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iPhone apps found on App Store with malware that reads your screenshots for key data
One of the promises of the App Store is that anything you download has gone through a vetting process by Apple. Occasionally though, iPhone apps with malicious code slip through the cracks, and today, researchers at Kaspersky have reported on new malwa...
2025-02-05 19:27
9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2025 – New Apple Invites app, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-02-05 17:44
Apple now sells tools to repair your M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, more
Over the past few years, Apple has been offering more self-repair options than ever before. One evidence of this is the Self Service Repair Store, where you can buy tools and parts for repairing your own Apple devices—even recent ones like an iPhone ...
2025-02-05 17:27
No, Apple didn’t just ‘install’ Elon Musk’s Starlink on everyone’s iPhone
Contrary to what you may have heard on TikTok, Apple did not just “install” Elon Musk’s Starlink on every iPhone. The short explanation is that the iPhone is capable of using Starlink, just like any mobile service provider. More specifically, tho...
2025-02-05 17:13
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $169 or $116 open-box, 1TB iPhone 15 Pro $630 off original price, navy Alpine Loop, more
Your fresh batch of Apple deals has arrived. Firstly, AirPods Pro 2 in brand new condition have dropped a touch lower to $169, while open-box listings from Best Buy with a full warranty are now at a wild $116 shipped (if you’re fast). Those deals joi...
2025-02-05 16:43
Here are five Apple Invites features you might have missed
Apple Invites is a brand new iPhone app that just launched yesterday. After a day of testing it out, here are five features in the Invites app that you might have missed. more…
2025-02-05 16:20
Disney teases ESPN streaming service with new details, ‘early fall’ launch
Disney has long been planning to launch a new flagship ESPN streaming service—separate from the existing ESPN+ streamer—and its fall launch is fast approaching. Today during Disney’s quarterly earnings report, CEO Bob Iger teased what to expect f...
2025-02-05 14:48
macOS 15.3 fixes backup bugs affecting multiple apps
Update: SuperDuper developer Dave Nanian reports that Apple has fixed the issue in macOS 15.3. One or more backup bugs in macOS 15.2 Sequoia is affecting Apple’s own Time Machine utility, as well as third-party apps SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner. I...
2025-02-05 14:05
Mac malware after your passwords and credit cards will get much worse this year
So-called macOS Stealers – malware that seeks to extract personal data like passwords and credit card numbers from your machine – is expected to be significantly more prevalent this year. A new annual report on the state of malware says that Mac ow...
2025-02-05 13:58
M5 chip enters mass production, ready for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro
We’re expecting to see an M5 chip powering this year’s MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. That chip has now entered mass production, according to a new supply-chain report. Not much is known about it for sure, though it is expected to have enha...
2025-02-05 13:23
Apple products could get more expensive in US as Trump imposes 10% import tariffs
Most Apple products sold in the US could see price raises, after Trump imposed 10% import tariffs on all imports from China. While Apple has been working on diversifying its supply chain, the majority of its products are still assembled in China. Trump...
2025-02-05 12:43
China considering antitrust investigation into Apple, likely as leverage in trade war
China is considering opening an antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store commissions, mirroring those already carried out in the US, EU, and elsewhere. However, it’s likely that the Chinese government is simply raising the possibility as a fo...
2025-02-05 12:11
Cardiobot health app gets new Activity Coaching and interactive charts
CardioBot is a health companion app for iPhone and Apple Watch that shows users how they can live a healthier life. The app has now been updated with new features, including “Activity Coaching” and fully interactive graphics. Read on as we detail e...
2025-02-05 01:27
Threads now lets users share their custom feeds with others
Meta last year introduced significant enhancements to the Threads timeline, as users gained the option to create custom feeds and choose which feed they want to see by default. Now Meta is announcing another new feature for Threads: the ability to shar...
2025-02-04 22:49
This could explain why Apple isn’t making AR glasses yet
Last week, Mark Gurman reported that Apple had canceled development of its AR glasses project following some unimpressive demos for executives. With Vision Pro struggling to build its own sales momentum, on the surface AR glasses seemed like the the be...
2025-02-04 22:01
Opera Air is a new web browser with built-in mindfulness features
You may be familiar with Opera, a well-known cross-platform web browser. The company is now introducing Opera Air, a new version of the web browser with multiple mindfulness features aimed at helping users relax while they browse the web. more…
2025-02-04 21:52
It’s not just you, Discord is down [U]
You’re not alone, Discord is down globally. more…
2025-02-04 21:27
Apple’s new Invites app is a showcase for iPhone ecosystem strengths
Apple just launched a new app today: Apple Invites. It’s available now on the App Store, and one of its best features is deep integration with Apple’s iOS app ecosystem. Here’s what that means. more…
2025-02-04 20:50
Hot Ones pits Apple TV+ stars against each other in fun Severance face-off
Hot Ones, the popular YouTube series, just released a new episode where two Apple TV+ stars from Severance compete in a test of heat. Here are the details. more…
2025-02-04 20:00
Sonos is launching an Apple TV 4K competitor soon that might cost $400: report
Sonos has had a very bad past year. But under a new interim CEO, the company is reportedly planning to launch a major new hardware product soon: an Apple TV 4K competitor that could cost between $200 and $400. Its codename: ‘Pinewood.’ more…
2025-02-04 19:33