Stealing $100,000 of product via rappelling, mass iPhone theft at the Firefly festival, and a warning about Russian hackers. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature: A look at Apple-related crime.

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B&H Photo this week is knocking $50 off the LG 34-inch 21:9 IPS Monitor (34UM59-P), bringing the price down to $279 with a free $40 gift card. An affordable display that can be used with Apple’s MacBook Pro or iMac, the LG display also qualifies for free expedited shipping with no tax collected in most states.

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Apple on Saturday responded to reports suggesting a security researcher had discovered a simple to execute bypass to iOS passcode protections, saying the supposed vulnerability is in fact the result of erroneous testing.

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Apple was rumored to refresh its MacBook line at WWDC 2018, but with the event come and gone with nary an announcement to be heard, we know we have to wait a bit longer for new hardware. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how our 2017 MacBook Pros have fared over the past 12 months.

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New apps and updates to existing software releases arrive in the App Store and other digital storefronts every day, with the sheer number of them too large to monitor. AppleInsider has compiled a list of some of the iOS and macOS updates and launches from the last seven days that may be worth your attention.

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The most popular stories this week revolved around this fall’s iOS 12 and tvOS 12 — and as you might expect, Apple’s upcoming iPhones.

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A security researcher recently discovered a flaw in Apple’s iOS that allows anyone with a Lightning cable the ability to bypass an iPhone or iPad’s passcode attempt limit, opening the door to brute force attacks.

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Apple Business Chat, the company’s business-focused messaging feature, made its way to Europe this week as the backbone of a concierge service providing information and guidance to Cannes Lions festival attendees.

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Apple on Friday launched a service program for a “small percentage” of MacBook and MacBook Pro owners who suffered from keyboard failures, the company’s first acknowledgment that at least certain models are experiencing severe problems.

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As with any other gadget, the term “wireless speaker” is loaded with sometimes confusing categories. AppleInsider breaks them down and talks about how to pick what features you need, and which speaker you may want.

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