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Apple hires Tesla’s former Autopilot software director

The Verge

Apple hasn’t been all that vocal about its electric car project, but according to Bloomberg , the iPhone maker is hiring Tesla’s Autopilot software engineer to work on its EVs. Sources close to the matter told Bloomberg that Apple scooped up Christopher “CJ” Moore to work on its self-driving software.

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Apple Watch leak offers rare glimpse inside ‘Ultra security program’

The Verge

Image: Apple Demo. New images and video purporting to show an Apple Watch prototype, concealed by a security case that resembles a tiny iPod, offer a rare look behind the product-development curtain of the notoriously secretive company built by Steve Jobs. software build. software build. Image: Apple Demo.

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Apple responds to privacy concerns over Mac software security process

The Verge

Last week, a number of Mac users had trouble opening apps — a problem that seemed to be caused by an Apple security protocol responsible for checking that software comes from trusted sources. It goes on to clarify how Apple currently uses the data, and outlines new safeguards that are being introduced over the next year.

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Watch out for sneaky ChatGPT scams in Google Play and Apple's App Store

TechSpot

On Wednesday, security firm Sophos published a report showing that Apple's and Google's app stores are becoming riddled with ChatGPT programs that are nothing but "fleeceware" – software that quietly sticks users with subscription fees. The apps claim to connect to OpenAI's ChatGPT and many do. However, they also charge.

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Apple is blocking Apple Silicon Mac users from sideloading iPhone apps

The Verge

Apple has turned off users’ ability to unofficially install iOS apps onto their M1 Macs ( via 9to5Mac ). Up until now, there was a workaround that allowed the use of third-party software to install the apps without having to use the Mac App Store, but it seems like Apple has remotely disabled it. . | Screenshot: Jay Peters.

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Inrix to acquire Portland startup Ride Report, which helps cities manage mobility programs

GeekWire

(Ride Report Image) Transportation software company Inrix acquired Ride Report , a Portland, Ore.-based Ride Report, which raised $10 million in 2020, originally started as Knock Software, which made a small device that counted bicycle traffic. Ride Report co-founder William Henderson is a former engineer at Square and Apple.

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What does Apple Vision Pro do: Comprehensive overview

Dataconomy

At its WWDC 2023 conference, Apple revealed the Vision Pro, the long-awaited augmented reality (AR) headset that has many asking, “What does Apple Vision Pro do?” What does Apple Vision Pro do The Vision Pro hsa been released on February 2, with preorders currently available on the Apple Store.

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