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Rumor: Apple working on augmented reality headset for 2020 release

It looks like Apple may be betting on an augmented reality headset. The company is said to be working to have the technology ready for an augmented-reality headset in 2019 and could ship a product as early as 2020. Unlike the current generation of virtual reality headsets that use a smartphone as the engine and […]

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Supposed watchOS 4.1 GM notes released, include music streaming over LTE, other changes

The golden master release notes for watchOS 4.1 apparently leaked out on Wednesday, the update list confirming that streaming support will arrive for Apple Music and iCloud Music Library. The notes, posted to Twitter by developer Guilherme Rambo, include a list of new features, improvements and bug fixes slated to debut when watchOS 4.1 sees […]

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Developer outlines possible attack that could trick iOS users into giving their Apple ID credentials away

This might be worth watching out for. Per developer Felix Krause, a popup technique could be used to easily trick someone into handing over their Apple ID and password on their iOS device. The developer noted that it is incredibly easy for an iOS app maker to recreate the Apple ID password prompt. From there, […]

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Security researchers point out Apple-granted API that could have allowed Uber to monitor iPhone users’ activities

Last week, a controversial background API given from Apple to Uber designed to improve performance of the Uber app on the Apple Watch made headlines when security researchers told stated that Uber could have used it to record a user’s iPhone screen even with the Uber app just running in the background. In a statement, […]

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Apple preps new emojis, including androgynous symbols

This year, the Unicode Consortium, the organization that handles new emoji proposals, has approved a new set of emojis, including an androgynous person, a male fairy, a takeout box, a “shh” smiley, “I love you” in American Sign Language, a bevy of mystical creatures, and an orange heart, which completes that emoji’s full rainbow of […]