After the issue was widely reported at the start of this week, Apple immediately disabled the group FaceTime feature and promised to release a fix later this week.
Group FaceTime eavesdropping bug will be fixed next week as Apple issues an apology
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Apple is already hit with the first lawsuit over the FaceTime eavesdropping bug
Following an eavesdropping issue that let FaceTime callers see and hear the person they were calling before they answered, Apple is now facing its first lawsuit over the embarrassing bug.
Pwn20wnd advises jailbreakers to avoid impending software update despite FaceTime bug
Just yesterday, Apple was compelled to temporarily disable its FaceTime service after a critical bug was discovered that enabled a malicious individual to ‘spy’ on someone else via the recipient’s microphone and camera. Apple later mentioned that they would implement a fix via a software update later this week.
The circumstances present obvious implications for the jailbreak community, as installing a software update would reduce your jailbreakability to practically zilch. That said, if you’re waiting for an iOS 12 jailbreak to drop and don’t have the means to install Apple’s upcoming firmware update, then you’re undoubtedly questioning what the best course of action is.
Apple disables group FaceTime after critical privacy bug surfaces
Apple has disabled its newly-launched Group FaceTime feature, as it works to patch a serious privacy bug that surfaced late Monday afternoon. The bug, first reported by 9to5Mac, allows FaceTime users to access the microphone and front-facing camera of the person they are calling—even if that person doesn't answer.
Appeals court rules Apple must pay VirnetX $440 million in patent case
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a judgement against Apple worth $440 million, reports Reuters. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied the iPhone-maker's request to throw out the 2016 jury verdict, which found it guilty of infringing on patents belonging to VirnetX.
New HomePod 12.1.1 update brings group FaceTime indicator & support for new regions
Apple today released the new iOS 12.1.1 software update for iPhone and iPad and it came with a pair of enhancements for the company's Siri-driven HomePod wireless speaker.
Watch Apple’s ad rocking Elvis impersonators who sing to each other via group FaceTime
Apple on Thursday via its official YouTube channel published a new commercial, titled “A Little Company,” that doesn't just feature “There’s Always Me” by Elvis Presley but also a bunch of Elvis impersonators to show off group FaceTime calling.
Watch as nearly 30 tech YouTubers come together on a group FaceTime call
The biggest tech collaboration of the year is here with nearly 30 of your favorite YouTubers having come together on a group FaceTime Video call. Their video shows off just how smooth the feature is with very little lag. On the other hand, while the execution did impress us a lot, we felt that Apple's implementation of the group-calling interface left a lot to be desired.
FaceTime buttons return where they make the most sense in iOS 12.1.1 beta
It looks like the recently introduced iOS 12.1.1 beta contains more than bug fixes. It also includes an easier to use FaceTime interface that was first discovered by iGeneration.
How to get iPhone calls on your iPad and Mac
Learn how to seamlessly integrate your iPhone calls with your iPad and Mac, ensuring you never miss a call across devices.
How to turn your face into an animated Memoji during a FaceTime call
In this tutorial, we will show you how to put a Memoji or Animoji over your face during a FaceTime video call to change your appearance. You can use it to make the call fun or conceal your face.
Group FaceTime is back in iOS 12.1 beta 1
After being pulled from iOS 12 and macOS Mojave betas earlier this year, Group FaceTime is making a comeback in the recently released iOS 12.1 beta for developers. First introduced during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote address in June, the tool allows up to 32 people to communicate at once.