A recent cyberattack has targeted Apple iPhone and iPad users. The “smishing” attack involves sending fake texts that appear to be from Apple.
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Millions of iPhone and Mac Apps Left Vulnerable to Security Breach, Reveals Security Firm
About three million iPhones and Mac apps are at risk from a security breach, citing research from EVA Information Security.
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iPhone 16 May Pack Samsung's Advanced Image Sensor [Updated]
Apple is trying out Samsung’s advanced CMOS image sensors (CIS), which, if things go well, could debut with the iPhone 16.
'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard' is now Available on iPhones, iPads and Macs
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is only compatible with iPhone 15 Pro series or newer, iPads with M1 chip or newer, and Macs with M1 chip or newer
Apple is Preparing to Sell Over 100 Million Units of iPhone 16, says Report
Apple is getting ready to sell a whopping 90 to 100 million units of the iPhone 16 as it’s increasing chip order with long-time partner TSMC.
iPhone X, Original HomePod, and AirPods Are Now Apple Vintage
Apple announced it’s placing the iconic iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods into the vintage products bucket.
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max to use Samsung's Advanced M14 Display
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first iPhones to use Samsung’s advanced M14 OLED screens, according to ETNews.
iPhone and iPad Users Can Now AirPlay to Samsung Hotel TVs
After IHG Hotels & Resorts and LG TVs, Samsung is also joining in by adding AirPlay support to its line of Hospitality TVs.
WWDC 24 Recap with Creative Strategies' Carolina Milanesi - TMO Show 2024-06-28
Carolina Milanesi, analyst and President of Creative Strategies, joins host Ken Ray to talk A.I., Apple Intelligence, and various WWDC announcements. Topics include:
- Making the case for A.I.
- Rating Apple Intelligence
- Whether Apple is “late” to A.I.
- Whether Apple Intelligence will spur an iPhone “Supercycle”
- Other announcements of note from WWDC24
Apple Doesn't Want PC Emulators Running on iPhones, Yet
If you were hoping to play PC games using an emulator on iPhones or iPads, you may have to wait a little longer.
iPhone XS Could Surpass iPhone SE and iPhone 6s in Longevity with iOS 19 Support
Should Apple roll out next year’s iOS 19 update to the iPhone XS, it could make it one of the longest-supported iPhones.
Apple Plans to Cut 50% of iPhone Production Workforce in Coming Years, Report Suggests
Apple is planning to shift its iPhone production workforce to automation process, claims a new report from The Information.
Here's How Apple Users Could Use Apple Intelligence Features
According to the report, not every category CIRP puts into consideration will experience a “significant impact” from Apple Intelligence.
Apple Teases Revamped TestFlight with Tester Criteria, App Store-like Interface
The revamped Apple TestFlight seems to pack an enhanced user experience, resembling the familiar layout of the App Store, among many other improvements.
You Can Send Messages via Satellite on iOS 18, But There's a Catch
Apple announced Messages via Satellite letting users send messages using satellite, when they are out of cellular or Wi-Fi range.
Tim Cook chats Apple Intelligence, Privacy, and More with Marques Brownlee
Tim Cook recently sat with Marques Brownlee and discussed several WWDC announcements, including iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and more.
With iOS 18, iPhones Can Show Time Even When They're Out Of Power
One feature that seems to have gone unnoticed is that iPhones running iOS 18 can display the time even when powered off or dead.
Elon Musk Mulls Banning Apple Devices from Tesla, xAI, X, SpaceX over OpenAI Partnership
Elon Musk says he would ban Apple devices at his companies if Apple integrated OpenAI at the operating system level.
Apple's AI Plans Were Kickstarted by Craig Federighi's Copilot Experiment
WSJ reports that Federighi became interested in AI after trying out Microsoft’s famous Copilot assistant, built on OpenAI in December 2022.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Arrives on iOS and iPadOS, But You May Not Be Able to Play It
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is now available for download in the App Store, but not all iPhone users will be able to play it.
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Dimensions Revealed in the Latest Leak
The iPhone 16 Pro will measure 6.3 inches, up from 6.1 inches, and the Pro Max will be 6.9 inches, up from 6.7 inches
These iPhones May Not Support All Upcoming AI Features
Ahead of the upcoming AI-powered features, Gurman suggests that most of the features will require an iPhone 15 Pro. So, here are the iPhones that may miss the most AI features.
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iPhone 16 Pro Could Get Under-Display Face ID Following Apple's Supplier Switch
Apple recently ended a partnership with a major supplier of Face ID components, which implies we could get the long-awaited under-screen Face ID with the iPhone 16 Pro.
