Iphone Posts: Pangu team releases new tool to check for apps affected with XcodeGhost malware, and more for 09/21/2015

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Pangu team releases new tool to check for apps affected with XcodeGhost malware

By Killian Bell on Sep 21, 2015 09:21 am
Pangu, the team behind some of the latest jailbreak programs for iOS, has released a new tool that allows you to find out whether any of the apps you’re using are affected by XcodeGhost. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to use it. Continue reading →

Apple: 'Incredibly positive' response for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus; iOS 9 already running on more than 50% devices

By Rajesh Pandey on Sep 21, 2015 08:57 am
Apple has just sent out a press release announcing the impending launch of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on September 25. It notes in its press release that the customer response to the new iPhones has been “incredibly positive.” Continue reading →

Having Wi-Fi problems with iOS 9? Here's how to fix it

By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 21, 2015 08:45 am
iOS 9 comes with a ton of new features and improvements, but sadly, likely any other major iOS software update, it comes with its own sets of problems. One of the issues people are facing after updating their iPhone or iPad to iOS 9 is Wi-Fi connectivity problems. Continue reading →

Here's the list of iOS apps infected by XcodeGhost malware

By Killian Bell on Sep 21, 2015 08:30 am
With more than 500 million users affected, XcodeGhost is the biggest security breach to hit iOS. One security firm suggests that the malware has made its way into more than 344 apps so far, and here’s a list of those that are confirmed to have been affected. Continue reading →

Apple showcases Apple Music playlists in new Emmys ad

By Killian Bell on Sep 21, 2015 05:48 am
Apple’s latest ad for Apple Music made its debut during the Emmys on Sunday night, showcasing the service’s instant playlists. The one-minute spot features actresses Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington, as well as singer Mary J. Blige. Continue reading →

Samsung to launch its own lease program for smartphones to counter Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program

By Rajesh Pandey on Sep 21, 2015 12:21 am
Following on Apple’s footsteps, Samsung also plans on launching its own ‘Upgrade Program‘ allowing its potential customers to lease its devices directly from them. Continue reading →

Apple removes apps infected with the 'XcodeGhost' malware from the App Store

By Rajesh Pandey on Sep 20, 2015 11:52 pm
Late on Sunday night, Apple revealed to Reuters that it has started cleaning the iOS App Store to remove applications that are infected by the ‘XcodeGhost’ malware. Continue reading →

Here's why Facedown Detection feature in iOS 9 doesn't support iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPads and iPod touches

By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 20, 2015 03:30 pm
Earlier today, I had covered iOS 9’s cool new battery-saving feature called Facedown detection. As I had mentioned in the article, the facedown detection in iOS 9 doesn’t work on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, the iPads and iPod touches. Continue reading →

Weekly Roundup: 10 new and noteworthy Jailbreak tweaks of the week (Sep 20)

By Ali Hassan Mahdi on Sep 20, 2015 03:11 pm
In case you were busy last week and didn't get a chance to take a look at Cydia, don't worry as we have compiled a list of all the new tweaks that were released in the week which are worth checking out. The newly released tweaks range from bringing 3D Touch functionality to iOS 8 and older devices to enabling your device to automatically respond to iMessage and SMS messages. Continue reading →

PSA: iOS Malware 'XcodeGhost' affects more than 50 iOS apps, including popular apps like WeChat and CamCard

By Rajesh Pandey on Sep 20, 2015 02:35 pm
Late last week, Chinese iOS developers found a new iOS and OS X malware called ‘XcodeGhost’, which they revealed through Weibo (a.k.a China’s Twitter). Continue reading →

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