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New ‘XcodeSpy’ Malware Targets Apple Developers
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New ‘XcodeSpy’ Malware Targets Apple Developers

Andrew Orr · March 18, 2021

A new form of malware has been discovered that explicitly targets Apple developers. It’s called “XcodeSpy.”

iOS 14 Isn’t Safe From Forensic Extraction Technology
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iOS 14 Isn’t Safe From Forensic Extraction Technology

Andrew Orr · March 18, 2021

Elcomsoft has announced an update to its iOS Forensic Toolkit, with version 7.0 working on iPhone 12 models and iOS 14 through iOS 14.3.

Tim Cook Says Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia ‘Calls us All to Speak up And Take Action’
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Tim Cook Says Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia 'Calls us All to Speak up And Take Action'

Charlotte Henry · March 18, 2021

Tim Cook has spoken out following the shooting that saw eight people, six of whom were Asian, killed in a shooting near Atlanta, Georgia.

Natalie Portman Signs First Look Apple TV+ Deal
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Natalie Portman Signs First Look Apple TV+ Deal

Charlotte Henry · March 18, 2021

Natalie Portman’s newly created production company has signed a first look deal with Apple to produce TV+ content.

FCC Readies Next 5G Auction so Service Reaches More Americans
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FCC Readies Next 5G Auction so Service Reaches More Americans

Andrew Orr · March 17, 2021

The FCC is preparing a 5G auction that will begin in October. It will offer frequencies that will cover millions of more Americans.

Anthony Boyle to Star Alongside Austin Butler, Callum Turner in Apple TV+ WWII Series ‘Masters of the Air’
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Anthony Boyle to Star Alongside Austin Butler, Callum Turner in Apple TV+ WWII Series 'Masters of the Air'

Charlotte Henry · March 17, 2021

Anthony Boyle is joining the cast of ‘Masters of the Air’ on Apple TV+, co-starring alongside Austin Butler and Callum Turner.

Tom Hiddleston Joining Clare Danes in Apple TV+ Adaption of ‘The Essex Serpent’
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Tom Hiddleston Joining Clare Danes in Apple TV+ Adaption of 'The Essex Serpent'

Charlotte Henry · March 17, 2021

Tom Hiddleston has joined the cast of forthcoming Apple TV+ series The Essex Serpent, starring alongside Claire Danes.

Twitter Announces Multiple Security Key Support for Accounts
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Twitter Announces Multiple Security Key Support for Accounts

Andrew Orr · March 17, 2021

Twitter announced an update to its two-factor authentication security feature. Users can now enroll and log in with multiple security keys.

T-Mobile Partners With Pandora, SiriusXM on Streaming for Customers
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T-Mobile Partners With Pandora, SiriusXM on Streaming for Customers

Andrew Orr · March 17, 2021

T-Mobile announced on Wednesday that it’s teaming up with Pandora and SiriusXM to offer its customers exclusive streaming benefits.

iOS Could Soon Separate Security Updates and Software Updates
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iOS Could Soon Separate Security Updates and Software Updates

Andrew Orr · March 17, 2021

Apple recently released the fourth beta of iOS 14.5 to developers, and code suggests that updates to the platform could change in the future.

How Apple is Using its US$4.7 Billion Green Bond Investment
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How Apple is Using its US$4.7 Billion Green Bond Investment

Charlotte Henry · March 17, 2021

In 2020, the Apple Green Bond funded 17 projects that will avoid an average of 921,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.

Siri Will Tell You What the Latest Oprah’s Book Club Selection is
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Siri Will Tell You What the Latest Oprah's Book Club Selection is

Charlotte Henry · March 16, 2021

Siri will now tell you what the latest selection for Oprah’s Book Club is when users ask: “What’s Oprah Reading?”

Apple Releases New Web Game to Accompany TV+ Series ‘Servant’
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Apple Releases New Web Game to Accompany TV+ Series 'Servant'

Charlotte Henry · March 16, 2021

Apple has released an interactive experience called Survive the Attic that enhances the world of Apple TV+ show ‘Servant’.

Find Your Nearest COVID-19 Vaccination Location With Apple Maps
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Find Your Nearest COVID-19 Vaccination Location With Apple Maps

Charlotte Henry · March 16, 2021

U.S. users can now ask Siri or search in Apple Maps to find a COVID-19 vaccine location, its operating hours, and other related information.

Avira Security Updates Mac App With New Code
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Avira Security Updates Mac App With New Code

Andrew Orr · March 16, 2021

Avira Security released the latest version of its software suite on Tuesday. It’s been rewritten with Apple’s Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine frameworks.

Radar in New Google Next Hub Monitors Movement While You Sleep
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Radar in New Google Next Hub Monitors Movement While You Sleep

Charlotte Henry · March 16, 2021

The second generation of the Google Nest Hub has a radar sensor which measures microvements when you sleep and a mic to monitor your snoring.

pCloud Releases Report on Invasive iOS Apps and Facebook Wins
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pCloud Releases Report on Invasive iOS Apps and Facebook Wins

Andrew Orr · March 16, 2021

Cloud provider pCloud released a report of the most invasive apps on iOS. No surprise but apps from Facebook are the worst.

Apple Launches Youth Filmmaking Challenge With Redford Center
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Apple Launches Youth Filmmaking Challenge With Redford Center

Andrew Orr · March 16, 2021

The Redford Center announced its second annual Redford Center Stories Challenge, and this year Apple has teamed up.

FaceTime Group Call Spam Plaguing Apple Customers
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FaceTime Group Call Spam Plaguing Apple Customers

Andrew Orr · March 16, 2021

FaceTime group call spam has been recently affecting Apple users, and they’re harder to block than individual numbers.

What do Tech Employees Really Think About The Industry?
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What do Tech Employees Really Think About The Industry?

Charlotte Henry · March 15, 2021

A fascinating survey of 1,504 tech employees, mostly from big firms, found that even they feel their own industry is too powerful.

watchOS 7.4 Beta 4 Released to Developers With iPhone Unlock
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watchOS 7.4 Beta 4 Released to Developers With iPhone Unlock

Andrew Orr · March 15, 2021

Along with other updates, Apple has released the watchOS 7.4 beta 4 for developers to test and install.

Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 4 to Developers
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Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 4 to Developers

Andrew Orr · March 15, 2021

A couple of weeks after releasing beta 3, Apple on Monday has seeded macOS Big Sur 11.3 developer beta 4 to developers.

iPadOS 14.5,  iOS 14.5 Beta 4 Released to Developers
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iPadOS 14.5, iOS 14.5 Beta 4 Released to Developers

Andrew Orr · March 15, 2021

Apple seeded beta 4 for iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 on Monday for developers, a couple of weeks after beta 3.

App Store Rules Support 330,000 Jobs in UK, Apple Claims
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App Store Rules Support 330,000 Jobs in UK, Apple Claims

Charlotte Henry · March 15, 2021

Apple claimed that its App Store rules help support 330,000 jobs in the UK following growing scrutiny by the country’s competition authority.

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