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iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Apple’s Craig Federighi defends the new ‘Expanded Protections for Children’ saying they are not a backdoor

The segments which usually praise Apple for its privacy protections for users, are now strongly criticizing its new ‘Expanded protection for Children’. Therefore, Apple’s VP of Software, Craig Federighi sat down with The Wall Street Journal to clarify the “misunderstanding”…

iOS iPhoneAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” worry employees of their exploitation by repressive regimes

Rida Imran

Since the announcement of Apple’s new child safety features, the company has been facing a lot of backlash from digital security and privacy experts. Now, Apple’s employees are also raising concerns over the possible exploitation of “Expanded Protections for Children”…

Android iOSAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

Asma Hussain

A new bipartisan antitrust bill that targets Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, and Amy Klobuchar. The bill is aimed at controlling the market power of online app marketplaces….

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacAug 12, 2021Sep 22, 2021

iOS 15 Safari is getting support for WebM audio

Imran Hussain

Apple has added support for WebM audio codec to Safari in the iOS 15 beta 5. The company has been adding support for open media file formats over the past few years, including support for WebP images, and WebM audio…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 12, 2021Aug 14, 2021

The new CSAM detection feature will not scan user’s private iPhone photo library, says Apple

Rida Imran

In the face of strong criticism, Apple has published a new FAQ document explaining that the new ‘CSAM detection’ photo scanning feature will not impact users’ private iPhone photo library. Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” has been under a lot…

iOS iPhoneAug 12, 2021

iOS 15 will allow AirPods to be added to Find My Network, allowing them to be located via Bluetooth

Imran Hussain

iOS 15 will allow users to link their AirPods (all models) to the Find My Network and locate them using Bluetooth. Find My Network was introduced just before AirTags were launched and helps users find their devices through Apple’s network…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

The child safety ‘Messages analysis system’ will not break end-to-end encryption in Messages, says Apple

Rida Imran

Addressing the concerns related to the new Messages analysis system “Communication Safety in Messages”, Apple assures that it does not break end-to-end encryption in Messages. In Fall, Apple is set to implement a new Messages analysis system. The new system…

iOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

Apple could expand new child safety features to third-party apps in the future, possibly in the form of an API

Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled new child safety features which give the company power to analyze iMessages for sexually explicit images, scan iCloud Photos to detect CSAM content, and update Siri and Search to warn, intervene and guide children when searching for CSAM related…

Android iOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

WhatsApp will soon let users transfer their chat history between Android and iOS

Asma Hussain

On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed that it is adding a highly-anticipated feature to its platform – the ability to transfer chat histories between iOS and Android phones. The chat history will include all conversations, photos, and voice notes. Prior to this,…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 11, 2021Aug 18, 2021

Apple releases iOS 15 “5G Preferred Over WiFi Profile” for developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released a new developer tool for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 which forces devices to prioritize 5G connections over Wi-Fi when users are connected to slow or unstable Wi-Fi networks. The tool is available in the form of…