In line with claims by Apple, estimates published on Thursday suggest that the iPhone XR was the best-selling iPhone model in the U.S. during the December quarter.
Source:: Apple Insider
Mac malware attack found to hide payload in advertising graphics
A new way of attacking macOS with malware has been detailed by security researchers, with malicious online advertising found to have used steganography to disguise its payload within the ad’s image files, in order to fool security systems.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple News coming to Canada with iOS 12.2 & macOS 10.14.4 Mojave beta
The first beta of iOS 12.2 was just released to developers, and one of the first major changes is the launch of Apple News for Canadian users.
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Apple’s holiday quarter revenue miss not fully appreciated by Wall Street, says Gene Munster
Wall Street predictions for Apple’s future demonstrate that the analysts don’t yet have a good handle on the long-term effects of Apple’s predicted $5 billion shortfall during the holiday quarter according to long-time Apple analyst Gene Munster.
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Fulfilling a WWDC promise, Microsoft Office 365 arrives on the Mac App Store
Now you can download Microsoft Word, Excel and most of the rest of the suite from Apple’s Mac App Store, and sign up for a subscription with an in-app purchase.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple issues first developer betas of iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.2, and macOS 10.14.4
Apple has once again restarted its beta testing program following its latest public operating system releases, with new first-round developer betas of iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, and macOS 10.14.4.
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How the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will fare against the Samsung Galaxy S10
With the impending launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S10 next month, rumors and benchmarking suggest that it won’t be as fast as the current generation of iPhones. Based on the pre-launch processor leaks, how will the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max fare against the next big thing to come out of Samsung?
Source:: Apple Insider
Sonos looking to battle Apple & Beats in high-end headphone market
Sonos is reportedly poised to challenge Apple and other high-end headphone makers, entering that market by 2020 with some unique features in tow.
Source:: Apple Insider
The next HomeKit could have very precise geofencing, accurate to within feet
HomeKit could be more responsive to a user’s needs depending on where they are in a future update, with Apple considering the possibility of adding hyper-local position tracking to the smart home platform with an accuracy of just feet to suggest what items a user wants to control based on their location in the home.
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iPhones with optional AppleCare available through Verizon’s Visible network
Verizon’s Visible carrier brand began selling iPhones on Thursday, moving away from a bring-your-own scheme it previously relied on.
Source:: Apple Insider