This week's Apple headlines include reports on a potential price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro, an attack targeting iCloud in the UK, and identified weaknesses in the MacBook Neo, alongside other company news.
A lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to limit child sex abuse material on its iCloud service has been dismissed by a judge. The suit had raised concerns that iCloud's privacy features could facilitate the storage and sharing of illegal content.
Millions of iCloud users in the UK could be eligible to claim a share of a £3 billion payout after a class action lawsuit against Apple was given the green light. The lawsuit alleges that Apple overcharged customers for iCloud storage.
Apple announced a major overhaul of its Siri AI, dubbed 'Apple Intelligence,' and introduced new child safety tools for iPhones and iPads at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The company also cited European regulators for withholding some new Siri AI features from the EU.
Prosecutors have claimed that singer D4vd possessed a significant amount of child sex abuse images on his devices, including his iPhone and iCloud account. This allegation was made during proceedings related to a teen murder case.
Hackers are targeting Apple users with a new iCloud scam, sending fake emails about full storage to lure victims to phishing sites designed to steal login credentials and financial information.
West Virginia becomes first state to sue Apple over allegations the tech giant allows predators to hide child abuse material in iCloud storage systems.
Apple announced an increase in subscription prices for Apple Music and Apple One, citing rising licensing costs as the reason for the first price hike in nearly four years. Other services like iCloud+ also saw price adjustments.
A US District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Apple, ruling that federal law does not require the company to proactively use or develop technology to identify and report child sexual abuse material on its iCloud platform.
Apple has successfully secured the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged the company failed to adequately address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its iCloud platform.
Apple's iCloud now offers a quicker and more affordable way for users to set up personalized email addresses with their own web domains. This service makes a previously complex and expensive process more accessible.
An email scam impersonating Apple is targeting iPhone users, falsely claiming their iCloud storage is full and threatening to delete their data if they don't pay. Multiple users have reported receiving these fraudulent messages.
Apple has implemented new restrictions in Russia, making it impossible to purchase anything through its devices and disabling subscriptions as of April 1. However, the company will allow Russian users to retain their iCloud+ data even after subscriptions lapse.
Apple is facing a lawsuit from the West Virginia Attorney General for allegedly failing to prevent child sex abuse images from being present on its iCloud service.
Apple is facing a lawsuit alleging that its iCloud+ privacy tool, Private Relay, could potentially expose users’ real email addresses to websites, raising concerns about data privacy.
The conflict between the US and Iran has entered a new phase with fresh US strikes and the reimposition of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran claims the blockade dismantles their deal. Separately, E. Jean Carroll received $5.6 million from Donald Trump in her sexual abuse case.
A UK tribunal has given the green light for a $4 billion lawsuit against Apple concerning its iCloud services. This legal action will proceed, challenging Apple's practices related to its cloud storage offerings.
Apple has implemented a 'Stolen Device Protection' feature, acting as a 'kill switch' that renders stolen phones useless when marked as lost via iCloud Find, in an effort to combat rising phone theft.
UniCloud Africa and OADC have formed a partnership to expand sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across the African continent, aiming to enhance data residency and digital independence.
Users are being warned about a specific message circulating that attempts to trick them into believing their iCloud account is under attack, advising them to delete it immediately.
Britney Spears is threatening legal action against a former bodyguard, alleging he hacked into her personal devices and Apple iCloud account. Her lawyer has sent a cease-and-desist letter.