Some developers have been rather upset with Apple’s Bug Bounty Program but one student just collected a $105,000 payout for discovering a vulnerability. This is thought to be a record-high bounty. He was reportedly rewarded for showing Apple how bad actors could hack webcams on Apple devices and make them vulnerable to subsequent attacks. Continue […]
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Five risks of moving your database to the cloud
Moving to the cloud is all the rage. According to an IDC Survey Spotlight, Experience in Migrating Databases to the Cloud, 63% of enterprises are actively migrating their databases to the cloud, and another 29% are considering doing so within the next three years. This article discusses some of the risks customers may unwittingly encounter […]
Apple New ‘Shot on iPhone’ Challenge Is Calling for Your Best Macro shots
Apple has a new “Shot on iPhone” challenge you could participate in, and it involves the use of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro’s Macro camera. If you snap good macro photos, this is the challenge for you. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
A new era for data: What’s possible with as-a-service
For organizations in today’s complex business environment, data is like water—essential for survival. They need to process, analyze, and act on data to drive business growth—to predict future trends, identify new business opportunities, and respond to market changes faster. Not enough data? Businesses die of thirst. Dirty data? Projects are polluted by “garbage in/garbage out.” […]
Dutch Regulator Says Apple’s Plan for Third-Party In-App Payments Is Insufficient, Fines Apple 5 Million Euros
The market regulator in the Netherlands has fined Apple 5 million euros because its changes to the App Store guidelines do not meet the requirements outlined in a previous ruling related to the use of third-party payment systems in dating apps. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
Apple Sold a Record 6 Million iPhones in India in 2021
2021 was a record year for Apple in India. The company shipped between 5.4 and 6 million units of the iPhone in the country. The growth can be attributed to high demand and the uptick in the sale of 5G smartphones across price segments. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
How to Use Parental Controls on iPhone and iPad (2022): Ultimate Guide
Enhanced parental controls have never been so indispensable before. Whether it’s the brutal trolling on social media or the circulation of obscene images with minimal restriction or the presence of a plethora of shady apps with abusive content, you should never fail to set up parental controls on your iPhone (or, for that matter, any […]
Top Apple Stories of the Week: iOS 14 Support Ends, US Senate Approves iOS Sideloading Bill, Google Working on AR Headset, More
In case you missed events and exciting news from the world of Apple this week, check out this roundup of top stories, so you’re all caught up with everything Apple. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
iOS 15.3 Release Time in Your Time Zone
iOS 15.3 will be the third major point release of iOS 15 from Apple since it first released the OS to the public in September 2021. Unlike iOS 15.1 and iOS 15.2, though, iOS 15.3 does not pack any significant new features or changes. After seeding the Release Candidate of the OS to the public […]
How to Quickly Enable Portrait Mode in WhatsApp and FaceTime Video Calls
Apple debuted Portrait mode blurs that background in the photo and emphasizes your face to make for great professional shots with the release of the iPhone 7 Plus in 2016. With iOS 15, Apple has brought the same functionality to all video calling apps such as WhatsApp and FaceTime on iPhone. Here’s how you can […]