Apple patches iOS captive portal bug that let hackers impersonate victims online

An iOS bug that allowed malicious agents to impersonate end users' identities by granting read/write access to website cookies was fixed with the release of iOS 9.2.1 on Tuesday, some two and a half years after it was first reported to Apple.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 4

iOS 9.2.1 makes speed boosts for users with Apple's older iPhone 4s and 5

The iOS 9.2.1 update can potentially make iOS 9 a smoother experience for people with older iPhones, according to a new series of YouTube videos featuring side-by-side comparisons with devices running iOS 8.4.1.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

iOS code shows Apple experimenting with ultra fast, light-based Li-Fi wireless data for future iPhones

Recent versions of iOS have been found to contain references to Li-Fi, an experimental high-speed wireless networking protocol that uses pulses of light to transmit data and is being marketed as a long-term replacement for Wi-Fi.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 56

Apple's iOS 9 now on 3 out of 4 compatible devices as adoption rates rise

In statistics shared with developers on Monday, Apple revealed distribution of the latest iOS 9 mobile operating system now stands at 75 percent, a number up 5 percent since the last check in November.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 5

Safari gets developer-focused tune-up in iOS 9.3, OS X 10.11.4

User-facing features — like the new Night Shift mode — stole the spotlight during Monday's surprise preview of Apple's next iOS release, but web developers have a few things of their own to smile about in Safari 9.1.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Apple adds night mode, secure notes, more in iOS 9.3

The next point release of Apple's mobile operating system is shaping up to be one of the most important yet, with a slew of new features that help users sleep, keep their sensitive data under wraps, and get a better overview of their health coming in iOS 9.3.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

Apple has been undercounting Apple News traffic due to glitch, working on fix

Apple on Sunday said it has been sharing erroneous iOS 9 News app usage statistics with publishing partners due to an unnoticed glitch, adding that it does not know exactly how many people are currently using the service.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

Apple pushes iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 to developers

Apple on Monday released the second beta version of iOS 9.2.1, giving registered developers another look at the next iteration of the mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

How to make iOS 9's default apps disappear

While Apple is still working on an official method of dealing with unwanted default apps in iOS, a glitch in iOS 9 through 9.2 will let people temporarily push them out of sight.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

iOS 9 distribution hits 70% in November as adoption rate slows

Apple saw iOS 9 adoption rates slow to a trickle in November, gaining only four percent in as many weeks, though total distribution is in line with past iOS releases at 70 percent.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 0

Eddy Cue says iOS 9 News app helps journalism, not being censored in China

Continuing to milk its October interview with Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue, CNNMoney released another snippet on Monday covering the iOS 9 News app, a news aggregator Cue claims is not being censored in China.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Paris attack stokes the flames in fight over US data encryption

Last week's terrorist attack on Paris sounded a call to arms for hawkish U.S. officials seeking broad oversight of encrypted digital communications, some of whom used the opportunity to rekindle discussions with Silicon Valley technology companies.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 152

iPhone 6s owners report losing messages, recent calls when restoring from iCloud

Some people picking up a replacement iPhone 6s are finding that their Messages and Recent Calls data is missing after restoring from iCloud, according to numerous complaints.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 29

Apple again breaks Touch ID for some iPhone and iPad users with iOS 9.1

A number of iPhone and iPad owners are reporting Touch ID fingerprint recognition and stability issues after updating to the latest version of iOS 9, problems similar to those that cropped up in iOS 8.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 40

Flickr, Mobile Mouse are latest apps to add support for iPhone 6s 3D Touch

Third-party apps continue to adds support for Apple's 3D Touch input on the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, including updates that launched on Thursday for popular apps Flickr and Mobile Mouse Remote.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

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