Microsoft has discovered a Spotlight-related exploit in macOS that could enable attackers to steal private metadata from Apple apps and third-party apps.
An exploit involving Spotlight plugins could let attackers steal private metadata
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Blender will bring its 3D creation suite to iPad Pro with Apple Pencil support
The open-source 3D software Blender is working on a full-featured app for the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil support, the team announced.
WhatsApp message reminders will ensure you don’t forget about follow-ups
WhatsApp will enable you to schedule reminders for specific messages and receive timely notifications so you don't forget about important follow-up replies.
Google says Chrome v138 will be the last update to the web browser that will support macOS 11 Big Sur
Google’s Chrome web browser remains one of the most popular in the world, being used on more than half and just under three-quarters of all devices worldwide, and that includes Mac users.
How to get back the Launchpad on Mac in macOS Tahoe 26
Learn how to restore the Launchpad feature on your Mac in Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 operating system to see and open installed apps in one central place.
Threaded message replies are coming to WhatsApp for iPhone
Meta is currently testing threaded message replies in WhatsApp for iPhone for more structured conversations, especially in busy group chats.
Apple now permits cellular phone calls and carrier-based SMS/MMS/RCS messages in third-party apps, but only in Europe
Apple provides new APIs to third-party developers in the European Union that enable cellular phone calls and SMS, MMS and RCS messaging within apps.
FiveDock16 allows five app icons in the Home Screen’s Dock on jailbroken iOS 16 devices
For as long as I have been jailbreaking iPhones, and that’s well over a decade now, users have been using jailbreak tweaks to expand the number of app icons that they can fit in the Home Screen’s Dock from just four to at least five, or more.
TikTok allegedly working on fork of existing app for U.S. market that will be sold to U.S. investors
A law passed by Congress in the United States effectively banned the popular TikTok social media app in the United States. Despite briefly disappearing from the App Store in the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt enforcement of the law for 75 days, and even more recently granted another 90-day extension to that.
WhatsApp will finally let you switch between two different accounts on one iPhone—no business app needed
Meta is adding multi-user support to WhatsApp, allowing you to switch between two accounts on the same iPhone without using WhatsApp Business.
Google releases Calendar for Apple Watch, but removes Keep from your wrist
Google Calendar is now available on the Apple Watch, but the company has discounted Keep, its dedicated note-taking app for the smartwatch.
Pixelmator Pro photo editing software for macOS updated to utilize Apple Intelligence on supported Macs
Apple released an updated build of Pixelmator Pro for macOS on Monday, bringing with it a slew of new features and improvements, including newfangled support for Apple Intelligence – Apple’s in-house artificial intelligence brand that it uses to enhance features across its platforms.