Global Pressure Mounts for Apple as Brazilian Court Demands iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days
Apple argues sideloading threatens security, while users demand more choice. With global market pressure rising, will iOS open up to third-party apps?
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Apple Pulls iPhone 16 Ad Showing Off ‘More Personal Siri’
Apple has pulled an iPhone 16 ad featuring a “more personal Siri” after delaying Apple Intelligence features originally planned for iOS 18. The now-private video starred actor Isabella Ramsey demonstrating contextual awareness capabilities. Apple state…
Apple iOS 18.4 Beta 3 Released – What’s New!
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.4 Beta 3, available to developers as of March 10, 2025, with the build number 22E5222f. This release is part of the ongoing beta testing phase, with the final version anticipated in early April 2025. Given the lack of detail…
March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy
The February Patch Tuesday updates and activity during the month marked a return to normalcy for patch management. Following the January updates addressing 100+ vulnerabilities, we saw 37 CVEs fixed in Windows 11 and 33 CVEs in Windows 10. This was rou…
Brazil Orders Apple To Allow iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days
A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to open its iOS platform to alternative app stores within 90 days, according to Valor International. The ruling cited Apple’s compliance with similar requirements in the European Union under the Digital Markets Act w…
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.
Apple Unveils iPad Air With M3 Chip
Apple today announced a significant update to its iPad Air lineup, integrating the M3 chip previously reserved for higher-end devices. The new tablets, available in both 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) configurations, deliver substantial performance …
Google, Meta, and Apple Power the World’s Biggest Surveillance System
Imagine a government that tracks your daily movements, monitors your communications, and catalogs your digital habits. While this conjures images of authoritarian regimes, a parallel reality exists in the United States, where law enforcement agencies l…
Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data
The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company.
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New Apple technology could allow social media apps to tell whether users are under 16
Company’s plans to introduce ‘declared age range’ technology for apps later this year could play a role in Australian social media banGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSocial media platforms may soon be able to tell if children…