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Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone

Tech Republic Security

The post Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone appeared first on TechRepublic. Adopting a new authentication method from the FIDO Alliance, the three major OS vendors will let you use encrypted credentials stored on your phone to automatically sign you into your online accounts.

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Apple Takes An Inspiring Stand On UX, Privacy, And Diversity At WWDC 2020

Forrester IT

Apple revealed major announcements for the new iOS 14 system during its Worldwide Developers Conference 2020. What is coming to the iPhone demonstrates a deep understanding of our behavior and use of our devices in mobility. It also makes a clear statement on privacy and diversity principles.

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iOS 15: Making 100 Mobile Moments Better Every Day

Forrester IT

Apple kicked off its annual developer conference on Monday, June 7, 2021. Apple is adding features that help its customers 100 times a day in little moments throughout the day, every day. One of its big announcements was iOS 15. iOS 15 makes experiences more intelligent and more intuitive. In some ways, you could say […].

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Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Spyware Attacks

Tech Republic Security

Apple recommends that iPhone users install software updates, use strong passwords and 2FA, and don’t open links or attachments from suspicious emails to keep their device safe from spyware.

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DOJ suit over Apple iPhone cites failures of Amazon Fire Phone and Microsoft Windows Phone

GeekWire

Justice Department’s landmark antitrust lawsuit Thursday morning against Apple, which accuses the company of illegally maintaining an iPhone smartphone monopoly, reads at times like a technology history lesson. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces the Fire Phone in June 2014. GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) The U.S.

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Apple Calls Out 'Mercenary Spyware' Vendors Enabling State Surveillance

SecureWorld News

Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world. Apple introduced Lockdown Mode in mid-2022 as a response to this growing threat.

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Singular: TikTok and Apple Search Ads are hooking mobile users

Venture Beast

TikTok and Apple Search Ads are rising stars among mobile ad networks, according to measurement firm Singular's 2021 ROI Index. Read More.

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