“Researchers have uncovered advanced, never-before-seen macOS malware that was installed using exploits that were almost impossible for most users to detect or stop once the users landed on a malicious website.”
T2 Mac security vulnerability means passwords can now be cracked
“A company selling password-cracking tools says that a newly-discovered T2 Mac security vulnerability allows it to crack passwords on these machines, bypassing the lockouts.”
How to Keep iMessage From Filling Up Your iPhone and iCloud
“When you think about freeing up storage space on your iPhone, iMessage may be one of the last things that comes to mind.”
Speed up your iPhone today. Clear the cache in Chrome, Safari and Firefox
“If your iPhone’s feeling a bit slower than usual, it could be due to a number of causes. But if you notice it sluggishly moving from app to app and struggling whenever you open a new browser tab, it’s probably time to clear your phone’s cache.”
Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware [Updated]
“Apple today released updated firmware for the MagSafe Charger that’s compatible with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models that have magnets inside. The new firmware is version 10M229, up from 9M5069. Note that in the Settings app, you’ll see a version number rather than the firmware number.”
Stop Closing Apps on Your iPhone
“If you constantly close apps on your iPhone while attempting to speed things up or save battery life, you’re doing the opposite and making your iPhone perform worse. Here’s why. Many people might be familiar with how apps run on a Mac or a Windows PC.”
How to stop iPhone apps from asking you to rate and review
“How about never — is never good for you? If you’ve ever used an iPhone, chances are you’ve been prompted by one of the many random apps you’ve downloaded over the years to rate and review it on Apple’s App Store.”
Google Messages may soon show iMessage reactions as emoji [Update: Rolling out]
“The latest update to Google Messages prepares for a new way to handle the annoying iMessage reaction messages often seen in mixed group chats. Update: This feature has already begun rolling out for some, allowing us to see it in action.”
Leaked photo of Meta’s upcoming smartwatch reveals Apple Watch-esque design
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More than 90% of iPhone users are still loyal to Apple
“It looks like loyalty in the smartphone market still remains high overall. According to new data from research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (via 9to5Mac), over 90% of iPhone users are still loyal to Apple’s smartphone in the third quarter of 2021.”
