iOS 14.5 makes zero-click exploits ‘significantly harder’ according to security researchers
Amid the other new features in iOS 14.5, Apple has also implemented changes to how it secures the code running in iOS. As reported by Motherboard, the changes Apple has made behind the scenes here will make it harder for hackers to develop zero-click exploits.
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Monday’s best deals: Anker iPhone accessories from $13, 16-inch MacBook Pro $349 off, more
A new week has arrived, and we’ve rounded up all of the day’s best deals headlined by a new Anker iPhone accessory sale from $13. That’s alongside $349 off Apple’s latest 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro and Beats Studio3 ANC Headphones at $200. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Original six-color Apple Computer sign hits auction block starting at $12k
An original Apple Computer sign from ~1978 is up for grabs in a new auction. The famous six-color rainbow logo artwork comes in the original frame with the auctioneer calling the condition “very good.”
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UK judge rules against Epic in bid to sue Apple despite mixed Google decision
Epic’s legal battle with Apple has hit a roadblock in the UK. Despite a mixed ruling on Epic’s right to sue Google, Justice Roth has ruled that a lawsuit against Apple doesn’t reach the UK court’s jurisdiction.
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Concept: The natural next step for the iOS emoji keyboard after search is favorites
As Apple adds more emoji with each subsequent iOS update, it’s getting harder and harder to sift through all them just to find the emoji you want to use. The “frequently used” emoji panel helps with this to some extent, but it is dynamic and only “remembers” so many. Typing descriptors to search for emoji can be tedious, and what if you don’t know the proper search terms to bring up the emoji you want? Or, if you are like me, you tend to frequently use just a select few emoji? The solution is the implementation of “favorite emoji.”
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Apple TV for Chromecast can be controlled by Google Assistant speakers, smart displays
A few months after its debut, the new Chromecast with Google TV picked up support for Apple TV last week. An added bonus? Apple TV for Chromecast can be controlled by Google Assistant speakers and smart displays.
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Apple acts to prevent further spread of Silver Sparrow Mac malware
Apple says that it has taken steps to prevent further spread of the Mac malware known as Silver Sparrow. The malware was notable for the fact that it runs natively on the M1 chip.
Apple says that it has revoked the security certificates of the developer accounts used to sign the packages, which will prevent it being installed on any further Macs…
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Apple reportedly fixes security vulnerability in iCloud Pages/Keynote editing
A security vulnerability in iCloud that could have been used to send malware to Mac users has now been patched by Apple, according to a new blog post.
It allowed an attacker to embed malicious code in either Pages or Keynote documents, which could then be shared with others…
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Apple Watch can now control your grill thanks to new Traeger feature
Popular grill manufacturer Traeger is out with what it says is an industry first – an Apple Watch app to not just view your grill’s temperature but actually control it. The latest Traeger app for its WiFIRE connected grills also lets you set/change the probe temp, see your pellet level, timer, turn on “Keep Warm Mode,” and more right from your wrist.
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9to5Mac Daily: February 22, 2021 – AirPods 3, Apple March event rumors
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