A vulnerability that could have led to phishing attacks against Mac OS X, iPad and iPad developers has finally been closed, according to the hacker group that flagged up the hole on an Apple development website two months ago.
Apple’s developer betas of future versions of iOS are just that, betas, which means that there’s all sorts of problems that can come up when you install one. Total device meltdown, though? That’s the sort of thing that ought to be ironed out in alpha, yet that’s just what at least one iOS 5 Beta user is reporting after installing the dev preview on his iPad: massive, device crippling overheating issues. And Apple says it’s a known issue.
The software hole involved in a popular method for jailbreaking Apple's iOS devices has reportedly been patched by the company as part of iOS 5, the free system software update that's due out later this year.
Now that summer is here, you’re probably gearing up to enjoy some much-needed vacation time. Before packing up and hitting the road, one thing none of us likes to stop and really think about is how to keep watch over our home or business while away. Luckily, Logitech has come to the rescue with an easy and portable solution that doesn’t require us to own a private jet to maintain digital home security.
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The latest report from Taipei-based DigiTimes says the MacBook Air supply chain will go into high gear in July as Apple ramps up production, supporting earlier speculation from analysts.
Apple has been much maligned in the press recently for filing a patent application covering a camera system with infrared technology that could, among other things, allow the recording functionality to be shut off by a third party.
Apple on Thursday released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the latest update for its Snow Leopard operating system, with enhancements to the Mac App Store that will prepare users for the impending launch of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) has long enjoyed its reputation as an impenetrable fortress, free from the malware and security threats that have plagued Windows, but the much-publicized Mac Defender phishing scam that attacked Macs in May has been a wake-up call. While security experts give Apple credit for its response to Mac Defender, they also say Apple needs to remain vigilant against a growing tide of future threats.
Apple is expected to release an updated MacBook Air powered by Intel's latest ultra-low voltage Sandy Bridge processors any day now.
Apple may in fact have the hardware ready to ship from its manufacturing partners in China, but it appears the company is waiting for the next version of Mac OS X to be finalized before launching the new version to the public. The same may also be true for Sandy Bridge-powered Mac minis and new Cinema Displays.
A Chinese court sentenced three people to prison terms for collaborating to steal information from a key supplier regarding Apple Inc.'s iPad 2 several months before its release, the latest outcome from leaks about products made by the technology giant.
