Apollo, one of the most popular Reddit apps, is shutting down due to modifications made to Reddit's API that will impose incredibly high costs on developers who create Reddit clients.Apollo is shutting downReddit had announced its intention to implement a fee for accessing its API earlier in 2023. The increased costs, which will go into effect on June 19, affect third-party apps built to help people access the Reddit platform. Read more...

Earlier today, the Federal Security Service accused the NSA of hacking iPhones of citizens and foreign diplomats in Russia as part of a an espionage operation. Apple has now responded indirectly to Russia’s claim that the alleged operation included close cooperation between the company and the NSA. 9to5Mac has the statement below. more… The post Apple responds to dubious iPhone security claim by Russia, vowing to never create a backdoor to iOS appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Earlier today, the Federal Security Service accused the NSA of hacking iPhones of citizens and foreign diplomats in Russia as part of a an espionage operation. Apple has now responded indirectly to Russia’s claim that the alleged operation included close cooperation between the company and the NSA. 9to5Mac has the statement below. more… The post Apple responds to dubious iPhone security claim by Russia, vowing to never create a backdoor to iOS appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Early in 2023, Reddit announced that it would begin charging for access to its API, and that price may kill off Apollo, the best client app out there.Apollo for RedditChristian Selig, a former Apple employee, built Apollo years ago and it has become one of the most popular third-party Reddit apps on the market. Reddit's pricing for access to its APIs may box the developer out entirely, which may mean the end of the popular client. Read more...

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after the release of the first betas. Registered developers can opt in to the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to Software Update, tapping on the “Beta Updates” option and toggling on the iOS 16 Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 lay the groundwork for iMessage Contact Key Verification. It is meant to let Apple device owners verify that they are messaging with the people they intend to message rather than a malicious entity…

Former “Deadwood” actor Brent Sexton is suing Apple Studios, alleging the company rescinded an offer to have him star in a new series because he declined to take the coronavirus vaccine due to medical reasons, costing him nearly $600,000. Apple Park in Cupertino, California : Sexton’s Los Angeles Superior Court disability discrimination suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Apple corporate and retail store employees were not required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus if they underwent required testing, but Apple Studios “trampled the rights” of those who worked for the Los Angeles- based subsidiary that produces content for Apple’s new streaming service, Apple TV+, the suit states. Anyone who worked on an Apple TV+ production was required to get…