Apple's Touch ID is Still Vulnerable to Faked Fingerprints

Security on the Apple Touch ID fingerprint reader of the iPhone 6 has only been marginally tightened and it's still vulnerable to a simple fake fingerprint hack, reports Marc Rogers, chief security researcher at Lookout Mobile Security.

"I don't think people need to worry just yet, but there are distinct flaws that could lead to problems down the line, he told CNET. Rogers used the same low-budget technique to fake fingerprints and unlock the iPhone 6 as he demonstrated previously on the iPhone 5S.
"Sadly there has been little in the way of measurable improvement in the sensor between these two devices," he wrote. "Fake fingerprints created using my previous technique were able to readily fool both devices."

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Apple Pulls iOS 8.0.1 Update

Apple has pulled the iOS 8.0.1 update following numerous user reports of problems with cellular service and Touch ID.
The company provided confirmation of the update rollback to Re/code's John Paczkowski.


APPLE: "We are actively investigating these reports ... In the meantime we have ...
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Apple Releases iOS 8.0.1 With Bug Fixes and HealthKit App Support

Apple has just released iOS 8.0.1 bringing numerous bug fixes to its just released mobile operating system.
 

 

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The iPhone 6 Could Bend In Your Pocket or With Your Bare Hands

Just a few days after launch, a growing number of iPhone 6 owners are reporting that the new device has bent while in their pocket!
Hanzoh posted his experience with the new iPhone 6 Plus on the MacRumors forums:
Yesterday, I left at 10am with the iPhone in my left FRONT pocket of my suit pants. I drove 4 hours to a wedding, which also involved a lot of sitting during dinner etc but also 2-3 hours of dancing. I left at 2am and went to bed, driving home 4 hours back.

So in total, the 6 Plus was about 18 hours in my pocket while sitting mostly. As I lay it on the coffee table and sat down on the couch to relax from the drive (yes, sitting again ), I saw the reflection of the window in the iPhones slightly distorted.

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Black Market Takes Over the iPhone 6 Lines

Filmmaker Casey Neistat has posted a new video entitled 'Black Market Takes Over the iPhone 6 Lines' which offers a closer look at the lineup for the iPhone 6 in NYC.
It appears that many in line paid to be there by a middle man who takes the iPhones from users after they leave the store and likely sends them to China or other countries for sale on the black market.



It's thought that the situation this year is worsened by the delay in the approval of Apple's new smartphones for China.
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iPod touch Download Location

Below you can find the direct links to the iPod touch Firmware Files for every released firmware version.


Please note that if you use Safari you must disable the auto unzip feature. It may be easier to just use Firefox!

Latest:
8.0 (5G): iPod5,1_8.0_12A365_Restore.ipsw


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iPad Firmware Download Location

Below you can find the direct links to the iPad Firmware Files for every released firmware version.
Please note that if you use Safari you must disable the auto unzip feature. It may be easier to just use Firefox!

Latest:
8.0 (iPad 2 Wi-Fi): iPad2,1_8.0_12A365_Restore.ipsw
8.0 (iPad 2 ...
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iOS 8 is Officially Released

Apple today released iOS 8 to the public, making the download available to all users who have an iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, 5th-generation iPod touch, or iPad mini.
 

The update can be downloaded via iTunes or through an over-the-air update accessible by going to the Settings app and tapping General ---> Software Update.



 
iOS 8 delivers a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere. With more than 4,000 new APIs, iOS 8 allows developers to further customize the user experience with major extensibility features and robust frameworks such as HealthKit and HomeKit.
 
While iOS 8 is currently available for download, it may take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users due to demand. In past years, Apple's servers have been overwhelmed with traffic.
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What You Should Know Before Upgrade To iOS 8

Apple is going to release iOS 8 today.
Many of us will download it as soon as it's available, and many more will do it as soon as a notification pops up on our iPhone or iPad.

iOS 7 was a major upheaval: A different user experience for iOS. People using low-end devices found that the upgrade was a little too much for their systems to handle, and some of the new features broke compatibility with existing apps.

Even though iOS 8 isn't as major a change as iOS 7 was, there are still good reasons to wait.



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Google to Launch 64-bit Chrome Web Browser for OS X in November

Google will launch the official, non-beta, 64-bit version of its Chrome web browser for OS X in November, a few months after an early build of the browser was made available on its Canary and Dev channels.

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Viber App Gets Support for Video Calling

Viber, a popular messaging app for iPhone, has been updated with support for video calling.


With Viber, everyone in the world can connect. Freely. More than 400 million Viber users text, call, and send photo and video messages worldwide over WiFi or 3G - for free. Viber Out can be used to make calls to non-Viber landlines and mobile numbers at low rates. Viber is available for many smartphones and platforms.

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iOS 8 Beta/GM Download Links (mega links) and How to Upgrade

iOS 8 Compatibility List
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
iPhone 5S
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPad 2
iPad 3
iPad 4
iPad Air
iPad Mini
iPad Mini 2
iPod Touch 5G



 
iOS 8 GM download links
Developers can get the update by signing into the iOS Dev Center.

iPhone:
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Hands-On First Impressions of the New Apple Watch

Following today's media event that saw the introduction of two new iPhones and Apple's long-rumored wearable device, members of the press were invited to go hands-on with all of Apple's new products.
Several sites have posted hands-on first impressions of the Apple Watch, which we've gathered up below to give an overall picture of the look, feel, and function of the device.


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Check Out the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Videos

 
Introducing iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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Check Out the Apple Watch Videos

Apple - Apple Watch - Reveal

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Apple's New iCloud Pricing Announced

Apple's New iCloud Pricing Announced: 20GB for $0.99, 200GB for $3.99 and 1TB for $19.99
Following today's media event that saw Apple unveil both the Apple Watch and two new versions of the iPhone 6, the company has updated its website to provide additional information on its iCloud pricing, ahead of the launch of both iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.

Apple has a new range of iCloud Storage Plans available with prices that are highly competitive with other cloud storage companies. Customers will continue to get 5GB of storage for free, with 20GB available for $0.99 per month.


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Apple Removes iPod Classic from Online Store

Following today's announcements of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, Apple has removed the iPod classic from its online store. The last iPod classic was introduced in September 2009, and while a number of rumors have pointed to a discontinuation of the product, Apple still chose to sell it in silver and black color options at $249 for a number of years.


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Apple Announces Apple Watch, Its New Wearable Device With a Range of Colors and Designs

Apple today officially unveiled the 'Apple Watch' featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface.


Apple Watch introduces a specially designed and engineered Digital Crown that provides an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate. The Digital Crown is Apple’s most revolutionary navigation tool since the iPod Click Wheel and iPhone Multi-Touch. Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.

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Apple Seeds iOS 8 Golden Master to Developers

Following today's media event, Apple has seeded the golden master (GM) version of iOS 8 to developers.
The golden master represents the final version of iOS 8 that will be released to the public on September 17, two days ahead of the launch of the iPhone 6.

The update is available through Apple's over-the-air updating mechanism on iOS devices and it can also be downloaded via the iOS Developer Center. Apple has also seeded a golden master version of the new Apple TV software and Xcode 6.


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Apple Announces Apple Watch, Its New Wearable Timepiece

Today at its special event, Apple announced its long-rumored wearable: the Apple Watch. Tim Cook announced that the new device would be extremely customizable, allowing people to choose a watch that best fits their personality.


The Watch will have six different watch straps, which are easily interchangeable, from materials from refined leather to sport bands. However, the Watch will require iPhone to work.


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Apple Announces 'ApplePay' Mobile Payment Solution

At its special media event today, Apple announced its new ApplePay payment solution for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which utilizes the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, a new "Secure Element" functionality, and the built-in NFC antenna in conjunction with a credit card stored on iTunes.

To make a payment, users hold the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus to a receiver while holding the Touch ID home button. Apple states that card numbers will only be stored or shared in Secure Element, and if an iPhone is ever lost or stolen, Find my iPhone can suspend all payments. Apple is also touting privacy, stating that it does not record what users bought or how much they paid. Cashiers also do not see a name, credit card number, or security code.
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Apple Announces 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Plus, Launching September 19

At its special media event today, Apple announced the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus.
Apple is touting a "Retina HD Display" on both phones, as the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 features a 1334x750 display at 326 pixels-per-inch while the iPhone 6 Plus features a 1920x1080 display at 401 PPI. The iPhone 6 is said to have more than 1 million pixels, while the iPhone 6 Plus is said to have 2 million pixels.


The new models also feature a number of hardware changes, including a chassis that is 6.9 mm thin for the iPhone 6 and 7.1 mm for the iPhone 6 Plus.
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Alleged iWatch Component Drawings Leaked

Alleged CAD drawings of various iWatch components have been leaked online just a day before its expected unveiling.
 

The images were posted to reddit this morning and appear to show a comparison of parts from the P2B to EVT stage.

The device will purported feature a mic, speaker, and Siri. A flexible multi-touch screen is said to add a 'new dimension' to the user interface.

There apparently won't be a lightning connector or other ports. The battery is said to last over a day and the device will allegedly be waterproof to about 20m.

This is said to be Apple's 'most complex and expensive product to manufacture' to date. A timeline has yet to be finalized; however, mass production is scheduled to start in January.
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iWatch to Come in Two Different Screen Sizes, 8GB of Storage and 512 MB RAM

KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo released a report today with his updated expectations on Apple's rumored wearable product. Kuo see's Apple releasing an iWatch with two different screen sizes -- 1.3-inches and 1.5-inches. Kuo also believes the iWatch will pack 8GB of internal storage with 512 MB of RAM.
While 8GB of internal storage and 512 MB of RAM seem low compared to iOS devices (which have 1GB of ram and 16GB storage), the specs are on the high-end for a smart watch. Some believe the iWatch could act independently from an iOS device, and Kuo's analysis falls in-line with that speculation.



Kuo is somewhat unsure about the casing for the device, but believes we will see 2-4 different types, with aluminum being the primary element used. He also sees the device will be rectangular in shape and feature 'holes' to measure vital signs such as heart rate.
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Tim Cook Says Apple Will Implement Additional Security Measures Following Nude Celebrity Photo

Apple CEO Tim Cook has spoken with the WSJ to address concerns following this week's leak of nude celebrity photos that were stolen from their iCloud accounts.
The company previously reported that iCloud was not breached and the photos were accessed by hackers who correctly guessed the security questions set by the celebrities or used a phishing scam to obtain their account details. However, Cook said Apple would take more steps to notify users that such activity may be taking place.


To make such leaks less likely, Mr. Cook said Apple will alert users via email and push notifications when someone tries to change an account password, restore iCloud data to a new device, or when a device logs into an account for the first time. Until now, users got an email when someone tried to change a password or log in for the first time from an unknown Apple device; there were no notifications for or restoring iCloud data.
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Apple Has Invited Fashion Reporters to Its Press Event

Apple has invited an unprecedented number of fashion editors and bloggers to its press event on September 9th, signalling that that as expected, the company will unveil a wearable device.
 

The company is likely looking to form closer ties to the fashion world which may be a critical factor for the success of its iWatch.


A smartwatch would represent Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's first real new product since taking the baton from Steve Jobs. Several fashion media editors told Reuters they received invitations for the first time to an annual September product-launch, which they took as confirmation of a wristwatch in the wings.

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Apple to Seed Partners With iOS 8.0.1 Ahead of the Public Release of iOS 8

Apple is preparing to seed its testing partners with iOS 8.0.1, ahead of the public release of iOS 8.
While Apple is in the process of finalizing iOS 8.0 for a release to consumers in the next week or two, we have been told by sources that the company is already preparing to seed a new version of iOS to testing partners. iOS 8.0.1 is currently planned to be seeded shortly and should contain further enhancements to iOS 8.

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Apple Press Event on September 9th: 'Wish We Could Say More'

Apple has officially announced a press event for September 9th at which the company is expected to unveil two next generation iPhones and a new wearable device.

The event starts at 10:00 a.m PST like usual; however, the Loop notes that it is being held in a different location.
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Nude Celebrity Photos Leak Was Not Due to iCloud Breach

Apple has announced the results of its investigation into the theft of nude photos from numerous high profile celebrities.


 

Here's the full release:


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VMware Releases VMware Fusion 7 with Support for OS X Yosemite

VMware today announced the release of VMware Fusion 7 that is optimized for the latest Mac hardware and software and aims to deliver the ultimate Windows on Mac experience. VMware is also releasing VMware Fusion 7 Pro with features for advanced users, developers and Macs in businesses.


VMware Fusion 7
VMware Fusion 7 is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run Windows applications on a Mac without rebooting. It is recommended for new and existing Mac users who want to continue using critical Windows applications.
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Apple Releases Mac OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 7

Apple has seeded Mac OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 7 to developers for download and testing.
 

The build number of this release is 14A343f.

The update is recommended for all users and can be downloaded via Software Update. It is available in the Mac Dev Center as well.

 


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Apple is Unlikely to Ship Reversible USB Cable and New Power Adapter With iPhone 6

Despite multiple leaks and patent filings, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is unlikely to ship a reversible USB cable and new charger alongside the iPhone 6.


"We don't expect the USB power adapter and Lightning cable for iPhone 6 to have significant design changes," Kuo wrote in a Monday morning note to investors, a copy of which was obtained by AppleInsider. Kuo cited "cost concerns and limited improvements to overall user experience that such changes would bring" before declaring the speculation "off the mark."
 


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Hands-On With the Rear Shell of the 5.5-Inch iPhone 6

Check out this video from Nowhereelse that shows a hands-on with a purported rear shell of the iPhone 6.


The larger 5.5-inch will reportedly be called the 'iPhone Air'. It has similar features to the leaked shells for the 4.7-inch model including: rounded edges, a relocated power button, elongated volume buttons, a round flash, and prominent antenna breaks.

 

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Apple Campus 2 Construction Filmed With Drone

Check out this video from jmcminn that takes a closer look at Apple's new campus construction.
 

The footage was shot using a DJI Phantom 2 and a GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition.

 




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iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program

Apple has found that some iPhone 5 devices may suffer from issues with their battery and has launched a 'iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program' for affected devices.


Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently. The affected iPhone 5 devices were sold between September 2012 and January 2013 and fall within a limited serial number range.

If your iPhone 5 is experiencing these symptoms, you should navigate here and input your serial number to see if the device is eligible for the program.
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