Category: Apple

Mac security hole reportedly lets attackers bypass app safeguards

[ad_1] Apple may have another Gatekeeper security flaw on its hands. Researcher Filippo Cavallarin has detailed a macOS vulnerability that he said would let attackers install malware without the usual permission request. As Gatekeeper considers network sh… [ad_2] Source link

Apple Watch ECG is coming to Canada ‘as quickly as possible’

[ad_1] Apple has so far been content to bring the feature to more countries through minor software updates, like watchOS 5.2 in March and 5.2.1 earlier in May. The technology typically requires approval on a country-by-country basis due to the medical implications. It’s meant to detect atrial fibrillation, and officials typically want to ensure that […]

Apple reportedly buys asthma-monitoring startup

[ad_1] Apple has snapped up a company called Tueo Health, which was working on an app to help parents monitor asthma symptoms of their sleeping kids, according to CNBC. The startup’s CEO and chief operating officer switched their employer to Apple on LinkedIn late last year, which is when the deal seems to have closed. […]

Apple fans get real about the MacBook Air 2018

[ad_1] Display One of the features that most impressed both Dana and our readers was the improved 2,560 x 1,600 screen. Dana called the display more vibrant despite the glossy finish’s occasional glare. Various e readers agreed that the screen was a step up, with Vlad deeming it “a breath of fresh air … The […]

Apple pledges to notify users of potential iPhone slowdowns

[ad_1] Back in late 2017, a Reddit user benchmarked his iPhone before and after replacing its battery and found that its CPU performance improved following the battery change. Apple later admitted that it intentionally throttled phones with aging batteries and apologized by offering out-of-warranty battery replacements for $29, $50 less than usual. The tech giant […]

Apple sells refreshed version of LG’s UltraFine 4K display

[ad_1] It’s still a vivid screen with a 500cd/m2 brightness and DCI-P3 color support, and it will charge laptops that need up to 85W of power. You’ll also find a trio of regular USB-C ports for less demanding peripherals. The screen is available now for the same $699 as the old option. This still won’t […]

Apple offers free repairs for 2016 MacBook Pros with faulty backlights

[ad_1] This might not be the end to the story. While 2018 and newer revisions use longer cables that shouldn’t be at risk, iFixit pointed out that 15-inch MacBook Pros from 2016 also appear to be affected. You aren’t necessarily out of luck, however. Apple is promising reimbursements for people who paid for repairs, so […]

Apple says it fixed the MacBook Pro keyboard

[ad_1] The MacBook Pro is getting an upgrade today and yes, it’s the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. After acknowledging problems with the “butterfly” mechanism in its MacBook keyboards and later offering next-day repairs, the company is now attempting to address the underlying design. For over a year, users have been complaining about stuck and […]

The best-sounding Beats headphones yet

[ad_1] When it comes to audio quality, I’m not going to mince words: These are the best-sounding Beats headphones yet. There is one caveat, but overall, the company has done well with the tuning on the Powerbeats Pro. The Studio 3 Wireless has noticeably less bass than most previous models, and the same is true […]

Valve releases Steam Link app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

[ad_1] PC gaming is ready to meet iOS, now that Valve’s Steam Link app is available for Apple’s devices. You can evne play them on your TV easily via the Apple TV, streamed right from your PC. Apple had blocked its release last year, but evidently that has been worked out — likely because you […]