LastPass faced a major attack in 2022 after hackers gained access to sensitive user data through an exploit found on the computer of one of the engineers working for the company. More than two years after this incident, LastPass has now announced new measures to better protect users’ data, who will now be required to set a stronger master password.

Apple just released iOS 17.3 beta 2 to developers, but you should probably hold off on installing it. The update appears to bricking a lot of people’s iPhones during the installation process, but there’s a fix that you can try without losing your data.

Update: The crash appears to be affecting people who have Back Tap enabled on their iPhone. Apple has now pulled the update.

In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of Crash Detection – despite the number of false alarms.

The New Year is bringing with it some of the best discounts we’ve ever seen, as Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C headlines today’s deals with a return to the low of $189. It comes joined by the chance to grab an extra official Apple M2 MacBook Air charger at 50% off, as well as Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad hitting $249. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple last year described proposed new UK surveillance powers as “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – and it has repeated its opposition to the proposed legal changes, though the techUK trade body.

The techUK group, whose members include Apple, has written an open letter to the British government, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act …

One of the features that distinguishes Apple’s headset from its rivals is the outer Vision Pro display. This displays colorful abstract patterns when the user is fully immersed in content, and a simulation of their eyes when they are in augmented reality mode, and able to see their surroundings.

An Apple patent credited to former design lead Jony Ive shows that the company initially considered many more outer display options …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Tom Bridge from JumpCloud about JumpCloudGo, cyber risk insurance, and Tom’s 2024 wishlist for Apple IT admins.

If you just got a new iPhone, there are lots of things you can do to make the most of the great cameras you now have in your pocket. I’ve selected some of the best camera and photo editing apps to help you enhance your shots from your iPhone. And even if you’re already a long-time iPhone user, it’s worth giving these apps a try.

According to recent rumors, Apple is actively working on HomePod prototypes with a fully interactive display. More specifically, one of these prototypes identified as “B720” has the same form-factor as the HomePod 2, but with an LCD screen on top. But would this type of display on a HomePod really add much to the user experience?

Improving your health on your list for 2024? Here are 9 great Apple Watch health features to check out or revisit on Apple Watch. We’ll cover native features, third-party options, Apple Health-supported accessories, and how to view all your data on iPhone, and more.

If you unwrapped a pair of AirPods Pro 2 this holiday season, you might be wondering about that new metal inlet on the side. It’s actually a lanyard holster, so you can easily attach a lanyard right to your AirPods Pro 2 case.

While Apple is not planning to make its own AirPods Pro 2 lanyard, here are some options to better protect your new wireless earbuds.

A new report from CBS News this week shares the story of a Delaware student who says her Apple Watch helped save her life after she passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning.

While we’ve seen a number of stories about the Apple Watch’s life-saving health features, this story focuses on the device’s Emergency SOS feature.

We recently learned that Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature for $25 million. Read along for all the details on who is eligible and how to submit a claim for the Apple Family Sharing lawsuit.

We’re officially in the “Year of Vision Pro.” Apple’s first headset – or spatial computer as it calls it – is set for a release sometime in the next several months. Read on for the full details and a recap of what we know so far about Vision Pro’s release date.

Spoiler alert: it’s coming sooner than many of us had predicted.

A fresh batch of deals are live to start of 2024, with some New Year’s savings applying to M2 Mac mini deals from $499. The first chance to save in months means that you can finally save on Anker’s MagGo Cube 15W MagSafe Charger at $127, while Apple Watch SE 2 styles hit second-best prices yet from $199. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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As we head into 2024, Barclays has published a new research note with its expectations on Apple. In the report, Barclays analysts say their research shows “weakness on iPhone volumes and mix, as well as a lack of bounce-back in Macs, iPads, and wearables.”

With that in mind, Barclays is slightly lowering its price target for Apple stock from $161 per share to $160 per share.