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Apple releases iOS 11.0.2 update, focuses on crackling sound issue

You can’t say Apple isn’t quick with its updates. On Tuesday, Apple released iOS 11.0.2. The update, a 277 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes for supported iOS devices: – Fixes an issue where crackling sounds may occur during calls for a small number of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus devices.

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Apple leaves iOS 10 beta kernel unencrypted, opens door to white hat hackers, researchers

This is interesting. According to users who’ve been testing the iOS 10 beta, Apple apparently left the operating system’s kernel unencrypted. Apple confirmed this on Wednesday, citing that the move was performed to streamline system performance. An Apple spokesperson stated that because iOS 10’s kernel cache does not contain sensitive information, it does not need […]

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Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 update

It’s not the biggest update in the world, but it could make a difference. Apple on Monday released OS X 10.11.4. The new version of the El Capitan operating system, which is available through the Mac App Store, offers the following fixes and changes: – Adds the ability to passcode-protect notes containing personal data in […]

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Uncovered documents point towards CIA-sponsored program to break iOS device encryption, install backdoors

When the CIA sponsors a full-on “jamboree” focused on breaking the security found in the iPhone and iPad, there’s something to be said for that. According to recently obtained top-secret documents, security researchers were gathered at a CIA-sponsored “Jamboree” event wherein attendees discussed strategies for exploiting security flaws in household and commercial electronics. The conferences […]

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Circuit court ruling states that police can require fingerprint, not pass code, for cell phone entry

This could open up a whole new can of worms. According to HamptonRoads.com, a Virginia Beach, Virginia, Circuit Court judge has ruled that a criminal defendant can be compelled to give up his fingerprint, but not his pass code, to allow police to open and search his cell phone. The question of whether a phone’s […]