Apple Files Vigouous Response to DOJ Lawsuit: ’Threatens the Very Principles That Set iPhone Apart’

Zuckerberg on ‘Personal Superintelligence’

★ Tea, the Women’s Dating Gossip App Riddled With Security Vulnerabilities, Remains #3 on the US iPhone App Store

Tea remains a chart-topping app in the App Store, but isn’t listed at all in Play Store top lists.

★ Tea, the Women’s Dating Gossip App Riddled With Security Vulnerabilities, Remains #3 on the US iPhone App Store

Tea remains a chart-topping app in the App Store, but isn’t listed at all in Play Store top lists.

★ Tea, the Women’s Dating Gossip App Riddled With Security Vulnerabilities, Remains #3 on the US iPhone App Store

Tea remains a chart-topping app in the App Store, but isn’t listed at all in Play Store top lists.

iCloud Backups Lawsuit

Hartley Charlton (Gamboa v. Apple PDF): Apple will face a proposed class action lawsuit in California federal court over allegations that iCloud unlawfully monopolizes iPhone users’ access to core device backups, following a judge’s decision to deny…

Sound Therapy

Apple: Apple Music is joining forces with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce Sound Therapy, an innovative audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep. […] Available exclusively…

YouTube Is Rolling Out an Age-Estimation Algorithm to Identify US Teens

Security Breach at Tea Worsens, Revealing Users’ DMs About Abortions and Cheating

[Sponsor] SaneBox: a better Inbox

A tool that can save you time is valuable, especially if you are a lawyer or other professional on a billable hour system and you want to reduce time spent on nonbillable tasks. A tool that can save you from aggravation is even more valuable. Nobody…

Sony Sues Tencent for Allegedly Ripping Off ‘Horizon’ Video Games

The E-Book Editions of Timothy Snyder’s ‘On Tyranny’ Are Just $2

macOS 15.6

Juli Clover (release notes, security, enterprise, developer, full installer, IPSW): According to Apple’s release notes, the update provides important bug fixes and security updates. See also: Howard Oakley and Mr. Macintosh. Previously: macOS 15.5

macOS 14.7.7 and macOS 13.7.7

macOS 14.7.7 (full installer, security): This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. macOS 13.7.7 (full installer, security): [Not yet listed, but presumably:] This update provides important security fixes and is …

iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6

Juli Clover (no iOS/iPadOS release notes, security, enterprise, developer): iOS 18.6 addresses a Photos-related bug that could prevent users from being able to share memory movies in the Photos app.[…]The iOS and iPadOS 18.6 updates also bring chang…

watchOS 11.6

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, developer): The watchOS 11.6 update focuses on bug fixes and security improvements, with no new features included. Previously: watchOS 11.5

tvOS 18.6

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, developer): Apple today released tvOS 18.6, the latest version of the tvOS operating system. Previously: tvOS 18.5

visionOS 2.6

Juli Clover (release notes, security, no enterprise, developer): visionOS 2.6 focuses on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements. There are no new features in the update. Previously: visionOS 2.5

audioOS 18.6

Apple’s page isn’t showing the update, but my HomePod says it’s available and “includes performance and stability improvements.” Previously: audioOS 18.5

Amazon Is Selling M4 MacBook Airs for $200 Off

Microsoft Introduces ‘Copilot Mode’ in Edge