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Apple's iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone 11 and newer patches an iCloud syncing bug introduced in 26.4 and auto-enables Stolen Device Protection for devices upgrading from 26.4 (often workplace-managed). The feature strengthens security by requiring biometric authentication for sensitive actions, adds a one-hour delay for certain tasks, and has no passcode fallback, with no delay in familiar locations like home or work.
The NFL Players Association alerted certified agents that NFL and NBA players may have been targeted by a fraud and sex-trafficking scheme in which a man posing as an adult-film star phished players’ Apple iCloud accounts, stole credit-card information, and coerced a female victim into sex acts with athletes; the suspect, Kwamaine Jerell Ford, has been indicted on multiple counts, with prosecutors saying the operation began in 2020 while he was in federal custody. The NFLPA says all agents have a link to assess whether players were targeted and urges players to contact their agent or the NFLPA if they suspect victimization and to report to the FBI.
West Virginia filed a 52-page lawsuit accusing Apple of knowingly enabling iCloud to store and share child sexual abuse material by declining to deploy detection tools, arguing the company hides behind privacy while failing to protect children and must cooperate with law enforcement.
The article warns about the risks of being locked out of cloud storage accounts like Google, Dropbox, iCloud, and OneDrive, highlighting the importance of security measures to prevent losing access to valuable data, as illustrated by a Reddit story of a user losing 30 years of photos and work.
The article explains the plus addressing feature in Gmail and Outlook, which allows users to add aliases to their email addresses for tracking and privacy purposes, helping identify who might be leaking or selling their email addresses. It also covers iCloud Mail's similar features and discusses their usefulness in managing email privacy and security.
Apple highlights five benefits for iPhone users who subscribe to iCloud storage, emphasizing the advantages of their cloud service for users,
Apple Calendar spam, mainly involving cryptocurrency scams, is increasing again, bypassing email filters and causing inconvenience for users. Despite previous efforts and Apple’s measures, spammers continue to send malicious calendar invitations, with some users receiving multiple in recent days. Apple has provided some solutions, but they are not comprehensive, and the problem persists.
Apple has won a legal case in the U.K. concerning privacy, specifically related to iCloud encryption, affirming its approach to user data security.
watchOS 26 introduces the Notes app to Apple Watch, allowing users to view, create, and manage notes directly on their wrist, with syncing across devices via iCloud. The update is part of a broader software overhaul announced at WWDC 2025, featuring a new Liquid Glass design language across Apple's platforms.
Apple has increased iCloud+ storage plan prices in Brazil, Chile, and Peru, with additional countries affected throughout 2024, while the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. have not seen price changes.
Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit for discontinuing its child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection feature on iCloud, filed by a woman who claims the decision allowed her abuse images to be widely shared. The lawsuit seeks changes to Apple's practices and compensation for victims. Apple, which has reported fewer instances of abusive material compared to competitors, cites privacy concerns for its decision. The case highlights ongoing tensions between user privacy and child safety in tech companies' policies.
Apple is facing a lawsuit for not implementing a system to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a decision criticized for potentially allowing the spread of such content. The lawsuit, filed by a woman under a pseudonym, claims Apple failed to protect victims by not deploying a previously announced detection system. Apple had initially planned to use digital signatures to identify CSAM but abandoned the idea due to privacy concerns. The case could involve up to 2,680 victims seeking compensation.
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit in California for not implementing its planned 'NeuralHash' technology to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. The lawsuit claims that Apple's failure to use such detection measures, like Microsoft's PhotoDNA, has harmed 2,680 victims, potentially leading to damages exceeding $1.2 billion.
Apple is facing a lawsuit concerning the presence of child sexual abuse material on its iCloud service. The legal action raises questions about the company's responsibility in monitoring and preventing illegal content on its platforms, as well as the effectiveness of its current policies and technologies in safeguarding users, particularly minors.
Apple has released an official iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox, allowing users to sync their iCloud passwords on macOS Sonoma or later. However, the extension does not support Windows. Windows users can still access iCloud passwords via iCloud for Windows and extensions for Chrome or Edge. Apple has taken over the development of the Firefox extension, previously managed by another developer.