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MacJan 19, 2021

OSAMiner macOS malware had been hiding using AppleScripts to avoid detection since 2015

A sneaky macOS malware called OSAMiner had been infecting Macs without anyone noticing, by hiding using AppleScripts and mining cryptocurrency, since 2015. As per security firm SentinelOne, OSAMiner had been distributed using pirated versions of Mac game like League of…

iPhoneJan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021

Apple releases a new video for its ‘Shot on iPhone Student Films’ series

Rida Imran

Shot on iPhone is Apple’s social media campaign which promotes the camera quality of various iPhone models for photography and videography Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. Recently, the Cupertino tech giant has launched a new video, ‘Shot on iPhone…

iOSJan 19, 2021

Bumble IPO filing reports Apple’s iOS privacy changes as a major risk

Imran Hussain

Bumble is gearing up for an IPO and in its filing, it has listed Apple’s iOS privacy changes as a major risk factor that could hurt its business practices. The privacy change coming in a future iOS 14 update will…

Jan 19, 2021

Concept video shows Apple’s CarPlay in Tesla Model 3

Usman Hussain

There have been plenty of rumors circulating since last month that the Cupertino tech giant might be looking to get into the automobile industry. There are still some years before an Apple Car might launch, but that has not stopped…

MacJan 19, 2021

macOS Big Sur screensaver bug is affecting M1 Macs

Imran Hussain

A bug with macOS Big Sur screensaver and fast user switching is causing M1 Macs to become unresponsive. When the screensaver activates, using the keyboard or mouse/trackpad does not dismiss it, and the issue is only fixed by putting the…

iOS iPhoneJan 19, 2021Jun 28, 2021

Apple sued for not removing Telegram over violent content by hate groups

Rida Imran

Related to January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill attack, Apple sued by Coalition of Safer Web and Ambassador Marc Ginsberg for not removing Telegram. The plaintiff has filed a lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California…

Apple TVJan 19, 2021

Apple TV+ releases ‘For All Mankind’ season 2 trailer, premiere is on February 19

Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ has just dropped the trailer for season 2 of the hit series, ‘For All Mankind’. Season two of the series is slated to premiere on February 19 and will feature several cast favorites along with new additions as…

MacJan 19, 2021Jan 20, 2021

Apple now blocks M1 Macs from side loading iPhone and iPad apps

Imran Hussain

Apple has started blocking the ability to sideload iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon M1 Macs. Users were recently able to sideload iOS apps, that were not available in the App Store, using third-party apps such as iMazing, as…

Games Mac WindowsJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021

M1 Mac games tested: The Witcher 3, Hitman 2, Skyrim and more

Usman Hussain

The new Macs featuring Apple’s M1 chip support CrossOver 20 for running a few Windows games. CrossOver is based on the open-source Wine project that allows users to run some 32-bit Windows games and apps on Linux and macOS. This…

iPhoneJan 18, 2021

Apple chipmaking partner TSMC will start production of 3nm chips this year

Usman Hussain

Apple’s M1 and A-series chipmaker TSMC is on the road to carry out a risk production of 3nm chips later this year. A 3nm process will be used for future iPhones, although the scenario is highly unlikely until 2023. Risk…