News and highlights from the world of IT
A few simple changes—and one major change—could improve the Mac App Store experience for both developers and customers. Because I recently discussed the tradeoffs involved in selling apps only on the Mac App Store, some are convinced I hate the entire concept of the App Store. That’s not the case, though—I just think the current … Read more
In Windows 10 you’ve got tons of choices for desktop programs, and apps from the Windows Store can be useful too. But there are still probably a few key webpages you turn to every day instead of a desktop program or modern UI app. Wouldn’t you love to have those key sites available to you … Read more
Fortunately, Google is already aware of the exploit, but it’s another sign of how essential regular security updates have become. A security researcher revealed a new exploit that could allow someone to take control over someone else’s Android phone remotely with just one Chrome link. Researcher Guang Gong showcased this nefarious plan at MobilePwn2Own, part … Read more
Google is now letting iPhone and iPad users take a cutting-edge version of its browser for a spin. Google is now letting iPhone and iPad users take a cutting-edge version of its browser for a spin. The company on Friday quietly launched a new Chrome for iOS public beta program, which leverages Apple’s TestFlight system … Read more
Domain-joined Windows computers that use BitLocker should be patched as soon as possible. Companies relying on Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt the drives of their employees’ computers should install the latest Windows patches immediately. A researcher disclosed a trivial Windows authentication bypass, fixed earlier this week, that puts data on BitLocker-encrypted drives at risk. Ian Haken, a … Read more
