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axi0mX research team releases details of “checkm8” exploit, which could allow permanent jailbreak of hundreds of millions of iOS devices

This is somewhat worrying. A newly announced iOS exploit could lead to a permanent, unblock able jailbreak on hundreds of millions of iPhones. Per a security research team known as “axi0mX,” the exploit, dubbed “checkm8,” functions as a bootroom vulnerability that could give hackers deep access to iOS devices on a level that Apple would […]

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Rumor: Apple may release 128-gigabyte iPhone SE model, asks Target to send back assorted iPhone SE units

The iPhone SE could be upgraded to a 128-gigabyte model. An internal memo circulating through U.S. retailer Target has indicated that some Target stores are being told to return certain iPhone SE units to Apple. The memo requests that stores return six unlocked 16- and 64-gigabyte models —in all four colors —as well as two […]

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Apple quietly pulls first-gen iPad mini from its online store

The original iPad mini has disappeared into the night from the Apple online store. Early Friday, Apple unceremoniously removed the first-generation iPad mini from its website, including product pages and the online store, leaving only the iPad mini 2 and 3, both of which feature high-resolution Retina displays. The company offered no explanation as to […]

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Apple Watch battery life, CPU specs leaked

Some Apple Watch battery specs may have just surfaced. Per 9to5Mac, sources with knowledge of the Apple Watch’s development have stated the specific performance targets Apple wants to achieve for the Apple Watch battery, but the actual numbers may fall short of those targets. According to sources, Apple opted to use a relatively powerful processor […]

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iFixit performs full teardown of 16GB 2014 iPod touch, finds similar components to larger capacity models

The 16GB 2014 iPod touch is out, it’s gotten some favorable feedback, is available for US$199 and apparently includes the same internal design and an identical rear facing iSight camera, a teardown of the device has revealed. Upon getting their mitts on the new iPod touch, the cool cats at iFixit performed a full teardown […]