Apple is once again expanding its self-repair program procedures and has expanded the ability for consumers to use parts pairing to fully activate used parts in repairs, provided the parts haven’t been harvested from stolen units. Beginning this fall, the parts-pairing process will maintain an iPhone user’s privacy, security, and safety, while offering consumers more […]
Monday was an update-o-rama day, with Apple releasing its long-awaited iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 mobile operating system updates. The updates offer the following fixes, changes, and new features: As usual, the updates can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released […]
Following up on the MacStealer software that surfaced for macOS earlier this year and was able to compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit card information, files, and more, a new malware called Atomic macOS Stealer is being sold as a service to malicious parties that may be more threatening. According to a report from Malwarebytes as […]
If you’re a fan of 1Password, you’re going to like this. AgileBits has released 1Password 8 for iOS and iPadOS. The new version offers the following major fixes and changes: Updated user interface/modern design Customizable home screen Watchtower dashboard (offers an at-a-glance overview of your security health) Biometric unlock allows for unlocking with Face ID […]
This could be interesting. As Apple’s Face ID continues to be developed, it’s been revealed that the company has explored the possibility of scanning the pattern of veins in a user’s face as another form of biometric authentication, one that could potentially tell identical twins apart. On Tuesday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]