Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series. Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long.
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Episode 359: Glowtime, Apple Account, and Telegram
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Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week. Show Notes: Apple Event - It's Glowti…
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Episode 358: Apple Podcasts on the Web, AirTag Catches Porch Pirate, and More on the Biggest Ever Data Breach
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You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data. Show Notes: Apple Podcasts available on the web Apple Maps Repor…
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A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: the…
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Episode 356: Apple Beta Software Changes, Authenticator Blues, and RIP SuperDrive
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Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular …
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Episode 355: Apple OS Updates, iCloud Private Relay Outage, and a First Look at Apple Intelligence
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Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence. Show Notes: A member of parlia…
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Episode 354: How a CrowdStrike Update Affected Mission-Critical Systems Around the World
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We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong. Show Notes: BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret malware target job-seeking Mac users Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing mal…
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Episode 353: AT&T Data Breach, Apple Public Betas, and Is Safari a Browser That's Actually Private?
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The AT&T breach affects over 100 million users. What customer data has fallen into the hands of hackers? Public betas of Apple's new operating systems are available, and we have some advice if you're thinking of installing the. A recover feature is coming to the Photos app. But...why? And Apple's latest ad highlighting its privacy features is big o…
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Episode 352: AI Siri Delayed, and Will Apple Make a Smart Ring?
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Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring? Show Notes: Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny C…
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Episode 351: New iPhone Chips, macOS Sequoia Features, and the regreSSHion Vulnerability
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Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you. Show Notes: Apple's Phil Schill…
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Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy"…
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Episode 349: Security & Privacy Enhancements in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia
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Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases. Show Notes: Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controve…
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Episode 348: Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems
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We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall. Show Notes: Apple's WWDC keynote video Apple announces AI operating systems at WWDC24: macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it In…
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Episode 347: Top 10 Common Online Scams, and What to Look Out for
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This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy. Show Notes: Zoom adds post-quantum end-to-end encryption to video meetings How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords Head of Canada’s in…
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Episode 346: Facebook and AI, Chromebook with AI, and Apple's Coming AI
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Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements. Show Notes: Why Your Wi-Fi Router Doub…
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Episode 345: What caused “deleted” photos to reappear on Apple devices?
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Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro. Show Notes: Google Chrome browser patches 7th zero-day vulnerability of 2024 Recall is Microsoft’…
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Episode 344: App Store Fraud, Apple’s “Crush!” Ad, and GPT 4o
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Could Apple be getting back into the car business? A rumored alliance with a car company suggests that it's possible. The next generation of ChatGPT was announced as OpenAI continues to push the uncanny envelope. And are zombie photos and other presumed-deleted files reappearing on Apple devices? Show Notes: Apple did eventually pay the security re…
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Episode 343: Apple “Let Loose”: iPad Pro gets M4 and OLED
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We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro. Show Notes: Apple Revamps iPad Line, with M4 Processor, New Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro Which iPad Is Best for You in 2024? Everything you can do with the Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon on your iPad Intego Mac Premium Bundle …
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Episode 342: Apple ID Lockout, AirTag Stalking Laws, and Weak Default Passwords Banned
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Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default devic…
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What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple'…
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Episode 340: How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone by SIM Swapping
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The popular streaming service Roku was hit with its second data breach this year, and the info of hundreds of thousands of users was exposed. Another Google service has met its end, we'll tell you about the newest resident of the Google graveyard. And take a deep dive into how hackers use SIM swapping attacks and how you can stop them. Show Notes: …
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Episode 339: Patches, Data Breaches, and Too Many Messaging Protocols
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Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its oper…
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Episode 338: Vintage, Obsolete, and a Few Anniversaries
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Apple calls old devices "obsolete" and "vintage;” what exactly do these terms mean? Alternative iPhone app stores will soon be available in Europe and new details suggest that some extra effort will be required from users. And all of Apple's M-series processors all have a newly discovered vulnerability that can't be patched without some compromises…
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New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'…
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Episode 336: When Should You Not Update Your Mac to the Latest Version of macOS?
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"Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world? Show Notes: Twentieth Anniversa…
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Apple's latest macOS release patches 68 vulnerabilities, and that's a lot. The latest GarageBand update contains a quiet and un-noted security fix. Prevent your IP address from being detected in messaging apps; why that's a good idea. And we share some speculation on future iPads that Apple might have in the pipeline. Show Notes: Apple patches secu…
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Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores
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iOS and iPadOS updates bring security fixes and changes for iPhone users in the European Union. Those changes include Alternative App Marketplaces, AKA third-party app stores, on iOS, and Apple’s approach puts user security at risk. Show Notes: Update now: iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 fix at least 2 zero-day vulnerabilities iOS 17.4 brings changes to i…
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Episode 333: Stealer Malware, App Store Scams, and The Demise of the Apple Car
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Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to detect and neutralize Stealer related wrongdoing? App subscription scams on the App Store are on the increase: what's Apple doing about it? And the Apple Car project has ended. What will Apple be workin…
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Episode 332: Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track
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A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music ap…
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Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro
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Why was Apple slow to remove a dangerous fake app copycat from the App Store? EU regulators change their tune on iMessage. Apple finally releases new media apps for Windows users. And the Vision Pro is shipping; we tried it out in an Apple Store. Show Notes: New Stealthy "RustDoor" Backdoor Targeting Apple macOS Devices Apple distributed a fake Las…
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Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon
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Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have created a new AI model that assists with image editing; is it coming to Apple’s Photos app? And the Digital Markets Act takes effect in the EU soon. What differences can European iPhone users expect wh…
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Episode 329: A Look Back at 2023’s Mac Malware, and What To Expect in 2024
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We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024. Show Notes: The Mac and iPhone malware of 2023 — and what to expect in 2024 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now a…
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Episode 328: The Macintosh Turns 40 Years Old
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We take a look at the latest security patches released in Apple's newest operating system updates, and explains how Apple's new Stolen Device Protection feature for iPhone can keep your data safe. A popular brand of Wi-Fi router just got important security enhancements for its firmware: we’ll tell you what to check. And we have a look back at the M…
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Episode 327: Tom Cruise Is in the Heating Ducts
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Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries. Show Notes: Magic Keyboard Firmware Update 2.0.6 Apple Releasi…
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Episode 326: Apple’s Vision Pro and New Tech at CES
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Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and …
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Episode 325: Looking Back at Apple Security and Privacy in 2023
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A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we cover…
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Episode 324: Apple Watch, Japan and App Sideloading, CarPlay, and Vision Pro
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The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro. Show Notes: Urgent: New Ch…
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Episode 323: Apple Watch Ban, Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts, and Use Dictation and Predictive Text on Macs
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Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems. Show Notes: Apple is reportedly…
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Episode 322: Should Apple Make iMessage for Android?
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New updates for Apple's operating systems contain security fixes and new features. But a few promised new features didn't make it this trip. And we have a discussion about messaging on Android. Should Apple provide an iMessage app for Android? Show Notes: Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default Beeper Mini is broken, with iMes…
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Episode 321: Is Your iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Fake?
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Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode. Show Notes: Ex…
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Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day
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The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature? Show Notes: Go…
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Episode 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS
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RCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting new iPhone features that can prevent spying. Show Notes: Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for …
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Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips
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Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales. Show Notes: Apple neglects to patch mu…
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Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok
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Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it. Show Notes: Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1.1, iOS 17.1.1, and m…
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Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari
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Apple has updated all its operating systems again, the company introduced new M3 chips and upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs, and we discuss how Apple's product line is not to big, not too small, just about right. Show Notes: Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, and more, with security updates Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacB…
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Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses
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Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay. Show Notes: French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date: “by October 24 at the latest” “Scary Fast” Apple Event on October 30 (Twitter link to thoughts…
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Episode 314: Why Are the Apple Pencil and iPad Product Lines so Confusing?
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Apple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's security news. Show Notes: French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date Chrome on iOS and Android wil…
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Episode 313: DragonEgg, Watering Holes, Google Passkeys, and curl
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We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch. Show Notes: About the security content of iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 About the security conte…
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Episode 312: Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma
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We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out. Show Notes: Top 10 New Features in macOS Sonoma How to Use Web Apps in macOS Sonoma, and Why You Should How to Use Desktop Widgets on macOS Sonoma Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and uti…
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Episode 311: Getting Ready for macOS Sonoma
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Apple has released macOS Sonoma, and we discuss how to prepare your Mac to upgrade to this new operating system. We also talk about the dozens of security fixes included in macOS Sonoma, and how one file format that has been supported on the Mac for decades is going away. Show Notes: Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14, Safari 17 with 60+ security updat…
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Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode…
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