Apple looks to ease CSAM photo scanning concerns with new FAQ
Apple defends its plan to scan user photos for child sexual abuse imagery in a newly published FAQ that aims to quell growing concerns from privacy advocates. The document provides “more clarity and...
View Article90+ organizations urge Tim Cook to drop Apple’s photo scanning plan
An international coalition of more than 90 policy and rights groups is urging Apple to drop plans to scan user photos for child abuse material (CSAM). In an open letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook,...
View ArticleiPhone will soon alert parents if kids send or receive nude pics
Starting with iOS 15.2, iPhones will be able to detect if an iPhone or iPad user gets or sends a text with sexually explicit photos. The goal is to protect children from sexual predators. The feature...
View ArticleMessages bug sends read receipts even when they’re turned off
Some iPhone and iPad users are being plagued by a Messages bug that causes read receipts to be sent even when they are disabled. The problem seems to affect devices running iOS 15 or later. There is no...
View ArticleLeaked ‘final’ EU antitrust bill looks bad for Apple
The European Union may force Apple to make big changes to its App Store as well as services like FaceTime and Messages, if a leaked version of an EU antitrust proposal becomes law. The draft is said to...
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Share a link with quoted text in Messages [Pro Tip]
If you want to share a link with quoted text in Messages, there’s an easy but hidden way to do it in Safari. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Unsend and edit iPhone messages after you send them
Knowing how to unsend an iMessage on iPhone can help you out of a pickle if you accidentally shoot off a text to the wrong person. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Messages app gets satellite connectivity in iOS 18, plus emoji Tapbacks
Text messaging via satellite is coming to iOS 18. Plus, you'll be able to react to texts with any emoji, schedule messages, add effects and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and...
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Hands-on with iOS 18: Impressive but incomplete [Hey, it’s a beta!]
iOS 18 really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. But after a hands-on week with the beta, there’s plenty to clean up by September. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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Try the 5 best new Messages features in iOS 18
With iOS 18, Messages gains five great new features that will make texting all the more fun. Here’s what you can look forward to. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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