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iOS 26.3: Proximity Pairing in EU

Juli Clover (Hacker News, Reddit): The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to provide third-party accessories with the same capabilities and access to device features that Apple’s own products get. In iOS 26.3, EU wearable device makers can now test proximity pairing and improved notifications. Here are the new capabilities that Apple is adding: Proximity pairing […]

Brazil: App Marketplaces and External Payments

Joe Rossignol: Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal news website MLex and Brazilian blog Tecnoblog. Previously: Japan: App Marketplaces, External Payments, New Fee Structure UK: Commission Lawsuit Ruling and Strategic […]

iOS-Android Data Transfer at Setup

Juli Clover: Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta. […] […]

Notarized Mac App That Downloads Malware

Thijs Xhaflaire: Jamf Threat Labs observed a signed and notarized stealer that did not follow the typical execution chains we have seen in the past. The sample in question looked highly similar to past variants of the increasingly active MacSync Stealer malware but was revamped in its design. Unlike earlier MacSync Stealer variants that primarily […]

The White House’s Belligerent, Ignorant Statement on the ‘60 Minutes’ CECOT Story

CNN media analyst Brian Stelter, on Bluesky:

As “60 Minutes” finalized its “Inside CECOT” report last Thursday, CBS sent the White House a request for comment. A WH spokesperson responded within a few hours. The quote was not included in the “60” report — so, judge for yourself whether it should have been included or not.

WH spokesperson Abigail Jackson said “60 Minutes should spend their time and energy amplifying the stories of Angel Parents, whose innocent American children have tragically been murdered by vicious illegal aliens that President Trump are removing from the country.”

Despite the fact that it doesn’t address a single aspect of the report, 60 Minutes should have included that statement, both to reveal the belligerent callousness of the administration, and to highlight the glaring grammatical error. In its way, the statement speaks volumes.