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Apple's Mac MDM Security Flaw is Bad, but Probably Won't Impact You
Security researchers found a way to compromise a Mac out of the box before the user even logs in for the first time, but it’s hard to do, and has already been patched.
Siri Database Lists Oddly-Named Small Businesses
It’s easy to ask Siri for directions to Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and other big businesses. But what about small businesses?
Apple GiveBack Program Now Gives Instant Apple Credit
The new instant credit makes it much faster to buy the products you want while using your old devices to offset the cost.
Denon, Marantz Receivers get AirPlay 2 Support Update
Some AV receivers from Denon and Marantz now support AirPlay 2 thanks to new firmware updates.
Doug Field Returns to Apple from Tesla for Project Titan
Doug Field left Tesla and is returning to Apple to work on Project Titan, Apple’s self-driving car, with Bob Mansfield.
Apple Orders Comedy from 'It's Always Sunny' Stars Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day
Apple has ordered a scripted comedy from Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day, co-stars and co-executive producers of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Can Cryptography Prevent Surveillance Dystopia?
Writing for Inverse, Matthew Phelan says that a cryptographic ledger could hold the key to prevent surveillance dystopia.
Google Bug Hunter Wants Apple to Donate Unpaid Bug Bounty Money
He says that Apple works to patch iOS bugs, but doesn’t work to fix the underlying issues that contribute to these bugs
Apple, Verizon Team Up For an Apple Music Offer
Starting Thursday, August 16 both new and existing customers on a Verizon Unlimited plan can take advantage of this offer.
Female Hacking Team from Saudi Arabia Wins Hackathon
The event drew almost 3,000 people from all over the world, and broke the Guinness World Record to become the biggest hackathon in the world.
West Virginia Introduces Country's First Voting App
West Virginia is introducing the United States’ first voting app. It’s meant to make voting this November easier for soldiers living overseas.
Security Flaws Found in Millions of Smartphones, Including iPhone
Researchers funded by the Department of Homeland Security recently found security flaws in millions of smartphones, including iPhones.
Newton Email App Shutting Down on September 25
CloudMagic is discontinuing its Newton email app on September 25th and refunding subscriptions to users.
Apple Tells Congress that Privacy Is Fundamental Human Right
The comment came in a response to a request from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce asking about Apple’s data collection and privacy policies and practices.
Apple Music Rolling Out New Social Feature 'Friends Mix'
You’ll find Friends Mix in the For You tab in the Music app. Some people are seeing it in the iOS 12 public beta.
Instapaper Available in EU Again, Announces Premium Subscription
The website tagging service Instapaper is back up and running in the European Union after temporarily shutting down in May for General Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Apple Pay Cash Best P2P Payment Service, says Consumer Reports
According to eMarketer, a market research company, an estimated 79 million Americans will use a P2P payment service this year.
Apple is Heading a Huge Clean Energy Initiative
The clean energy initiative will generate 290 megawatts to the PJM energy grid. This is enough to power 74,000 homes, although it won’t be used for that purpose.
macOS Mojave Windows Migration Assistant Adds Outlook Support, More
Apple’s Windows Migration Assistant is going to be much more useful in macOS Mojave because it adds support for moving data from third-party apps including Microsoft Outlook.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave Public Beta 5
Apple’s iOS 12 public beta 5 release on Monday was accompanied by macOS Mojave public beta 5.
iOS 12 Public Beta 5 for iPhone, iPad Available
Apple followed up Monday’s developer beta releases with iOS 12 public beta 5 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Joins Technology Group for Mesh-Connected IoT Devices
Apple joined the Thread Group on Monday, the group behind the Thread protocol, an IPv6-based technology for creating mesh networks out of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Apple Updates watchOS 5 to Beta 6 for Developers
Rounding out Apple’s Monday beta update-palooza is watchOS 5 developer beta 6 for the Apple Watch.