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People being investigated by the FBI deleted Signal, but some messages were still retrievable from the iPhone's notification database. The latest iOS update patches this vulnerability. iPhones may be secure, but they aren't invulnerable to bugs Users should reasonably expect that deleting an app from their iPhone will remove all associated data. However, a recent case involving the FBI showed tha…

Search giant Google has publicly confirmed that Apple's updated Siri , complete with its long-promised personalized responses, will finally be coming out at some point in 2026. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian talking about Apple at Google Cloud Next 26 - Image Credit: Google/YouTube In January, Apple confirmed that it had entered into a multi-year deal with Google to use the Gemini model to create…

Apple has released updates for iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, as well as version 18.7.8 for older devices, providing bug fixes and security updates to all users. Apple's new update can be applied to all current-gen iPhones. Incremental updates for Apple's operating systems provide some much-needed bug fixes, security updates, and performance improvements between major updates. On Wednesday, Apple …

Two newly discovered macOS threats are designed to harvest developer credentials and cloud access as attackers focus on long-term persistence and avoid fast, visible attacks. Some Mac computers have two security threats to worry about The Mosyle security research team unveiled their discovery of "Phoenix Worm" and "ShadeStager" on April 22. These two are previously unknown malware that went undet…

Amazon's month-end MacBook Air deal knocks $150 off a popular configuration with a bump up to 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage. Grab a $150 discount on M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Image credit: Apple The $1,349 price is available on the M5/24GB/1TB spec in your choice of Sky Blue, Silver, or Starlight at press time. At $150 off, it would make a great Mother's Day gift or an upgrade i…

Pundits are saying John Ternus will be a Steve Jobs clone when he takes over Apple, while others are adamant that he'll really be another Tim Cook. The truth is that of course he will be neither, and both, while being John Ternus. John Ternus became a regular presenter of Apple's keynote videos - image credit: Apple Even John Ternus will have to wait to see what happens when he's Apple CEO , but …

An Apple Store in Louisville, Kentucky will soon be getting a big facelift, with the store renovation expected to cost a cool $1 million. Apple Oxmoor - Image Credit: Apple Apple Oxmoor on Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Kentucky is a store that has a lot of glass in the front, as well as a courtyard. While Apple only moved into the store in September 2019, it has decided six and a half years later…

An analysis of Apple's financials by JP Morgan suggests that Apple is heading into its earnings report with iPhone supply and demand imbalances largely settled, leaving margins and cost pressure as the issues that will decide the rest. iPhone 17 In an earnings preview seen by AppleInsider , JPMorgan says investors already have a clear read on iPhone performance in the current cycle. Focus is now …

The iPhone 18 Pro's camera specs are solidifying, thanks to a repeated claim that portrait shots will be improved thanks to the inclusion of variable apertures. iPhone 17 Pro cameras peeking through a Techwoven case On April 16 , a report claimed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will gain an often-rumored variable aperture camera system, and that the model was entering production. A week l…

Making an iPhone or iPad is a global effort, with companies across North America, Europe, and Asia contributing to every stage of the process. Here's how it all fits into place. Apple products are assembled in multiple countries. Apple relies on multiple supply chain partners, with assembly plants located throughout the world. The United States' ever-changing tariff policies throughout 2025 affec…

Just years after wrecking his university's first and only milling machine, John Ternus was intimidated when he first joined Apple and wasn't sure he belonged. John Ternus speaking in 2024 - image credit: University of Pennsylvania engineering school When John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, 2026, he will have been at Apple for a quarter of a century. Ahead of even the speculation that he would…

Sometimes you have no other choice but to share a large document from your Mac to a PC over a network. Here's how to get file sharing working between macOS Tahoe and Windows. File sharing between macOS Tahoe and Windows is not as complicated as you think. Apple's ecosystem is a great system for managing your digital life. It's almost effortless to synchronize and transfer files between your iPhon…

Industry-high employee retention levels and executives holding their posts for decades are apparently going to be significant hurdles for incoming Apple CEO John Ternus . John Ternus can't invent a time machine fast enough, so he's going to have to pick new Apple leadership, eventually. Image source: Apple There's been a trend in tech reporting that attempts to make every employment change from t…

The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock is a fantastic port and storage expansion for new Mac users, and isn't pinched for bandwidth. Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock We get a lot of docks in for review. A lot. In many cases, we see docks with a lot of ports, but they connect over 10 gigabit per second USB-C. Worse, downstream ports are listed as providing that same 10 Gbit/sec. Continue…

Director Jon Favreau says a specialized app let him better frame IMAX shots using a virtual theater environment in Apple Vision Pro . He cites it as one method to cut back on reshoots and reduce costs. Apple Vision Pro could become a useful tool in filmmaking Filmmaking has only become more and more expensive even as commercialized tools make the medium more accessible. It's easier than ever to g…