apple Apple Privacy Chief Addresses Concerns Over New Child Safety Systems Apple's head of privacy clarifies how the company's upcoming child safety features work and emphasizes that the three distinct systems operate independently of one another.
apple Experts Warn Apple's CSAM Scanning System Lacks Crucial Accountability Security researchers argue that Apple's newly announced iCloud photo scanning system lacks necessary accountability mechanisms to verify its safety. They warn that without cryptographic transparency, the privacy claims surrounding the CSAM detection tool remain unproven.
apple Apple Publishes FAQ to Clarify Misconceptions About CSAM Scanning Apple releases a detailed FAQ to address widespread confusion and criticism regarding its new child safety features. The document clarifies that photo scanning relies on digital fingerprinting rather than human inspection.
apple Apple Releases FAQ to Clarify Child Safety Features and Privacy Protections Apple publishes a new FAQ to clear up confusion surrounding its recently announced CSAM detection and Messages scanning tools. The document emphasizes that the two features rely on different technologies and strictly limit their scope to specific user accounts and services.
apple Experts Voice Concerns Over Apple's New Child Safety Scanning System Apple's new system to scan iPhones for child abuse imagery draws mixed reactions as cybersecurity experts warn of potential government misuse and privacy risks.
apple Apple Unveils iPhone 13 Lineup, Apple Watch 7, and Revamped iPads Apple reveals its latest hardware lineup, headlined by the iPhone 13 series with improved cameras and battery life, alongside a redesigned iPad mini and Apple Watch 7.
apple Apple Unveils A15 Bionic Chip to Power iPhone 13 Lineup and iPad Mini Apple introduces the A15 Bionic processor, a 5nm chip with 15 billion transistors, to drive its new iPhone 13 series and iPad Mini. The new silicon promises significant performance gains, improved battery life, and advanced camera capabilities.
apple Security Experts Warn Apple's CSAM Scanning Sets Dangerous Precedent Apple plans to scan iCloud Photos for child abuse material using a new NeuralHash system, but cryptography researchers warn the technology could easily be repurposed for mass surveillance.
apple Apple Develops Neural Network Tool to Scan iPhones for Banned Content Apple is preparing to deploy a machine learning system that scans individual iPhones for child abuse material. Critics warn the technology poses a significant risk of mission creep and threatens user privacy.
apple Apple Announces On-Device Child Safety Tools for Messages and iCloud Photos Apple introduces new child safety features for its platforms, including warnings for explicit photos in Messages and on-device scanning of iCloud Photos for known abuse material.
apple Apple Announces On-Device Scanning for Child Abuse Images in iCloud Apple prepares to launch a new system called NeuralHash that scans user devices for known child sexual abuse material before it uploads to iCloud. The technology aims to balance child safety with user privacy but faces pushback from security experts.
apple Apple CSAM Detection Only Triggers With iCloud Photos Enabled Apple confirms that its upcoming child sexual abuse material detection system does not scan photos if users disable iCloud Photos. The feature relies entirely on the photo uploading process to flag illegal content.
apple Security Experts Warn Apple's Photo Scanning Sets Dangerous Precedent Security researchers voice strong concerns over Apple's new system that scans user photos for child abuse material, fearing the technology expands to broader surveillance.
epic games Judge Rules Against Apple's Anti-Steering Policies in Epic Games Lawsuit A federal court decides Apple is not a monopoly but finds its anti-steering App Store rules anticompetitive. The ruling prevents Apple from blocking developers who inform users about alternative payment methods.
apple Federal Court Issues Mixed Verdict in Epic Games Antitrust Suit Against Apple A California federal judge rules that Apple is not an illegal monopolist but blocks its anti-steering rules, allowing developers to point users to outside payment methods. Epic Games immediately files an appeal to challenge the decision.