The iPhone 17 will be a step backward–again
Long-time readers of his column will know that the Macalope is not above grazing on low-hanging fruit. Far from it. First of all, who doesn’t like a nice piece of fruit? Second, it’s right there.…
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Hackers have devised a simple text scam to bypass Apple’s iPhone protections
The more we use our iPhones to chat, the more smishing (SMS phishing) attacks try to trick us into compromising our accounts. According to research by Bleeping Computer, the latest wave of attacks is simple…
Researcher finds a vulnerability in the iPhone USB-C controller
A security researcher has been able to hack Apple’s USB-C controllers that are used in current iPhones, which would usually raise concerns about security and the ability to jailbreak the iPhone. But there’s probably nothing…
Apple is looking to snatch back the limelight with a huge year for the iPhone
Not that customers have stopped buying the “declining” iPhone, by any means, but Apple would love to correct the perception that it’s stopped innovating in the smartphone space. As if stung by Mark Zuckerberg’s dubious…
Spruce up your iPhone this weekend with these gorgeous new Apple wallpapers
Apple is opening a new store at the Worldcenter in downtown Miami, Florida later this month, but even if you don’t live in Florida, you can take part in the celebration. To mark the new…
The iPhone 17 Air may be even thinner with a mind-blowing 5.5mm body
In a new Medium post today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo outlines a few expectations for the iPhone models coming this year. Most of it corroborates previous iPhone 17 rumors and Kuo’s own previous statements, but there…
The best CES 2025 Mac and iPhone accessories you need to see
There are many varied and even crazy products launched or demoed at the giant Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas every January. We picked out 8 cool CES announcements every Apple fan will want to…
Apple’s next iPhone app could be an easy way to manage event invitations
According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple could be developing a new “Invites” app to manage event invitations. The site found code related to “Apple Invites” back in the iOS 18.2 betas that were gone…
Is iMessage not working? Here’s how to fix it on iPhone, iPad or Mac
Are you having problems sending or receiving text messages using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Have your usually blue speech bubbles turned green? Are messages not showing up in the right order? Is iMessage telling…
The iPad 11 and iPhone SE 4 are ‘on the iOS 18.3 train’ but won’t arrive till April
With Samsung announcing Unpacked for January 22 and every other tech company announcing major new products this week, a rumor began circulating Tuesday that Apple was planning on getting in on the January fun. But…