iOS 18.3.1 released to fix ‘extremely sophisticated’ security flaw

Apple just issued a small update to iOS and iPadOS, bringing the version up to 18.3.1. The only change appears to be this security fix for USB Restricted Mode. USB Restricted Mode is that feature where you have to enter your iPhone or iPad passcode when you connect it to a computer or other USB…

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After crawling for two days, stroke victim used Siri to make a call that saved his life

Siri can help when you're unable to reach the phone Access to Siri can be lifesaving, especially when the user is otherwise incapacitated, like a Florida stroke victim that used the assistant to call for help after crawling for days. Daniel Vallaire, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said that he suffered a stroke in…

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Malwarebytes Free Antivirus Review

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good settings, performance, and easily-created whitelists Easy installation, full disk access setup Effectively catches and removes some viruses and malware that similar applications sometimes miss Cons Occasional crashes that required software uninstallation, Mac reboot, and reinstallation of Malwarebytes Still no external volume scan feature present after all these years Our…

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You can get extra cash for your Mac trade-in until April 2

Apple on Monday increased the amount you can get when trading in an old Mac while buying a new one. The boosted values are good until April 2 in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Here are the boosted Mac credit values and the previous ones (U.S./U.K./Canada): MacBook Pro: Up to $925/£715/CA$1,125 (previously $915/£705/CA$935) MacBook Air:…

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Apple seeds minor update for iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1

Updates for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS Apple has released updates with security fixes for its operating systems, bringing them up to iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, and visionOS 2.3.1. While the main attention is on the major updates to Apple's operating systems, it also introduces minor point releases from time to…

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Today’s a great day to save big on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max

If you’re on the fence about trying Apple Music for $2.99 after watching Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime show last night, this deal might push you over: The AirPods 4 are $29 off right now, bringing their price just below $100, while you can save $70 on the USB-C AirPods Max, the best prices we’ve…

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Rumored Sonos streamer, Amazon event preview, & Matter’s attempt to fix Wi-Fi

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Jennifer Tuohy stops by to discuss the rumored Sonos streaming box, Amazon's big media event, and more. Hot off its launch of the excellent Arc Ultra, Sonos is gearing up for another new product. It's rumored to be launching an Apple TV competitor, priced between $200 and…

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Apple Sports app adds Nascar support just in time for Daytona 500

Daytona 500. Image credit: Nascar Nascar fans can now track live race updates right from their iPhones — Apple's Sports app has just added full support for the series, starting with the highly anticipated Daytona 500. Apple has rolled out version 2.5 of its Sports app, adding Nascar support just days before the Daytona 500…

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