By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Update to Apple’s latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two major security issues in the software that runs websites and apps. Hackers could use these flaws to take control of your device or steal information through malicious web content.Apple has also confirmed that these vulnerabilities “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Action adventure game “Control Ultimate Edition” will be landing on macOS early next year, with the release set for February 12, 2025.Control – Image credit: RemedyRemedy Entertainment’s Control Ultimate Edition is one of the major games that has repeatedly been referenced as part of Apples push for gaming on Mac. In Remedy’s Capital Markets Day presentation on Tuesday, it revealed when it will ship.The presentation to investors and analysts mentioned that Control Ultimate Edition will be released on Mac on February 12th, 2025. The news was also part of a summary on the developer’s Bluesky account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple has partnered with two more merchants, ChargePoint and Booking.com, to offer 3% Daily Cash back on purchases made with Apple Card.Apple Card partners with ChargePoint and Booking.comReserving a flight, hotel, car, cruise, or experience through Booking.com will net you 3% Daily Cash back, though you’ll want to book through the Booking.com Apple landing page. Be sure to make the purchase on an Apple device using Apple Pay to take advantage of this promotion.Electric vehicle owners can get Daily Cash back when using Apple Card via Apple Pay when charging their EV at a ChargePoint station. Additionally, this promotion can be used when purchasing at-home charging solutions through ChargePoint’s online store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1.Currently-tested Apple Intelligence featuresThe updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 have been made available on Tuesday.The version number change indicates the updates are not ones with major feature changes. Instead, the smaller version uptick signifies smaller changes, and often includes security fixes and compatibility changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has started to sell advertising on Apple News by itself, a report claims, with the company handling ad inventory sales for the service on its own.Apple News on an iPhoneAdvertising in Apple Services isn’t entirely new, as it has done so for Apple News and the App Store for quite a while. However, it has apparently recently changed tactic when it comes to Apple News ad spots.While it has previously used third-party ad vendors to sell Apple News ads, sources of Axios claim that Apple is instead handling that task for itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple’s latest iOS updates.iPhone 15Graykey is a forensic tool designed to unlock mobile devices and extract data, primarily used by law enforcement agencies and digital forensics experts. Developed by the secretive company Grayshift — now owned by Magnet Forensics — Graykey has earned a reputation for its ability to bypass smartphone security measures.The tool helps law enforcement and forensic professionals in accessing locked mobile devices during criminal investigations. It breaks device encryption and security features to retrieve personal data like messages, photos, app data, and metadata. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) An AirTag price war has erupted just over a week before Black Friday, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.AirTag dips to new record low price leading up to Black Friday. – Image credit: AppleThe $19.99 price at Amazon and Best Buy reflects a 33% discount off retail and delivers a new record low price on the single pack. Both Amazon and Best Buy have units in stock, which is perfect timing if you’re about to embark on a holiday trip and want to add one to your luggage or laptop bag.Get AirTag for $19.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s App Store saw a jump in revenue in October, analysts say, with downloads in the month also trending higher than usual.App Store iconLike many other areas of Apple’s empire, the App Store experiences seasonality when it comes to purchases and downloads of apps. In October, analysts saw an improvement in tracked metrics that go beyond what typical seasonal figures.In the data from Sensor Tower for the month of October seen by J.P.Morgan and shared with AppleInsider, revenue from App Store purchases grew by 2.6% in concurrent months. This follows the 2.3% drop in revenue in concurrent months from August to September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has released a list of the most popular shows listened to via Apple Podcasts in 2024, with “The Daily” taking the top spot for the year in the United States.Image credit: AppleApple regularly publishes year-end charts for its various content services, giving a hint to what the world is listening to on their iPhone and other devices. On Tuesday, Apple issued its 2024 Apple Podcasts lists.Year-end charts are offered in nearly 100 countries and regions, appearing in the Browse tab of Apple Podcasts through to the end of the year. The regional charts provide details of the top overall podcasts, top new shows, most-followed shows, the most shared shows and episodes, and the top free and subscriber channels. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam) With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac’s display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I’ve been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it’s finally getting oneAt the time of writing the visionOS 2.2 update is only available to developers willing to install it on the headset they use for app development. But it’ll soon be made available to everyone who wants it. And while there are a few new improvements for Apple Vision Pro owners to look forward to, there’s one that’s particularly exciting — big Mac display mirroring upgrades.The Mac mirroring isn’t new of course, but the addition of new wide and ultra-wide options most definitely is. And it makes for a huge improvement for those who want to use their fancy spatial computer as a display for their Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
