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Hackers uncover two critical Safari vulnerabilities at Pwn2Own conference in Vancouver

Sometimes hacks are a good thing. Over at the Pwn2Own security conference in Vancouver, no less than two major security flaws were discovered in Apple’s Safari web browser. The flaws, if exploited, could allow an outside party to seize full control of a targeted Mac. Demonstrated by the “phoenhex & qwerty” team during the contest, […]

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Updated AirPower image found within CSS layer of Apple’s Australian web site, hints at near-term release

Sometimes it’s a the source code for a product’s web page that reveals the most interesting stuff. The cool cats at MacRumors have apparently uncovered a new image of Apple’s AirPower charging mat alongside an iPhone XS from the source code of the AirPods page of Apple’s Australian website. The image is thought to lend […]

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Rumor: AirPower wireless charging mat production approved earlier this year

As long-delayed as it was, it appears that Apple’s AirPower charging mat was approved earlier this year, thereby fueling rumors that it could ship as soon as this week. Per the Wall Street Journal, the unit was delayed by “product-development challenges” that have since been rectified, according to anonymous sources. No further explanation was offered, […]

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Apple announces long-awaited Wireless Charging Case for AirPods

Apple on Wednesday announced its long-awaited Wireless Charging Case for AirPods, alongside the newly-announced second generation of the AirPods headphones. Apple said the case itself can be charged wirelessly using a Qi-compatible charging mat or with the Lightning connector. It can hold multiple charges. There is an LED light on the front of the case […]

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Latest iOS 12.2 beta contains updated hints at potential near-term AirPower launch

After years of waiting, Apple’s AirPower accessory could be just around the corner. Per some code references found in the latest iOS 12.2 beta, released Monday morning, the mighty Guilherme Rambo noted that there have been “significant changes” to the wireless charging code in the beta update, including “code responsible for identifying that two devices […]