Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...

China’s Moonshot releases a new open-source model Kimi K2.5 and a coding agent

China’s Moonshot AI, which is backed by the likes of Alibaba and HongShan (formerly Sequioa China), today released a new open-source model, Kimi K2.5, which understands text, image, and video.

Apple's unusual OS 27 code name shift could reflect AI strategy changes, or nothing at all

While WWDC 2026 is months away, more information is leaking about iOS 27 and the other releases. A strange internal change has occurred — OS 26 codenames have shifted mid-development.

Judge denies Musk’s bid to force OpenAI to hand over source code in Apple AI lawsuit

In addition to denying X and xAI’s demand, the judge also decried the case’s excessive discovery requests and disputes. Here are the details.
ZME Science

AI Is Writing Nearly a Third of All Software Code in the US as the Technology Takes Over Silicon Valley

In the United States, the share of new code written with AI assistance has skyrocketed from a mere 5% in 2022 to a staggering ...

AdGuard VPN's obfuscated TrustTunnel protocol goes open-source – here's what you need to know

AdGuard VPN has made its proprietary TrustedTunnel protocol open-source. Here's what you need to know about the protocol and ...

I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, and it was more work than magic

There is no flow state that comes from building a Mac app using AI with Claude Code. If you've ever managed programmers, you know what using Claude Code feels like. It is an enormous force multiplier, ...

India’s security plan could create a new headache for iPhone and Android users

India is talking about a set of 83 smartphone security rules that Reuters said would oblige big phone makers to update their ...
CNET

iOS 26.3 Could Support End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging on Your iPhone

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...
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India Wages High-Stakes Battle with Apple over iOS Source Code

Leaked security requirements in India could force Apple to share iOS source code and allow government audits of updates. Here ...
9to5Mac

Apple fights massive government overreach as India demands iOS source code

Apple is fighting many elements of a list of 83 security requirements proposed by the Indian government. This reportedly includes a requirement to hand over iOS source code. Reuters reports the ...
MacRumors

Apple Opposes India's Plan to Access iOS Source Code

Apple and other smartphone manufacturers are resisting an Indian government proposal that would require them to hand over source code for security review, reports Reuters. The proposal is included in ...