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Macworld A security researcher has been able to hack Apple’s USB-C controllers that are used in current iPhones, which would usually raise concerns about security and the ability to jailbreak the iPhone. But there’s probably nothing to worry about. The vulnerability is in the ACE3 USB controller, which Apple introduced with the iPhone 15 lineup […]

Macworld In the world of sports, it’s sometimes easier to impress by not playing. When you’re in the game, everything you do is judged and all your mistakes happen under a harsh spotlight. But get yourself dropped behind some other poor bloke now getting picked apart for their mistakes, you’ll find that all is forgiven…

A huge data breach involving Gravy Analytics has appeared to expose precise location data for millions of users of popular smartphone apps like Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal, and more. Here’s what you should know about the unfolding breach. more…

Macworld In his latest Power On newsletter (subscription required), Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s 2025 will be “loaded.” That includes the Mac, and Gurman cites the timeframe for when Apple will release new Macs–most of what Gurman reports has been stated before, but it’s worth reiterating, especially if you have plans to invest in a

At CES last week, BMW unveiled a major revamp to its iDrive infotainment system, built on the new “BMW Operating System X.” The revamp brings a new “BMW Panoramic Vision” design with infotainment that stretches around, described as “high tech meets highly intuitive operation.” The good news is that the new iDrive system still supports

Macworld If the idea of a long car journey or bedtime without a connection to the internet leaves you trembling with fear, there’s a solution. You can make a copy of those YouTube videos your kids (or you) love to watch to play back offline. There are two ways to get a copy of the

While we are still tracking a chance to land some wildly low prices on the official Apple Watch braided and silicone Solo Loops, a fresh batch of Apple gear deals are now live to kick the week off. After months waiting for a solid price drop on the new iPad mini 7, today is the

Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? According to a new report, here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch. more…

It’s always been clear that Vision Pro was simply Apple’s first step into the AR/VR headset world, and that a lower-priced Apple Vision product would follow, but there have so far been mixed reports on when we might expect to see it. We’ve so far seen reports variously suggesting that the non-Pro Apple Vision headset

New Apple Store openings aren’t as frequent as they used to be, but Apple continues to launch its retail locations both in the US and around the globe. Here are the locations planned for opening this year in the US, and a peek into Apple’s plans abroad too. more…