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iPhoneJul 31, 2025

Proton launches new Authenticator app with encrypted backups and offline support

Proton has released a new two-factor authentication app called Proton Authenticator, further expanding its lineup of privacy-focused tools. The app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) that refresh every 30 seconds, offering an added layer of account security that goes beyond…

MacJul 29, 2025Jul 29, 2025

Apple fixes “Sploitlight” macOS security flaw that leaked Apple Intelligence data

Asma Hussain

Apple has patched a major security flaw in macOS, dubbed “Sploitlight,” that allowed attackers to bypass user privacy settings and extract sensitive data, including files cached by Apple Intelligence. Discovered by Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team and tracked as CVE-2025-31199, the…

Jul 1, 2025

Proton sues Apple, calls App Store monopoly a threat to privacy and democracy

Asma Hussain

Privacy-focused software company Proton has filed a major antitrust lawsuit against Apple in California, accusing the tech giant of running an illegal monopoly over app distribution and payments on iOS. Proton, known for its secure services like Proton Mail, ProtonVPN,…

VisionJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

Apple alleges massive Vision Pro data theft by former engineer now at Snap

Asma Hussain

Apple is suing a former senior engineer, Di Liu, accusing him of stealing thousands of confidential documents related to the Vision Pro headset and taking them to Snap, the company behind Snapchat and its smart glasses. According to a lawsuit…

iPhoneJun 27, 2025

iPhone 17 base model to get 6.3-inch display, matching iPhone 16 Pro

Asma Hussain

Apple is set to launch its iPhone 17 lineup this September, and one of the biggest updates for the base model is a larger display. According to multiple sources, including leaker Digital Chat Station and display analyst Ross Young, the…

iPadJun 24, 2025

iPad Pro could get slimmer bezels as Apple considers LG Innotek’s chip-on-film technology

Asma Hussain

Apple may be preparing a major internal shift for future iPad Pro models that could bring noticeably thinner bezels and potentially more compact designs. According to a new report, the company is evaluating whether to approve a display driver IC…

WhatsAppJun 24, 2025

U.S. House bans WhatsApp on government devices over security concerns

Asma Hussain

The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices used by congressional staff, citing serious cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In a memo sent to House staff, the Office of Cybersecurity classified WhatsApp as a “high risk”…

iOS iPhoneJun 23, 2025

iOS 26’s Adaptive Power Mode uses AI to extend iPhone battery life

Asma Hussain

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a new Adaptive Power Mode aimed at extending iPhone battery life without the blunt trade-offs of Low Power Mode. Instead of waiting for your battery to hit 20%, this setting kicks in when your usage is…

iPhoneJun 23, 2025

Apple iPhone 17 Pro models may add vapor chamber to tackle heat

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly making a major shift in cooling for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, expected in September 2025. According to several leaks, including one from tipster Majin Bu, these models will feature a vapor chamber…

MacJun 13, 2025

macOS Tahoe 26 is the final update for Intel Macs

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially drawn the curtain on Intel-powered Macs. The company confirmed during its Platforms State of the Union at WWDC 2025 that macOS 26, also known as macOS Tahoe, will be the final major release for Macs running on…