Apple may announce a major change to Siri that would move away from the "Hey ‌Siri‌" trigger phrase currently required to invoke the virtual assistant hands-free at next week's WWDC keynote, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a new tweet, Gurman reiterated that the change to the ‌Siri‌ trigger phrase is a possibility for next week. In November, Gurman reported that Apple is working on a way for ‌Siri‌ to be able to understand and respond to commands without the need to use "Hey ‌Siri‌" as a trigger-phrase. Instead, users will simply need to say "‌Siri‌."The company is working on an initiative to drop the "Hey in the trigger phrase so that a user only needs to say "Siri"—along with…

Antivirus provider Kaspersky has discovered a malware campaign targeting iPhones running up to iOS 15.7 via iMessage. Importantly, this zero-click/tap malware can be found and blocked. Kaspersky: ince it is impossible to inspect modern iOS devices from the inside, we created offline backups of the devices in question, inspected them using the Mobile Verification Toolkit’s mvt-ios and discovered traces of compromise. We are calling this campaign “Operation Triangulation”, and all the related information we have on it will be collected on the Operation Triangulation page. This allowed [us] to move the research forward, and to reconstruct the general infection sequence: • The target iOS device receives a message via the iMessage service, with an attachment containing an exploit. • Without any user…

Apple's iPad now commands half of the US tablet market, as it saw more than 20% growth in Q1 2023 year-over-year, while all other vendors declined.Apple's range of iPadsRecently, Canalys claimed that Apple more than doubled its iPad sales in China in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Now the same research firm reports that US iPad sales in the same period were dramatically better than for any other tablet. Read more...

Apple’s entry-level MacBook Air is an easy rec at $799.99 thanks to its speedy performance and long-lasting battery life. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Happy Saturday, readers! Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is now less than two weeks away. The company is largely expected to introduce its mixed reality headset — ending what feels like a decade of rumors — along with a new 15-inch MacBook Air. However, if you’re looking for a 13-inch machine that packs plenty of value, Apple’s base MacBook Air from 2020 is matching its all-time low of $799.99 ($200 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Despite its age, Apple’s M1-equipped remains one of our go-to recs for anyone who can’t afford…

Addigy, a popular Apple device management solution, has just released its findings where 25% of managed macOS devices are in a “stuck state” for all mobile device management commands after failing to deploy Apple’s Rapid Security Responses updates. To address the issue, Addigy is releasing a new MDM Watch Dog utility to fix the issue. more… The post Addigy: 25% of managed macOS devices in ‘stuck state’ due to software compliance appeared first on 9to5Mac.

You can now brighten up your home for a little less thanks to Nanoleaf’s ongoing Memorial Day sale. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer — it’s also a good time to save money on everything from outdoor furniture to the latest tech accessories. And while many retailers are likely going to launch their Memorial Day sales closer to the weekend, retailers like Walmart have already begun offering deals on streaming devices, noise-canceling earbuds, video doorbells, gaming headsets, and a range of other popular tech. What’s more, Amazon and other retailers are currently matching the discounted prices, making now one of the best times of the year to save…