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iDict brute-force security tool for hacking iCloud account passwords becomes available on GitHub

This may be worth keeping an eye on if you’re concerned about iCloud security. Per 9to5Mac, a new tool submitted to developer web site GitHub claims to be able to perform password dictionary attacks on any iCloud account, seemingly able to evade detection from Appleā€™s rate-limiting security that is supposed to prevent such dictionary attacks […]

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Former Apple Global Supply Manager Paul Devine receives one year in prison, $4.5 million fine in insider information case

The lesson learned is not to mess with Apple’s legal department and don’t sell inside information about upcoming Apple products. Per MacRumors and the Associated Press, former Apple Global Supply Manager Paul Devine will face a year in prison and a hefty US$4.5 million fine for leaking secrets of the company to various accessory manufacturers […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro News

Apple has yet to respond to 18,000+ signature regarding 2011 MacBook Pro GPU issues

If you have a 2011 MacBook Pro that’s been suffering from GPU failures and glitches, odds are Apple won’t be doing anything about it in the near future, in spite of an impressive petition campaign to see the issue addressed. Per 9to5Mac, an online petition calling for Apple to fix or replace affected machines has […]

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Apple launches iPhone 5 battery replacement program for units experiencing poor battery life

This could come in handy. Per Macworld, Apple is offering a second replacement program for iPhone 5 users after offering to replace the sleep/wake button on some models in April. Apple has stated that a “very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices” may be experiencing poor battery life, requiring users to charge the device more […]

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Detailed report highlights possible iPhone 6 spec list

A new report may point towards a final spec list for the iPhone 6 handset. Per MacRumors and VentureBeat, a detailed overview of features for the iPhone 6 has emerged from an unspecified source. According to the site’s source, Apple will introduce both the 4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhones at its upcoming September 9 event, but […]