We look at this week’s security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It’s been an interesting ride so far. A wide range of routers are under attack by new, unusually sophisticated malware ZuoRATHertzbleed: A new vulnerability in Intel and AMD CPUs lets hackers steal encryption keysOpenSSL 3.0.

We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account. iOS 16 Will Let iPhone Users Bypass CAPTCHAs in Supported Apps and WebsitesFi

We look at how Apple’s planned obsolescence means that many devices won’t be compatible with this fall’s new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.EU Reaches Agreement to Force iPhone and AirPods to Adopt USB-C by Fall 2024 USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads Germany launches anti

As we await next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.iCloud Time Machine for Mac & new AirPort routers pop out of rumor mill ̵

Apple’s recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie’s data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren’t enough. We also talk about Apple’s home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.Apple Shipped Me A 79-Pound iPhone Repair Kit T

Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.We need app store competition, not Apple’s 1960s-style paternal

Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms. AirTags are sending a new kind of false alarm, report saysGoogle lines up with App

Apple has provided some clarification to its plan to remove old and in the way apps from the App Store. Microsoft has been working on a VPN that isn’t a VPN it works a little differently from Apple’s VPN that isn’t a VPN. And it’s been a year since Apple released Air Tags… It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing, but if thir

Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we’ll discuss understanding USB-C and Th

Josh has a 15-year old iMac that he wanted to be up to date with security updates, but it doesn’t support macOS Monterey. So he found a way to finagle the operating system on his old Mac. We also discuss how sharing your Netflix account might be dangerous, and how fake reviews will soon be illegal in the UK, and whether it can be enforced. Apple Neglec

p>DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services. Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, CatalinaIntroducing DuckDu

p>Apple has issued new updates, but hasn’t patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online formatApple releases macOS 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 and morePowerBook 500 (cou

p>New malware, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, and why iOS auto-updates take so long to update. We discuss Apple’s potential iPhone hardware subscriptions and discuss the new Universal Control feature in macOS Monterey. New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS UsersGoogle Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-D

Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane….it’s a QR code? And, of course, we’ll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple’s most recent Peek Performance Event.CaddyWiper: New wiper malware discovered in UkraineHalo Invades SXSW Wit

Russia has deployed malware against Ukraine in the lead up to its invasion; we have details on the cyber weapons they used. Third-party web browsers for the iPhone and iPad are forced to use WebKit, but want to be free from this requirement. And Apple’s Spring Event is next week. We have a preview of what we hope is coming, along with some Peek Perform