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X opening random links every time you click on a post? It’s not just you — why isn’t everyone talking about this wild bug?
By Tammy Rogers published
If you click on an image in X's iPhone app, there's a chance you'll find yourself taken to a completely unrelated webpage — what is going on?
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iPhone warning issued over exploit that fakes Airplane mode
By John-Anthony Disotto published
An exploit targeting users who turn on Airplane Mode has been found in iOS 16 according to new research.
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Apple responds to claim of Mail app exploit in iOS 13
By Lory Gil published
Cybersecurity firm ZecOps claims to have found evidence of a zero-day exploit in the Mail app for iPhone and iPad. Apple says not to worry.
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Users are experiencing yet another iOS autocorrect bug, and I.T stinks. Here's how to fix it!
By Tory Foulk last updated
Even though we've only just gotten over the A [?] bug, a new one has surfaced that turns "it" into "I.T."
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Malware protection for older Macs
By Peter Cohen last updated
Some anti-malware software only supports newer versions of OS X. If you're running an older Mac, use this instead.
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How to update your iPhone to fix Error 53
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Apple has released an iOS update to fix Error 53. Here's how to install it.
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Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus
By Luke Filipowicz last updated
If the screen on your iPhone 6 Plus is malfunctioning, you may benefit from Apple's newest repair program.
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Apple comments on Sidestepper, that supposed iOS MDM hijack security vulnerability...
By Rene Ritchie last updated
SideStepper isn't a new iOS vulnerability, it's an old phishing scam with new marketing.
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How to fix the 'Black Dot' Unicode bug on iPhone or iPad
By Rene Ritchie published
'Black Dot' — so-called because it's hidden inside '<⚫> 👈🏻' — is the latest Unicode-crashing text string being sent around iMessage.
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Free Push Notifications with Push Doctor on your Hackivated iPhone
By IM Staff last updated
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iPhone 5, iPod touch 5 touchscreens responding oddly to multiple, rapid diagonal swipes
By Rene Ritchie last updated
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How to troubleshoot common jailbreak issues on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
By Allyson Kazmucha last updated
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macOS High Sierra 'root' security bug: Here's how to fix it now!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
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How to fix a missing serial number on macOS
By Anthony Casella last updated
Unable to access certain iCloud services? Missing a serial number? This fix may help!
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How to fix the annoying ! [?] text bug on iPhone and iPad
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Apple has pushed out iOS 11.1.1, a minor point release update that fixes the major annoyance of the letter i autocorrecting to I️.
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