After a problem on Thursday, Apple’s app security measures have come under fire for reporting back what users are running on their Mac. But, even before Apple chimed in with more details on Sunday …
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Mac certificate check stokes fears that Apple logs every app you run
Mac users everywhere began complaining of a crippling slowdown when opening apps. The cause: online certificate checks Apple performs each time a user opens an app not downloaded from the App Store.
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How to share your ETA in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone
To share your ETA in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone, you’ll need to tap the “Share ETA” button, which appears once you start navigating.
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Why You Should Stop Using This ‘Dangerous’ WhatsApp Setting On Your iPhone
Nowhere is this more evident than for new iPhone 12 users right now. When you come to move your WhatsApp account from your old device to your new one, you’ll be directed to use WhatsApp’s iCloud …
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MacOS Big Sur: Apple’s new M1 chip will make apps run faster and smoother
At a virtual event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled new Macs that run on its new M1 chip for Macs, which will bring major improvements to app performance on its new operating system, MacOS Big Sur. With …
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Big Sur telling Apple what app you’ve opened isn’t a security or privacy issue
After a problem on Thursday, Apple’s app security measures have come under fire for reporting back what users are running on their Mac. But, the privacy concerns of bad actors potentially monitoring …
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Israeli Military Launches Radical New WhatsApp Alternative
IDF, the Israeli military, has launched a new messenger that replicates WhatsApp’s features but puts its security to shame. Unlike other such military platforms, IDF’s “operational chat” has been …
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Apple server issue caused app install, macOS update failures, runtime problems
For a few hours on Friday, a problem with an Apple certificate checking function was causing apps to hang on launch, and as good portion of the macOS Big Sur update failures.
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The new video app from Phil Libin that started as a joke made me fall in love with Zoom again. Here’s how to use ‘mmhmm.’
An app to jazz up your Zoom, Google Meet video calls.
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Apple M1 MacBooks vs. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Which company does ARM best?
Apple is not alone in its journey to bring its own custom ARM-based chipset to its MacBook devices. Microsoft went there first. So, how do the two compare?
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Apple’s M1 Mac chip levels up video and music apps
With Apple’s introduction of its new M1 chip, the company is giving a few Mac apps a makeover to take advantage of the new technology. Apple users can expect updated versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, …
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Universal Apps for Apple Silicon Macs: Pixelmator Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Darkroom, Ulysses, BBEdit, and More
Following the release of macOS Big Sur this week, a number of apps have received compatibility updates for the latest operating system. Many of …
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How to turn off Siri suggestions on your iPhone completely or only for certain apps
You can turn off Siri suggestions on an iPhone by disabling the feature in the “Siri & Search” section of your Settings app.
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Cybercriminals can attack iOS WhatsApp users via Apple’s Siri, CERT-In says
The team spotted a glitch in the Screen Lock feature in both apps. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using Apple’s Siri feature to communicate even after the phone is locked.
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iPhone users, here’s why you need to update your WhatsApp app right now
Phone users, if you haven’t updated your WhatsApp application for a while then you should do it right now as The Indian Computer Emergency Response T …
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WhatsApp finally begins rolling out payment service in India
Facebook is rolling out its WhatsApp payment service for users in India after receiving approval from the country’s regulators. The service first launched in India as a beta in 2018, but a full …
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WhatsApp full encryption ban could be coming — here’s how to stay private
According to a leaked memo, EU officials understand the privacy benefits of encryption but are concerned that it also makes criminal investigations more difficult. The move could lead to more people …
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