Security Bite: Why your inbox is still so bad at blocking malware and spam
Many people are not aware that there’s a clever buffer that exists before emails land in an inbox. It’s here that each piece of mail is scanned, ideally blocking anything malicious before it arrives. However, over the years, email providers (mainly Gmail) have instead put more focus on adding “warning labels” to mail containing links or attachments they suspect are up to no good. Akin to putting lipstick on a pig. Despite these efforts, a stagering 91% of all cyberattacks still originate from an inbox. If you think Google, Apple, and Microsoft could be doing more, you’re right. So, why haven’t they? 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. more…

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Hit-and-run driver busted by AirPod lost after cyclist crashed through window
A bicyclist's fortuitous AirPod bounce after a terrible crash helped police track down a hit-and-run driver.Suspect's vehicle was tracked by an AirPod that fell into it after accident. Photo: Martin County Sheriff's Office.A New York Times report told the story of 15-year-old Lochlan Nicol of Jensen Beach, Florida, who rode his bike to a gas station on the evening of May 22nd, 2024 to get some ice cream. An SUV suddenly turning into the station's driveway caused the teen to crash, with Nicol's head going through the rear-passenger window.During the accident, one of the boy's AirPods fell out and into the SUV, lodging itself under a floor mat. The driver did stop briefly, but only to move the unconscious and seriously injured Nicol out of the road before fleeing the scene. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18 Control Center reportedly features redesigned music widget and HomeKit controls
iOS 18 is expected to be a pretty significant release in terms of the number of changes and new features. While artificial intelligence capabilities will be the big theme of the update, we are also expecting other enhancements. Today, Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter that Apple is preparing to overhaul the iPhone Control Center as part of iOS 18. The new design will include updates to the ‘now playing’ music widget and the HomeKit smart home controls. more…

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iOS 18 Control Center to get revamps
A number of updates will be coming to the Control Center when iOS 18 launches, as per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The same rumor repeated itself at the onset of iOS 17 and iOS 15, but in the history of that, there has been nothing significant. The only additions were quick access to volume, display […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 5s moves to the ‘Obsolete’ list
Apple has made an update on its vintage and obsolete list that concerns the iPhone 5s, iPod Touch 6th Gen, and an old Macbook model. Apple has now labeled the iPhone 5s as an obsolete product internationally since the seven-year mark has passed since the product was marked for sale. The iPhone 5s was released […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Vision Pro might launch internationally in July
The international release of the Apple Vision Pro can potentially happen in July 6 months after its release in the United States. Some stores in the UK recently received large amounts of pallet deliveries anticipated to be the couches designed for demos of the Vision Pro, which staff aren’t authorized to open yet. Apple retail […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Improve your vocabulary in just 10 minutes a day for $10
Macworld We don’t have to stop learning our native language after grade school, nor should we. Sometimes, what we say isn’t half as important as the words we choose, which is where the Wordela Vocabulary Builder comes in. For less than $10, new users can have lifetime access to an app that lets you build your vocabulary in a way that really helps those new words stick. That’s thanks to Wordela’s learning algorithm, an AI teacher that lets you tailor your speech to the kind of conversations you want to have, whether in an academic or business setting. You’ll practice with flashcards and get context on the words you learn by seeing them used in samples from famous fiction, news articles, and more. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to Wordela for $9.99 (reg. $324).   Wordela Vocabulary Builder: Lifetime Subscription – $9.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

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Double Dad’s productivity with Windows 11 + Office Pro for $59.97
Macworld Dads love getting stuff done, so sometimes the most practical Father’s Day gifts are the best. This year, surprise him by turning his home PC into a real workhorse with a lifetime license to both Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for $59.97. Rated 5/5 stars by users, this deal is a solid way to bring used desktops up to date with the very latest Microsoft has to offer. That starts with the latest and best version of their flagship OS, complete with advanced security tools like biometric login and a finely-tuned AI assistant. That’s on top of the arsenal of tools you get with Office 2021 Pro. There’s Word and Excel of course, but this Professional edition also includes Teams support plus Publisher and Access. Buy before the end of day on June 9 to get this Ultimate Microsoft Pro bundle for $59.97 (reg. $79.99).   The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle – $59.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

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Apple’s 2024 iPad Air features a binned M2 chip with 9-core GPU
Contrary to Apple's initial claims, the 2024 iPad Air uses a binned M2 chip with a 9-core GPU instead of a 10-core GPU. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple's new M2 iPad Air has a nine-core GPU, despite original claims to the contrary
Apple has quietly changed the M2 iPad Air's listed GPU core count from 10 cores to nine cores, and Metal benchmark testing suggests that the nine-core spec is accurate.Apple has corrected the GPU core count in the M2 iPad Air's description.The M2 iPad Air was originally announced as having a 10-core GPU in its initial press release on May 7, 2024. The press release has remained uncorrected, as has an iPad Air support page, and all listings for the product in Apple Stores outside the US as of June 1, 2024.The correction, first spotted by 9to5 Mac, on Saturday is likely to be the true core count, with the original specs having strangely been in error. Geekbench's Metal benchmark testing of the M2 iPad Air shows a score of 41,095, compared to the M2 Pro's 10-core GPU, which rates a score of 45,195. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-core
Apple has made a quiet update to the tech specs of the M2 iPad Air, which first launched last month. Despite originally touting the iPad Air’s M2 chip as featuring a 10-core GPU, the company now says it features a 9-core GPU. more…

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iOS 18 might make your iPhone weird and wonderful [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: In the near future, your iPhone might look as wild and unique as you want it to. iOS 18 rumors and more! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you can get an app-like Threads experience on the iPad right now? Here’s how to unlock the best iPad experience for Threads. more…

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Apple's AI Plans Include 'Black Box' For Cloud Data
How will Apple protect user data while their requests are being processed by AI in applications like Siri? Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shared this report from Apple Insider: According to sources of The Information [four different former Apple employees who worked on the project], Apple intends to process data from AI applications inside a virtual black box. The concept, known as "Apple Chips in Data Centers" internally, would involve only Apple's hardware being used to perform AI processing in the cloud. The idea is that it will control both the hardware and software on its servers, enabling it to design more secure systems. While on-device AI processing is highly private, the initiative could make cloud processing for Apple customers to be similarly secure... By taking control over how data is processed in the cloud, it would make it easier for Apple to implement processes to make a breach much harder to actually happen. Furthermore, the black box approach would also prevent Apple itself from being able to see the data. As a byproduct, this means it would also be difficult for Apple to hand over any personal data from government or law enforcement data requests. Processed data from the servers would be stored in Apple's "Secure Enclave" (where the iPhone stores biometric data, encryption keys and passwords), according to the article. "Doing so means the data can't be seen by other elements of the system, nor Apple itself." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Anker’s Nano Power Bank is $15 Off
Having a reliable power bank always with you can be useful in so many ways. Today, you can get a significant discount on the Anker Nano Power Bank, which is down to just $34.99 from its original price of $50 on Amazon. Note that this deal is for Prime members only. Small but packing a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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‘Where Cards Fall’ arrives on Vision Pro
A new game, titled ‘Where Cards Fall’, is now available for Apple Vision Pro users. ‘Where Cards Fall’ is a puzzle game where spatial awareness is required. Players build a house made of cards with stories behind each one. Apple said that ‘Where Cards Fall’ has 3D depth, with accessible and tactile controls available for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New Apple Card ads go live
Apple recently shared several videos that feature the Apple Card. The short ads, titled ‘Ladder’, ‘Sock’, and ‘Sweater’ are available to watch on the official Apple YouTube channel and are a few seconds in length. In ‘Ladder’ a man hurriedly makes a payment on his iPhone while his wife stands on a tall ladder cleaning […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Italy gains iOS Tap to Pay
Apple’s Tap to Pay feature has launched in Italy, paving the way for businesses to accept payments on their iPhones. Tap to Pay initially launched in the US but has steadily spread to other countries, with Italy being the latest region for the contactless payment. Small businesses, major retailers, and even individual sellers can now […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Best Buy's $400 discount on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air ends June 2
Best Buy's blowout deal on the M2 15-inch MacBook Air knocks $400 off a loaded configuration with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.Save $400 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air.The steep markdown is available this weekend only, with the loaded M2 15-inch MacBook Air dropping to $1,499 at Apple Authorized Reseller Best Buy. At press time, Midnight, Space Gray and Starlight are available at the discounted price — with Silver already sold out.Save $400 at Best Buy Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi Lineup on Sale! Get Up to $80 Off
The M2 iPad Air is less than a month old and Amazon has an 80$ off on chosen models this week. The deals concern the entire lineup with WiI-Fi. The lowest offer is for the 11 inch 128gb iPad for $569 from $599 and you can find great deals for the 256 to 1Tb models […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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