Facing iCloud sync reliability issues, developers are forced to come up with alternates. Many are building new backup methods for their apps.
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Apple Fix for Safari Data Leak Could Come This Week
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
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
iCloud sync is breaking and developers don’t know why. So far, they say, Apple hasn’t publicly acknowledged the issue.
'Open App Markets Act' Would Have Unintended Side Effects, Warns ITIF
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation warns Congress about unintended consequences of the Open App Markets Act.
'AccessPress' Themes and Plugins for WordPress Contains Backdoor
JetPack discovered a backdoor found within AccessPress themes and plugins. Every theme and most plugins contain this malware.
Apple TV+: 'Central Park' Season Two Returns March 4
The second half of season two of Central Park will debut on March 4 on Apple TV+, with eight new episodes set to be released.
Merck Wins Court Dispute Over 'NotPetya' Attack
Merck wins a court dispute with insurance companies for US$1.4 billion in losses due to the NotPetya attack. This was a cyberattack in 2017.
Apple Stopping Providing HeadPhones With iPhones in France
Apple is no longer required to provide EarPods with the iPhone 13 in France and will stop doing so from Monday.
Intel Plans Ohio Factory for Semiconductor Fabrication
Intel plans an Ohio factory that will include at least two chip fabs on the 1,000-acre site. Construction will begin in 2022.
New 'Monsterverse' Series Coming to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ announced has ordered a new original live-action series from Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise, which includes Godzilla.
Red Cross Data Breach Affects 515,000 Vulnerable People
A contractor for The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) suffered a data breach, as revealed on Wednesday.
Developers Receive Class Action Settlement Notices
Class action settlement notices have begun in a case that could mean cash payments for many small developers.
Apple TV+: 'The Sky is Everywhere' to Premiere Valentine's Weekend
‘The Sky is Everywhere’, starring Grace Kaufman, will premiere on Apple TV+ on February 11, Valentine’s Day weekend.
Apple Names Company Veteran As New Head of PR
Apple has named Kristin Huguet as its new head of PR. She will replace the outgoing Stella Low with immediate effect.
Big Tech Nervous About 'American Innovation and Choice Online Act'
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to deliberate on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICO), a bill aimed at Big Tech.
IRS and ID.me Makes Video Selfies a Requirement in 2022
The IRS is requiring people create an account with ID.me to access and submit taxes. One of the verification methods is a video selfie
'Orchid' Nanopayments for VPN Support 8 More Blockchains
Orchid nanopayments for its VPN service can now be bridged onto eight additional blockchains via the company’s layer 2 system.
Apple Countersues Ericsson Seeking Base Station Import Ban
Apple countersues Ericsson and seeks a U.S. import ban on mobile base stations from Ericsson, a report says on Thursday.
TikTok Follows Instagram And Tests Subscription Ideas
Two of the most popular apps in the App Store, Instagram and TikTok, are starting to introduce subscription options.
'TuneIn On Air' Launches For Content Creators, Educators, Non-Profits
Live streaming audio service TuneIn launched ‘TuneIn on Air’ for content creators as well as educational and non-profit broadcasters.
Verizon Home Internet is Now Available for 20 Million Americans
Verizon Home Internet coverage has reached 20 million Americans, the carrier announced on Wednesday, for homes and businesses.
AT&T and Verizon Expanded 5G Rollout Sends Airlines Scrambling
The expanded 5G rollout AT&T and Verizon have been planning for months begins today, and airlines are scrambling to avoid possible tragedy.
Twelve South Introduces 'BookBook' Keyboard Case for iPad
Twelve South has introduced a BookBook iPad case, the latest product under the BookBook name. It’s available to purchase starting today.
