• EU might force Apple to allow iPhone users to remove this iOS native app

    EU competition head Margrethe Vestager suggested that Apple might have to

  • Apple says ‘system error’ led to incorrect emails sent to Apple Card users

    Apple is sending an email to Apple Card users today informing them of a “system error” that occurred on Monday. According to the email, this led to some Apple Card users erroneously being told they weren’t enrolled in Scheduled Payments. more

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    Apple to allow used parts for some iPhone repairs

    On Thursday, Apple announced it's expanding its repair program this fall to incorporate used parts. Initially only for select iPhone models, the repair option will be available to more devices later on, though Apple did not clarify which models. The used components must be genuine Apple parts, in accordance with Apple's efforts to minimize privacy and security concerns. "For the last two years, teams across Apple have been innovating on product design and manufacturing to support repairs with...

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • Apple warning users about a mercenary spyware attack on iPhones

    Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack. Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhones In November 2021, Apple announced that it would alert iPhone users to state-sponsored spyware attacks that it detects, and it has done so. According to Reuters, though, the latest warning concerns a rarer and reportedly much more highly sophisticated attack. In a notification seen by...

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    The Apple products you shouldn't buy this month: April 2024 edition

    Protect your hard-earned paycheck -- consult this list before you make a purchase. Not every Apple product boasts the freshness and innovation of the Vision Pro.

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    Apple Alerts iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Attack,' What You Should Know

    iPhone owners across 92 countries received urgent security alerts on Wednesday.

  • Apple will soon allow iPhone repairs with used parts

    Apple told the Washington Post that initially, iPhone 15 or newer owners will be able to leverage the revised program to replace common components like displays, batteries, and cameras with used parts.Read Entire Article

  • Apple alerts some iPhone users that they were targets of 'mercenary spyware attack'

    Apple is alerting users to a new instance of an identified mercenary spyware attack on the iPhone. Possible victims have been sent an email from Apple describing how the attack could “remotely compromise the iPhone”. Victims are being notified in India and 91 additional countries, via Reuters. Mercenary attacks of this nature typically cost millions of dollars, and are often useless once discovered by security researchers and patched by iOS security updates. They are often believed to be...

  • Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch

    Announcement arrives as Colorado's Senate hears a bill banning parts pairing.

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    Apple warns iPhone users in 92 countries of 'mercenary spyware' attack

    Apple has sent out security alerts to iPhone users warning of sophisticated spyware attacks targeting specific individuals. The company detected a "mercenary" hacking campaign and notified people.

  • iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack warning from Apple

    Some iPhone users got a very concerning alert to their devices on Wednesday. Apple sent notifications to individuals in 92 countries warning them that they may have been the target of mercenary spyware attacks, TechCrunch reports. "Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-," the message read. Apple's alert went on to share additional information about the incident. "This attack is...