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Alarming Study Offers Warning For iPhone, Mac Users: Hidden Privacy Dangers Found Lurking In Apple’s Default Apps

ESPOO, Finland — When you first unbox your shiny new iPhone or MacBook, you’re likely eager to dive in and start exploring all the exciting features. However, a startling new study by researchers Amel Bourdoucen and Janne Lindqvist from Aalto University in Finland uncovers some disturbing truths about the privacy implications of Apple’s pre-installed default apps. Their findings, based on a rigorous two-part study, shed light on the murky world of data collection and the challenges users face in protecting their personal…

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The Apple Car is dead

It turns out that last month’s report on Apple kicking its tortured, multibillion dollar electric vehicle project down the road another few years was a bit conservative. During an internal meeting on Tuesday, company representatives informed employees that all EV plans are officially scrapped. After at least a decade of rumors, research, and arguably unrealistic goals, it would seem that CarPlay is about as much as you’re gonna get from Apple while on the roads. RIP, “iCar.” The major strategic…

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Apple Watch comparison: Which one is right for you?

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The Apple Watch is still far and away the most popular line of wearable devices in the world. According to analyst Counterpoint Research, it accounted for more than 30 percent of all smartwatches sold in 2021. The wider range of Apple Watches also contains the best overall smartwatches you can get right now if you’re looking for a “lifestyle” watch that…

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Your checklist for maximum smartphone security

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Everyone wants the data on their phone to stay private, and Android and iOS come with a variety of security features that will prevent other people from sneaking a peek. If you suspect someone is snooping on you, there are some simple steps you can follow to secure your information, as well as a few warning signs to look out for…

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Pick two OtterBox products and get 22% off with this angelic deal

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › In numerology, angel numbers are a repeating sequence of numbers you can’t seem to get away from—if you glance at your phone or the clock and keep seeing the same time, the universe might be trying to tell you something. “Two” represents duality and reflection. If you’ve thought, “I need a new phone case and screen protector for my phone,” consider…

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The Apple Watch Ultra is $50 off right now at Amazon

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Smartwatch enthusiasts should take note of this surprise deal on the Apple Watch Ultra, which brings its price down to $750 at multiple retailers. The $50 discount is just $10 shy of the Watch Ultra’s lowest price ever and the best price we’ve seen for this accomplished multisport wearable in months. Best Buy, which is honoring this deal, is also offering…

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Apple Black Friday deals: 30+ iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If you’re looking for a Black Friday deal on AirPods, MacBooks, an Apple Watch, or an iPad, you’re going not going to find them directly from Apple. The company is offering free Apple Store gift cards when you purchase hardware at its stores, but no discounts. Don’t worry, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have you covered and have heavily discounted…

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Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2022) review: Pretty and powerful

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The new 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro might be the best display in my house. I have a nice TV and a solid computer monitor that I use for my professional photography work, but the Liquid Retina XDR display on Apple’s flagship tablet really is incredible, just like it was on last year’s M1-powered model.  The new M2 chip inside the iPad…

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Apple iPad (10th gen.) early review: It’s going through changes

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Change can be hard, especially when it comes to devices many of us use every single day. Apple’s new standard iPad has just undergone one of its biggest evolutions so far. And while the transformation introduces some notable design and performance upgrades, it also opens the door to a few growing pains, particularly when it comes to price and Pencil support.…

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The new iPads and Apple TV are up for preorder

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Apple revealed updates to its entry-level iPad, both iPad Pro models, and the 4K Apple TV via an Oct. 18 update to its online store. All three tablets are available for preorder now with launch-day delivery Oct. 26. The Apple TV will also arrive day one if you order now, but won’t be released until Nov. 4. The 2022 iPad Apple…

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Essential accessories for your new iPhone

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The iPhone is one of the most popular pocket-friendly computers on the planet, and while its functions are innumerable, accessories can help you get even more out of the device. The most basic accessories will prevent the handset from getting damaged accidentally. In contrast, others will improve the performance of its cameras or turn the device into a credible mobile podcast…

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Get a gift before you lift with Amazon’s Beats Fit Pro deal

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The music at the gym is … not the best, nicely put. And that’s even if music is playing—I’ve personally seen televisions getting commandeered to play soap opera re-runs or whatever is happening on the sports channel. Neither have been proven to get you pumped up. Tune out the uninspirational with a pair of noise-canceling Beats Fit Pro earbuds, which come…