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Apple offers up to $1 million bounty to cyber security researchers

Apple is offering cyber security researchers up to $1 million bounty to detect security flaws in macOS, tvOS, watchOS and iCloud. It is the highest bug bounty on offer from any major tech company, at a time of rising privacy concerns on mobile devices.

Apple

·6 years ago

Samsung and Huawei Top Global Phone Marketshare in Q2 2019

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone shipments fell 3 percent annually to reach 341 million units in the second quarter of 2019. Global smartphone shipments continue to stabilise.

Samsung Huawei Apple

·6 years ago

Apple to acquire majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business

Apple and Intel have signed an agreement for Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases.

Apple

·6 years ago

BBM Enterprise for iOS get a bug fix update

BlackBerry has rolled an update for BBM Enterprise for iOS which brings bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Apps BlackBerry Apple

·6 years ago

Apple disables Walkie Talkie app due to Exploit

An Apple Watch app used to send voice messages between devices has been disabled due to a vulnerability which could be abused to snoop on iPhones.

Apps Apple

·6 years ago

Apple teams up with Best Buy for expanded repair service

Apple today announced the completion of a major expansion of its Apple authorised service network. With nearly 1,000 Best Buy stores across the US now providing expert service and repairs for Apple products, customers have even easier and more convenient access to safe and reliable repairs.

US Apple

·6 years ago

Apple Watch finally available on O2

O2 is now offering the cellular version of the Apple Watch. When Apple first launched an LTE version of its Watch (with Series 3) it exclusively partnered with EE. Vodafone connectivity was added at the end of last year and now O2 customers can get the smartphone on the company's custom plans.

O2 Apple SmartWatch UK

·6 years ago

Android phone’s built-in security key can now be used with iOS devices

Google's new 2-Step Verification (2SV) method which turns Android phones into physical security keys can now be used by those who own iOS devices. The 2SV method enables Android phones to be used as physical keys to log into Google accounts.

Google Android Apple

·6 years ago

Apple splits iTunes into three apps

Apple has split iTunes into three apps: Apple Music, Podcasts and Apple TV. Each exists in its own right, with Apple splitting its entertainment ecosystem into three apps for a clearer, more simplified user experience.

Apple

·6 years ago

Apple Unveils SwiftUI Framework, ARKit 3 and New Xcode Tools for Developers

Apple today unveiled several innovative technologies that make it easier and faster for developers to create powerful new apps. SwiftUI is a new development framework that makes building powerful user interfaces easier than ever before. ARKit 3, RealityKit and Reality Composer are advanced tools designed to make it even easier for developers to create compelling AR experiences for consumer and business apps.

Apple Developers

·6 years ago

iOS 13 bringing Dark Mode, Advanced Photo and Camera Features and more

Apple today previewed iOS 13, bringing Dark Mode to iPhone and new ways to browse and edit photos, sign in to apps and websites, and navigate the world with an all-new map.

Devices and OS Apple

·6 years ago

Apple increases iOS cellular download limit to 200MB

Apple has increased the cellular download limit of iOS for iPhones and iPads from 150 MB to 200 MB. The maximum has been 150 MB since September 2017, but now the company is upping the limit to give users more flexibility, meaning they can now download big apps, games, and even video podcasts over a cellular connection.

Apple

·6 years ago

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