Iphone Posts: Leaked ‘Hacking Team’ documents reveal snooping on jailbroken iOS devices, and more for 07/08/2015

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Leaked 'Hacking Team' documents reveal snooping on jailbroken iOS devices

By Killian Bell on Jul 08, 2015 08:58 am
Cybersecurity firm “Hacking Team” has itself become the victim of a hack this week, and documents posted online reveal many of the services it offered to those who were willing to pay up — including governments. One of them, priced at $55,000, was snooping on jailbroken iOS devices. Continue reading →

Apple Pay briefly appears in the U.K. as banks prepare for upcoming launch

By Killian Bell on Jul 08, 2015 07:07 am
Apple Pay was briefly made available in the U.K. this week as banks prepare for its upcoming launch. Santander customers were able to register their cards in Apple Pay and even make purchases over NFC, but the service was only available for a short time before it was pulled again. Continue reading →

iOS 8.4 running on 40% of devices just 8 days after release

By Killian Bell on Jul 08, 2015 06:01 am
Apple’s latest iOS 8.4 update is already running on more than 40% of compatible devices, just eight days after it was rolled out to the public. It’s though the introduction of Apple Music — which was launched alongside iOS 8.4 — is one of the reasons for its rapid adoption. Continue reading →

Google Maps updated with changes to directions, new sharing options and more

By Evan Selleck on Jul 07, 2015 10:50 pm
Google Maps recently received an update to its Android app that brought real-time information regarding the user’s arrival time. Now, finally, the feature has made the jump to iOS. Continue reading →

SwipeForMore lets you install or remove Jailbreak Tweaks in Cydia with a swipe

By Alihassan Mahdi on Jul 07, 2015 02:11 pm
The recent change to Cydia has opened the doors for new packages that modify the way the app runs. SwipeForMore is a new jailbreak tweak that aims to improve Cydia by allowing you to manage packages with a single swipe gesture. Continue reading →

Apple is no longer signing iOS 8.3 for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

By Evan Selleck on Jul 07, 2015 02:02 pm
On June 30, Apple officially released iOS 8.4 to the public, which saw the public release of Apple Music as well. Continue reading →

Apple Online Store gets new 'Apple Tested Cases' page to highlight some accessories

By Evan Selleck on Jul 07, 2015 01:52 pm
Recently, a report surfaced that indicated that Apple was working with some third-party manufacturers to change the way their products are showcased in physical Apple Stores by way of Apple-designed boxes. Continue reading →

Apple Pay adds over 20 new banks and credit unions in the U.S.

By Evan Selleck on Jul 07, 2015 01:42 pm
Apple Pay, Apple’s mobile payments service, continues to expand at a steady clip. Now, an additional 23 banks and credit unions have been added to the official list of supporters. Continue reading →

Daily App Deals: Save $50 or more on Backbreaker 2, Instaweather Pro and more (July 7)

By Kelly Hodgkins on Jul 07, 2015 01:21 pm
We have some great apps for you today that are discounted for a short duration in the App Store, including Backbreaker 2, Instaweather Pro and others. Some deals may expire quickly — even on the same day of this post. If there is a discounted app that you like, grab it while it is still on sale. Continue reading →

Showtime's standalone streaming service now available for Apple TV, coming soon to iOS

By Evan Selleck on Jul 07, 2015 11:33 am
At the beginning of June, a report surfaced that CBS would be rolling out a Showtime standalone streaming service, and it didn’t take long before that was officially confirmed. Continue reading →

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