Security researchers have disclosed an unpatchable SecureROM exploit, called usbliter8, for Apple's A12 and A13 chips. The vulnerability affects devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, allowing researchers to gain control before iOS starts loading. The exploit targets a flaw in Apple's USB boot process and cannot be fixed through software updates. Devices affected include the iPhone XS, iPhone 11 lineup, and several iPad and Apple Watch models. The vulnerability exists in the SecureROM, the first [...]

A new leak suggests that Apple may be preparing a second-generation iPhone Air, hinting that the ultra-thin device could become a permanent product line. The leak, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, indicates that Apple may be working on upgrades including a second rear camera, improved battery efficiency, and a more powerful A20 Pro processor. These potential enhancements address the backlash the iPhone Air has been receiving over its camera limitations, battery life, and overheating issues.

The Pokémon Company has launched "Pokémon Champions" on iPhone, iPad, and Android, expanding its competitive battle game beyond the Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses on Pokémon battles, allowing players to compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics. Players can connect Pokémon Home to bring eligible Pokémon from existing collections into the game, and engage in cross-platform battles with mobile devices and Nintendo Switch consoles.

A prototype browser using the Blink engine has demonstrated a significant speed advantage over Apple's WebKit engine in benchmark tests. The tests, conducted by Microsoft Edge's Kyle Pflug, showed Blink outperforming WebKit by 28.6% in the Speedometer 3.1 Web Responsiveness test and narrowly winning in the Motionmark 1.3.1 graphics rendering test. The results suggest that Blink may offer a viable alternative to WebKit, which has dominated the iOS browser landscape for years.

Apple has released the fourth version of its Game Porting Toolkit (GPTK), a tool designed to help developers port Windows games to macOS. The new version, GPTK 4, utilizes AI-based technology to speed up the porting process and supports Metal 4, a version of the API exclusive to Apple Silicon. This allows for faster speeds and features like neural rendering and MetalFX Frame Interpolation, resulting in improved rendering of modern games.

Trump announced that Apple will work with Intel to design and build chips in America, prompting an 8.8% rise in Intel's stock and a 0.6% increase in Apple's. The deal, a substantial multi-year agreement, is believed to concern production of older or lower-end processors, such as M-series chips for iPad Pro and MacBook Air. The partnership follows initial rumors and test production in May 2026. Details on delivery, shipment, and deal worth remain unclear. Intel's entry into [...]

Carl Pei, founder of Nothing, has declared his intention to steal Apple's customers in a social media stunt. Pei believes the smartphone market has become stagnant and that Apple has lost its creative spark. Nothing aims to offer an alternative with its unique transparent hardware designs and customized software. The company plans to expand its US retail presence through Best Buy, posing a tangible threat to Apple's dominance. Pei's goal is to attract bored iPhone users, but [...]