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These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time

If you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into …

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Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware

Almost four years after launching a security feature called Lockdown Mode, Apple says it has yet to see a case where someone’s device was hacked with these additional security protections switched on. “We are not aware of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against a Lockdown Mode-enabled Apple device,” Apple spokesperson …

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A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know.

Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in these hacking campaigns have been dubbed Coruna and DarkSword, and they have been used by both government spies and cybercriminals to steal data from people’s iPhones and iPads. It’s rare to see …

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Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks

The common assumption among iPhone security experts has been that finding vulnerabilities and developing exploits for iOS was difficult, requiring a lot of time, resources, and teams of skilled researchers to break through its layers of security defenses. That meant iPhone spyware and zero-day vulnerabilities, which aren’t known to the …

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Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools

There’s big news today for app developers. No, it’s not lowered App Store commissions. Instead, Apple on Wednesday announced a significant update to its App Store Connect service, which is where developers publish, manage, and track their apps’ performance across the company’s platforms. The changes bring more than 100 new …

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Someone has publicly leaked an exploit kit that can hack millions of iPhones

Last week, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a hacking campaign targeting iPhone users that used an advanced hacking tool called DarkSword. Now someone has leaked a newer version of DarkSword and published it on the code-sharing site GitHub. Researchers are warning that this will allow any hacker to easily use the tools …

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Apple Maps may be about to get ads

Apple Maps has never been considered the crème de la crème of navigation apps (that honor obviously goes to Google Maps) and now, if reports are correct, its user experience is about to get ads, Bloomberg reports. Apple is gearing up to introduce the change later this year, with an …

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Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools

A group of hackers suspected of working at least in part for the Russian government targeted iPhone users in Ukraine with a new set of hacking tools designed to steal their personal data, as well as potentially steal cryptocurrency, according to cybersecurity researchers. Researchers at Google and security firms iVerify …

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Apple rolls out first ‘background security’ update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug

Apple has published its first “background security improvement” update to patch a security bug in its Safari web browser on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. According to a new security advisory posted Tuesday, Apple said a security researcher discovered a bug in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and other …

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Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a company that develops plug-ins, templates, and advanced capabilities for Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software. The financial terms of the deal are unknown. “We are extremely excited to share that MotionVFX is joining the Apple team to continue to empower creators and editors to …

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