Apple files to end NSO Group lawsuit over security issues

Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good. However, three years later, Apple has decided to change course. According to the Washington Post, Apple asked a court on Friday to dismiss the lawsuit altogether. Apple's reasoning may be because…

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Get Apple M3 MacBook Pro at lowest price with Best Buy Plus

Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M3 MacBook Pro. After making headlines at $1,299, Best Buy has gone one step further by knocking another $100 off Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for My Best Buy Plus members. The deal, which drops the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro to $1,199, requires a My Best Buy Plus membership,…

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Macs and iPads — What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2024

Apple's remaining potential launches for 2024 Apple's iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event may be over, but there's still time left in the year for more product launches. Here's what Apple is expected to reveal before the end of 2024. As usual for Apple's September special event, the company launched the iPhone 16 and a bunch of…

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Hackers steal iCloud photos through calendar invites — no clicks required

Even Apple's Calendar app can be vulnerable A security researcher has detailed an old hack in macOS that gave hackers full access to a user's iCloud, needing only a calendar invite to succeed. In 2022, security researcher Mikko Kenttala discovered a zero-click vulnerability within macOS Calendar that could allow attackers to add or delete files…

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‘Flappy Bird’ relaunch has ties to crypto, NFTs

Image generated with Bing Image Creator "Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme. On Thursday, a group of alleged "Flappy Bird fans" announced that they would revive the decade-dead global hit.…

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Newly-discovered Steve Jobs autographs to feature in new auction

Rare Apple items for auction, autographed by Steve Jobs. Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction. The event is being hosted online by RR Auction's Remarkable Rarities, with the bidding having opened on September 4th, 2024. Both of the Jobs-signed items…

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How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

How to delete messages from iCloud Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud. You can easily retrieve and manage your messages using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Deleting messages from iCloud ensures the security of your…

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iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem

iPhone 16 Pro has the new Snapdragon X75 modem Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Rumors still suggest Apple could cut ties with Qualcomm in 2025 and switch to an in-house…

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Save on Apple’s new Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a black titanium case

Best Buy is the first to offer a material discount on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2. The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that's new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus. It's the first material discount found on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, that was recently unveiled during Apple's…

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