Latest news with #iPhones
Stuff.tv
42 minutes ago
- Stuff.tv
Apple's new subscription can protect all your devices, but here's how much it will cost you
I've got a confession to make – please withhold judgement. I've never bothered buying AppleCare. It's not cheap, and I don't feel like I need it, with a track record of breaking zero iPhones. But for most, it's hard to ignore the peace of mind it brings when your iPhone slips out your hand and smashes into concrete. One of the biggest problems has been with multiple devices – the cost of AppleCare can quickly add up, and there's no way to add your existing devices. Or at least, there wasn't. Apple just launched AppleCare One. It's billed as a smarter, more scalable way to protect your devices. And you can finally add devices you already own – even if you've had them for a few years. But how much exactly will it cost? This new Apple subscription lets you cover up to three devices for a flat monthly fee of $20, regardless of what those devices are. That seems quite steep at first, but AppleCare for an iPhone 16 goes for around $10/£10 per month. You can add more devices for a few dollars each, including ones you already own – even if you bought them years ago. I've got older iPads still kicking around, so it's nice to see a plan that doesn't penalise you for holding onto your gear. The benefits are more than just cost savings. There's accidental damage cover, battery replacements, and now, even theft and loss protection for iPads and Apple Watches, not just iPhones. If you're the sort of person who upgrades often, AppleCare One automatically removes old devices from your plan when you trade them in through Apple, which removes another layer of admin. AppleCare One solves the problem of having multiple devices with inconsistent coverage and renewal dates. One subscription, one place to manage everything, and real support when things go wrong. AppleCare One is available from 24 July and costs $19.99. It's only available in the US so far, and each additional device is $5.99. You can sign-up via your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or in any Apple Store.
Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
BlackRock imposes restriction on use of company devices for China travel
Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETHRWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETHRWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. BlackRock has asked its staff visiting China for business trips to use temporary loaner phones and avoid using company laptops, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing an internal world's largest asset manager told its staff that using company-issued employee devices, including iPhones and iPads, is not permitted, the report also barred the use of company laptops or remote access via virtual private networks, the report said, adding that employees will not have access to the BlackRock network during personal travel in could not immediately verify the report. A source familiar with the matter, however, told Reuters that this is not a new report comes as firms witness China's growing hold over access during travel to the Monday, the U.S. State Department said that the Chinese government had blocked an unnamed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office employee visiting the Asian country in a personal capacity from this month, a Wells Fargo banker was also blocked from leaving China. Beijing's foreign ministry said the banker was involved in a criminal did not respond to a request for comment.(Reporting by Ateev Bhandari and Pretish M J in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Forbes
an hour ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Apple Issued A New Spyware Warning To Iranians—What To Know
Researcher believed Iran's government is behind the Apple spyware attacks. Apple has been issuing spyware warnings for some time, to alert those targeted by the dangerous malware so they can take action. Recently, one of these warnings was targeted at Iranian dissidents living in the country and overseas, according to a report in Bloomberg. The claims come from a report by Miaan Group, a digital rights organization that focuses on Iran, and Hamid Kashfi, an Iranian cybersecurity researcher who lives in Sweden. The pair told TechCrunch they had spoken to Iranian iPhone users who have received the Apple notifications over the last year. 'Two people in Iran come from a family with a long history of political activism against the Islamic Republic. Many members of their family have been executed, and they have no history of traveling abroad,' Amir Rashidi, Miaan Group's director of digital rights and security, told TechCrunch. 'I believe there have been three waves of attacks, and we have only seen the tip of the iceberg.' Iranian iPhone Users Targeted Ahead of Iran-Israel War The spyware victims' iPhones were hit ahead of the Iran-Isarel war, raising interesting questions about who could have been behind the attacks. More than a dozen Iranian iPhone users were identified as having been targeted by the government spyware, but human rights groups estimate that this is just a fraction of the total. The attacks could have been perpetrated by another nation state, such as Israel — or even in a joint initiative with the U.S. This has happened before, in 2010, when the two are alleged to have been behind a devastating attack on an Iranian nuclear facility using a worm called Stuxnet. However, Miaan Group's Rashidi told TechCrunch he believes Iran's government is behind the Apple spyware attacks. Further investigation is needed, but there is no reason for members of civil society to be targeted by anyone else, he said. It is unclear which spyware maker is behind the recent attacks on iPhones. However, the most recent reports have seen Paragon Graphite target devices. The news that Iranian dissidents were targeted comes as researchers at Lookout identified Iranian government affiliated threat group MuddyWater using DCHSpy spyware to attack Android users. DCHSpy collects WhatsApp data, accounts, contacts, SMS, files, location and call logs — and can record audio and take photos. I asked Apple to comment on this latest report and will update this article if the firm replies. Spyware Targeting iPhones — What To Do I have covered numerous reports of spyware targeting iPhone users, with variants including Pegasus and LightSpy which take advantage of unpatched software vulnerabilities. It's therefore integral that people who could be attacked keep their iPhones up to date. In addition, turning your iPhone on and off again can disrupt the malware, temporarily disabling it. Apple itself recommends Lockdown Mode, which reduces the functionality of your iPhone but also stops spyware from taking hold. If you do think you're a victim of spyware, or if Apple has sent you a notification, contact Access Now or Amnesty for help.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
World's largest asset manager BlackRock tells employees: You cannot carry your phones and laptops for China Travel
Live Events The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock , has asked its employees not to carry company-issued phones and laptops while travelling to China and has asked to use temporary loaner phones, according to Bloomberg News and Reuters company has detailed the policy enhancement in an internal memo which is effective from July 16 which mentions barring use of BlackRock issue iPhones, iPads, laptops and remote access via virtual private networks while in Read | Gold ETF has beaten Nifty ETF 7 times in 10 years. How to invest now? According to a Bloomberg report, the company further mentioned that employees will also lose access to BlackRock network during personal travel to the move highlights growing corporate unease over operating in China amid escalating geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing , which are putting pressure on global business report comes as firms witness China's growing hold over access during the travel to the nation, as reported by Monday, the U.S. State Department said that the Chinese government had blocked an unnamed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office employee visiting the Asian country in a personal capacity from leaving. Earlier this month, a Wells Fargo banker was also blocked from leaving China. Beijing's foreign ministry said the banker was involved in a criminal case, Reuters further China implemented stricter data security laws in 2021, global financial firms have struggled to balance operational needs with compliance Read | Silver ETFs jump 31% in 2025 as metal hits all-time high. Should you bet on this rally? BlackRock maintains a substantial presence in China through a wholly owned mutual fund company and a wealth management company in a joint venture with China Construction Bank Corporation.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple debuts AppleCare One service with protection for 3 devices for $19.99 per month
Apple (AAPL) has debuted a new version of its AppleCare service that will allow you to cover multiple devices for a single monthly rate. Available July 24, AppleCare One provides unlimited device repairs for things like drops and spills, battery replacements, tech support, and loss and theft protection for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches for $19.99 per month for three devices. You can add additional devices to the plan for $5.99 each. Apple says if you sign up for AppleCare One with an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, you'll save $11 per month over signing up for its existing AppleCare+ service for each separate device. To sign up for AppleCare One, you'll either have to purchase it at the same time you buy a new piece of Apple hardware, add it to a product you've purchased within the last 60 days, or upgrade to it from an active AppleCare+ plan. That means you can't just go out and sign up for the service for your old iPhone X. Once you've signed up for AppleCare One, though, you'll be able to add devices to your plan that are fewer than four years old and a part of your Apple Account, though they have to be in good condition. AppleCare One coverage will also automatically transfer from devices you trade in to your new devices, as long as they're tied to your Apple Account. AppleCare subscriptions fall under the company's Services segment, which also includes subscriptions like Apple TV+, Apple Music+, App Store sales, iCloud subscriptions, and payment services, including Apple Pay and the Apple Card. In 2024, Apple reported Services revenue of $96.1 billion, making it the company's second-largest business behind the iPhone, which brought in $201.1 billion of the company's $391 billion in total revenue. Apple also counts things like its search exclusivity deal with Google (GOOG, GOOGL) as part of its Services business. According to court documents, Google paid Apple $20 billion to be the default search engine for Apple's Safari browser. But that could soon go out the window. Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court for the District of Columbia is expected to issue a ruling on "remedies" that follows the Justice Department's victory against Google in its antitrust suit against the company sometime next month. If Mehta rules that Google has to give up such exclusivity agreements, it could put a big dent in Apple's Services business. New offerings like AppleCare One, however, could help offset some of those losses. Email Daniel Howley at dhowley@ Follow him on X/Twitter at @DanielHowley. Sign in to access your portfolio
