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Security researcher exposes a vulnerability in Apple’s proprietary USB-C controller

As nifty as Apple’s USB-C protocol might be, a security researcher just exposed a potential security issue. The issue, if exploited, could allow for new iPhone jailbreaks as well as other security issues. Revealed at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress in December, with information only being revealed to the public in January, researcher Thomas Roth […]

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Apple reiterates commitment to Siri privacy following $95 million class action lawsuit settlement

Sometimes an apology (or at least a firm commitment not to do something) is in order. Apple on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to Siri privacy, stating that data collected with Siri has never been used to create marketing profiles, nor has any ‌Siri‌ information been made available to advertisers or sold for any purpose. The […]

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Apple’s 2025 Swift Student Challenge to begin accepting entries on February 3

If you’re a student looking to code your way to greatness, you’ve got a deadline approaching. Students looking to participate in Apple’s 2025 Swift Student Challenge can start submitting their app playground project on February 3, where 350 winners will be chosen — 50 of whom get to visit Apple Park. The contest was originally […]

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Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri-related privacy lawsuit

$95 million may not mean a ton to Apple these days, but this is still awkward. Following a lawsuit brought against the company five years ago in which Apple was hit with a lawsuit over ‘unlawful and intentional recording’ of Siri interactions, the case has reached an end, with Apple agreeing to pay $95 million […]

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Apple looks to expand digital driver’s licenses/IDs to seven additional states

Apple is looking to add driver’s licenses and/or state IDs to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses and in select apps. The following are the states that are currently supported for this: The company […]