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A newly discovered macOS infostealer verifies Mac login passwords before stealing sensitive data, giving attackers immediate confirmation that compromised credentials will actually work. PamStealer Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have documented a new macOS malware campaign built around an infostealer called PamStealer. PamStealer disguises itself as the Maccy clipboard manager and uses AppleScri…

The winners of the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, with many of them taken using older iPhones, including an iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone Photography Awards winners are in The 2026 IPPA winners were announced after entries from more than 140 countries were submitted. Four overall winners were announced, ranging from Grand Prix to Bronze. Category winners, runners-up, and honorabl…

A new report claims that Apple expects to sell 10 million of the iPhone Fold in 2026 and into early 2027, considerably up from most previous estimates. Mockup of a possible iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider Nothing varies quite like the rumors that the iPhone Fold is or is not going to be launched in September , but the number Apple will make comes close. In April 2026, for example,…

If you've upgraded to a new Mac , don't throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop. The 2018 Mac mini may be 'Obsolete' but it still has its uses. Buying a new Mac or MacBook can be a thrill. The bump of speed, the extra memory and storage that's free of clutter, and the unscratched, clean casing can make most Mac users instantly …

A newly surfaced Steve Jobs -signed check is up for auction, linking the nation's milestone anniversary with the earliest days of the personal computer revolution. Image credit: RR Auction RR Auction is currently running a Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction, full of signatures from American presidents, political figures, authors, kings, queens, scientists, engineers, innovators, and everyone i…

Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to be the driving force of a 2026 rebound for foldable smartphone orders, falling only just behind Samsung's hardware. Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to account for 29% of all foldable smartphone display orders in 2026. Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone in late 2026. Though the move will mark the company's entry into new smartphone territory, th…

A global memory shortage is pushing Apple to consider alternate RAM suppliers. In all likelihood, this will draw scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK Hynix The companies in question are ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The companies are on a Department of Defense list of Chinese companies believed to support Beiji…

Russia is putting pressure on Apple with a proposed $52M fine for discriminating against state-backed apps and not having them installed on every iPhone . Russia has threatened Apple with a nearly $52M fine. On June 25 , the Kremlin demanded answers as to why Russian applications made by VK were removed from the App Store . Apple was accused of removing VK apps and services without "warning or ex…

It's not exactly the most unexpected rumor, but a new report claims that Apple is working on an iPad Pro refresh, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro with M7 for spring 2027. iPad Pro can replace the MacBook Pro for some users If the rumor is accurate, that moves the iPad Pro from a previous fall launch cycle to the spring. This will help level out Apple's earnings cycle, and move some new releases…

While the device has a questionable future, Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO. Elon Musk - Image Credit: Tesla SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI pl…

Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS , with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files. Google Gemini Spark - Image Credit: Google The AI industry has moved in recent times from simply answering queries to managing your local files on your behalf. On Wednesday, Google moved to do the same for Mac users with Gemini Spark. The Google Gemini app for mac…

Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend. Save up to $400 across Apple's iPad line at Amazon. Amazon's iPad sale delivers prices as low as $559 for Apple's current M4 iPad Air. Higher-end iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB of storage are also eligible for steep markdowns, with savings of up to $400 off. Save up to $400 on iPads Continue Readi…

Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad , but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac. The new Final Cut Camera for iPhone is now on the App Store Alongside its latest update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac and the iPad, Apple has released a new version of its free companion app, Final Cut Camera for iPhone . This i…

The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim. It's a wonder Apple bothered to add menstrual cycle tracking to the iPhone. Jony Ive once expressed regret for the unforeseen consequences of the iPhone, but he meant for the environment and for people's attention. Not for th…

Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss. Beacon by Jamf Threat Labs Macs have become increasingly common across enterprise environments. Security researchers have also documented a growing number of malware families, social engineering campaigns, and persi…