The QR code scanning feature in the stock Camera app suffers from an odd parser bug.
Scanning QR codes in iOS 11 Camera app could take you to malicious websites
Privacy
Apple acknowledges a bug that lets Siri read out hidden notifications, a fix is coming soon
A bug in iOS 11 that lets Siri read out hidden notifications will be fixed.
iOS 11 privacy bug allows Siri to read out hidden message notifications on a locked device
Brazilian outlet Mac Magazine today reported (Google Translate) on a newly-discovered privacy bug (it affects all iOS 11 versions, including the upcoming iOS 11.3 update) that allows Siri to read hidden notifications from messaging apps on a locked device.
Netflix rolls out PIN protection for specific titles & clearer maturity rating labels
Netflix on Monday announced a new privacy-oriented feature along with clearer maturity rating labels that should help parents shield their children from inappropriate content on the service.
Major US carriers unveil cryptographically verified phone number authentication for apps
The big four wireless carriers in the United States—Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint—announced Thursday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain an interesting plan for a new authentication system in apps based on mobile phone numbers.
New in iOS 11.3: increased pairing security for USB accessories
The upcoming iOS 11.3 software update will bring increased security when connecting third-party MFi-certified USB accessories to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
How to stop HomePod from accessing personal content
Learn how to turn off personal requests on your HomePod if you don’t want it to access and speak information related to your Contacts, Messages, Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and other installed apps that work with Siri.
Facebook is pushing its own Onavo VPN service within iOS app
Facebook users in the United States, and possibly elsewhere, are starting to see, or have been seeing for some time now a new Protect option in Facebook for iOS's navigation menu, which redirects users to the Onavo VPN app on App Store.
Unlocking HomeKit security accessories via Siri on HomePod requires iOS device authentication
According to Apple's new online user guide, unlocking HomeKit security accessories like door locks through Siri on HomePod requires authentication using Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in order to protect your privacy and security.
Here’s Apple’s new privacy feature in action
We reported yesterday that Apple is introducing a new privacy feature.
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
Hands-on with iOS 11.3: new Animoji, Health records, ARKit 1.5, Messages on iCloud, AirPlay 2, and more
iOS 11.3 has been released in the first developer beta ahead of a full release this spring. Apple previewed it ahead of time, teasing many new features. From AirPlay 2 to Messages on iCloud, to new Animoji, Health records, and more, we've now gone hands-on with everything new you can expect in iOS 11.3.