Cybercriminals are using fake DMV texts and cheap tricks to phish iPhone users ahead of a made-up June deadline.


Mobile users all over the U.S. face a new scam text wave from fake government authorities. A recent message that one of our staffers got from the "Tennessee Department of Vehicles" warns of an overdue traffic ticket, legal action, license suspension, and credit score damage if payment isn't made by June 8.

The text includes a link to a fake government payment site and urges victims to reply with the letter "Y" to activate the link. Links aren't tappable if the text is from an unknown sender. If you reply with that "Y," the message it automatically becomes from a "known" sender, which makes the link tappable


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A rare iPhone crash linked to an iMessage image handling and sharing bug may have been the first sign of a targeted spyware attack, according to new forensic evidence — but Apple is skeptical.


A newly revealed iMessage bug in iOS, now patched, may have exposed some iPhone users to silent surveillance attempts. The flaw, discovered by the security firm iVerify, affected how iPhones processed nickname updates in the Messages app.

The security researchers say they found signs of possible exploitation on the devices of journalists, government officials, and tech executives. Apple, however, strongly denies that the bug was used maliciously.


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Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.


If you're like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone is a go-to for jotting down ideas, to-do lists, and even the occasional math equation. It's quick, convenient, and always just a tap away. But Notes can actually solve equations for you.

The new math result feature in iOS 18's Notes app transforms how you handle equations during note-taking. Instead of relying on a separate calculator or switching apps mid-task, Notes can now recognize, calculate, and display results directly in your document.


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While governments around the world made a record number of iPhone push notification data requests in 2024, Apple approved a smaller share.


According to Apple's latest transparency report, global government requests for push notification data climbed from 119 in early 2023 to 277 by mid-2024. But the company approved far fewer of them, with its approval rate dropping from 76% to just 59% over that period.

The data shows that while authorities are increasingly turning to push tokens as a source of account-level information, Apple is responding with growing restraint.


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Apple's biggest software event of the year kicks off June 9. Here's how you can watch the WWDC 2025 keynote live on just about any device.


Apple is preparing to introduce the most significant overhaul of its software interfaces in over a decade. The WWDC 2025 keynote will take place Monday, June 9, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, and will be streamed live on Apple's website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube.

The company is expected to roll out a new system-wide design called "Solarium," which will bring consistent visual changes across iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.


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