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MacDirtyCow bug grants advanced system customization, such as changing fonts, on iOS 15.x-16.1.2 without a jailbreak

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 14, 2023

A bug affecting iOS & iPadOS versions 15.x-16.1.2 and macOS 13.0.1 called CVE-2022-46689, also codenamed MacDirtyCow, has been making headlines recently. This bug was discovered by security researcher Ian Beer of Google Project Zero, and while it’s not being used in any jailbreaks, it does appear to be at the epicenter of some interesting hacks for modding iPhones and iPads recently, such as TrollLock Reborn.

TrollLock Reborn masks the Lock Screen’s Face ID glyph with an animated Troll Face on iOS 15.x-16.1.2

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 14, 2023

Those searching for the next interesting way to customize their iPhone may enjoy the new TrollLock Reborn add-on based on the MacDirtyCow hack by iOS developers @haxi0sm and @dedbeddedbed.

iOS 16.2 fixes laggy iPhone animations when scrolling, switching apps and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 17, 2022

iOS 16.2 resolves a longstanding bug causing choppy or stuttering system animations on iPhone Pros when exiting apps, scrolling and more.

Safecuts protects jailbroken Shortcuts users on iOS 15.0-15.3.1 from a vulnerability

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 14, 2022

iOS developer 0xilis has released a new and free jailbreak tweak for iOS & iPadOS 15 devices called Safecuts that purportedly makes Shortcuts app usage safer on devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.3.1.

Security researcher releases PoC with kernel r/w for Neural Engine devices running iOS 15 & macOS 12

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 11, 2022

Security researcher @_simo36 turned quite a few heads with a Tweet shared on Friday that appears to contain a proof of concept (PoC) for an exploit chain called WeightBufs that achieves kernel memory read and write capabilities on some versions of iOS & iPadOS 15 and macOS 12.

Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.0.1 to address bugs and security patches

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 9, 2022

In addition to releasing iOS & iPadOS 16.1.1 Wednesday afternoon, Apple rolled out macOS Ventura 13.0.1 as a minor software update for the company’s lineup of Mac computers.

iOS 16.1.1 released with bug fixes and security updates

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 9, 2022

Apple released iOS & iPadOS 16.1.1 on Wednesday as a small firmware update for iPhones and iPads alike.

iOS 16.1.1 should fix iPhone Wi-Fi bug, battery drain and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 8, 2022

Aside from fixing iPhone's Wi-Fi randomly disconnecting, iOS 16.1.1 could address slow Spotlight search and officially bring Emergency SOS via satellite into orbit.

watchOS 9.1 launches with Apple Watch battery improvements and bug fixes

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 24, 2022

watchOS 9 extends battery life during some workouts and allows you to download music while your Apple Watch is off its charger. It also contains a few bug fixes.

iOS 16 bugs: Apple clarifies how to fix the iPhone 14 “SIM Not Supported” error

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 18, 2022

Apple suggests the annoying “SIM Not Supported” error that some iPhone 14 owners are getting could be fixed in a future iOS 16 software update.

iOS 16.0.3 released with iPhone 14 Pro-related bug fixes & other improvements

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 10, 2022

Apple released iOS 16.0.3 as a firmware update to the general public on Monday alongside watchOS 9.0.2 to address a slew of different bugs that affect various handsets, but with most of the fixes focusing primarily on the iPhone 14 lineup.

watchOS 9.0.2 fixes the Apple Watch microphone and Spotify streaming issues

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 10, 2022

The update addresses microphone issues plaguing some Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8 units while fixing Spotify streaming problems and squishing other bugs.