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technology2 hours ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.4.1: Bug Fixes, Subtle Performance Gains, and Auto Stolen-Device Protection

Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements (keyboard autocorrect, iCloud syncing, App Store/Spotlight performance) with no new security patches; it also auto-activates enhanced stolen device protection for users upgrading from iOS 26.4. The update (~600 MB) improves reliability but remains compatible with devices upgrading from iOS 26.4, and Apple is eyeing iOS 26.5 in May 2026 and iOS 27 in June 2026.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #bug-fixes #ios

gaming1 day ago•3 min saved

Borderlands Mobile Drops on iOS in Surprise Soft Launch

Zynga's NaturalMotion quietly launched a Borderlands Mobile test on iOS, with Gearbox providing creative guidance. The free-to-play title is optimized for mobile, features quick mission loops, events like Circle of Slaughter, and four classes (only The Summoner is live so far). It supports touch controls, has an in-game companion system, and is likely to monetize via microtransactions, though the exact model remains unclear during this soft launch. The move follows Borderlands 4's underperformance and Gearbox pausing a Switch 2 version.

via GameSpot|

#borderlands #gaming #ios

news1 day ago•13 min saved

Borderlands Mobile Joins the Franchise, Free-to-Play Test Hits iOS

2K/Gearbox launched Borderlands Mobile for iOS as a free-to-play, mission-based looter shooter developed by Zynga’s NaturalMotion. It’s not Borderlands 5 or a mainline title, but a limited-time mobile test with Gearbox providing creative guidance. The release appears unfinished (early access feel, limited character customization, no trailer yet), and 2K says the project is a placeholder name for a temporary Borderlands mobile experiment meant to gauge player feedback before any broader push.

via Kotaku|

#borderlands #borderlands-mobile #gearbox

technology11 days ago•5 min saved

iOS 26.5 Beta Expands Apple Intelligence to China and Broadens Notification Forwarding

Apple's first iOS 26.5 developer beta brings Apple Intelligence to China in a potentially censored variant, expands Notification Forwarding beyond the EU, and enables end-to-end encrypted RCS testing for developers. No tangible Siri improvements are visible yet in this beta, suggesting a modest update as testing progresses.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #apple-intelligence #ios

technology14 days ago•2 min saved

Apple issues lock-screen alerts for aging iPhones amid rising web-exploit threats

Apple is sending lock-screen alerts to older iPhones and iPads to urge updating after the discovery of web-based exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword that target specific iOS versions. Analysts warn these kits reflect a growing zero‑day market and could enable wider exploitation; users who can’t update are advised to enable Lockdown Mode if available, though Apple says no known mercenary spyware has targeted Lockdown-enabled devices.

via The Hacker News|

#apple #coruna #exploit-kits

technology14 days ago•4 min saved

Apple Flags Active Web Attacks on Older iPhones With Critical Update Alerts

Apple is sending Lock Screen “Critical Software” alerts to iPhones and iPads running older iOS/iPadOS, warning that attackers are exploiting outdated software (notably via Coruna and DarkSword) and urging users to install a critical update. Patches exist for iOS 15–26 (e.g., iOS 15.8.7 and 16.7.15); Safe Browsing in Safari blocks known malicious domains, and users on older iOS versions should update to receive protections, with Lockdown Mode available on iOS 16+ for those unable to update.

via MacRumors|

#apple #coruna #cybersecurity

technology14 days ago•6 min saved

RCS UP 4.0 Brings Video Calls and Stronger Privacy to Android Messaging

GSMA’s RCS Universal Profile 4.0 introduces real-time video calling, expanded group messaging, stronger spam filtering, and groundwork for wider end-to-end encryption across more message types. Android’s Google Messages is expected to receive these features first, while iPhone support remains slower, with iOS sticking to older RCS specs and cross‑platform E2EE not yet default.

via PhoneArena|

#end-to-end-encryption #google-messages #ios

technology15 days ago•14 min saved

WhatsApp on iOS gets dual accounts, easier transfers, and AI features

WhatsApp is rolling out multiple quality-of-life updates: iOS users can sign into two accounts on one device with a visible profile photo cue to verify which persona you’re messaging; chat histories can be transferred more easily across platforms and devices, and large files can be deleted directly from chats to free storage. Meta AI-powered light photo editing (background removal, style changes, element removal) and a Writing Help prompt for drafting messages are also included, with privacy assurances. The features are arriving to users now and should be available to all soon.

via Engadget|

#ai-features #chat-history-transfer #dual-accounts

technology16 days ago•2 min saved

Patch now: DarkSword toolkit pushes urgent iPhone update

Apple urges iPhone users to update to iOS 26.3+ after the DarkSword hacking toolkit appeared on GitHub, enabling JavaScript-based malware (Ghostblade, Ghostknife) that can steal data, record audio, or reveal location on devices running iOS 18.4–18.7; vulnerabilities are fixed by 26.3 (and 26.3.1), and up-to-date devices are not vulnerable. Update via Settings > General > Software Update, or use Background Security Improvements for immediate patches; GTIG notes the toolkit has been used to target regions including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

via Macworld|

#darksword #ghostblade #ghostknife

technology17 days ago•4 min saved

DarkSword Goes Public: iPhone Data-Stealing Exploit Released

DarkSword, a web-based iPhone exploit, has been released on GitHub and is reportedly used by Russia-linked groups to compromise iPhones simply by visiting a compromised site; it targets iOS versions 18.4–18.6.2, exfiltrates data quickly, and does not require malware installation. Lookout and iVerify link it to the same infrastructure as earlier campaigns, with Google noting deployment by UNC6353 on Ukrainian government sites. Apple has issued a critical security update and urged users to update or enable Lockdown Mode; devices on older iOS versions should upgrade to newer releases (iOS 15 for 13/14).

via Mashable|

#cybersecurity #darksword #exploit

tech17 days ago•47 min saved

iOS 26.4 updates bring AI playlists, shared payments, and accessibility tweaks

Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds a beta Playlist Playground in Apple Music that uses AI to generate a playlist from a text prompt, introduces a concert-discovery feature, full-screen album/playlist backgrounds, and Offline Music Recognition, and expands Family Sharing so each adult can add their own payment methods. The update also debuts eight new emojis, improves keyboard accuracy, and adds accessibility tweaks like reduced bright effects, easier subtitle/caption settings, and more reliable reduced motion. macOS 26.4 arrives with a compact Safari tab bar and battery-charge limits to extend device life.

via The Verge|

#accessibility #ai #apple

technology17 days ago•9 min saved

Apple kicks off 26.4 update wave across iOS, macOS and more with security fixes and tweaks

Apple released 26.4 updates across its major platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod), prioritizing security fixes and adding features such as MacBook charging limits, Safari's compact tab view, Stolen Device Protection, new emojis, AI-generated Apple Music playlists, Freeform Creator Studio updates, and Family Sharing payment-method options; end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging is not included in this release, and older OS updates remain available for unsupported devices with a WWDC reveal anticipated on June 8.

via Ars Technica|

#apple #ios #ipados

technology17 days ago•5 min saved

Apple Drops iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 Featuring AI Playlist Creator and Emoji Boost

Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, adding Playlist Playground—an AI-powered playlist generator from text prompts—along with new emoji, a revised Purchase Sharing setup in Family Sharing, and several accessibility, UI, and feature upgrades (offline music recognition, ambient music widgets, and more). Some features may vary by region or device.

via MacRumors|

#apple #apple-music #ios

technology18 days ago•3 min saved

iOS 26.4 boosts music discovery, family payments, and typing with performance gains

iOS 26.4 adds offline music recognition (Shazam-like), lets adults in iCloud Family use their own payment methods, improves keyboard accuracy and swipe typing, and includes performance and battery-life improvements. The article references a March 2026 final release but contains conflicting dates, making the timeline unclear.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #icloud-family #ios

technology20 days ago•5 min saved

iOS 26.4 refresh boosts productivity with offline Shazam, urgent reminders, and a revamped Music app

iOS 26.4 packs a productivity and usability lift: keyboard accuracy improvements, offline Shazam for song identification, unified Apple account management, Safari’s new Search Tabs, customizable subtitles, an Urgent folder in Reminders, a redesigned Music app, and accessibility and battery/performance optimizations as the last major update before iOS 27.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #ios #mobile