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Apple’s Wi-Fi-based Positioning System Reveals Access Point Locations

University of Maryland security researchers used a clever approach to querying Apple’s location API to determine the locations of more than two billion Wi-Fi access points worldwide. You can opt out.Read original article

Thu May 23, 2024 02:24
New Apple Accessibility Features Coming Later This Year

To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple revealed a slew of new accessibility features slated for the next versions of its operating systems.Read original article

Thu May 23, 2024 01:25
Slack AI Privacy Principles Generate Confusion and Consternation

After a section of a Slack document laying out its privacy principles surrounding AI was taken out of context on social media, controversy ensued. Adam Engst attempts to calm the waters, with help from ChatGPT.

Tue May 21, 2024 00:48
iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1 Fix Photo Reappearance Bug

Apple has released new versions of iOS and iPadOS in response to bug reports that iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 caused deleted photos to reappear and show blank images.

Tue May 21, 2024 00:48
FastScripts 3.3.2

Maintenance release for the macOS scripting utility. ($$39.95 new, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Mon May 20, 2024 23:49
Little Snitch 5.7.6

Improves detection of Wi-Fi networks for Automatic Profile Switching in macOS 14.5 Sonoma. ($45 new, free update, 32 MB, macOS 11+)

Mon May 20, 2024 23:49

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