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Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021

Apple and Google duopoly limits competition, says UK watchdog

As per an interim report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK, Apple and Google’s duopoly limits competition and choice, because of the amount of control they have on mobile operating systems, app stores, and web browsers….

Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021

Log4Shell exploit found to impact iCloud, amongst other services [u]

Imran Hussain

A new 0-day exploit called Log4Shell has been found in log4j, a popular and open-source Java logging library, which allows Remote Code Execution (RCE) by logging a specific string. The vulnerability impacts popular services like iCloud, Minecraft servers, Steam, and…

FacebookDec 14, 2021Jan 7, 2022

WhatsApp finally hides last seen and online status from strangers

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy-focused update that will hide users’ last seen and online status from users that they have never chatted with or don’t have in their address book. This change not only applies to private user…

MacDec 14, 2021

Apple confirms macOS Monterey Universal Control feature is delayed until Spring 2022

Imran Hussain

After not releasing the feature in any of the macOS Monterey betas to date, Apple has finally updated its website to indicate that Universal Control will release in Spring 2022. The feature was already delayed from the first macOS Monterey…

Dec 14, 2021

HomePod Software Version 15.2 released with Apple Music Voice Plan and new Siri languages

Imran Hussain

Apple has released HomePod Software Version 15.2 for all HomePod models. The update brings support for Apple Music Voice Plan, as well as new Siri languages to the classic HomePod, as well as HomePod mini. HomePod Software Version 15.2 Apple…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchDec 14, 2021

Download iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 IPSW firmware files

Imran Hussain

Download iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 IPSW files directly from Apple’s servers, for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Apple released iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 earlier today to all users. This update has new features including Apple Music Voice Plan,…

Apple WatchDec 14, 2021

watchOS 8.3 released with Apple Music Voice Plan and App Privacy Report

Imran Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 8.3 for all compatible Apple Watch models. The new update brings support for Apple Music Voice Plan and App Privacy Report, as well as ECG support for China. The software update also expands the Assistive Touch…

Apple TVDec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021

tvOS 15.2 released with Apple Music Voice Plan, new screen savers, and app updates

Imran Hussain

Apple has released tvOS 15.2 to all users with Apple Music Voice Plan, Photos and TV app updates, new Siri languages, and new screen savers. The update is available as an over-the-air software update to all Apple TV HD and…

MacDec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021

macOS Monterey 12.1 released with SharePlay and Apple Music Voice Plan

Imran Hussain

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.1 to all users. The new update features SharePlay, Apple Music Voice Plan, Communication Safety for Messages, Digital Legacy for Apple ID, enhancements for TV, Photos, Reminders and Notes apps, and much more. December 13:…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchDec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021

iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 released with Apple Music Voice Plan, App Privacy Report and more

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to all compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models. The new update brings features like Apple Music Voice Plan, App Privacy Report, Message Communication Safety for kids, Digital Legacy for Apple ID,…