Apple has released a Rapid Security Response update for its iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 operating systems. The update patches an exploit that was actively striking users, and Apple’s Rapid Security Response (RSR) is part of its security updates system. Per Apple’s security updates page, both of Monday’s RSRs patch a vulnerability […]
Meta on Wednesday officially launched Threads, its now social media app that the company has been developing as an alternative to Twitter. Meta is linking Threads to Instagram, which means Instagram usernames port over to Threads, and Instagram users have the option to follow the same people they follow on Instagram. The launch also seems […]
A series of planned improvements to the NFC (Near Field Communications) protocol could offer boosts to Apple Pay’s range and speed. This, along with a proposed change, would enable the Wallet app to get smarter, as the standard will begin supporting multiple actions with a single tap. At present, the NFC protocol functions as a […]
Tech and repair guru Louis Rossman has pointed out the rise of several third-party/grey market services that specialize in reselling iCloud-unlocked iPhones to customers. This, in turn, has led to complaints of the secondhand market being flooded, which then creates its own set of problems. There’s a lot to it, including technical approaches, and a […]
In addition to its iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates, Apple also released updates for a number of its macOS operating systems, which include macOS Ventura 13.4.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.8. Apple offered the following as to the fixes and changes to be found in the updates: “This update provides important […]