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Don’t Be Fooled By Phony Apple ID Login Pages Online
This is the real deal. Don’t be a sucker. Hackers want your web logins, especially ones that have sensitive banking info, like your Apple ID. A fresh round of phishing attacks that ask for Apple IDs...
View ArticleAmazon Launches Universal Login Service, But Will Apple Counter With “Login...
Amazon is following in the footsteps of Google, Twitter and Facebook and allowing you to use them to easily and quickly log-in to third-party apps, games and websites through OAuth. How you feel about...
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Latest Apple TV Beta Lets You Purchase Music From iTunes, Adds One-Tap Setup
Apple seeded a new Apple TV beta to registered developers on Monday, and there were a couple of new features that the Cupertino company did not mention in its release notes. One of those features is a...
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Reset Your User Account Password Using Your Apple ID [OS X Tips]
Have you ever lost your user account password for your Mac? You know, the one which lets you get into your Mac at login, or install software, or delete stuff from the Applications folder? You haven’t?...
View ArticleNew Genius Bar Reservation Policies Should Help Thwart Scalpers
Do you remember this story, about how China’s network of scalpers were booking up all of Apple’s Genius Bar appointments en masse and then re-selling them on the black market to the highest bidder?...
View ArticleYou Can Now Use Apple’s iMessage Service On Android, But You Really Shouldn’t
Apple’s iMessage service is pretty terrific, but it has one big limitation, and that is that it’s only available on Macs and iOS devices. At least officially. But there is an unofficial app that brings...
View ArticleThe App Store’s Dirty Secret: Apps Can Ask For Your Apple ID Login
In this era of heightened security fears, when headlines routinely shout about hackers stealing millions of personal records in a single digital heist on some of the nation’s biggest companies, you...
View ArticlePayPal Is Desperate To Be Apple’s Mobile Payments Partner
Apple holds one of the world’s largest collection of active credit cards in the world thanks to iTunes, yet despite all that purchasing power, it has only recently begun to look into processing...
View ArticleApple Two-Step Verification Continues Its International Rollout
Apple began rolling out its two-step verification system for your Apple ID last year, adding an extra layer of protection for users. Now it is making the security feature available in more countries —...
View ArticleApple Called ‘Very Cold’ After Refusing To Unlock Dead Woman’s iPad
Any technology maker — let alone one the size of Apple — is going to have various moral predicaments to deal with. Recently Apple was accused of showing an “utter lack of understanding and discretion”...
View ArticleApple brings two-step verification to 48 new countries
Today Apple rolled out two-step verification for Apple ID accounts in 48 new countries. With the addition of countries like China, Japan, India, and France, two-step verification for Apple IDs is now...
View ArticleApple is bringing its OS X Yosemite beta to the public tomorrow
Listen up, Mac users! Apple is gearing up to release its first public beta of OS X Yosemite tomorrow, July 24, giving those without a developer account the opportunity to get their hands on it for the...
View ArticleMeet the police forensic tool pervs used to steal celebrity iCloud nude photos
Blame for the flood of celebrity nude photos that hit the Internet has been rotating from the pervy hackers that ripped the pics, to Apple, to the creator of iBrute, but while the FBI and Apple...
View ArticleSave your favorite Apple Watch configurations for easy preordering
With so many Apple Watch configurations to choose from, making your preorder before Apple’s initial stock sells out next month could be difficult if you leave it until the last minute. But you can...
View ArticleGet ready to memorize a new 6 digit PIN when iOS 9 comes out
Apple is ramping up security on iOS 9 and it’s going to take a little extra memorization on your part. Anyone with an iPhone or iPad that has Touch ID will be required to update to a new 6 digit PIN...
View ArticleiOS mail exploit might let phishers snatch your Apple ID credentials
iOS security researchers Jan Souček has discovered a new bug in iOS’s mail client that could trick users into accidentally giving attackers their AppleID and password. The Mail app exploit was...
View ArticleGet iTunes to stop asking you to authorize your Mac
Trying to play a song in iTunes and getting the same error over and over can be frustrating. If your computer isn’t authorized with your Apple ID via iTunes, it won’t let you play any songs you’ve...
View ArticleForgot your Apple ID password? Here’s how to reset it
With Apple’s new two-step authentication procedures in place, resetting your password is a little trickier than it used to be. That’s a good thing, because if it’s tough for you, it’s even tougher for...
View ArticleApple pushes out update to fix bricked iPads
iOS 9.3 has caused headaches for some iPad owners, who updated to the new operating system only to find their devices bricked. But Apple already has a fix out to help bring those older devices back to...
View ArticleUsers locked out of Apple ID after updating to iOS 10 beta 2
Some users have been locked out of their Apple IDs after installing the second iOS 10 beta that was rolled out to registered developers Tuesday. The bug causes testers to be signed out of their devices...
View ArticleEverything new in iOS 10.3: Hidden keyboard, AirPods finder and more
Apple gave developers their first look at the next big update for iOS 10 yesterday, and it packs a surprising number of new features. The public will have to wait a few weeks (or months) to get their...
View ArticleBeware phone scammers who warn of iCloud hack
Got a call from “Apple Support” to say your iCloud account was hacked? Hang up and ignore it. Phone scammers are calling unsuspecting iPhone and iPad users and trying to trick them into handing over...
View ArticleApple Store app lets you authorize Apple ID payments with Touch ID
Apple has updated its official Apple Store app to allow shoppers to authorize Apple ID payments with Touch ID. Users previously had to enter their Apple ID password to use this payment method; they...
View ArticleCult of Mac Magazine: Why ARKit will be huge for Apple and more!
Apple’s got no shortage of big launches coming in the next few weeks, but the one with the biggest long-term potential for Apple is ARKit. This is going to be massively important for Apple. In this...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn’t trust Apple ID prompts in third-party apps
It’s not uncommon to see a random popup that asks you to “Sign In to iTunes Store” on iOS. They sometimes appear unexpectedly, but they’re usually genuine. However, one developer is warning users not...
View ArticleCult of Mac Magazine: Why you shouldn’t trust every Apple ID prompt, and more
It’s not uncommon to see a random popup that asks you to “Sign In to iTunes Store” on iOS. They sometimes appear unexpectedly, but they’re usually genuine. There is a chance that the app’s developer is...
View ArticleHow to switch your Apple ID from a third-party to Apple email address
Users who want to change their third-party email address to an Apple email address can now do so, as revealed in a newly updated Apple support document. Here’s how you do it (and one reason why you...
View ArticleiPhone X setup shows Apple’s core brilliance
I used to think setting up a new iPhone was easy, but the iPhone X takes it to the next level. On Friday, I got the new iPhone X and have been using it all weekend. The setup process was the easiest...
View ArticleYou can soon see (and delete) everything Apple knows about you
Apple will soon let you download all the information it has stored about you, modify it, or even delete it. The privacy change is required by a new European law, but is also in-line with Apple’s policy...
View ArticleiOS developers get new tools that let you download and delete iCloud data
Apple is giving developers new tools that will allow iPhone and iPad users to download and delete any personal information being stored in iCloud. Developers received word of the new tools today which...
View ArticleApple now lets you download a copy of all the data it has on you
Apple is now giving users the opportunity to download a copy of all the data the company has collected from them. This includes App Store and iTunes activity, Apple ID account and device information,...
View ArticleStolen Apple IDs reportedly used for Chinese mobile payment thefts
Hackers in China have used stolen Apple IDs to make off with cash from customers’ Alipay and Tencent accounts, two popular Chinese mobile payments service. In a post on Weibo, Alipay said that it has...
View ArticleApple apologizes after Apple IDs stolen in China
Apple has issued an apology after a number of customers in China had their Apple ID stolen and used by thieves to take money from paired mobile payment services. In a statement to the Wall Street...
View ArticleSome users mysteriously locked out of Apple accounts
Multiple users have reported being locked out of their Apple devices, receiving messages stating that: “Your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons. To unlock it, you must verify your identity.”...
View ArticleWatch for password phishing if your iPhone gets stolen
If your iPhone is ever lost or stolen, be extra careful about scammers attempting trick your Apple ID password from you. iPhone thieves reportedly have an elaborate system set up to scam this...
View ArticleComing soon to Mac: Siri Shortcuts and other great iOS features
Some of the best new iOS 12 features should come to the Mac later this year. Apple reportedly plans to make iOS and macOS much more alike, and macOS 10.15 supposedly will add Siri Shortcuts, Screen...
View ArticleApple offers 10% bonus on cash added to your Apple ID
For the rest of this week, Apple will chip in an extra 10 percent to funds added to App Store accounts. This is essentially free money for those willing to commit some cash to buying apps or other...
View ArticleWhy app subscriptions are taking over (and how to cope) [Video]
App subscriptions can leave you feeling frustrated or discouraged about trying new things. But in the end, they can be great for everyone. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleHow to give away your old AirPods
Unpairing AirPods from your devices is almost as easy as pairing them. Here's how to do it, and how to clean AirPods before giving them away. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleEarn 10% bonus credit when you add funds to Apple ID
Apple is now offering customers 10% in bonus credit when they add funds to their Apple ID. The promotion offers a maximum bonus of $20. It can be spent in iTunes and the App Store, or on services like...
View ArticleApple doles out 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID
Planning to buy a lot of apps, movies and iBooks while stuck at home for the rest of the month? You might want to consider adding money to your Apple ID account to get more bang for your buck. Apple is...
View ArticleGoldman Sachs will get more anonymized data on Apple Card users
Apple updated its privacy policy on Apple Card this week in order to share more data with its card partner Goldman Sachs. The larger data set is still be anonymized and will reportedly be used to allow...
View ArticleHow to get a 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID
Apple is running another awesome promotion that offers shoppers free money when they top up their Apple ID. Simply add funds to your account before July 10 and you’ll get 10% extra. Here’s how. Apple...
View ArticleApple One subscription isn’t fazed by different Apple IDs for Apple Music and...
The Apple One subscription bundle service promises to make your monthly Apple subs easier by rolling them into a simple, one-off payment. But what if your existing subscriptions, such as Apple Music...
View ArticleHow to unlock a disabled iPhone without iTunes
This passcode-bypass post is presented by Tenorshare. It’s the ultimate nightmare: Your iPhone is disabled, and you can’t get it unlocked. Maybe you created a complex passcode that now slips your mind....
View ArticleUse Tenorshare 4MeKey to bypass iCloud activation lock
This iCloud access post is presented by Tenorshare. Tenorshare 4MeKey is a tool you can use on an iOS device to bypass iCloud activation lock without needing to key in an account password. The tool is...
View ArticleHow to turn off Activation Lock when selling your Apple device
When you sell an iPhone, Mac or other Apple computer, it’s critical to turn off Activation Lock or else the buyer won‘t be able to use the device. It’s easy to do when you still have the product, and...
View ArticleApple Digital Legacy will let a loved one access your data when you die
Apple is finally introducing a Digital Legacy feature that will allow a friend or family member to access your data after you die. Users will be able to assign an administrator who gets access to...
View ArticleiToolab UnlockGo removes various locks on Apple devices
This device access feature is brought to you by iToolab UnlockGo. Anybody can get locked out of their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It’s not a good feeling. Fortunately, if you run into trouble with your...
View ArticleApple beefs up fraud prevention for Apple Pay and Wallet app
Apple is in the process of upgrading Apple Pay fraud prevention features for cards stored in the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, starting with Visa cards. Some users have already started noticing...
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