Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips

Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales.
Show Notes:

Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS
Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone
Apple discontinues sales of last macOS install DVDs
OS X Mountain Lion was #1 on App Store when Mavericks was released 10 years ago
Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1, Preventing Downgrading
Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead
Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week
Fakespot Chat, Mozilla’s first LLM, lets online shoppers research products via an AI chatbot

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.

Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales.

Show Notes:

Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS
Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone
Apple discontinues sales of last macOS install DVDs
OS X Mountain Lion was #1 on App Store when Mavericks was released 10 years ago
Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1, Preventing Downgrading
Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead
Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week
Fakespot Chat, Mozilla’s first LLM, lets online shoppers research products via an AI chatbot

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.