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Apple repairs possible Replicator bug in macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, eases path for third-party utilities to create bootable backup volumes

Apple seems to be getting closer to fixing a bug that allows for third-party utilities to create bootable backup volumes. Per SuperDuper! developer Dave Nainan, Apple’s recently-released macOS Sequoia 15.3 has corrected a problem that saw the SuperDuper! backup utility fail at a particular step in making a bootable copy of a drive. Nanian reported […]

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Possible bug/feature in macOS Sequoia 15.2 update makes it harder for third-party utilities to create boot volumes

Well, this is kind of a mess. The developer of the SuperDuper! utility has pointed out a potential bug in macOS Sequoia 15.2 that may have disabled how the app can create bootable backups, and has cited that this may not be an accident. Following several years of Apple taking steps to make it harder […]

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Twitter cuts off developer access to third-party apps

Late last week, Twitter confirmed that the company is no longer permitting third-party developers to create Twitter clients. The information was quietly share through an updated developer agreement noted by Engadget. A new clause under Restrictions says that developers are not able to “create a substitute or similar service or product to the Twitter Applications.” […]

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Apple releases iOS 16 update to the general public

iOS 16 just dropped and the changes are massive. Following three months of beta testing, the update is now available to the general public and includes an extensive list of new features, including a completely customizable Lock Screen. Lock Screen: You can now add widgets to your Lock Screen, choose custom fonts and colors, and […]

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Apple Pay Later to take advantage of Apple ID data to help detect fraudulent activity ahead of time

Well, this is a bit more reassuring. Following its announcement of its Apple Pay Later financing option and its Apple Financing LLC division, Apple has stated that it plans to use a customer’s Apple ID and associated data to minimize the chance of fraud and losses. While most financial firms offering a “buy now, pay […]