important to keep up with security updates.

Appeals Court Says Patent Lawsuit Related to iMessage Encryption Can Proceed
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Appeals Court Says Patent Lawsuit Related to iMessage Encryption Can Proceed

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

A US appeals court says a patent lawsuit against Apple can proceed. It upheld a decision that patents related to end-to-end encryption valid.

Snapchat AR Shopping Upgraded With Real-Time Prices
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Snapchat AR Shopping Upgraded With Real-Time Prices

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

Snapchat’s AR Shopping Lens have been upgraded with real-time pricing, product details, and more, the company announced on Wednesday.

MultiChain Hack Still Affecting Customers a Week Later
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MultiChain Hack Still Affecting Customers a Week Later

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

The Multichain hack is still affecting crypto users a week later, despite promises from the company that it had been contained.

Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month
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Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Apple plans to highlight Black voices throughout Black History Month, including content across Apple Music, Fitness+, and the Podcasts app.

China Hacking Group ‘APT27’ Attack German Companies
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China Hacking Group 'APT27' Attack German Companies

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

A China-based hacking group known as APT27 has been targeting German companies in areas such as technology and pharmaceuticals.

Dropbox ‘Actively Working’ on Full macOS Monterey 12.3 Support
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Dropbox 'Actively Working' on Full macOS Monterey 12.3 Support

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Dropbox is “actively working on full support” for macOS 12.3 in order to fix an issue that affects online-only files.

Apple Safety Guide: What You Need to Know About Device Access
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Apple Safety Guide: What You Need to Know About Device Access

Andrew Orr · January 25, 2022

An Apple safety guide has appeared to give customers information on how to protect themselves if their personal safety is at risk.

‘Succession’ Actor Dagmara Dominczyk Joining Billy Crudup in ‘Hello Tomorrow’ on Apple TV+
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'Succession' Actor Dagmara Dominczyk Joining Billy Crudup in 'Hello Tomorrow' on Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · January 25, 2022

Dagmara Dominczyk, who plays Karolina Novotney in ‘Succession’, is set to join Billy Crudup in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Hello Tomorrow!.

Australian Defamation Verdict Causes Google to Cry Censorship
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Australian Defamation Verdict Causes Google to Cry Censorship

Andrew Orr · January 25, 2022

A recent Australian defamation verdict awarded US$40,000 in damages for an Google search result. Google warns of censorship.

These Upcycled iPhone Cases From CASETiFY Now Include MagSafe
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These Upcycled iPhone Cases From CASETiFY Now Include MagSafe

Andrew Orr · January 25, 2022

CASETiFY’s Impact and Ultra Impact products are upcycled iPhone cases and now include support for Apple’s MagSafe charging.

Dutch Antitrust Regulator Begins Issuing Weekly Fines Against Apple in Dating Apps Row
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Dutch Antitrust Regulator Begins Issuing Weekly Fines Against Apple in Dating Apps Row

Charlotte Henry · January 25, 2022

The Dutch antitrust regulator fined Apple €5 million for failing to allow dating apps to use alternative pay methods beyond the App Store.

Apple Releases iPhone Macro Challenge for iPhone 13 Pro Users
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Apple Releases iPhone Macro Challenge for iPhone 13 Pro Users

Andrew Orr · January 25, 2022

Owners of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max can join the iPhone Macro Challenge. Share your best macro photos on Instagram and Twitter.

Developers Build Alternatives to iCloud Sync
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Developers Build Alternatives to iCloud Sync

Jeff Butts · January 24, 2022

Facing iCloud sync reliability issues, developers are forced to come up with alternates. Many are building new backup methods for their apps.

Apple Fix for Safari Data Leak Could Come This Week
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Apple Fix for Safari Data Leak Could Come This Week

Jeff Butts · January 24, 2022

Distributed last week, the latest Release Candidates for iOS 15.3 and macOS Monterey 12.2 appear to plug a dangerous Safari data leak.

First Ever Mac Launched January 24, 1984
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First Ever Mac Launched January 24, 1984

Charlotte Henry · January 24, 2022

On this, day, January 24, in 1984, Steve Jobs launched the first Mac, showing it to company shareholders at their annual meeting.

Developers are Finding That iCloud Sync is Breaking
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Developers are Finding That iCloud Sync is Breaking

Andrew Orr · January 24, 2022

iCloud sync is breaking and developers don’t know why. So far, they say, Apple hasn’t publicly acknowledged the issue.

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