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Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.


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About the security content of AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8
Apple abruptly abandons “buy now, pay later” service amid regulatory scrutiny
EU Users Won't Get Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, or the New SharePlay Screen Sharing Features This Year, Thanks to the DMA
Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair
Longevity, by Design
Risk of installing dodgy extensions from Chrome store way worse than Google's letting on, study suggests
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month




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Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.


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Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy
Intego discovers fake Arc browser with unique AppleScript malware component
A Bug Allowed Kids to Visit X-Rated Sites. Apple Took Three Years to Fix It.
Top 5 security and privacy features of macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18
Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 348
Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it
Apple still leaving critical vulnerabilities unpatched in macOS Sonoma
When does an old iPhone become unsafe to use?
When does an old Mac become unsafe to use?
Behind OS X’s modern face lies an aging collection of Unix tools


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We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall.


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Apple's WWDC keynote video
Apple announces AI operating systems at WWDC24: macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more
Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it




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This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy.


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Zoom adds post-quantum end-to-end encryption to video meetings
How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords
Head of Canada’s intelligence agency warns Canadians not to use TikTok
Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, and App Store bans could be imminent
US sanctions operators of “free VPN” that routed crime traffic through user PCs
Did the NightOwl app really join Macs to a botnet army?
Top 10 Online Scams to Beware of
Fake invoice scams: Norton, McAfee, PayPal, and more


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Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements.


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Why Your Wi-Fi Router Doubles as an Apple AirTag
Apple Location Services vulnerability can enable troop movements to be tracked
About privacy and Location Services in iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
Apple Pushes Back Against India's New Digital Market Regulations
Japan turns up heat on Apple, Google with threat of hefty fines
AI headphones let wearer listen to a single person in a crowd, by looking at them just once
Facebook Wants to Use YOUR Content to Train its AI; and You Can’t Opt Out
User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training
Chromebook Plus: Now with Gemini, Help me write and more
Should Apple make a low-cost “SafariBook” Chromebook competitor?



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Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro.


Show Notes:




Google Chrome browser patches 7th zero-day vulnerability of 2024
Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs
Video of Satya Nadella acting like Recall is not a big deal
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
iOS 17.5 bug undeleted sensitive photos—even on devices you no longer own



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