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- 10:05 pmApple investors can vote to scrap Apple’s DEI policies
Apple investors will have the chance to influence the tech giant's stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:44 pmLittle Snitch 6.2
Brings several improvements for displaying Internet connections in the Network Monitor. ($59 new, free update, 40.8 MB, macOS 14+)09:40 pmFinal Cut Pro 11.0.1
Minor maintenance update for the professional video app. ($299.99 new, free update, 5.59 GB, macOS 14.6+)09:38 pm1Password 8.10.60
Adds support for importing items from the Bitwarden password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)09:35 pmNew Apple products will launch next week, here’s what’s coming
Apple is launching its first products of the year in just a few days, per reporting from Mark Gurman. Here’s what’s coming, plus some launches that could surprise us. more…09:34 pmGarageBand 10.4.12
Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the music creation and audio editing app. (Free, 968.2 MB, macOS 14.4+)09:32 pmApple’s iOS 18.3.1 coming soon for iPhone users
Internal visitor logs to numerous websites, including MacDailyNews, show that Apple is currently testing an iOS 18.3.1 update which normally… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:10 pmApple in 2024: The Six Colors Report Card
Jason Snell of Six Colors has released his tenth annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many associated with TidBITS.Read original article08:28 pmiOS 18.4 Beta 1 is imminent, set to bring improvements to Siri
It now seems likely that Apple is gearing up to roll out its next beta, this time designed to offer significant improvements for its voice assistant.iOS 18.4 will primarily focus on SiriApple continues to slowly roll out Apple Intelligence, with the first features appearing in iOS 18.1. These included Writing Tools, system wide summaries, and Photos cleanup.With this next beta, Apple will begin testing a handful of new features centered around Siri. This includes an app intent system that will let Siri have on-screen context for commands. Apple has already asked developers to begin work on the new feature in iOS 18.2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: Onvis’ new outdoor motion sensor combines durability with Thread technology | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: Onvis’ new outdoor motion sensor combines durability with Thread technology
Motion sensors have long been one of my favorite HomeKit devices for many years. However, the durability and speed of alerts are incredibly important when it comes to outdoor motion sensors. The , built with Thread technology and an IP66 rating, is made to work great in both areas. If you want to trigger HomeKit devices based on motion outside, read on to learn more. more…07:49 pmUK demands backdoor to Apple’s encrypted cloud storage, putting everyone at risk
Macworld Privacy and security have been central themes for Apple for years now, and the company sees itself as a market leader in making sure your data is shielded from prying eyes. While encryption and privacy are important issues for many tech companies, Apple has gone much further than most to make sure that your data is only accessible to you, unless you explicitly say otherwise. A new secret government order in the U.K. seeks to absolutely destroy that for every Apple user around the world. That’s right: over 2 billion Apple users globally would have their privacy and security obliterated by an undisclosed order from the British government. The Washington Post got tipped off by insiders about the order, issued last month, from the office of the Home Secretary. Called a “technical capability notice” and calling on powers afforded to the office by the U.K. Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, the British Government has secretly ordered Apple to “create a back door allowing them to retrieve all the content any Apple user worldwide has uploaded to the cloud,” according to the Post. What the U.K. government is asking for is the ability to access the encrypted cloud data for every Apple user around the world. That is, frankly, a comically authoritarian and draconian order and well beyond the jurisdiction of any individual government. According to The Washington Post’s sources, Apple can appeal the decision to a technical board, but it is not permitted to delay compliance while the appeal is underway. As a result, the company is likely to stop offering encrypted cloud storage in the U.K. (a huge problem in itself) or remove other iCloud services. But even those extreme measures wouldn’t satisfy the requirements handed down by the U.K. government. As bad as the order is, it is just as worrying that it was made in secret and that Apple is legally forbidden from even acknowledging that it has received the order at all. The law makes it a criminal offense to even reveal that one has received such an order. The encryption built into every iCloud account is at risk due to the U.K.’s new rule.Apple What is at stake By default, many Apple cloud services are encrypted, but they are encrypted in transit and on the server, so Apple has the encryption key. Photos, Notes, Reminders, iCloud Mail, and Calendar contacts are examples of this data that Apple can decrypt. The company has done so many times in the past when issued a lawful order from law enforcement. However, Health data, Home data, Messages in iCloud, and other types of data are end-to-end encrypted, with the encryption key stored on your Apple device and locked to your passcode or biometric (Face ID and Touch ID). Apple has no way of decrypting this data even if it wanted to. In 2022, Apple began offering the Advanced Data Protection option, which brings end-to-end encryption to nearly all Apple cloud services. If enabled (go to Settings > Your account > iCloud and look for the Advanced Data Protection option), only iCloud Mail, Contacts, and Calendars will be stored encrypted with the key in Apple’s hands. Apple has a support document with a table showing which data is end-to-end encrypted and which Apple has the key to, for both standard and Advanced Data Protection settings. The U.K. rule essentially demands that all data that Apple stores for its cloud services be retrievable not just by Apple, but by the U.K. government—no longer requiring a legal process to request that Apple provide targeted data—and for this to apply to every Apple user in the world. Of course, if a government has access to a back door to your data, it is only a matter of time before that backdoor escapes the bounds of a government agency, and is in the hands of outside agencies, governments, criminals, or even sold on the black market. It is far too valuable a thing to believe that it would stay confined to a security agency within the U.K. and that they would only use it sparingly and when absolutely necessary. In short, there is no such thing as a “secure back door.” On its face, if fully complied with, the security of cloud storage for every Apple user in the world (estimated at around 2.2 billion) would be not only diminished but basially nonexistent. A less strict interpretation may allow Apple to get away with only ruining the privacy of its users in the U.K., or halting valuable and popular cloud services for all of them. What is not at risk, from our understanding of the reporting on this issue, is the sanctity of your Apple devices themselves and their storage. The order apparently only applies to cloud data and does not require a backdoor to access your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other device or the data stored locally on it. Apple is surely not the only recipient of such an order. Google’s encrypted backups for Android phones, WhatsApp’s encrypted messaging data, and other similar cloud services would be as big or bigger targets for the U.K. government. Again, if these companies have gotten orders to make this encrypted data accessible to the U.K. government, and whether or not they have complied with it, it would be a criminal offense to even let it be known. We are at the mercy of whistleblowers and leakers to know if our privacy is being secretly, globally, violated.07:45 pmTake a swing at PGA Tour Pro Golf on Apple Arcade
The new “PGA Tour Pro Golf” lets players tee off from iconic locations like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Harbour Town Golf Links. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:35 pmiOS 18.4 beta with expanded Siri capabilities reportedly coming ‘fairly soon’
Ever since Apple released iOS 18.3 to the public in late January, we’ve been waiting for the announcement of the first beta of iOS 18.4 – which is expected to bring major Siri updates and more Apple Intelligence features. Now a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the update will be available “fairly soon” for developers. more…07:33 pmSecurity Bite: How hackers can takeover your Mac using Bluetooth
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Apple released a brand new iPhone app this week called Invites (download here). It’s a fun way to organize events with others. But it also has a handful of features that are only available for certain users. Here’s who can use Apple’s new app and its various features. more…07:20 pmStream the Super Bowl in 4K on any Apple device for free
Anyone can stream the upcoming Super Bowl live for free. Here's where to watch Super Bowl LIX, including Apple Music's big halftime show. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:08 pmWith this Mac app, PDFs will never flummox you again
An all-in-one PDF editor like PDF Converter Pro doesn't need to cost a fortune. Get a lifetime license for the Mac app on sale for $24. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:03 pmThe pros and cons of using Apple’s AirPods Pro as hearing aids
Since Apple enabled the ability to use AirPods Pro as a hearing aid, some wearers have found they can finally hear others speaking in… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:22 pmFoldable iPhones, iPads, & Macs: Everything you need to know about Apple's future
Given the market and a decade of patents, it's no surprise that Apple is experimenting with foldable displays that would be used in a future iPhone Fold, iPad, or Mac. Here's what the rumor mill says is coming.Apple could introduce a foldable by 2027Apple Vision Pro appears to be Apple's answer to customers' ever-increasing need for display real estate. However, wearable face computers may not fit every person or use case, so the next best thing may be foldables.Folding phones and tablets aren't new, as consumers have been able to buy some form of the technology for nearly a decade. Rumors and patents have circulated suggesting Apple would introduce a folding iPhone, iPad, or even MacBook at some point in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:17 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 7, 2025 – iPhone SE 4 rumors, AppleCare changes
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