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Apple to scan U.S. phones for images of child abuse

Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens. The tool Apple calls “neuralMatch” will detect known images of child sexual abuse without decrypting people’s messages. If it finds a match,…

What the Tech? What’s New with Apple iPhone iOS 14.5

Apple’s new iPhone operating system is almost here. iOS 14.5 was expected in March by many people (myself included) and then in early April. When that didn’t happen, I expected to hear an update and roundup of the new features at Apple’s press event on Tuesday. iOS 14.5 was overshadowed in a big way by Apple’s announcements of new iPads,…

What the Tech? Apple Prepares to Launch iOS 14.5

One of the most annoying things the past year is having to either remove our mask to unlock the phone or having to type in the passcode. It’s especially frustrating when you’re in a store and need to check an email or grocery list. Apple’s next operating system, iOS 14.5 will make unlocking your phone easier, provided you have an…