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privacy1 day ago•7 min saved

FBI Recovered Deleted Signal Messages Through iPhone Notifications

The FBI reportedly retrieved incoming Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone not by accessing the Signal app, but by scraping the device’s push notification database to capture alerts that displayed messages on the Lock Screen, even after the app was deleted. Signal users can mitigate this by enabling notification content blocking (Settings > Notification Content > No Name or Content) to prevent revealing who a message is from or what it contains; note that any app displaying lock-screen previews can create a similar vulnerability.

via Lifehacker|

#fbi #iphone #notifications

technology1 day ago•7 min saved

iPhone Ultra leak hints at 5,800 mAh battery and ultra-thin folded design

Leaks suggest Apple’s iPhone Ultra will be a foldable with a 5,800 mAh battery and a slim folded thickness of 9.5 mm (4.5 mm unfolded), possibly featuring an under-display camera and a design that diverges from Galaxy rivals.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #battery #foldable

technology2 days ago•9 min saved

iOS 26.4.1 Fixes iCloud Sync and Auto-Enables Stolen Device Protection

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.

via MacRumors|

#apple #icloud #ios-2641

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Leaks Outline What Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Look Like

New dummy-model leaks indicate Apple's foldable iPhone would feature a 5.5-inch exterior display and a 7.8-inch interior display, plus a smaller dual-camera plate and, notably, no MagSafe ring on the dummy units. Speculation includes possible names like iPhone Ultra and a price around $2,000, with some reports hinting at a December launch if pricing and design decisions aren’t locked, though Apple reportedly aims to launch close to its non-foldable lineup.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #foldables #iphone

technology2 days ago•10 min saved

Apple Sets a Three-Year Roadmap to Reimagine the iPhone

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is pursuing a three-year plan to reinvent the iPhone: 2025 will bring redesigned iPhone 17 Pro models and a new ultra-thin iPhone Air; 2026 will introduce a foldable iPhone with iOS 27 features like multitasking; and 2027 will mark a 20th‑anniversary iPhone with a seamless, cutout-free design and under‑display front camera, a roadmap under hardware chief John Ternus aimed at sustaining iPhone momentum amid strong revenue.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #foldable

technology11 days ago•13 min saved

Eight watershed leaps that turned Apple into personal technology

Eight watershed leaps that turned computing into personal technology: the Apple II’s color graphics and polished design; the mouse-driven GUI inspired by Xerox that Apple refined; the 1984 Macintosh launch that popularized home computing; Pixar’s rise under Jobs and its RenderMan/ Toy Story milestones; the 1998 iMac’s internet-era design that moved away from legacy floppies; the iPod and iTunes that redefined music distribution and helped spawn podcasting; the iPhone’s 2007 fusion of phone, iPod and computer; and the App Store’s software ecosystem that unlocked mass app development.

via The Conversation|

#app-store #apple #iphone

technology11 days ago•30 min saved

Apple’s 50-year tech reinvention: breakthroughs and trade-offs

Over five decades Apple has repeatedly pushed tech forward—redefining computing, mobile devices, media, and wearables—while removing legacy tech and reshaping industries. The company’s moves include ditching floppy disks and Flash, cannibalizing its own products with the iPhone and iPad, pioneering ultraportable laptops with the MacBook Air, and later removing the headphone jack, USB-C debates, and other port changes. These shifts often caused short‑term pain and dongle‑centric ecosystems, but broadly steered the tech world toward newer standards and experiences.

via Engadget|

#apple #headphone-jack #iphone

technology12 days ago•71 min saved

Apple says Lockdown Mode has never been hacked and shows how to turn it on

Apple maintains that Lockdown Mode, its extreme security feature for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, has not been breached by mercenary spyware, a claim echoed by security experts who say they’ve seen attacks blocked but no confirmed compromises. Lockdown Mode dramatically limits attach ments, calls from unknown numbers, wired device connections, and Safari restrictions; it’s off by default and can be enabled or disabled in Settings > Privacy & Security, with a restart and PIN required each time, though users should be prepared for trade-offs in usability.

via TechRadar|

#apple #iphone #lockdown-mode

technology12 days ago•8 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Promises a Groundbreaking Redesign

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts Apple's first foldable iPhone will be a major redesign, opening like a book with a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer screen, with iOS 27 optimized for side-by-side multitasking; rumors indicate two rear cameras, a Touch ID power button, and a September reveal alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with a likely price starting at or above $1,999 and potentially shipping later than the Pro lineup.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #foldable

technology13 days ago•5 min saved

Apple Wallet Driver’s Licenses Expanding to More States and Puerto Rico

Wallet-based driver’s licenses are currently available in 13 states plus Puerto Rico, with seven additional states signed on for future adoption. Users can add licenses to Wallet for TSA checkpoints and select venues, and a Digital Passport option exists for domestic travel where Wallet IDs aren’t available. A physical ID is still often required, and the feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.

via MacRumors|

#airports #apple-wallet #drivers-license

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Apple: Lockdown Mode Has Not Been Hacked by Mercenary Spyware

Apple says no Lockdown Mode-enabled device has suffered a successful mercenary spyware attack. Lockdown Mode drastically restricts features to protect high-risk users, and researchers say no proven bypass has been observed, although some spyware attempts have tried to detect Lockdown Mode.

via MacRumors|

#apple #cybersecurity #iphone

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Apple’s 2026 Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, OLED MacBook Pro and 15+ More Devices

MacRumors’ rumor roundup predicts Apple will roll out 15+ new products later this year across iPhone, iPad, Mac, wearables, and home devices. Highlights reportedly include a foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max with upgraded chips, a major OLED MacBook Pro (potentially called MacBook Ultra), redesigned iPad lines (including an OLED iPad mini), refreshed Macs (Mac Studio, Mac mini, iMac) with M5-era chips, and a revamped Home ecosystem featuring a more personalized Siri, a new Home Hub, updated Apple TV and HomePod lineup, plus related accessories. All items are rumors and not officially confirmed.

via MacRumors|

#apple #ipad #iphone

technology15 days ago•4 min saved

Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship After iPhone 18 Pro, Could Arrive in December

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the foldable iPhone won’t ship in September with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and may arrive after, potentially around December, with supply constraints possibly extending into 2027; Apple may announce all three during the iPhone event but release the Fold later.

via MacRumors|

#apple #foldable-iphone #iphone

technology15 days ago•4 min saved

Apple Tests 200MP Telephoto iPhone Lens for Next-Gen Release

Apple is reportedly testing a 200-megapixel telephoto camera sensor (1/1.2-inch) for the iPhone that could ship next year, per leaker Digital Chat Station. If true, the high-resolution sensor would boost detail and cropping flexibility, aligning with Oppo and Samsung tech trends, though Apple’s roadmap remains speculative as rumors move toward future iPhone generations.

via MacRumors|

#apple #camera #iphone

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