Though Thomas didn’t discover coding until college, it was that moment in high school that drove her to start dreaming up a directory of book titles from authors of color for children and young adults. “Once I realized that anyone can create an app, it was a huge moment for me to understand that I can build real things that people … [Read more...] about We Read Too app developer Kaya Thomas explores trends in Black literature
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Apple Patches 10-Year-Old macOS SUDO Root Privilege Escalation Bug
Apple has rolled out a fix for a critical sudo vulnerability in macOS Big Sur, Catalina, and Mojave that could allow unauthenticated local users to gain root-level privileges on the system. "A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges," Apple said in a security advisory. "This issue was addressed by updating to sudo version 1.9.5p2." Sudo is a common utility built … [Read more...] about Apple Patches 10-Year-Old macOS SUDO Root Privilege Escalation Bug
An Apple Watch anniversary gift and the future it helped change
On the morning of October 19, 2020, just after Bob, then 58, was put under anesthesia, one of the doctors in the operating room read aloud a note from Bob. It was addressed to “the medical staff about to perform my heart procedure.” “As I lie here in my hospital bed awaiting my Ablation today, I thought about what I would want to … [Read more...] about An Apple Watch anniversary gift and the future it helped change
“Hometown,” shot on iPhone 12 Pro
To celebrate Black History Month, Apple commissioned more than 30 Black photographers to capture and share their hometowns with the world through their unique lens, all shot on iPhone 12 Pro. All across the US, these photographers set out to showcase the people and the pockets of their cities that embody their local culture. For … [Read more...] about “Hometown,” shot on iPhone 12 Pro
Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+
Cupertino, California — Apple today unveiled Time to Walk, an inspiring new audio walking experience on Apple Watch for Fitness+ subscribers, created to encourage users to walk more often and reap the benefits from one of the healthiest activities. Each original Time to Walk episode invites users to immerse themselves in a walk alongside influential and interesting people as … [Read more...] about Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+
Google uncovers new iOS security feature Apple quietly added after zero-day attacks
Google Project Zero on Thursday disclosed details of a new security mechanism that Apple quietly added to iOS 14 as a countermeasure to prevent attacks that were recently found to leverage zero-days in its messaging app. Dubbed "BlastDoor," the improved sandbox system for iMessage data was disclosed by Samuel Groß, a security researcher with Project Zero, a team of security … [Read more...] about Google uncovers new iOS security feature Apple quietly added after zero-day attacks
Apple Reports First Quarter Results
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include without limitation those about the Company’s expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; anticipated revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, other income/(expense), and tax rate; plans for … [Read more...] about Apple Reports First Quarter Results
Data Privacy Day at Apple: Improving transparency and empowering users
Privacy organizations praise Apple’s leadership: Gus Hosein, Privacy International: “PI’s investigations into data brokers and ad tech companies reveal a complex, fast-growing industry that is opaque to the average user. Where there is a lack of transparency, exploitation thrives. Invisible and gratuitous data collection leaves … [Read more...] about Data Privacy Day at Apple: Improving transparency and empowering users
Apple celebrates Black History Month
Apple Music To honor the Black artists, moments, and movements that have shaped global music and pop culture, Apple Music will launch a monthlong experience across Apple Music, Apple Music radio, and Apple Music TV that highlights some of the most remarkable musicians spanning jazz, blues, soul, gospel, R&B, pop, and hip hop. … [Read more...] about Apple celebrates Black History Month
Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced Dan Riccio will transition to a new role focusing on a new project and reporting to CEO Tim Cook, building on more than two decades of innovation, service, and leadership at Apple. John Ternus will now lead Apple’s Hardware Engineering organization as a member of the executive team. … [Read more...] about Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple