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Google releases updated version of Chrome web browser to offer emergency zero-day fix

It may be time to update your copy of Google Chrome again. Google has issued its third urgent update for Chrome, one that patches another zero-day vulnerability for its web browser. The update, which stands at version 100.0.4898.127, was released on Thursday in the Stable Update Channel for Google Chrome, and applies to the macOS, […]

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Apple’s AirTags accessory may be falling short in anti-stalking features, according to recent police report

Although Apple’s AirTags accessory comes with anti-stalking mechanisms for user safely, a new police report analysis has indicated that these features may not be working as expected all the time. In a new report Wednesday, Motherboard shared the results of an analysis of 150 police reports across a recent eight-month period. Of those reports, less […]

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Apple expands repair program to allow Face ID repairs without having to replace an entire iPhone X handset

Apple has expanded its repair program, now allowing customers to have their Face ID system repaired without replacing an entire iPhone X handset. The ‌iPhone‌ X was initially excluded from the list for this program. Apple initiated the program in March, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Repair Centers access to parts for the TrueDepth […]

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Apple releases iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1 updates, focuses on battery drain, security issues

Thursday proved to be a relative Apple Update-O-Rama, as the company released its macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update as well as its iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 updates. In addition to bug fixes, Apple included the following privacy and security patches for multiple zero-day exploits: AppleAVD Available for: macOS Monterey and iOS 15 Impact: An application […]

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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update

Two weeks after the rather large honkin’ update that was macOS Monterey 12.3, Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3.1. The update offers the following new features and fixes: – USB-C or Thunderbolt external display does not turn on when connected to Mac mini (2018) as a second display – Bluetooth devices, such as game controllers, […]