iPhone and Apple News

Apple has announced an event for October 13th where the new iPhone models with 5G capability are expected to be announced.

 

The Apple event is broadcasting from Apple Park on September 15th 2020 at 10am PDT.

 

Because of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak around the globe, Apple was not able to present new devices during it’s usual March event. Instead, software engineering chief Craig Federighi presented the new iPad Pro and trackpad on the iPad.

For more information (iPad):
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS

Watch the video and get more information about the trackpad:
Here’s how the iPad’s new trackpad actually works

The new iPad Pro will be...

 

This year Apple is moving to an online only format for WWDC. It will take place starting on June 22nd. Registered developers will be able to participate online in presentations and workshops. The Keynote will be available for viewing by the general public.

 

 

iPhones and iPads can be hacked by using a bug found in the built in Mail app. An upcoming software update will also include a fix to that vulnerability.
Apple has already released a patch in the beta versions of 13.4.5. The official update will be released in a few weeks. If using a beta version is not possible, ZecOps, the security research firm that found the bug, recommends disabling Mail and using other apps until the update.
Apple’s default Mail app for the iPhone has a severe...

 

According to MacRumors, the AirPods inductive wireless charging case that was shown during Apple’s special event on Monday could be available in stores by this December. The original report in MacPrime said that according to sources at Apple Switzerland, the case will cost $69.

The current out-of-warranty fee to replace the regular AirPods charging case is $69, so the new wireless version costing exactly the same sounds about right. The main cosmetic difference for the new...

 

Apple Launches Replacement Program for Smart Battery Cases Made for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

 

Camera apps in Google’s Play Store have been found stealing data and infecting Android devices with malware or spyware.
Some of those apps are also available on the App Store.

App developers Meitu, iJoysoft, Lyrebird Studio, Perfect Corp. and others are involved. See here:
These camera apps with billions of downloads might be stealing your data and infecting you with malware | CyberNews

Though this article covers Android devices only, these apps should also be removed on iDevices.

 

Apple’s next special event will take place on September 10th at the Steve Jobs Theater (Cupertino, California).

With this link, you can add the event to your calendar:
Apple Events - Apple Special Events