Intego Mac Podcast

Show Notes : Kirk McElhearn Josh Long Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com , and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services. Show Notes : Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Josh: Here’s why you should stay on the very latest Apple...

Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth...

We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPa...

The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features. Show Notes : Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today iO...

An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace. Show Notes : Apple’s Worldwide Developers Co...

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not. Show Notes : Apple’s Pa...

Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views. Show Notes : Apple and Google patch zero-day vulnerability used to hack iPhones France rejects controversial encry...

Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature? Show Notes : Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color iPod+HP — How Steve Jobs Fleeced Carly F...

Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers. Show Notes : Apple is bringing Visual Intelligence to...

Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features. Show Notes : Apple...

Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data. Show Notes : Gurman: iPhone SE 4 Coming 'By Next Week,' Other...

A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting. Show Notes : iOS 18.3 re-released...

Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long. Show Notes : CVE-2025-24166 How to turn off Apple Intelligence on yo...

A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out. Show Notes : iOS 18.3 automatically enable...

We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year. Show Notes : Twenty years of the Mac mini, the little Mac that could Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 No, Siri's "Learn from this app" Setting Is Not Sending Data From Your Apps to Third Parties Apple’s weird iPhone...

The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. Show Notes : White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are Cybersecure U.S. Cyber Trus...

A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why. Show...

This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024. Show Notes : Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com , and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to pote...

New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates. Show Notes : Beware of fake package delivery texts and e-mails! Here’s what to look for Mac malware masquerades as meeting apps: Realst Stealer is back! MacOS Passwords A...

Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists. Show Notes : Tim C...

The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Show Notes : Is it time to upgrade your Wi-Fi...

We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router. Show Notes : Don't buy these tech products this Black Friday 8 essential tips for safe holiday shopping online Apple security releases Graykey iPhone hacking tool can ‘partially’ access...

We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac. Show Notes : Portraits of Kirk’s cats, as generated by Apple’s Image Playground beta What the Ap...