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  • Instagram patches bug that allowed hackers to take over users' phones

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    AppleInsider said:
    It was especially noteworthy because it highlighted how easily a hacker could take over a user's personal device, such as an iPhone. 


    If the photo were to be stored on the user's device -- a feature that WhatsApp automatically does by default -- and the user opened Instagram, a hacker would be given full control of the user's Instagram account. Additionally, they could control a user's camera and microphone remotely through the exploit.


    This is NOT taking over a user's iPhone.  This is a bug in Instagram that allows someone to take over a user's Instagram account.  Big difference.

    It's frustrating when "news" turns out to be clickbait.  AI needs to be better than going this route.
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  • Microsoft contributes to Java port for Apple silicon Macs

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    rob53 said:
    Why? Java isn't going to make use of all the Apple-specific capabilities, it's just going to continue to run on Macs. What Java applications do people even use anymore?
    Because Java isn't important to you doesn't mean it's not important to others.  I develop in Java and use it everyday on MacOS.  My development tools are in Java... running on MacOS.

    Give it a rest.
    skippingrockjdb8167bkkcanuckwatto_cobra

  • VMWare Fusion 12 debuts with macOS Big Sur support, more

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    VMware Fusion has been fantastic for me since v4.  I will glad you have it again for my three macs, as well as when my new 10-core i9 arrives in a couple weeks!  VMWare continues to get my business.
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  • CBP defends seizure of OnePlus Buds, claims trademark violation

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    flamaryu said:
    Why do people need keep being china into this they do OnePlus is indian and it is mostly made in India. They hate the Chinese and two these were approved by the fcc so I doubt there trade mark problem here which is the reason apple is staying far away from this one.

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  • Apple fires back in Epic Games 'Fortnite' saga, seeks damages for breach of contract

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    If Epic wins, it will turn Apple's App Store into the wild-west, malware-ridden infestation that is Android.  I can't believe that anyone, including the government can force any company to open their all-in-one product to allow other companies free reign.  

    This is not anything remotely similar to what Microsoft did with Windows.  Microsoft owned the software, but not the hardware that vendors were loading the OS onto.  Microsoft was forcing PC makers to submit to its will.  The iPhone is owned and made by Apple, for Apple.  It's a toaster.  Critics can say whatever they will to suit their narrative, but when it comes down to it, this is Apple's exclusive product and it can do whatever it wants with it.

    I'm embarrassed to be a developer, with these crybabies feeling entitled to barge into someone else's house and give orders.
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