Intego Mac Podcast

• Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam

  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 considering. Show Notes: Apple to Analyze User Data on Devices to Bolster AI Technology Understanding Aggregate Trends for Apple Intelligence Using Differential Privacy Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Buy Refurbished Tech to Avoid Tariffs What you should know before buying refurbished gadgets Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs Google: Our 2024 Ads Safety Report shows how we use AI to safeguard consumers Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk 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.

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• Episode 391: How Will Tariffs Affect the Price of Apple Products?

  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 iPad. Show Notes: You Should Think About Replacing Your iPhone — Now How the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the White House Signal group chat Apple sometimes shows “Maybe:” based on what the sender claims To turn this feature off, go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > Siri, then turn off Show Contact Suggestions Why you see “Maybe” before contacts on iPhone, and how to fix it UK Court Rejects Government Secrecy in Apple's Fight Against Backdoor Request Lazarus Group Targets Job Seekers With ClickFix Tactic to Deploy GolangGhost Malware Tracking You from a Thousand Miles Away! Turning a Bluetooth Device into an Apple AirTag Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws Microsoft April 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 134 flaws Everything you can do with the buttons on your iPhone or iPad 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.

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• Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation

  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 iOS 18.4 Bug Seemingly Resurrects Previously Deleted iPhone Apps Apple Intelligence is now available on Vision Pro Apple Hit With $5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over eBooks Availability Arc browser for macOS didn’t get zero-day patched last week Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks It’s not just Apple Intelligence: Alexa+ also launching without key features 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.

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• Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac

  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 Conference (WWDC) returns June 9–13 Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2 m) — U.S. $39.00 Apple TV Plus is reportedly losing $1 billion per year Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months iMessage scams on the rise: Tax refunds and toll payments Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns This week, Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Google fixes Chrome zero-day exploited in espionage campaign Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer Apple silicon Explained in 56 seconds (MKBHD video) 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.

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• Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

  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 Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users US Mac growth suggests Microsoft may have done Apple a huge favor Desktop Windows Version Market Share Worldwide Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac FBI Denver Warns of Online File Converter Scam Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised 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.

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