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Apple Must Allow Alternative Browser Engines on iOS by December Under Japan's New Mobile Software Competition Act
Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browse...
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled 'Extremely Sophisticated Attack'
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, addressing a vulnerability exploited by hackers to target individuals. This marks the third major security flaw patched by Apple this year. Eligible iPhone, iPad, and Mac users are urged to update to the latest versions, which include fixes for the browser engine, enhancing o...
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iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone Rolls Out With Photos App Enhancements and Other Features
Apple released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone on Monday. Following the update, the UI of the Photos app has been tweaked to make accessing media more convenient, while the Safari browser gets a new feature that aims to reduce distractions while reading web pages. The update also contains bug fixes and system improvements for the iPhone.
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Apple’s Recent iOS 16.4.1 Update Reportedly Leaves iPhones Overheated: Why You Should Update Anyway
Apple begun rolling out the iOS 16.4.1 update earlier this month in a bid to fix vulnerabilities in the Safari browser as well as tackle the issue of Siri occasionally being unresponsive. iPhone models updated to iOS 16.4.1 may get unusually warmer while they are being charged, according to a report.
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Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for Developers: Here's All That's New
Apple released iOS 16.4 Beta 1 to developers in February. The update included new emojis, Safari browser improvements among other features. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now released iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for developers, which improves on the new "5G Standalone" feature introduced with iOS 16.4 Beta 1, along with many other new features.
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Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Beta 1 for Developers: Here's All That's New
Apple has announced that it has started rolling out the first iOS 16.4 beta for developers. This update brings support for Unicode 15.0 Emoji, standalone 5G, along with new features and fixes. The Cupertino company has also improved support for third-party browsers with this beta update. Such apps are purportedly now capable of allowing users to ad...
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Apple Pay Said to Work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on iOS 16 Beta 4 Ahead of EU Antitrust Rules
Apple Pay may soon support payments on third-party browsers, with the arrival of iOS 16 later this year. On the latest iOS 16 beta 4, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox can display the "Continue with Apple Pay" option on Apple's checkout page. As if iOS 15, users can only use Apple Pay on the company’s Safari browser, but the chan...
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iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3 Released With Fix for Safari Security Flaw; iCloud Sync Fix Reportedly Also Released
Apple has released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 that brings a fix for the bug that made Safari's browsing history and linked accounts data vulnerable to getting leaked. The bug not only affected Safari but all third-party browsers on Apple operating systems. Separately, Apple is also reportedly rolling out a fix for syncing issues in iCloud impacting t...
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Safari 15 Security Flaw Discovered That Can Leak Your Browsing Activity, Personal Identity
Safari 15 is found to have a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain access to your browsing activity and personal identity attached to a Google account.
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Fortnite for iOS, Android Enters Closed Beta Testing With Touchscreen Support on Nvidia's GeForce Now
Fortnite could be making its way to iPhone and iPad via the Safari browser in a new touch-control version of the game on Nvidia GeForce Now. The game streaming service is running a closed beta test of the popular battle royale game which can be streamed on both iOS and Android. Gamers will have to sign up for a GeForce Now account, and both Free an...
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Apple Releases iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 Update to Fix Actively Exploited Security Flaw
Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 for iPhone and iPad models and watchOS 7.3.3 for Apple Watch models. The update brings a security fix for WebKit, a browser engine developed by Apple and primarily used in its Safari Web browser. Apple has said that the WebKit issue may have been deliberately exploited.
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Apple’s Default Content Filters Restrict iPhone, iPad Users From Searching for the Word ‘Asian’
Apple’s default content filters that are available through preloaded parental controls on iPhone and iPad are restricting users from searching for the word “Asian.” The restriction isn’t limited to the inbuilt Safari browser but also exists on third-party solutions such as Brave or Chrome.
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iOS 14 Resets Mail, Browser App Settings After Third-Party Upgrade: Report
iOS 14 users are reportedly facing a bug that resets mail, browser app settings following third-party app upgrades. Apple recently fixed a bug that reset Default mail and browser app settings to Mail and Safari after every reboot. Now, a new bug has come to light that essentially performs a similar reset after your manually chosen default mail or b...
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iOS 14 Bug Resets Default Mail and Browser App Settings After Every Reboot
iOS 14 has been released for all iPhone and iPad users earlier this week, and one of the new features includes the ability to change the default browser and mail app settings. However, a new bug has now been reported that apparently resets Mail and Safari as default mail and browsers apps after an iPhone or iPad is rebooted.
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Apple Must Allow Alternative Browser Engines on iOS by December Under Japan's New Mobile Software Competition Act
Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browse...
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled 'Extremely Sophisticated Attack'
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, addressing a vulnerability exploited by hackers to target individuals. This marks the third major security flaw patched by Apple this year. Eligible iPhone, iPad, and Mac users are urged to update to the latest versions, which include fixes for the browser engine, enhancing o...
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iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone Rolls Out With Photos App Enhancements and Other Features
Apple released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone on Monday. Following the update, the UI of the Photos app has been tweaked to make accessing media more convenient, while the Safari browser gets a new feature that aims to reduce distractions while reading web pages. The update also contains bug fixes and system improvements for the iPhone.
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Apple’s Recent iOS 16.4.1 Update Reportedly Leaves iPhones Overheated: Why You Should Update Anyway
Apple begun rolling out the iOS 16.4.1 update earlier this month in a bid to fix vulnerabilities in the Safari browser as well as tackle the issue of Siri occasionally being unresponsive. iPhone models updated to iOS 16.4.1 may get unusually warmer while they are being charged, according to a report.
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Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for Developers: Here's All That's New
Apple released iOS 16.4 Beta 1 to developers in February. The update included new emojis, Safari browser improvements among other features. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now released iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for developers, which improves on the new "5G Standalone" feature introduced with iOS 16.4 Beta 1, along with many other new features.
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Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Beta 1 for Developers: Here's All That's New
Apple has announced that it has started rolling out the first iOS 16.4 beta for developers. This update brings support for Unicode 15.0 Emoji, standalone 5G, along with new features and fixes. The Cupertino company has also improved support for third-party browsers with this beta update. Such apps are purportedly now capable of allowing users to ad...
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Apple Pay Said to Work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on iOS 16 Beta 4 Ahead of EU Antitrust Rules
Apple Pay may soon support payments on third-party browsers, with the arrival of iOS 16 later this year. On the latest iOS 16 beta 4, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox can display the "Continue with Apple Pay" option on Apple's checkout page. As if iOS 15, users can only use Apple Pay on the company’s Safari browser, but the chan...
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iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3 Released With Fix for Safari Security Flaw; iCloud Sync Fix Reportedly Also Released
Apple has released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 that brings a fix for the bug that made Safari's browsing history and linked accounts data vulnerable to getting leaked. The bug not only affected Safari but all third-party browsers on Apple operating systems. Separately, Apple is also reportedly rolling out a fix for syncing issues in iCloud impacting t...
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Safari 15 Security Flaw Discovered That Can Leak Your Browsing Activity, Personal Identity
Safari 15 is found to have a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain access to your browsing activity and personal identity attached to a Google account.
-
Fortnite for iOS, Android Enters Closed Beta Testing With Touchscreen Support on Nvidia's GeForce Now
Fortnite could be making its way to iPhone and iPad via the Safari browser in a new touch-control version of the game on Nvidia GeForce Now. The game streaming service is running a closed beta test of the popular battle royale game which can be streamed on both iOS and Android. Gamers will have to sign up for a GeForce Now account, and both Free an...
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Apple Releases iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 Update to Fix Actively Exploited Security Flaw
Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 for iPhone and iPad models and watchOS 7.3.3 for Apple Watch models. The update brings a security fix for WebKit, a browser engine developed by Apple and primarily used in its Safari Web browser. Apple has said that the WebKit issue may have been deliberately exploited.
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Apple’s Default Content Filters Restrict iPhone, iPad Users From Searching for the Word ‘Asian’
Apple’s default content filters that are available through preloaded parental controls on iPhone and iPad are restricting users from searching for the word “Asian.” The restriction isn’t limited to the inbuilt Safari browser but also exists on third-party solutions such as Brave or Chrome.
-
iOS 14 Resets Mail, Browser App Settings After Third-Party Upgrade: Report
iOS 14 users are reportedly facing a bug that resets mail, browser app settings following third-party app upgrades. Apple recently fixed a bug that reset Default mail and browser app settings to Mail and Safari after every reboot. Now, a new bug has come to light that essentially performs a similar reset after your manually chosen default mail or b...
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iOS 14 Bug Resets Default Mail and Browser App Settings After Every Reboot
iOS 14 has been released for all iPhone and iPad users earlier this week, and one of the new features includes the ability to change the default browser and mail app settings. However, a new bug has now been reported that apparently resets Mail and Safari as default mail and browsers apps after an iPhone or iPad is rebooted.
