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Ian Beer publishes PoC that could allow arbitrary code execution on iOS 14.4-14.5.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 14, 2021

Modern jailbreak tools like Taurine and unc0ver can currently jailbreak all iOS & iPadOS 14 devices running up to and including iOS & iPadOS 14.3. It’s been quite a while since any of these tools have picked up support for new firmware, but there’s always the very real possibility that these tools could add support for new firmware in the future.

Fortunately for those whose devices are operating on iOS or iPadOS 14.4 through 14.5.1, there just might be some hope. Renowned security researcher Ian Beer of Google Project Zero has just released documentation of what appears to be a kernel-level proof of concept (PoC) impacting up to and including iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1.

This tweak makes the YouTube app conform to iOS’ system dark mode settings

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 14, 2021

Dark mode was perhaps one of the most sought-after features in iOS & iPadOS 13 when it debuted in 2019. Even today, a substantial percentage of iOS and iPadOS 14 users continue to use dark mode right out of the box, and there are no signs of that changing with iOS & iPadOS 15 this Fall.

Many apps for iOS and iPadOS automatically adapt to your system dark mode settings in an effort to blend in with other parts of the operating system, but some apps require the user to switch to a dark mode-friendly user interface manually.

Apple reportedly had discussions to acquire indie film and TV studio A24

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

Apple is waist deep in the movie- and TV-making industries these days, and has working relationships with several different studios. One of those is an indie-darling known as A24, which Apple partnered up with in 2018. And it turns out Apple may have considered acquiring the studio at one point, too.

The new MagSafe Battery Pack taps into reverse charging in iPhone 12

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

As sometimes happens, the more interesting details about a new Apple-branded product only show up after the initial announcement. That's the case for the new MagSafe Battery Pack, Apple's newest wireless accessory for the iPhone 12 lineup. Turns out the new product actually unlocks an oft-rumored feature for the smartphones.

Apple and Goldman developing a buy now, pay later service internally known as ‘Apple Pay Later’

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

Buy now, pay later options are numerous, with some of them gaining plenty of attention over the last year or so. This idea is apparently one that Apple is interested in, too. And with Goldman Sachs, the banking establishment that helped Apple launch the Apple Card, Apple may actually launch its own alternative.

Apple releases new colors for AirTag Leather Loop and Leather Key Ring

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

Today is apparently a stealth launch day for new Apple accessories. After launching the brand new MagSafe Battery Pack, the company is back at it again with new colors for an existing product. This time, it's an accessory for an accessory.

Apple seeds iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 Release Candidate with support for the new MagSafe Battery Pack [Update: macOS 11.5, watchOS 7.6, and tvOS 14.7 RC released]

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

Apple has been working towards a public launch of iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 for weeks now. The goal, of course, to get it out before the wide launch of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 later this year. To that end, the final Release Candidate has been seeded to developers.

Apple launches MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 models

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 13, 2021

The MagSafe Battery Pack, which is Apple's portable wireless battery, is now available for the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models.

Apple’s Weather app won’t show 69 degrees anywhere in the forecast

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 13, 2021

The Weather app for iPhone and iPad is plagued with the stupidest bug you could imagine, preventing it from displaying the temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit anywhere in the forecast.

‘Ted Lasso’ leads the nominations for Apple TV+ from the 2021 Emmy Awards

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

In 2020, Apple TV+ earned more than a dozen Emmy Awards nominations thanks to shows like Defending Jacob and The Morning Show. Now, in 2021, the original video streaming service has more than doubled its nominations. Unfortunately, we have a couple of months before we'll find out who the winners are.

M1 iPad Pro to be handed out to JetBlue pilots

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

It isn't just students getting iPad models this year. Once again, flight crew on a major airline are getting some Apple-branded hardware. This time around, it's the pilots getting the goods.

Apple is reportedly thinking about making Apple Car batteries in the U.S.

Evan Selleck ∙ July 13, 2021

The rumor mill won't give up on the Apple Car dream. It hasn't necessarily been on again, off again, but it has evolved over the years. But, for now, it appears things are back on track and Apple's working towards actually launching an electric automobile in several years.