Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.6, the sixth major update to the ‌macOS Big Sur‌ operating system that was first released in November 2020. ‌macOS Big Sur‌ 11.6 comes a month after the release of macOS Big Sur 11.5.2, a bug fix update.

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The new OSmacOS Big Sur‌‌‌‌‌‌ 11.6 update can be downloaded to all eligible Macs using the Software Preferences section of System Preferences.

According to Apple’s release notes, ‌macOS Big Sur‌ improves macOS security and is recommended for all users. Apple has also released security update 2021-005 for macOS Catalina, and both updates address an issue that could allow a maliciously crafted PDF to execute code. Apple says it is aware of a report that may say this bug may have been actively exploited.

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Full breakdown of iPhone 13 features – all rumors say we can expect

With the launch of Apple’s iPhone 13 line which is believed to be just weeks away, we’ve gathered all the consistent rumors of our coverage over the past year to build a full picture of the features and updates of the new smartphones of the company. For clarity, only explicit improvements, updates and new features are shown compared to the iPhone 12 line. It is worth mentioning that …

The security investigator develops a Lightning cable with a hidden chip to steal passwords

A normal-looking Lightning cable has been developed that can be used to steal data such as passwords and send them to a hacker, Vice reports. The “OMG cable” compared to Apple’s Lightning to USB cable. The “OMG cable” works exactly like a normal USB Lightning cable and can record keystrokes from connected Mac keyboards, iPads, and iPhones, and then send that data to a bad actor …

The new iCloud + custom email domain feature is now available in beta

Starting with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, users with a paid iCloud + storage plan can customize their iCloud email address with a custom domain name, such as [email protected] , and the feature is now available in beta. ICloud + subscribers interested in setting up a custom email domain can visit the beta.icloud.com website, select “Account Settings” under their name, and select …

Key stories: breaking news about the iPhone 13, Apple announces changes to the App Store and more

The goal is in sight! Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely to be just a week away or so and all eyes will be on the company as it unveils the next version of its most popular product line. Hopefully, we’ll also see the next-generation Apple Watch and maybe even some new AirPods. Other news this week saw Apple make some more changes to its App Store policies in response to a …

Apple’s provider, Rockley Photonics, introduces health tracking technology that is likely to arrive on Apple Watch

Rockley Photonics, an Apple vendor, today unveiled an advanced digital sensor system that will likely arrive on the Apple Watch to enable a wide range of new health tracking features. The company today unveiled a “clinical wrist” digital health system, which allows portable devices to monitor multiple biomarkers, including core body temperature, blood pressure, body …

IPhone 12 Colors: Decide the Right Color

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro arrived last October with a variety of color options, with completely new shades available on both devices, as well as some popular classics. The 12 and 12 Pro have different color options, so if you have your heart set to a certain hue, you may not be able to get your favorite model with that color. iPhone 12 mini i iPhone 12 The iPhone 12 mini i iPhone 12 …

Apple is possibly exploring an open source alternative to the arm architecture

Friday, September 3, 2021, 1:43 am PDT by Sami Fathi

Apple may be exploring the possibility of using an open source alternative to the Arm architecture, which it has been using in its products for decades. According to a recently released job alert detected by Tom’s Hardware, Apple is looking for an engineer who specializes in RISC-V, a set of open source architecture instructions that allows device manufacturers to build their own chips without having to pay. ..

Beats Studio Buds vs. AirPods Pro

Apple introduced in June the new Beats Studio Buds, which are $ 149 noise-canceling headphones that are stemless and smaller than the AirPods and AirPods Pro. There are some key differences between the AirPods Pro and the Beats Studio Buds that make them unique for different use cases, so we thought we’d compare them to our latest YouTube video. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more information …