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Patch now: DarkSword toolkit pushes urgent iPhone update
technology16 days ago

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
tvOS 26.4 Brings Genius Browse, Subtitles Styling and Audio Tweaks to Apple TV
technology16 days ago

tvOS 26.4 Brings Genius Browse, Subtitles Styling and Audio Tweaks to Apple TV

Apple released tvOS 26.4 for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, adding Genius Browse for content discovery, a new Continuous Audio Connection setting to smooth cross‑format playback, on‑screen subtitle styling controls, and the consolidation/removal of the iTunes TV Shows and iTunes Movies apps with all media now in the Apple TV app; the update also includes performance and stability improvements, with some features limited to newer Apple TV models.

via MacRumors|
#apple#apple-tv#features
Apple's iOS 26.4 RC Signals Big Pre-Release Update With Cross-Platform Tweaks
technology22 days ago

Apple's iOS 26.4 RC Signals Big Pre-Release Update With Cross-Platform Tweaks

Apple released the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate (build 23E244), the final pre-release ahead of a public rollout expected around March 23, 2026, with wide updates across iOS and other Apple platforms (iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, HomePod OS, VisionOS). It brings new music features, updated messaging and accessibility tweaks, system/app improvements (including iCloud, Reminders, Freeform, CarPlay enhancements), privacy and security updates, and various bug fixes plus battery/storage optimizations. The next steps include iOS 26.5 Beta1 and iOS 27 Beta1 at WWDC 2026.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#ios#mobile
iOS 26.4 RC Packs Music Enhancements, Accessibility Tweaks and Freeform Upgrades
technology23 days ago

iOS 26.4 RC Packs Music Enhancements, Accessibility Tweaks and Freeform Upgrades

Apple released release candidate builds for iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 with final release notes detailing new music features (Playlist Playground, Concerts, offline recognition, Ambient Music widget), accessibility tweaks (Reduce bright effects, captions, reduced motion), and enhancements (new emoji, Freeform upgrades, urgent reminders, Family Sharing payment sharing, faster keyboard accuracy); a public rollout is expected next week, ahead of AirPods Max orders, with some features region- or device-dependent.

via MacRumors|
#accessibility#apple#ios
Galaxy S26 Update Ditches Hey Plex Voice Trigger
technology1 month ago

Galaxy S26 Update Ditches Hey Plex Voice Trigger

Samsung's Galaxy S26 initially offered a Hey Plex voice trigger for the Perplexity app, but the first software update appears to remove that option, preventing Hey Plex from launching Perplexity. The phone now supports only two on-screen assistants via voice (Bixby and Gemini), with no clear explanation for the change and uncertainty about whether the app or the system updated this feature.

via SamMobile|
#galaxy-s26#hey-plex#perplexity
Apple pushes iOS 26.3.1 to boost compatibility and stability
technology1 month ago

Apple pushes iOS 26.3.1 to boost compatibility and stability

Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (and related iPadOS/macOS/Studio Display firmware) to improve hardware compatibility and stability, adding support for new devices and boosting performance while fixing minor bugs; some issues (like wallpaper desaturation) remain, and no CVE details were disclosed. Battery impact is mixed, older devices can receive iOS 18.7.6, and Apple is lining up iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 for future releases.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#hardware-compatibility#ios
Apple Seeds RCs for iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, Adds Android Transfer Tool
technology2 months ago

Apple Seeds RCs for iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, Adds Android Transfer Tool

Apple seeded release-candidate builds of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers, signaling a final testing step before a public rollout if no major bugs are found. The RC updates introduce an iPhone-to-Android data transfer tool during setup, add a Notification Forwarding option for third-party wearables in the EU, and include minor Weather wallpaper tweaks. A public release is expected next week barring issues.

via MacRumors|
#apple#ios-263#ipados-263
Decade-Old iPhone Gets New Life: iOS 12.5.8 Extends Core Services
technology2 months ago

Decade-Old iPhone Gets New Life: iOS 12.5.8 Extends Core Services

Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for the 12-year-old iPhone 5s (and iPhone 6) to keep FaceTime, iMessage, and device activation working through January 2027, marking the first update for these models since 2023; the company also rolled out newer iOS builds (18.7.4, 16.7.13, 15.8.6) for other devices, reflecting its ongoing but uneven long‑term support for older hardware.

via PhoneArena|
#apple#ios#iphone
iOS 26.3 Focuses on Speed and Battery Life, with Subtle Changes
technology2 months ago

iOS 26.3 Focuses on Speed and Battery Life, with Subtle Changes

iOS 26.3, now in beta, emphasizes performance improvements and better battery life with only minor feature tweaks, and does not introduce major new features yet; potential encrypted RCS messaging and cross‑device notifications for third‑party accessories are uncertain and being refined for a future rollout. Benchmarks on newer devices show stronger single- and multi-core scores, and users report extended active use with battery health around 83%; Apple also released AirPods Pro firmware 8B34. The final iOS 26.3 release is expected in early February 2024, followed by iOS 26.4 mid‑February with a revamped Siri and other usability enhancements, plus a small iOS 26.2.1 patch to address bugs.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#battery-life#ios-263
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Lands for Pixel Phones and Tablets
technology2 months ago

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Lands for Pixel Phones and Tablets

Google released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices (phones, tablets and foldables) on January 14, 2026, with OTA updates rolling out and emulator support listed as TBA. The beta carries builds CP11.251209.007.A1/CP11.251209.007 for supported devices and includes fixes for at least a dozen issues, such as unresponsive app drawer, Android Auto logging heavy battery usage, display/UI rendering glitches, charging-limit handling, Wi‑Fi speeds, radio/app crashes, audio routing during calls, and foldable activity lifecycle issues. Users can enroll in the Android Beta or install via OTA/files; supported devices include Pixel 6/6 Pro, 6a, 7/Pro, 7a, Fold, Tablet, 8/Pro, 8a, 9/9 Pro/XL/Fold, 9a, and 10 series, with security patch level 2026-01-05 and Google Play services 25.47.33.

via Droid Life|
#android#beta#google