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The message is clear across the political divide: let's hear it!

The UK government should argue in open court why they want to make us less secure by ordering a backdoor into Apple encryption.

A secret Tribunal would be an affront to the privacy and security issues at stake. It must be held in public.

Read the joint letter from ORG, Big Brother Watch and Index on Censorship ⬇️

openrightsgroup.org/press-rele…

#Apple #encryption #e2ee #privacy #security #cybersecurity #ukpol #ukpolitics #tech


Make the Investigatory Powers Tribunal on Apple Encryption a Public Hearing

Rights groups call for Apple’s closed appeal against the Home Office’s encryption-breaching order to be opened to the public.
Open Rights Group
#apple #privacy #encryption #security #tech #cybersecurity #ukpol #e2ee #ukpolitics

Bipartisan US Congress Members want the secrecy around the UK's encryption-breaking order to be lifted.

"It is imperative that the UK's technical demands of Apple - and of any other US companies - be subjected to robust, public analysis and debate."

“Secret court hearings featuring intelligence agencies and a handful of individuals approved by them do not enable robust challenges on highly technical matters.”

wyden.senate.gov/news/press-re…

#encryption #e2ee #Apple #privacy #security #cybersecurity

Letter from US Members of Congress about the secret tribunal over the UK government's demand for a backdoor into Apple encryption.
Letter from US Members of Congress about the secret tribunal over the UK government's demand for a backdoor into Apple encryption.
Letter from US Members of Congress about the secret tribunal over the UK government's demand for a backdoor into Apple encryption.

Bipartisan Members of Congress to UK Spy Court: UK Gag Orders for Surveillance Backdoors Threaten Americans’ Security and Privacy, Impede Congressional Oversight | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
www.wyden.senate.gov
#apple #privacy #encryption #security #cybersecurity #e2ee

UK MPs have joined the chorus of voices wanting the Apple case to be held in public.

"If the Home Office wants to have effectively unfettered access to the private data of the (innocent) general public, they should explain their case in front of the public."

🗣️ David Davis MP.

"People deserve to know what's happening to their private personal information."

🗣️ Victoria Collins MP.

news.sky.com/story/apple-vs-ho…

#encryption #e2ee #Apple #privacy #security #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol


Apple vs Home Office encryption court battle must be held in public, say MPs

A row between the tech giant and the government over customer data will reportedly move to London's High Court this week – but the hearing will be held behind closed doors.
Tim Baker (Sky News)
#apple #privacy #encryption #security #cybersecurity #ukpol #e2ee #ukpolitics

📣 Make it public!

The call is getting louder for a public hearing of the appeal over the UK's order to break Apple encryption.

Alongside the joint letter from ORG, Big Brother Watch and Index on Censorship, UK MPs, US Congress Members and the BBC want the secrecy to end.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0rr…

#encryption #e2ee #privacy #security #cybersecurity #ukpol #ukpolitics #Apple #tech


Pressure grows to hold secret Apple privacy hearing in public

Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.
Tom Singleton (BBC News)
#apple #privacy #encryption #security #tech #cybersecurity #ukpol #e2ee #ukpolitics

Just like Linus (LTT) said, Apple could have just stopped working in UK territory, people would fight back against UK's government, pushing them to revert back the law and get Apple back. But Apple has no backbone and cares only about money, unlike Tuta.

#Apple #Tuta #Privacy

#apple #privacy #tuta

TIL your iPhone has a built-in QR code for your WiFi network:

- Fire up your iPhone's "Passwords" app
- Tap "Wi-Fi" (on the front page)
- Tap your WiFi network
- Tap "Show Network QR Code"

Have someone scan the QR code to instantly log on to your network. No password required.

Cool beans.

9to5mac.com/2025/02/06/this-pa…
#Apple


This Passwords app upgrade can replace one of Apple’s most loved features - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Passwords app does basic password management well, but it also has a key feature that can outdo one of Apple’s best existing options.
Ryan Christoffel (9to5Mac)
#apple

BREAKING: It's been only ten days since we warned about this...

#Apple has removed its end-to-end #encryption (Advanced Data Protection) in the #UK after the government demanded a #backdoor.

📢 Fight for privacy! #PrivacyMatters #NoBackdoors

🔗 bloomberg.com/news/articles/20…

mastodon.social/@Tutanota/1139…

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2025-02-11 14:35:28

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🚨🚨🚨 Apple to backdoor encryption? Round 2 - and this time the UK is trying to get your data.

Let's fight back against any attempt to #backdoor #encryption! 💪 🔒

More info ➡️ tuta.com/blog/uk-demands-apple…

United Kingdom flag boxing fists with the Apple Logo.

Apple to backdoor encryption? Round 2 | Tuta

UK demands Apple to backdoor encryption similar to what the FBI asked ten years ago. Will Apple stay strong?
Tuta

#apple #encryption #uk #privacymatters #backdoor #nobackdoors

"The consensus among cybersecurity experts could not be clearer:

There is no way to provide government access to end-to-end encrypted data without breaking end-to-end encryption, thus putting every user’s security and privacy at risk."

Join the voice of experts in the joint letter to stop the UK's order to break encryption – Sign and share our petition today ⬇️

#encryption #privacy #Apple #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions…


Keep our Apple data encrypted

It is reported that the Home Office has ordered Apple to build a backdoor into its encrypted services so that they can get hold of content that any Apple user has upload to the cloud. Encryption keeps our private information safe and secure.
38 Degrees
#apple #privacy #encryption #cybersecurity #ukpol #ukpolitics

If Apple complies with this, the UK government will gain access to all iCloud data globally. The only way Apple comes out of this with any integrity is to leave the UK market. If they give in to this, every regime in the world will demand the same thing. And that’s before we even get to the fact that there’s no such thing as a “backdoor” for just so-and-so. Either there is a door or there isn’t and if there is, anyone who obtains the key can use it.

theguardian.com/technology/202…

#apple #backdoor #UK #encryption #privacy #security #personhood #data #democracy #humanRights #iCloud


UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data

Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stance
Dan Milmo (The Guardian)
#apple #privacy #encryption #security #uk #HumanRights #democracy #data #personhood #icloud #backdoor

You remember #Apple scanning all images on your #mobile device?

If you have an #Android #phone, a new app that doesn't appear in your menu has been automatically and silently installed (or soon will be) by #Google. It is called #AndroidSystemSafetyCore and does exactly the same - scan all images on your device as well as all incoming ones (via messaging). The new spin is that it does so "to protect your #privacy".

You can uninstall this app safely via System -> Apps.

developers.google.com/android/…


Google System APK Transparency

Google for Developers
#android #apple #google #privacy #mobile #phone #androidsystemsafetycore

#apple #AI #canada #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia #buycanadian

This is wild. In the updated Mac User Guide when you click on "learn more" in the Apple Intelligence area of the Settings it says:

"Turn Apple Intelligence on: With macOS 15.3 or later, Apple Intelligence is on by default and integrated across features in your apps. "

then a few lines later…

"Note: Apple Intelligence is currently in beta. Apple Intelligence uses generative models, and outputs may be inaccurate, unexpected, or offensive. Check important information for accuracy."

#Canada #BuyCanadian #AI #AppleIntelligence #mac #Apple #macos15sequoia

A screenshot of the help guide a portion of the text says: Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system built into macOS Sequoia. It combines the power of generative models with an understanding of your personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant. Apple Intelligence is designed to understand and create language and images; prioritize and summarize notifications, mail, and messages; and draw from the personal information on your device to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. And it does all this while protecting your privacy. Availability: Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to English in most regions around the world. For more information, see the Apple Support article Apple Intelligence requirements. Turn Apple Intelligence on: With macOS 15.3 or later, Apple Intelligence is on by default and integrated across features in your apps. If you have an earlier version of macOS 15 (or if you previously turned off Apple Intelligence), choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Apple Intelligence & Siri , then click Get Apple Intelligence. Turn Apple Intelligence off: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Apple Intelligence & Siri , then click the button next to Apple Intelligence. Note: Apple Intelligence is currently in beta. Apple Intelligence uses generative models, and outputs may be inaccurate, unexpected, or offensive. Check important information for accuracy.
#apple #AI #canada #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia #buycanadian

I would also like to say to Apple. You've had Siri for how many years? You've added many variations to your English speakers. But no Canadian variations.

Perhaps it's just the moment we're in, but I'd like to see a Canadian Western, Canadian Eastern, Canadian Maritime, and Newfoundland Option for Siri.

Thank you very much.
#Canada #BuyCanadian

#AI #AppleIntelligence #mac #Apple #macos15sequoia

A screenshot of the English voice dialogue in Siri shows on the left, American, Australian, British, Indian, Irish, and South African. American is selected and there are 5 voices available on the right
#apple #AI #canada #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia #buycanadian

“ChatGPT Extension”

OH HELLS NO. I'm not going to be a part of that. I draw the line there immediately.

Edit: It appears that this is not on by default. I did not set it up and I turned off the "suggestions”.
#AI #AppleIntelligence #mac #Apple #macos15sequoia

About Siri, Dictation & Privacy... Siri Responses... Extensions ChatGPT Siri and other features can use ChatGPT to help answer your requests.
< > ChatGPT Extension Use ChatGPT ChatGPT can help you write text, create an image, answer questions, and more. OpenAl Terms of Use... Set Up... Siri Setup Prompts Allow Siri to suggest ChatGPT when you make a request that requires it.
A dialog offering to connect to ChatGPT
#apple #AI #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia

You can turn Apple Intelligence off on macOS in the new “Apple Intelligence & Siri” area of System Settings.

See my previous boost on creating a “mismatch" Siri voice that effectively disables AI across all your connected Apple iCloud devices.
#AI #AppleIntelligence #mac #Apple #macos15sequoia

A screenshot of the Apple Intelligence & Siri dialogue shows it is about 10 options down the list on the left. There is a toggle button at the top of the dialog on the right with “Apple Intelligence”
#apple #AI #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia

#apple #AI #mac #appleintelligence #macos15sequoia

OH WHAT

My Apple Mac AI + @ivory (?) just summarized my post criticizing Apple’s AI.

I CRITICIZE THIS UNAPPROVED SUMMATION OF MY CRITICISM

#mac #apple

A notification says from Ivory says “Chris Alemany Apple Intelligence post criticizes Apple’s shift towards image creation tools.”
#apple #mac @Ivory by Tapbots

ughh... Apple Intelligence is here.

I also remember text to speech being super cool back in the MacOS 8 days.

I am not convinced we've really advanced that far contrary to what some want to say.

And we have definitely pitched the whole "Apple is about the Creative People" out the window in favour of "Image Creation Tools -- based on the unpaid work of millions -- are here.”

#mac #apple

A picture of a information window that popped up after completion of the update. It announces apple intelligence.
A picture of a not notification on the top right corner of my screen says image creation tools are here. Genmoji and image playground are now available for your Mac. With a little multicoloured square icon on the left side.
#apple #mac

#apple #mac

Have you seen Callsheet? It’s an iOS app for movie and tv information. It’s a better version of IMDB. I finally took the time to review it. It’s awesome! Why did I wait so long? Nicely done @caseyliss !!

#ios #movies #tv #app #apple

Screenshot of the Callsheet app by Casey Liss, co-host of the Accidental Tech Podcast. It shows 2 sections - “Pinned Content” and “Popular Movies”.
#apple #app #ios #movies #tv @Casey Liss

Ryan Chenkie:

Developers, please be careful when installing Homebrew. Google is serving sponsored links to a Homebrew site clone that has a cURL command to malware. The URL for this site is one letter different than the official site.


Note: Google allows the ad sponsors to specify an URL that will be displayed on the ad (original brew.sh here), but the click takes you to the malware domain brewe.sh.

#Apple #HomeBrew #Google #MacOS

Fake website "brewe[.]sh" which looks just like the original but distributes malware
Example of Google search result for Homebrew where the first hit is a malware link
#apple #google #MACOS #homebrew

#linux #apple #ios #postmarketos #iphone #MobileLinux #linuxmobile @Nick Chan

#apple #Trump #capitalism #neoliberalism #fascism #timcook

#apple #privacy

Navazuji na včerejší tip.

Tady je porovnání iPhone a různých odnoží Androidu. Většina lidí má "Android" - distribuci plnou šmírovátek od Google obohacenou o bloatware výrobce, který nejen že šmíruje po svém, ale často zavléká bezpečnostní chyby, zabírá místo v úložišti i RAM.

V GrapheneOS mimo jiné vůbec není položka "Reklama" s Mobile Advertising ID.

Zdroj: youtu.be/lb1BbT5fpwA

#soukromí #kybez #Google #Apple #grapheneos

What Is The Most Private Phone?

What is the most private phone and what makes a phone private? That is the question... and we have answers! Please support my work: https://www.patreon.com/t...
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#apple #google #grapheneos #soukromí #kybez

Máte vy nebo někdo ve vašem okolí (defaultně) aktivní Mobile Advertising ID? Pak počítejte s tím, že jste díky němu sledováni a tato data si může někdo koupit. Využití je mnoho...

#soukromí #kybez - #Google a #Apple v roli pasáků

krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/th…


The Global Surveillance Free-for-All in Mobile Ad Data

Not long ago, the ability to remotely track someone’s daily movements just by knowing their home address, employer, or place of worship was considered a powerful surveillance tool that should only be in the purview of nation states. But a…
krebsonsecurity.com
#apple #google #soukromí #kybez

Are you interested how to use Apple notes as an #accessible graphing calculator? Check out this post

nunonuno.micro.blog/2024/11/04…
#accessibility #apple #blind #ios #math #education #tech

Using Apple Notes as an accessible graphing calculator

Starting with the basics Exploring our graphs with VoiceOver How does it relate to other accessible graphing tools? Epilogue Starting with the basics With the release of their latest batch of operating systems Apple made some substantial updates to…
nunonuno.micro.blog
#Accessibility #accessible #apple #blind #ios #tech #education #math

#apple #swiftui #uikit

Code Factory und Acapela, alternative Sprachausgaben für NVDA
Wer sich den kostenlosen Screenreader NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) installiert, wird mit der freien Sprachausgabe eSpeak oder den Windows-stimmen leben müssen. Diese sind brauchbar, für längeres Arbeiten allerdings eher weniger geeignet. Sie sind zwar tief in Windows integriert...
merkst.de/code-factory-acapela…
#Android #Apple #Computer #Google #JAWS #Lautsprecher #Microsoft #NVDA #Screenreader #Test #VoiceOver #Windows

Code Factory und Acapela, alternative Sprachausgaben für NVDA

merkst.de
#android #apple #google #Windows #test #screenreader #microsoft #computer #nvda #jaws #voiceover #lautsprecher

Safari’s Private Mode doesn’t mean you are anonymous 🫣 Here’s how you can turn off Apple’s Private Browsing 👉 tuta.com/blog/turn-off-private…

A better solution? Start using a private browser 👉 tuta.com/blog/best-private-bro…

#Privatemode #Privatebrowsing #Apple #ios #Browser #Anonymous

How to turn off Private Mode

Best Private Browsers 2024 | Top 10 To Stop Trackers | Tuta

When it comes to most secure browsers Firefox is the best alternative to Chrome on our list - and, no, incognito mode doesn't cut it.
Tuta
#apple #browser #ios #anonymous #privatemode #privatebrowsing

Still wishing we could see them in physical stores worldwide, with versions at affordable prices even if those may be slower. It's a bit sad to support something I know I can't get, although the initiative is a lifesaver and a much needed thing: In a normal world #Purism / #Librem should explode to the popularity of #Apple devices, especially among those that us who understand the harm and danger to ourselves perpetrated under the hoax of safety by the powerful.
#apple #purism #librem

"Bier’s first hit app, TBH, was marketed to teenagers and...it 'requested address book access before actually being able to use the app'. [...] Bier’s reputation for success is built on this growth hacking technique, so I understand why he is upset."
[...]
"Apple’s solution is imperfect. But if it stops the Biers of the world from building apps which ingest wholesale the contact lists of teenagers, I find it difficult to object."

pxlnv.com/blog/growth-hack/

#Apple #Privacy #SocialMedia #Tech

#apple #privacy #socialmedia #tech

For some reason, I rarely advertised the fact that my music is also available on #Apple #Music (as well as on other streaming outlets).
The following tune was recorded with a few outstanding musicians, including @FreakyFwoof, Jason Castingway and others.
Plz follow and spread the word, if you like. Thank you!

music.lnk.to/0HIpjF

#apple #music @Andre Louis

I did some quick research about Apple Inc.'s financials earlier today and figured I might as well post it here before closing those tabs:

Market Capitalization (aka marketcap) is the value of one share of a company multiplied by the number of shares in existence.

Apple's marketcap is currently sitting around 3.358 Trillion USD [1].

For context, this is approximately 183% of the marketcap of Alphabet (Google), which is 1.835 Trillion [2], or roughly 216% the expected 2025 budget of the US military

[3]As of the end of Q2 2024 Apple had 25.565 Billion USD in cash or cash equivalents

[4][1]: companiesmarketcap.com/inr/app…

[2]: companiesmarketcap.com/alphabe…

[3]: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military…

[4]: finbox.com/NASDAQGS:AAPL/explo…

#apple

#apple

#apple #Disabled #AppleVis

Apple gave us a great, #accessible graphing calculator on #iOS and #iPadOS in the form of math notes. Given, for example a quadratic function: y=2x^2 +x +1 it generates a graph which sounds like this. While such simple quadratic equations can be used only in schools I see huge potential in making math more accessible to the #blind. As a math nerd and someone who almost failed a year at school due to accessibility, I am really happy and grateful to #apple for making this accessible to us.
#accessible #apple #blind #ios #ipados

This is gross, and further confirms Apple’s transition from innovation to rent-seeking, but there is a good solution: Stop having an app. Patreon would work just fine as a web site, no?

mas.to/@carnage4life/112950113…

#apple


Dare Obasanjo (@carnage4life@mas.to)

Attached: 1 image Apple has informed Patreon that it will be kicked out of the App Store unless it pays the 30% tax for all donations.
mas.to
#apple

#apple

A Brief tour of the End, an accessible fiction podcast directory.
This is a brief tour of The End database, for fiction podcasts, with Apple's screen reader on iOS. I walk through some pages of the website that show how clean markup can make a website very easy to navigate for everyone, not just screen reader users.

The End | Binge-Ready Fiction Podcasts & Audio Fiction Directory

The only listener-focused fiction podcast directory with over 1,500 binge-ready fiction podcasts, audio dramas, and other audio fiction. All shows listed have reached a season finale or the series conclusion, so you can binge-listen with confidence.
The End | Completed Audio Fiction
#Accessibility #apple #technology #computers #Screen reader

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