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FBI director Comey says purchased hack tool will only unlock iPhone 5c units running iOS 9

The tool the FBI bought to crack the San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone 5c can only be used on an iPhone 5c running iOS 9. According to FBI director James Comey, the tool will not work on the iPhone 5s or 6 series, a statement Comey offered during a speech late Wednesday at Kenyon College. The […]

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FBI unsure if unlocked San Bernadino iPhone data may be useful

The good news is that the FBI was able to unlock the San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone 5c. The bad news is that it might not be a treasure trove of information. According to a recent report, despite having had access to all the data on the phone for more than a week, the FBI has […]

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Apple releases Safari Technology Preview for download

It’s time to feel included. Apple has opened its Safari Technology Preview to the public, allowing developers and non-developers alike to download the latest builds of the web browser for OS X and iOS. The Technology Preview includes the latest layout technologies, visual effects, and developer tools so you can provide input on how they […]

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Apple releases server-side patch to Siri bug allowing access to photos, contacts under iOS 9.3.1

A Siri-based vulnerability that allowed access to a user’s photos and contacts under the right conditions under iOS 9.3.1 has been patched server-side by Apple. Shared recently by Jose Rodriguez, the vulnerability used Siri’s ability to access Twitter to find an email link or phone number, which could be pressed to open up an editable […]

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DisplayMate studies watching displays at night, analyzes Night Shift

For more than 50 years, people have been watching TV at night, often prior to going to sleep. This has only expanded in the era of devices, especially with the introduction of Apple’s iOS devices along with those of its competitors. Worse, these devices, which tend to be set to a bright level, are now […]