Category: macos

Apple’s Sidecar feature only works on newer Macs

[ad_1] According to an Apple white paper spotted by The Verge, Sidecar only works with Mac laptops and desktops that include a sixth-generation Intel Skylake processor or later. When it comes to Apple’s laptop lineup, it just so happens that any model that includes a Skylake processor also includes one of the company’s troubled butterfly […]

macOS Catalina is available to download today

[ad_1] Also new in this release: As you browse episodes in the podcast app, you’ll see avatars for guests and hosts. Apple also says it’s made some small usability tweaks to Sidecar, the feature that allows you to use an iPad as a secondary Mac display. You’ll also notice more promotional Apple TV+ material in […]

Watch Apple’s 2019 iPhone event here at 1PM ET

[ad_1] A few things seem certain at this event. It’s safe to presume Apple will introduce the iPhone 11 family with more rear cameras (two on the XR replacement, three on the XS/XS Max sequels), improved Face ID and maybe, possibly two-directional wireless charging. You’ll also likely hear about release dates for iOS 13, iPadOS, […]

Apple extends bug bounty and provides special iPhones for researchers

[ad_1] By including its other operating systems, Apple is extending the bug bounty program that it first launched for iOS in 2016. Researchers who discover security flaws that affect platforms other than iOS are eligible to receive payouts as large as $200,000. That is the same price Apple initially offered as a maximum reward for […]

There’s another macOS update to fix Zoom security exploits

[ad_1] This issue first started last week, when security researchers identified a flaw in Zoom’s software that took advantage of the app’s click-to-join feature. If a person clicked a link in their web browser, they would automatically join a conference and their webcam would turn on without their explicit permission. Zoom initially claimed the flaw […]

Apple and Google show off their more inclusive emoji for 2019

[ad_1] You’ll see more characters for accessibility, such as guide dogs, wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. Also, the well-known “holding hands” emote now includes many more combinations of skin colors and gender. You can also find India-focused emotes like a Hindu temple, a Diya lamp and a sari. On the silly side, you can expect animals […]

Apple quietly updates Macs to remove Zoom webcam exploit

[ad_1] Zoom told TechCrunch that it partnered with Apple to test the fix. It shouldn’t affect functionality other than requiring your permission to launch the app. We’ve asked Apple for comment. Apple is known to deliver quiet updates to block malware. This, however, is another story — the company is pushing an update to fix […]

Zoom will remove server behind Mac webcam security hole

[ad_1] The company had previously defended its earlier decisions. The web server only responded to requests from the local computer, Zoom said. It argued that this was more convenient than having to confirm launching the Zoom client every time you wanted to get into a meeting. It also fixed a denial-of-service bug in May, although […]

It’s all about the apps

[ad_1] A word of caution Since this is software that is still incomplete (and kind of buggy), these are just my initial thoughts on an OS that’s sure to see some refinement between now and its final release in the fall. If you’re thinking of upgrading yourself, you’ll need one of the following: a MacBook […]