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Linux kernel updated to 5.13, adds preliminary support for Apple M1 Silicon hardware

If you’ve been tinkering with Linux, you’re going to like this. The Linux 5.13 kernel, which is currently shipping under the code name “Opossums on Parade” has been updated, complete with preliminary support for Apple’s M1 Silicon hardware. Per the press release: Linux 5.13 brings initial but still early support for the Apple M1 with […]

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Apple releases revised firmware update for AirTags

It’s unknown as to exactly what this does, but it’s an AirTags firmware update and it might be helpful. Apple on Wednesday released version 1.0.276 of its AirTags firmware, which is a revision to the update that was made available in June. The updated AirTags‌ 1.0.276 firmware has a build number of 1A287b, while the […]

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Mayo Clinic patient data can now be added to Health Records on iOS devices

The Mayo Clinic on Monday debuted support for the Apple Health records feature on iOS devices, allowing the facility’s patients to add their medical records to the Health app. The Health Records feature offers an aggregate platform for a patient’s health data, with more than 700 institutions and 12,000 care locations now offering support for […]

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Apple releases iOS 12.5.4 security update for older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices

If you have an older iOS device, this is going to come in handy. Apple on Monday released an iOS 12.5.4 security update for older iOS devices that patches three vulnerabilities, two of which may have already been exploited in the wild. The fixes focus on two WebKit vulnerabilities alongside a certificate vulnerability. The release […]

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Apple releases over-the-air AirTags update to offer improved anti-stalking measures, shorter sound intervals

Apple on Thursday released an over-the-air firmware update to its AirTags units to help prevent stalking on the Bluetooth devices. The update is designed to shorten the amount of time before an unknown AirTag alerts you if it is in your possession. At the current time, ‌AirTags‌ play a sound after three days of being […]