The UK government has issued an order to Apple telling it to allow officials full access to any iCloud content belonging to any user across the globe. During Conservative Boris Johnson's tenure as Prime Minister, the UK government claimed to be in discussions with Apple about creating a backdoor into iOS that would allow it…
Chart-topping AI iPhone app DeepSeek has been found to be sending data to Chinese-owned services, as well as collecting extensive user data that is held and sent unencrypted. DeepSeek is a generative AI app, similar to ChatGPT, which launched in January 2025 and practically immediately went to the top of the US App Store charts.…
Last month, we covered a new SMS phishing scam specifically targeting iPhone users. The idea behind the scheme is to trick the recipient into replying to a text in order to activate a link, which would then be clicked, either purposefully or inadvertently, and activate a piece of malware. Messages in iOS 18 has a…
I had a strange experience recently. I reached for my MacBook Pro to start work at around 7 am one day (before my first coffee, even!) and discovered that the device, stowed in my bag since the day before, was alarmingly warm. What was going on? Now, the machine is more than four years old…
People write in with mysteries all the time. One is why their Mac (and sometimes other devices) will seemingly connect to a Wi-Fi network just fine but not be able to access the internet via that connection. They know the password and network are both correct: they have other devices, like an iPhone, connected without…
Some deals are so good they make you do a double-take. A refurbished Apple iPad 7 and Beats Flex Wireless Headphones for just $174.99 (reg. $299.99)? This bundle gives you everything you need to work, stream, create, and vibe—all without breaking the bank. The Apple iPad 7 is your go-to device for productivity, entertainment, and…
There are now two ways to create Memories movies in Photos as of iOS 18.1 or later: one method is the same way you have done it in previous iOS versions, and the new one leverages Apple Intelligence if it's available on your device. To use the latter method, you'll need to have an iPhone…
iPhone SE 4 arriving within a week A report suggests Apple could reveal the iPhone SE 4 by February 14, which is in line with previous rumors around the budget phone. Apple's next-generation iPhone SE could be the next to run Apple Intelligence, but at a much lower price. It is expected to look similar…
Apple has announced updates to taxes and pricing in multiple markets. Apple has announced updates to its App Store pricing and taxes for developers across different regions, with some changes being already in effect as of February 6. According to the Apple Developer website, the company periodically adjusts prices or developer proceeds as a result…