‘Apple plans to use Google Gemini for AI features iPhone’
Apple is planning to add AI features to new iPhones. However, it does not appear to be able to implement the technology on its own, instead relying on Google's Gemini models.
This is what Bloomberg has learned based on speaking to sources with knowledge of the matter. Apple is also said to have ... Read more
Developers allowed to sell iPhone apps through their own websites
Starting this spring, Apple allows developers of iPhone apps to offer their apps directly to users through their own websites. This development follows a previous announcement that developers could offer apps on the Apple platform through self-developed alternative app stores. To take advantage of ... Read more
Spyware industry develops most zero-days and governments promote it
Commercial spyware vendors appear to be the largest developers of zero-day vulnerabilities. Through these vulnerabilities, spyware such as Pegasus and Predator can be installed on devices worldwide. This was stated in a report by Google, in which the tech company is also calling for greater actions... Read more
Google lets developers instantly see how their app runs on iOS or Android
Google has added new features to Project IDX. Through this in-browser environment, developers can now test their apps on an Android emulator and an iOS simulator. Despite this addition to Project IDX, users should ask themselves how much they want to rely on this functionality.
Project IDX is si... Read more
macOS patch now prevents random window sharing
Apple has made new releases available for macOS Sonoma and iOS 17. Release 14.2.1 fixes a vulnerability issue for macOS Sonoma around screen sharing with others.
Release 14.2.1 of macOS Sonoma addresses an issue when sharing screens with others. This recently discovered bug can share content fro... Read more
Apple releases iOS updates for two exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
Apple recently released fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities that may already be exploited by hackers. The vulnerabilities apply to virtually all Apple devices.
The two zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-42916 and CVE-2023-42917, were found in the WebKit browser, according to the tech giant. T... Read more
Opera brings AI assistant it developed with OpenAI to iOS
Opera is now adding the Aria AI assistant to the iOS version of its web browser. All versions of the web browser now feature Opera's own assistant.
Now also available on iOS, the free AI service Aria is an assistant that users can use at their discretion. The assistant offers Opera browser users... Read more
Apple releases security updates for WebKit vulnerabilities
Apple has released security updates to combat the exploitation of various WebKit vulnerabilities. These insidious flaws, bearing the names CVE-2023-32409, CVE-2023-28204, and CVE-2023-32373, have set their sights on WebKit, the browser engine championed by Apple in its Safari browser.
Apple also... Read more
iMessage finally coming to Windows with Phone Link for iOS
After years of waiting, Apple's iMessage is finally reaching Windows. Microsoft announced that Phone Link for iOS is now available for all Windows 11 customers. The move allows users to make and receive phone calls, send and receive messages, access contacts, and view notifications directly on thei... Read more
Apple releases latest security patches for older devices
Last week's security updates are now available for older iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
This week Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 to patch two security vulnerabilities in older devices that are still receiving software updates but aren’t capable... Read more