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Apple announced on Wednesday that it has discovered serious security vulnerabilities in its iPhones, iPads and Macs, and recommended that all users update their software to block a possible intrusion.
Software flaws could allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports.
The company said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”
Both vulnerabilities were found in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and other apps, and Kernel, essentially the core of the operating system.
TechCrunch he said the flaw means someone can have full access to the device.
Security experts have advised users to update the affected devices: iPhones6S and later models; various iPad models, including 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models, and iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey.
It also affects some iPod models.
Apple announced on Wednesday that it had discovered security flaws in its iPhones, Macs, iPads and watches.
Apple is urging people to update their software as soon as possible after a security breach involving many iPads, Macs and iPhones could allow hackers to take full control of the devices. pic.twitter.com/LlRIglMaGz
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEeveningNews) August 18, 2022 
iPads (pictured) are also affected by the security breach
Apple said the WebKit flaw could be exploited if a vulnerable device accessed or processed “maliciously crafted web content.” [that] can lead to the execution of arbitrary code,” TechCrunch reported.
The second bug allowed a malicious app to “execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges,” which means full access to the device.
The two defects are believed to be related.
Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means that a hacker could gain “full administrator access to the device” so they could “execute any code as if you were the user,” said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security .
Those who should be especially wary of updating their software are “people who are in the public eye,” such as activists or journalists who could be targeted by sophisticated nation-state espionage, Tobac said. .
Apple’s iPhone 13 is on display in September 2021
The company has not commented on the flaw, other than warning people that it had been detected.
The flaw was discovered as it emerged that Apple is considering producing its Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam for the first time, in a move that would reduce the company’s reliance on China amid rising international tensions.
Apple’s main suppliers for watches and laptops have begun trial production in northern Vietnam. Nikkei Asia he reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
It follows weeks of escalating rhetoric from Beijing following Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit this month to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as its territory.
Apple, the largest company in the US, has long been dependent on Chinese factories.
But according to the new report, its Chinese supplier Luxshare Precision Industry and Taiwan-based Foxconn are exploring the new production lines in Vietnam.
In 2016, Apple reached a $275 billion settlement with Chinese authorities, allowing the tech giant to grow most of its operations in the county while doing “its part to develop the economy and China’s technological skills through investments, trade agreements and worker training.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook is seen on a visit to a foreign supplier. The company is considering moving more production to Vietnam to reduce its dependence on China
Taiwan-based Foxconn is one of the suppliers exploring new production lines in Vietnam
Pelosi is pictured above on her visit to Taiwan, walking alongside Yuan’s Legislative Vice President Tsai Chi-chang
While it’s unclear how much of the $275 billion went to manufacturing and product development, the 2016 deal showed how much California-based Apple relied on China for its business.
The five-year deal, forged by CEO Tim Cook, would have expired last year, according to reports The information. It is not clear if this new move in Vietnam is a response to the supposed end of the agreement.
Apple began diversifying its production in Vietnam in 2020, when it began shifting production of its wildly popular AirPods there.
Since then, Apple has also expanded production of iPads in the Southeast Asian country.
According to Nikkei Asia, the number of Apple suppliers with facilities in Vietnam has increased to at least 22 from just 14 in 2018.
Employees work on the assembly line at Hon Hai Group’s Foxconn plant in Shenzhen, China
Apple also started manufacturing the iPhone 13 in India this year and plans to assemble iPad tablets in the region as well.
It marks a shift in strategy for Apple, which for decades has relied on factories in China for nearly all of its production needs.
But iPhones, which are Apple’s most valuable products and have generated the most profit for the company since 2008, are still mostly made in China.
In 2022 alone, more than 50 percent of Apple’s revenue was generated from iPhone sales.
But as time has passed, tensions have only increased between US authorities and an increasingly belligerent Beijing.
India, the world’s second-largest smartphone market, along with countries such as Mexico and Vietnam, are increasingly important to contract manufacturers that supply American brands as they try to diversify production away from China.
Apple is aiming to launch the iPhone 14, three Apple Watch models and new iPads on September 7, but the company may raise iPhone prices by 15 percent compared to the previous model.
Apple aims to hold its next launch event on September 7 to introduce the iPhone 14 lineup, as well as low-end and high-end iPads, and three new Apple Watch models, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg of the matter
The Cupertino-based tech giant is revamping its flagship product — and potentially raising its price — during a time of high inflation as Silicon Valley peers Google and Meta face pushbacks from advertising, users that leave other platforms and regulatory headwinds.
Still, the iPhone accounts for more than half of Apple’s sales, and sales were better than analysts expected for the quarter that ended June 25. Apple’s total revenue rose 2 percent to $83 billion in the quarter, with the iPhone accounting for $40.7 billion. .
Apple aims to hold its next launch event on Sept. 7 to unveil the iPhone lineup, 14 people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
Although the iPhone accounts for more than half of Apple’s sales, the tech giant will introduce three new Apple Watch models
Bloomberg reports that some employees at retail stores have been told to prepare for a major new product launch on September 16, as the company usually releases the new iPhone in stores about a week and a half after it’s unveiled .
While Apple is tight-lipped about new releases, here’s what we know from company watchers and iPhone 14 rumors.
As always, the camera is a key focal point for the millions of iPhone users looking to upgrade. According to the Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there will be dramatic improvements to the iPhone’s front-facing camera that include better autofocus features. Additionally, Kuo says the rear camera will be upgraded to 48 megapixels from the iPhone 12’s 12 megapixel sensor.
Kuo revealed last week that the average selling price of the iPhone 14 lineup as a whole is likely to increase by about 15 percent compared to the iPhone 13 lineup. In the U.S., the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max starts at $1,099.
Kuo revealed last week that the average selling price of the iPhone 14 lineup as a whole is likely to increase by about 15 percent compared to the iPhone 13 lineup.
9to5Mac and analyst Ross Young have said that the new models will be slightly larger in size, with the iPhone 14 Pro running at 6.12 inches and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 6.69 inches. This compares to 6.06′ and 6.68′ of the previous models
A 15 percent increase would push the cost to $1,148.85 and $1,263.85, respectively, but it should be noted that we don’t yet know the exact price of the new models. The price increases could be the result of inflation or new features that will be included in the iPhone 14 line.
9to5Mac and analyst Ross Young have said that the new models will be slightly larger in size, with the iPhone 14 Pro running at 6.12 inches and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 6.69 inches. This compares to 6.06′ and 6.68′ of the previous models.
The biggest change in terms of appearance, again according to Kuo, is the removal of the notch cutout at the top of the phone. This area is where Apple houses sensors for things like Face ID, as well as the infrared camera, speaker, microphone, front-facing camera, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.
9 to 5 Mac reports that Apple will replace the notch with a new “pill hole” design that will allow the company to have room for the front-facing camera and Face ID hardware, while also increasing the amount of screen available.
For tech insiders, the iPhone 14 lineup is expected to mark a big change in the way Apple updates the models’ processors. Analysts expect the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max to feature the company’s new A16 chip, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will keep the same A15 chip found in the lineup iPhone 13.
