Google facing tens of millions in fines in FTC’s iOS Safari privacy investigation
We knew that Google would likely face fines in the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into its method of bypassing Apple’s default iOS Safari browser settings. Last month, reports claimed the FTC would make a decision on the fines within 30 days. Today, Reuters reported sources close to the situation have confirmed Google is currently negotiating with [...]
Apple releases minor updates to iMovie, iPhoto, and Garageband for iOS
Apple has released minor software updates for iLife for iOS. The suite received major updates on March 7, the day of the new iPad announcement, and today’s updates focus on slight enhancements and bug fixes.
iMovie 1.3.1:
This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of minor issues, including the following:
• Adds the ability to access [...]
Flashback malware still on 140,000 Macs, despite Apple’s fix
Despite Apple releasing two software patches and a removal tool, the Flashback malware is currently still sitting on a large number of Macs. According to security company Symantec, who has been monitoring the situation closely, said today that 140,000 Macs are still infected, of the 600,000 Macs that were originally believed to be.
You would think that with [...]
Apple removes trials of iWork and Aperture from its website, sends users to App Store
As pointed out by MacStories, Apple recently removed trials for the iWork suite and Aperture 3 from Apple.com. The webpage formerly home to the iWork trial now includes a message informing users that iWork apps, such as Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, are available through the Mac App Store. Apple removed the trial for a short [...]
Apple fixes Flashback malware with software update
As promised, Apple just released a fix to remove the Flashback malware that is reportedly affecting 1 percent of all Macs.
This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware.
This update also configures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets. Users may re-enable automatic execution of Java [...]
Apple developing tool to detect and remove Flashback malware
Apple announced in a support document this evening (via The Loop) its plans to release a tool that’s aimed to detect and remove the Flashback virus that’s currently installed on 1% of all Macs. Furthermore, Apple also plans to work with ISPs across the globe to disable the computer servers that are hosting the malware.
Apple [...]
Report: iOS 5.1 Gold Master has passed QA, includes new features
Chronicwire reports that the Gold Master build of iOS 5.1 has been in a “vigorous quality assurance phase” for the past three weeks” with testing being done both internally by Apple as well as by various carriers/partners.
As we first reported, it contains Japanese Siri as well as some features not previously revealed publicly (Camera Slider?).
The build number [...]
Apple working on fix for iTunes Match bug that matches explicit songs as clean
Cult of Mac today publicized a bug in iTunes Match that matches explicit tracks to clean versions. The issue resides in Apple’s iTunes Match software that is sometimes unable to distinguish clean versions of a track from explicit versions due to slight differences. The issue is causing trouble for some, but Apple is already working on [...]
Mac OS 10.7.3 released, includes Safari 5.1.3
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Apple just released Mac OS 10.7.3 via Software update and manual download. Apple released some peripheral downloads today as well:
Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.2 Client, Release Notes
OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server), Release Notes
Server Admin Tools 10.7.3, Release Notes
Security Update 2012-001 Server (Snow Leopard), Release Notes
OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server) Combo, Release Notes
Security Update 2012-001 (Snow Leopard), Release Notes
Release notes are as follows:
Updating [...]
iBooks Author end-user license agreement sparks controversy
When we covered everything you need to know about publishing and distribution for Apple’s new iBooks Author platform, we told you that Apple would require books created with the tool to be sold through the iBookstore. Publishers can, however, make books available for free on their websites or elsewhere. Now, Daring Fireball pointed us to [...]