Apple patches zero-days amid 'foundational' post-quantum update | Computer Weekly
Apple patches iOS and iPadOS for four critical vulnerabilities, including two zero-days under active exploitation.
Vulnerabilities include memory corruption, real-time operating system flaw, accessibility and privacy issue, and a logic issue affecting Safari Private Browsing. [ more ]
Apple remains tight-lipped about latest iPhone, iPad 0-days
Apple released security patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iOS and iPadOS.
Both vulnerabilities required attackers to have kernel read and write capabilities to bypass memory protections and were fixed with improved validation. [ more ]
Apple opens up iOS to alternative app stores in the EU
Apple is making changes to iOS and the App Store in response to the EU Digital Markets Act.
Browsers on iOS will be able to use any rendering engine, and iPhone owners in the EU will be presented with a browser choice screen in Safari. [ more ]
Epic Games Says Fortnite Will Return To iOS In Europe In 2024
Epic Games announced that Fortnite will return to iOS in Europe in 2024 through the Epic Games Store.
The availability of Fortnite and the Epic Games Store on Apple devices will be limited to countries covered by the European Union's Digital Marketing Act. [ more ]
The latest iOS beta makes it easier to use Apple Cash
iOS 17.4 beta allows iPhone users to generate virtual card numbers for Apple Cash, making it easier to pay with Apple Cash even when Apple Pay is unavailable.
Users can create a virtual card number in two simple steps through the Wallet app. [ more ]
'Death Stranding Director's Cut' on iOS and macOS Will Share the Same Server As the Steam Version, Kojima Productions Confirms
Death Stranding Director's Cut will be available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS beginning January 30th.
The iOS and Mac versions of Death Stranding Director's Cut will share the same server as the Steam and Epic versions, allowing for cross-platform interaction. [ more ]
iOS is about to get more open, provided you live in the EU
Apple is giving up its fight against being designated a gatekeeper under Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA), meaning iOS users in the EU will have greater choice over their browser engines and application store.
iOS 17.4, which is in beta now and set to be released by March 7, will include major changes such as support for third-party app marketplaces, developer access to NFC hardware, and a prompt screen for users to choose a default browser other than Safari. [ more ]
Twitter / X: You can now use Face ID, Touch ID to sign in. Here's how.
Users of Elon Musk's X app on iOS can now use Face ID or Touch ID to login instead of a password.
Setting up Passkeys on X for iOS is a simple process that involves enabling Passkey in the app's settings and using Face ID or Touch ID to sign in. [ more ]
Android, Apple devices to get anti-stalking tracker alerts
Google and Apple are introducing anti-stalking features for Android and iOS to detect unauthorized tracking devices, emphasizing user safety and privacy. [ more ]
'Alien: Isolation' for iOS Is Now a Free To Start Release Letting Everyone Try Two Missions for Free, Single in App Purchase Unlock Available for Full Game
Feral Interactive has updated the iOS version of Alien: Isolation to change the game's business model.
The game is now free to start, allowing players to sample the first two missions before requiring an in-app purchase to unlock the full game for $14.99. [ more ]
iPhone users should turn on Apple's stolen device protection feature | TechCrunch
iOS 17.3 includes stolen device protection, a new feature to prevent thieves from accessing sensitive data on stolen iPhones.
Thieves have been using social engineering tactics to obtain passcodes from iPhone users, allowing them to unlock and change settings on stolen devices. [ more ]
The Backbone One Death Stranding Limited Edition Controller Can Now Be Ordered From Backbone and Kojima Productions
Death Stranding Director's Cut is now available worldwide on iPhone, iPad, and macOS with a launch discount until February 20th.
There is a limited edition Backbone One controller available for purchase that includes a free game code for Death Stranding Director's Cut on iOS and macOS. [ more ]
iOS 17.2 and Apple's new Journal app are now available
Apple is rolling out iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2 Sonoma, and watchOS 10.2 with new features.
The biggest change is the introduction of a core app called Journal, which helps users practice gratitude through journaling and offers suggestions for journal entries based on activity in other apps. [ more ]
WhatsApp now lets you share photos and videos in their original quality
WhatsApp is rolling out an update for iOS users that allows them to share photos and videos in their original quality with no compression.
The update treats media files as standard data files, rather than transforming them into chat window previews, allowing recipients to view the files in their original quality. [ more ]
The best smartphones you can buy right now | Engadget
If you've already decided on an iPhone, decision-making is somewhat easier, but the variety within Apple's offerings can still bring complexity. Choosing between Android and iOS involves considering ecosystem lock-in and software support, as well as how the phone fits with other devices. [ more ]