“Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution,” the note read. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” Apple also released WatchOS 7.6.2, MacOS Big Sur 11.6 and a security update forMacOS Catalinato address the vulnerability. It urged all Apple users to immediately update theiroperating systems. “As presently engineered, many chat apps have become an irresistible soft target.” In July,researchers found evidenceof attempted or successful installations of Pegasus on 37phonesof activists, journalists and businesspeople....

Not only that but other devicesMacs, for examplewill be added to this new Self Service Repair Program later. Apple will even provide repair guides. But will people really start repairing their own iPhones? Apple Or is Apple just trying to get right-to-repair legislators off its back? The program also allows you to send in old parts for recycling. That program was only available to businesses that employed an Apple-certified technician....

How do you share photos with your family members right now? Maybe you all get together after an event and AirDrop your images to each other. Perhaps you share the best pictures via iMessage? Apple Or, if you’re really on the ball, maybe you created a shared album. The new Shared iCloud Photo Library aims to fix all that, and it seems to be almost perfect. Family Snaps Shared iCloud Photo Library is what it sounds likea shared library....

Notice that iPhone users in the US and outside of the European Union are not included in that group. That’s because Apple is still blocking Epic in those regions. However, just because users can download the Epic Games Store doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let’s justhope all this translates to changes in the USsometime soon, too.

Yes, for Android too. The need for good technology goes together with the need for standardization… The advantage of Apple’s MagSafe over Qi chargers is that they have magnets. Daniel Korpai / Unsplash Induction charging works by creating a magnetic field using metal coils. This ensures faster charging and less heat, which is where all that wasted energy ends up. MagSafe is still not nearly as efficient as plugging in a cable, but at least it minimizes waste....

Applehas long been seen as a champion ofsecurityandprivacyin a tech industry consumed with vacuuming up consumer data. In a separate walkback, Apple postponed an announced feature that would scan its devices forimages of child exploitation. Apple used that steadfast position on privacy to flick its competitors. Apple declined to comment for this story beyond its previously released statements about both issues. That’s made Macs and the broader Apple ecosystem more enticing targets for the hackers who distribute malware....

The same goes for Apple Watches and other products, too. I think its great, independent app developerWill Bishoptold Lifewire via direct message. I always get AppleCare for my Apple Watch because Im more likely to bang it into things. evrim ertik / Getty Images Today, it covers iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and even Apple TVs and HomePods. Buyers can even cover their AirPods with AppleCare+, giving them accidental damage protection andadditional customer support benefits....

But Microsoft isn’t exactly innocent, either. The tech giant holds onto them tightly, creating an almost iron-like grip on the App Store. Ultimately, Apple wants to be in charge of its App Store and the applications it offers. Microsoft Part of this is due to user safetyone of the many reasons Apple gives for the current guidelines. Another reason, some believe, has to do with Apples required cut of in-app purchases....

New iPhones, new iPads, and maybe an M3 chip? An M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme MacBook Pro are also expected. Getty Images / Stringer Chesnot / Contributor / Getty Images

It makes perfect sense for businessesyou can forget about buying, maintaining, and selling individual computers. But what about individual people? Don’t we want the same opportunity to get regular upgrades? Apple “Perhaps the MacBook upgrade program will end up being equally popular.” Why Buy? For businesses, this evens out the investment over the year. CIT For individuals, it might be the difference between getting a Mac or not. CIT “For consumers, those performance improvements will likely be noticed every three to four years....

I asked a friend of mine, a professional fashion stylist if she would find it useful. Stylists create and collaborate on a lot of mood boards and other visual references. The infinite canvas makes other things possible, too. Apple Thats the trouble with Apples tightly-integrated hardware and software setupeverything falls apart when you better integrate other devices. If anything, the knowledge that these apps exist will probably make her look for other options....

Offline Finding allows you to locate Apple devices even if they arent connected to the internet. The bigger issue here is that user privacy can never be guaranteed. Experts say not to worry too much about these flaws, however. peterhowell / Getty Images How to Protect Yourself Suppose youre concerned about your identity being exposed. They need to decide if the benefits of location service outweigh the risks of sharing their location....

The newMagSafe battery pack charges AirPods. The iPhone charges the MagSafe Battery Pack. The Mac and iPad can charge iPhones. Solen Feyissa / Unsplash Might Apple be making an ecosystem where everything can charge everything else? “If you only have one Apple product, the charging integration doesnt benefit you much. But if you have a Mac, AirPods, an iPhone, and an iPad? The MagSafe name seems like a major part of Apples charging strategy....