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Following Zelle-based scams, Chase Bank moves to block payments made through social media contacts

A high instance of Zelle transaction scams originating from social media contacts has caused JPMorgan Chase Bank to block payments made through social media networks and messaging apps. The bank has stated that Zelle was intended as a method of transferring money to family, friends, and trusted contacts, and should not be used to make […]

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TikTok introduces group chat feature for up to 32 users, other changes

If you’re a TikTok fan, you’re going to like this. TikTok has begun rolling out new direct messaging features including group chats with support for up to 32 people. The chats allow users aged 16 and over to share and comment on TikTok videos with friends and family members without having to open a separate […]

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WWDC: Apple announces messages via satellite protocol with iOS 18 update

Among the arguably cool and handy things announced during the WWDC keynote, Apple has stated that it will be adding Emergency SOS via Satellite features via messaging with the launch of its iOS 18 operating system. The introduction of Emergency SOS via Satellite provided users with a way to get assistance when they’re out of […]

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Following the DOJ’s antitrust move, Apple hit by smaller class-action suits

Only a day after the U.S. Department of Justice filed an omnibus antitrust lawsuit against Apple, consumers filed a trio of class-action lawsuits for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market. The DOJ filed its antitrust lawsuit against Apple as of March 20, following a five-year investigation into the company’s business practices. Almost immediately after, at least […]

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Apple to begin implementing PQ3 security protocol in upcoming versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS

Your iMessage messages could be on the verge of becoming substantially more secure. Apple on Wednesday announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called “PQ3.” The company stated that this “groundbreaking” and “state-of-the-art” protocol provides “extensive defenses against even highly sophisticated quantum attacks,” as seen in their public release: Today we are announcing the […]