Apple fined $3.2 million for data practices in South Korea

Image credit: do21c on Pixabay The South Korean government has levied fines against Apple after it was found using illegally obtained data to predict when users couldn't pay for App Store purchases — and Apple's representatives aren't in the mood to talk about it. In January, Apple had been fined by the South Korean government…

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Analyst repeats 12GB RAM rumor for iPhone 17 Pro models, which may at least be half correct

iPhone 17 Slim to get 8GB of RAM, while iPhone 17 Pro to get 12GB of RAM Analyst Jeff Pu has shared once again that he expects both iPhone 17 Pro models to have 12GB of RAM, but more reliable sources say otherwise. Rumors are ramping up for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, which is…

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Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station review: Compact & powerful

Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station review: The Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station Ugreen's GaN-based power station packs a lot of juice inside a compact body with multiple USB ports and an Apple-certified adjustable MagSafe puck. In a world filled with niche chargers, it's hard for them to stand out. Everyone's needs…

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iPhone 16e review roundup: an okay, if compromised, device without a market

iPhone 16e reviews are in, and they're just okay. Image source: Apple Initial reviews and impressions for the iPhone 16e are here, and they're middling at best as everyone misses MagSafe. Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and introduced a whole new device at a higher price called the iPhone 16e. It has a series of…

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Stopping repeated screen access alerts in macOS Sequoia

The flaw can show up in Zoom or other similar apps. Image: Apple user forums A bug in some versions of macOS Sequoia may cause repeated notifications that an app is accessing your screen. Here's how to fix it. If you are a frequent user of Zoom or other third-party video-conferencing apps on macOS Sequoia,…

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Mac security researchers expose two new exploits

Two new Mac exploits discovered recently are good reminders of best practices for staying safe, such as not letting strangers access your computer, staying up to date with software updates, and getting your software from known trusted sources. The first exploit involves Parallels, the virtual machine that allows the Mac to run Windows, Linux, and…

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