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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Apple’s iOS 26.1 Launch Expected This Week Followed By iOS 26.2 Beta Rollout: Report
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.1 on November 3, followed by the first iOS 26.2 beta on November 4, according to Mark Gurman. While the iOS 26.1 update introduces a new Tinted option for the Liquid Glass feature, improving readability, the iOS 26.2 beta will likely focus on performance and stability, with major additions likely in later builds....
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UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
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Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat Mesh Chat App for iPhone That Works Without Internet Access
Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat Mesh, a new Bluetooth-based messaging app for iPhone. He previously unveiled Bitchat as a peer-to-peer (P2P) app, a weekend project designed to function without phone numbers, email, or access to the internet. Bitchat Mesh supports both end-to-end encryption and identity verification. An Android release date for the...
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Apple To Stop Full End-To-End Data Protection Tool For UK Users
Apple said on Friday it could no longer offer full end-to-end encryption for British customers and iPhone users, following US media reports the UK government had asked for global data access.
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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
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Apple Brings RCS, Satellite Capabilities to the Messages App for iPhone With iOS 18
Apple unveiled iOS 18, the next generation of its operating system for iPhone, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on Monday. Among many new features such as Home Screen customisation, Apple Intelligence, and Control Center improvements, the Cupertino-based tech giant also introduced two new features to the Messages app — support f...
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iOS 18 Tipped to Introduce AI Features Including Safari Browsing Assistant, Encrypted Visual Search
iOS 18 AI features have leaked online, months before Apple rolls out its next iPhone software update. Analysis of backend code on Apple's servers has revealed that the company could be working on two new AI features, one for Safari and the other for an "encrypted visual search" functionality that could arrive with iOS 18.
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iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 Update Rolling Out With End-to-End iCloud Encryption, Security Keys Support: Details
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 updates for iPhone 8 and later models, and eligible iPad, iPad Pro and iPad mini models. Both updates feature support for Advanced Data Protection that adds support for end-to-end encryption on iCloud, as well as support for security keys that allows users to use physical security keys for two-fa...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Voice Status Update for iOS Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow iOS users on the app to share voice notes in their status updates, similar to pictures, videos and links. The feature is currently under development and is expected to roll out in the coming iOS update. The voice status updates will only be shared with the people selected in the privacy se...
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Apple Passkeys to Put an End to Passwords in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura
Apple is introducing a password-less login scheme called Passkeys with iOS 16, macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16. They use iCloud Keychain public key credentials and rely on biometric identification for signing in to websites or apps. Passkeys are end‑to‑end encrypted and sync across Apple devices.
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WhatsApp Starts Beta Testing End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Backups on Android, iOS: Report
WhatsApp is found to have started allowing its beta testers on Android and iOS to enable end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. The update was announced last month. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be developing a redesigned contact info section for Android users.
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Apple Says It’s Working With US States to Adopt Driver’s Licences, State IDs in Apple Wallet
Apple has announced that it is working with several US states to roll out the ability to store driver’s licence or state ID on a user’s Apple Wallet on an iPhone or an Apple Watch.
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Apple May Soon Bring a Tool to Scan Your iPhone Photos for Child Abuse Content
Apple is reportedly developing a tool that would scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in your iPhone photos using hashing algorithms. The system is said to be deployed on the user’s device for greater security and privacy.
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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Apple’s iOS 26.1 Launch Expected This Week Followed By iOS 26.2 Beta Rollout: Report
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.1 on November 3, followed by the first iOS 26.2 beta on November 4, according to Mark Gurman. While the iOS 26.1 update introduces a new Tinted option for the Liquid Glass feature, improving readability, the iOS 26.2 beta will likely focus on performance and stability, with major additions likely in later builds....
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UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
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Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat Mesh Chat App for iPhone That Works Without Internet Access
Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat Mesh, a new Bluetooth-based messaging app for iPhone. He previously unveiled Bitchat as a peer-to-peer (P2P) app, a weekend project designed to function without phone numbers, email, or access to the internet. Bitchat Mesh supports both end-to-end encryption and identity verification. An Android release date for the...
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Apple To Stop Full End-To-End Data Protection Tool For UK Users
Apple said on Friday it could no longer offer full end-to-end encryption for British customers and iPhone users, following US media reports the UK government had asked for global data access.
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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
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Apple Brings RCS, Satellite Capabilities to the Messages App for iPhone With iOS 18
Apple unveiled iOS 18, the next generation of its operating system for iPhone, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on Monday. Among many new features such as Home Screen customisation, Apple Intelligence, and Control Center improvements, the Cupertino-based tech giant also introduced two new features to the Messages app — support f...
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iOS 18 Tipped to Introduce AI Features Including Safari Browsing Assistant, Encrypted Visual Search
iOS 18 AI features have leaked online, months before Apple rolls out its next iPhone software update. Analysis of backend code on Apple's servers has revealed that the company could be working on two new AI features, one for Safari and the other for an "encrypted visual search" functionality that could arrive with iOS 18.
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iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 Update Rolling Out With End-to-End iCloud Encryption, Security Keys Support: Details
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 updates for iPhone 8 and later models, and eligible iPad, iPad Pro and iPad mini models. Both updates feature support for Advanced Data Protection that adds support for end-to-end encryption on iCloud, as well as support for security keys that allows users to use physical security keys for two-fa...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Voice Status Update for iOS Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow iOS users on the app to share voice notes in their status updates, similar to pictures, videos and links. The feature is currently under development and is expected to roll out in the coming iOS update. The voice status updates will only be shared with the people selected in the privacy se...
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Apple Passkeys to Put an End to Passwords in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura
Apple is introducing a password-less login scheme called Passkeys with iOS 16, macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16. They use iCloud Keychain public key credentials and rely on biometric identification for signing in to websites or apps. Passkeys are end‑to‑end encrypted and sync across Apple devices.
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WhatsApp Starts Beta Testing End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Backups on Android, iOS: Report
WhatsApp is found to have started allowing its beta testers on Android and iOS to enable end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. The update was announced last month. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be developing a redesigned contact info section for Android users.
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Apple Says It’s Working With US States to Adopt Driver’s Licences, State IDs in Apple Wallet
Apple has announced that it is working with several US states to roll out the ability to store driver’s licence or state ID on a user’s Apple Wallet on an iPhone or an Apple Watch.
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Apple May Soon Bring a Tool to Scan Your iPhone Photos for Child Abuse Content
Apple is reportedly developing a tool that would scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in your iPhone photos using hashing algorithms. The system is said to be deployed on the user’s device for greater security and privacy.
