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Create Multiple Network Locations and Switch Between Them with Ease

Create Multiple Network Locations and Switch Between Them with Ease

Jessica Thornsby · Jul 27, 2017

If you only ever use your Mac in one location, then you typically won’t have to worry about your network settings: just enter your Wi-Fi password once, and your Mac will automatically connect to the Internet every time you switch it on. However, with us all spending more time online than ever before, it’s becoming […]

Apple announces critical fix to combat Wi-Fi security threat

Apple announces critical fix to combat Wi-Fi security threat

Christopher Lee · Jul 26, 2017

Following recent news that large numbers of Mac users have become victims of the Fruitfly surveillance malware, Apple has announced “critical” security updates for Mac, iPad and iPhone users after reports of a vicious Wi-Fi security threat started to emerge. According to USA Today, both macOS and iOS devices are vulnerable to infections from Broadpwn, […]

Apple Macs targeted by Fruitfly spying malware

Apple Macs targeted by Fruitfly spying malware

Christopher Lee · Jul 25, 2017

It’s not every day we hear about a malware attack targeting Apple Macs, but law enforcement agencies are investigating reports about a particularly dangerous piece of malware that has recently been attacking Macs with the sole aim of spying on users. Ex-NSA agent Patrick Wardle, presently employed by cybersecurity company Synack, said he personally knows […]

Siri and Dwayne Johnson star in new Apple movie

Siri and Dwayne Johnson star in new Apple movie

Christopher Lee · Jul 24, 2017

It has been announced that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has joined forces with Apple to create a movie that features none other than the company’s artificial intelligence based personal assistant, Siri. Johnson posted a tweet saying the movie will be called The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day. No specifics are available at this stage […]

Updates for macOS Sierra, iOS 10 and watchOS 3

Updates for macOS Sierra, iOS 10 and watchOS 3

Christopher Lee · Jul 21, 2017

Apple has announced updates for macOS Sierra, iOS 10 and watchOS 3. macOS Sierra 10.12.6 The 819-MB macOS Sierra 10.12.6 update enhances the stability, security and compatibility of every Mac. The firm’s support document also mentions the following about this update: Provides a resolution to a problem that prevents some SMB connections from the Finder. […]

Apple and Australian government to discuss encrypted data access

Apple and Australian government to discuss encrypted data access

Christopher Lee · Jul 20, 2017

Australian Attorney-General George Brandis will have a meeting with global technology giant Apple this week in order to try and reach an agreement on allowing intelligence and police agencies access to encrypted data from suspected criminals and terrorists. An AAP report claims that Brandis said the Australian government will first try to get Apple’s ‘voluntary […]

Without Steve Jobs Apple might flounder says former Director

Without Steve Jobs Apple might flounder says former Director

Christopher Lee · Jul 19, 2017

Now that Steve Jobs is gone the company is at risk of being overtaken by Samsung, a former Creative Director at Apple has claimed. Hugh Dubberly stated: “It’s not so much that Samsung has gotten better, but Apple has fundamentally changed. The pipeline that Steve started is over.” Dubberly also used to be a member […]

Apple announces new emoji range on World Emoji Day

Apple announces new emoji range on World Emoji Day

Christopher Lee · Jul 18, 2017

Yesterday was, of course, World Emoji Day and in celebration Apple has adorned the iTunes Movies storefront with a colourful merry-go-round that utilises the most popular smartphone characters to portray older films as well as the latest movie releases. The blockbusters included Skull Island, Kong, Get Out, Beauty and the Beast, Arrival, Logan, and Stephen […]

Government firm to run Apple data centre in China

Government firm to run Apple data centre in China

Christopher Lee · Jul 17, 2017

According to reports, Apple is about to launch a data centre with links to the government in China, making some experts concerned about the security of data transferred from Macs, iPads and iPhones to iCloud. The data centre announced last week will be situated in the Guizhou province and managed by a firm which belongs […]

Apple launching interactive HomeKit Demo stations in 46 stores

Apple launching interactive HomeKit Demo stations in 46 stores

Christopher Lee · Jul 14, 2017

Readers who are finding it difficult to understand the various uses of Apple’s HomeKit or why they would even want to buy smart home devices can now learn more about these technologies at a nearby Apple store. The firm has announced interactive demonstration stations for smart home technology in 46 of its outlets throughout the […]

Apple now accepts PayPal payments for its digital products

Apple now accepts PayPal payments for its digital products

Christopher Lee · Jul 13, 2017

From Wednesday 12th July 2017, online buyers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Netherlands and Mexico can use their PayPal account to pay for Apple Music, App Store, iBooks and iTunes purchases made via their Apple devices. PayPal have announced that the option will be expanded to other countries such as the United States in […]

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