Apple patches critical iPhone security flaw

Photo: Digital Trends

Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 to patch a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to steal data from locked iPhones and iPads.

The vulnerability, discovered by security expert Bill Marxzak and reported by Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, bypasses the USB Restricted Mode, a security feature designed to prevent data extraction from locked devices. Apple confirms the vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, though details of the attacks remain undisclosed.

Click to read more ...

Useful Apple Intelligence features are coming

Image: Apple, OpenAI

Apple is gearing up to launch updates for its operating systems—iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2—that would bring more useful artificial intelligence-powered features. The update introduces ChatGPT integration and the iPhone 16-exclusive visual intelligence that shows information about photos.

Click to read more ...

How to download the AirPods Pro 2's iOS 18 update

One of the new features we're expecting to get on the AirPods Pro 2

If you want to access the new iOS 18 features on your AirPods Pro 2, the update is already live. You're already updated if you see version 7A294. You can verify this in the AirPods settings on your connected iOS device. Of course, your iPhone must be updated to iOS 18 before you proceed.

If your AirPods Pro 2 hasn't updated, you can initiate it yourself. Listen to music for around 30 seconds. Afterwards, put the AirPods back in the case. If you see that the buds don't immediately disconnect from the Bluetooth menu, that means the update is happening. Keep the charging case closed and near your phone to finish the process. The AirPods Pro 2 will disconnect when the process is over.

Source: 1 + 2

New iOS 18 features coming to the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

Photo: Apple

With the release of iOS 18, we're expecting some new features to hit AirPods—specifically, the new AirPods 4 (with and without Active Noise Cancellation) and the AirPods Pro 2. They will get new ways to interact with Siri, improve call quality, and boost your mobile gaming capabilities.

They are getting Siri Interactions. It allows you to just nod or shake your head to respond to Siri prompts or questions. For example, if you want to answer a call, reply to a message, or check your notifications, you can just do the gesture.

Click to read more ...