Hands-on with Lockdown Mode in iOS 16
Here's what the new spyware-busting feature does, and why it might just work.
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A new app called Banish blocks those annoying ‘open in app’ banners
A new app for iPhone users can help you browse the web without being constantly bothered by pop-up panels that beg you to use the company’s app...
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Apple is introducing new tech in iOS 16 to let you skip CAPTCHAs
It’s pretty annoying to go through CAPTCHA verification where you have to identify weird squiggly letters or click on images of the boat till...
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UK’s antitrust watchdog finally eyes action on Apple, Google mobile duopoly
The UK’s competition watchdog has published its final report on a comprehensive, year-long mobile ecosystem market study — cementing its...
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Apple ‘passkeys’ could finally kill off the password for good
Apple demonstrated “passkeys” at WWDC 2022, a new biometric sign-in standard that could finally kill off the password for good. It’s no secret...
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Report shows that Safari reaches one billion worldwide users, still behind Google Chrome
Based on a recent report, Apple’s Safari finally hit one billion users, becoming the second browser to hit the milestone, next to Google Chrome,...
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New Apple ad targets data brokers
Apple is doubling down on raising consumer awareness of privacy risks in a new ad campaign, unveiled today, which puts the spotlight on how the data...
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iPhone users complain Apple Music is installing itself to the dock, booting out their other apps
An Apple Music bug is perplexing some iPhone owners. According to various reports, the Apple Music iOS app is installing itself directly to the...
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins
The tech giants are working together to create sign-in technology that's more convenient and more secure.
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YouTube tweets iOS 15+ users will get picture-in-picture feature ‘in a matter of days’
YouTube has been slower than most to test its picture-in-picture support for iOS; however, it will be coming to the service in a "matter of...
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Google says Chrome on macOS is now faster than Safari
Google's Chrome browser on macOS is now faster than Safari.
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Apple releases iOS 15.3 with fix for ‘actively exploited’ iPhone flaw
Apple said the bug, if exploited, could lead to kernel code execution.
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Apple quietly pulls references to its CSAM detection tech after privacy fears
The feature, announced earlier this year, was delayed following fears that it could be abused by governments.
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Firefox’s updated mobile browser promises less clutter, easier access to recent tasks
Alternative mobile browser Firefox today shipped its latest release for iOS and Android with an update aimed at helping users address common issues...
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Malware caught using a macOS zero-day to secretly take screenshots
Researchers warned that the bug was not limited to screen recording.
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Google unpauses privacy-focused changes to Chrome UA strings
Google is resuming work on reducing the granularity of information presented in user-agent strings on its Chrome browser, it said today —...
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Apple releases iPhone, iPad and Watch security patches for zero-day bug under active attack
The bug is being "actively exploited" by hackers, Apple says.
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Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch security patches
The tech giant said the security updates are "important" and are "recommended for all users."
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Apple launches an iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome users on Windows
Apple has introduced an iCloud Passwords Chrome extension that will make life easier for those who use both Windows computers and other Apple...
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Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update
Apple is slowly walking back its controversial decision to redesign mobile Safari in iOS 15 to show the address bar at the bottom of the screen,...
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Apple tweaks controversial iOS 15 Safari changes in latest beta
Apple is responding to user complaints and feedback about the controversial changes to the Safari mobile browser with today’s launch of iOS 15...
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Apple’s iPadOS 15 breaks the app barrier
The announcement of new iPad software at this year’s WWDC conference had an abnormally large expectation hung on it. The iPad lineup, especially...
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