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Apple could see some security research advantages as a result of iOS 12.4 jailbreak

Following Apple’s update to iOS 12.4.1, Apple was able to close a security hole that allowed a hacker to create and release a working public jailbreak for a fully updated iPhone. This jaibreak allowed for unofficial software to be installed that bypassed Apple’s strict controls and potentially makes it easier for the handsets to be […]

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Apple patent highlights idea of “optical keyboard” replacing mechanical keyboard for future MacBooks

A recently published Apple patent suggests that future MacBook keyboards may not feature mechanical keyboard switches, but instead use an “optical keyboard.” The optical keyboard would incorporate a series of emitters and sensors that would measure light. Upon detecting a change in the light, this could be interpreted as input. Per the patent application: The […]

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Apple releases iOS 12.4.1, tvOS 12.4.1, and watchOS 5.3.1 updates

Apple’s Monday Update-O-Rama continued with the release of iOS 12.4.1, tvOS 12.4.1, and watchOS 5.3.1. The iOS 12.4.1 update includes a fixed for a vulnerability that allowed hackers to create a jailbreak around the iOS 12.4 operating system. Per the security support document, Apple had addressed the vulnerability in iOS 12.4, but accidentally unpatched it […]

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Apple releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update, chases after performance-related bugs, security issue

Apple on Monday released its macOS Mojave 10.14.6, the update including a security fix, as well as patches for assorted performance issues and a bug that could prevent some of Apple’s own apps from updating. The fixes and changes are as follows: Resolves an issue that may cause certain Mac notebooks to shut down during […]

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AT&T, FTC, settle data throttling lawsuit from 2014

Wireless carrier AT&T has apparently reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding its data throttling practices. The two parties have reached a settlement regarding a case that originally began in 2014. Details of the settlement are still unknown, but a recently published federal court ruling says the deal was reached on August 2nd, […]