The latest version of iOS includes bug fixes and at least one new feature that might be of interest to security-minded users.
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iPhone pwned? Researcher says he can unlock iOS without running out of tries
A security researcher says he’s found a way to guess iPhone lock codes without getting blocked after 10 mistakes.
Apple to share location data during emergency calls in iOS 12
iOS 12 users will automatically share highly-detailed location information when calling 911.
Who owns your iPhone? [VIDEO]
Who should get the final say over what you’re allowed to do with digital devices you’ve bought outright with your own after-tax income?
Hackable CloudPets pulled from Target, Walmart, Amazon and more
The stuffed toys are stuffed with security problems that we’ve known about for over a year.
Apple lifts two-month ban on Telegram updates in iOS store
Apple was blocking updates globally since Russian authorities ordered the company to remove the encrypted messaging app from the App Store.
We found 1 good reason to get the iOS 11.4 update – rogue message handling
We’re going entirely on deduction here, but our iPhone seems to be handling “messages of death” more safely after we updated to iOS 11.4.
Apple’s iOS 11.4 security update arrives in an iCloud of silence
We updated to iOS 11.4, because that’s our habit – but Apple still isn’t saying what was fixed yet. How we wish Apple wouldn’t do that!
Google in court over ‘clandestine tracking’ of 4.4m iPhone users
The search giant could be looking at a giant fine of up to $4.3b.
ZipperDown catches 170,000 iOS apps with their pants down
It’s got a name, a logo and some very big numbers, but does it deserve its star billing?