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macOS Mojave flaw could expose Safari browsing history

A recently discovered flaw in macOS Mojave could expose your Safari browsing history. On February 8th, developer Jeff Johnson noted that certain folders in Mojave have restricted access that is forbidden by default, such as ~/Library/Safari. Only a few apps can access this folder, but according to Mr. Johnson there’s a way to bypass the restriction […]

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Apple introduces four new Animoji characters in iOS 12.2 developer beta 2

The second iOS 12.2 beta hit on Tuesday, with Apple introducing four new Animoji characters that can be used in Messages and FaceTime. Users can now select a giraffe, a shark, a boar, and an owl, which can be animated on any iOS device with a TrueDepth camera system. These devices now include the current […]

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Sensor-based privacy features en route to iOS 12.2

The updated version of Safari will push websites to ask permission to the aforementioned sensors. As such, these will be focused on a per-app basis, rather than a per-website basis. It looks like iOS 12.2 will include a series of privacy features that will also restrict access to the iOS device’s accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. […]

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Rumor: Next-gen AirPods could include “Hey, Siri support, debut sooner rather than later

There’s a decent chance that the next-gen AirPods will feature “Hey, Siri” support. Per the iOS 12.2 beta release for developers, an updated AirPods setup screen indicated that users will be able to talk directly to Siri using the next generation AirPods. As such, the updated AirPods could be configured for Siri in the same […]

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iOS 12.2 beta 1 released to developer community, shows forthcoming features

Apple on Thursday released the first beta of iOS 12.2 for developers, complete with the following list of new fixes and features: – Apple News for Canada – iOS 12.2 expands the availability of Apple News to Canada for the first time, with news sources available in either English or French. – HomeKit TV Support […]