“As detailed earlier this afternoon, Craig Federighi is currently testifying during the Apple vs. Epic lawsuit.”
Only 4 percent of US iPhone users have agreed to app tracking after iOS 14.5
“Facebook’s worries about iOS 14.5 might have been justified. Flurry Analytics (owned by Engadget parent Verizon Media) has determined that just 4 percent of American iPhone users running the the new software opted in to app tracking in the first 12 days after it arrived.”
Update to iOS 14.5.1 Right Now or Your iPhone Is a Sitting Duck for Hackers
“Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover of an affected device.”
Actively exploited Mac 0-day neutered core OS security defenses
“When Apple released the latest version, 11.3, for macOS on Monday, it didn’t just introduce support for new features and optimizations.”
Apple releases iPhone, iPad, Watch security patch for zero-day bug under active attack
“Apple has released an update for iPhones, iPads and Watches to patch a security vulnerability under active attack by hackers. The security update lands as iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2, which also covers a patch to older devices as iOS 12.5.2. watchOS also updates to 7.3.3.”
How to Transfer Your iCloud Photo Library to Google Photos
“There are many cloud storage services available today, and Apple and Google offer two of the more popular options. Switching can feel like a daunting task, but Apple makes it easy to move your iCloud library to Google Photos.”
Apple must face iMessage privacy lawsuit in open court, judge rules
“Apple has lost a bid to move to private arbitration a consumer privacy lawsuit related to its iMessage platform, and must now face the complaint in open court. U.S. District Judge Lorna G.”
M1 Mac users report excessive SSD usage, potentially affecting the component’s lifespan – 9to5Mac
“Some advanced users have been reporting an overuse of the SSD for writing and reading data on the newly released Macs with M1, Apple’s first computer chip based on ARM architecture.”
Nearly 40,000 Macs infected by mysterious malware, researchers say
“Mysterious malware — that has not yet engaged in malicious activity — has infected nearly 40,000 Mac devices, according to the cybersecurity firm Red Canary, which first detected the threat.”
Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app
“Beeper is a new universal chat app that’s an attempt to unify 15 different chat platforms into a single interface. The app is the work of a team that includes Eric Migicovsky, the CEO and founder of former smartwatch manufacturer Pebble, who announced its launch on Twitter.”
