Apple Releases AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.7.3 With Heartbleed Fix [Mac Blog]
Apple today released AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.7.3 for AirPorts with 802.11ac. The update includes security improvements related to SSL/TLS.
AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.7.3
Available for: AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11acImpact: An attacker in a privileged network position may obtain memory contents
Description: An out-of-bounds read issue existed in the OpenSSL library when handling TLS heartbeat extension packets. An attacker in a privileged network position could obtain information from process memory. This issue was addressed through additional bounds checking. Only AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac are affected, and only if they have Back to My Mac or Send Diagnostics enabled. Other AirPort base stations are not impacted by this issue.
Earlier this month, an OpenSSL bug known as Heartbleed made headlines, with Apple releasing a statement noting that iOS, OS X, and its “key web services” were unaffected by the security flaw, but it appears that the company’s AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule were vulnerable.
The 7.7.3 update is recommended for all models of the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule that support 802.11ac Wi-Fi, other AirPort base stations do not need to be updated.
Air Berlin’s latest iOS app can push boarding passes to your Pebble
Still carrying a paper boarding pass when you travel? Air Berlin’s got a new way to go green this Earth Day. The airline’s iOS app now sports Pebble integration, letting you display boarding passes and flight information on your smartwatch. You can pull up the QR code-style pass on your wrist when it’s time to board — the agent will be able to confirm your seat and flight info as soon as you scan, eliminating the need to pull out your phone as you queue up at the gate. Air Berlin is the second airline to offer this feature — Vueling teamed up with Sony to add boarding pass functionality to the SmartWatch 2 just last month — and we can only hope US carriers will follow suit.
Filed under: Transportation, Wearables, Software
Source: Air Berlin, iTunes
Apple’s OS X beta testing is now open to the public
Apple has released public beta tests of individual Mac apps in recent years, but OS X itself has largely been off-limits unless you’ve registered as a developer. That changes now that Apple has launched the OS X Beta Seed Program. Starting with OS X 10.9.3, you can try pre-release operating system updates by signing in with a garden variety Apple ID; oddly enough, you still have to sign a developer-style agreement promising to keep some details a secret. We wouldn’t sign up solely because of the upcoming Mavericks update, but the program represents an all too rare opportunity to both preview features and provide direct feedback as an everyday user. If you’re willing to live with a few bugs, you can start with your first beta at the source link.
Source: Apple
Twitter’s new profile pages are now available for everyone
After a few weeks of test drives, Twitter officially rolled out its new profile pages to the masses today. Besides the sexy new look, the update includes a few tweaks like a running tally of how many times you’ve favorited tweets and a new page where you can see every photo and video you’ve ever uploaded. The month and year you joined Twitter is also now displayed right under your username — a big plus for early adopters who want bragging rights, and a way for everyone to see how long an account has been around (and possibly determine how legit it is).
New web profiles are now available for everyone. Update yours today with a pinned Tweet or a new header image. https://t.co/Y3VOV0XvRo
– Twitter (@twitter) April 22, 2014
Your “best tweets” are featured automatically in a larger font that makes them stand out. Posts can also now be pinned to the top of the page when you want to draw attention to something, or just really want to show off that epic chicken burrito you had for lunch. If you don’t have the shiny new version yet, you can snag it now by going to this page from your desktop and selecting “get it now” from the bottom.
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Twitter
Verizon rumored to offer HTC One M8 Mini
Notorious leaker @evleaks has taken to Twitter to reveal that Verizon are going to offer the HTC One M8 Mini on their network. It’s not quite clear if the device will be exclusive to Verizon or will be offered on other networks, but if the leak is true the HTC One M8 Mini will be hitting Verizon.
HTC One M8 mini going to Verizon.
— @evleaks (@evleaks) April 22, 2014
The rumoured HTC One M8 Mini is expected to have a 4.5-inch screen size and will only feature one camera on the back, as opposed to the bigger brother dual camera. HTC will give the M8 Mini the same 4.4 KitKat and Sense 6.0 version of software.
The HTC One M8 Mini is expected to land in May, and it seems Verizon will be seeing the device on their network first.
The post Verizon rumored to offer HTC One M8 Mini appeared first on AndroidGuys.
A cord-cutter’s quick guide to purchasing an indoor HDTV over-the- air antenna [Guest Post]
If you’re reading this article it may be because you’ve already taken the plunge and cut the cable TV cord. Or you may be on the fence, trying to build up the courage to sever ties with a cable or satellite subscription that has set you back almost $90 each month for years. This is a big decision, and it’s normal to wonder if your favorite TV shows will be waiting for you on the other side. They will, and you’re not alone.
A new survey by Morgan Stanley found that 1 in 10 pay-TV subscribers will definitely “cut the cord” within the next year, that’s up from 8% last year. This is a growing trend, and there are plenty of ways to access TV shows without a cable or satellite package. In fact, Nielsen ratings show that 9 out of 10 top-rated shows are on local broadcast channels (side note: the Nielsen ratings are compiled on a weekly basis)…
Read the rest at ChromeWatching
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iOS 7.1.1 Now Labels Apps with ‘In-App Purchases’ in Top Charts and Featured Sections
As part of iOS 7.1.1, released earlier today, Apple has implemented some minor changes to the iOS App Store to make it more clear which apps offer in-app purchases.
Apple has provided an “Offers In-App Purchases” disclosure on individual app detail pages since March of 2013, but now the App Store has been updated to include a small “In-App Purchases” notification for apps in Top Charts listings and on specific featured apps listings, such as in the “Great Free Games” category.
Old Top Charts view on left, new Top Charts view with in-app purchase disclosure on right
This expanded in-app purchase view allows users to determine which apps on the Top Free, Paid, and Grossing charts offer in-app purchases. The disclosure is also available on top category listings as well.
Apple’s new in-app purchase warnings come following a January settlement with the FTC that saw Apple providing $32 million in refunds to parents whose children purchased unauthorized in-app items. Apple was also required to obtain express consent from consumers before billing them for an in-app purchase, a measure that it initially implemented with iOS 7.1.
In-app purchases have long been an issue for Apple, first landing the company in hot water with the FTC in 2011 after multiple parental complaints over children over-spending within apps. Apple has made many updates to its in-app purchase policies since that time, including requiring a separate passcode entry for initiating an in-app purchase and providing multiple notifications before a purchase is made.
Along with changes to the App Store, iOS 7.1.1 also includes improvements to Touch ID, Safari support for top-level domains such as .photo, and a few bug fixes. It can be downloaded over-the-air via the Software Update tool in the Settings menu.
Apple Allowing Non-Developers to Apply for OS X Beta Program
Alongside iOS 7.1.1, Apple has introduced a new OS X beta program that will see non-developers given an opportunity to download OS X betas before they are released to the public. Previously, participating in OS X betas required a developer account, priced at $99 per year.
Join the OS X Beta Seed Program and accept the Beta Seed and Confidentiality Agreement. Apple will provide a Beta Access Utility for your Mac, which gives you access to pre-release versions of OS X in the Mac App Store Updates panel.
Users can apply to join the beta program on Apple’s new Appleseed Beta website, which allows users to apply using an Apple ID.Apple requires everyone who signs up to sign a confidentiality agreement, which prevents users from disclosing, publishing, or disseminating confidential information to anyone not also enrolled in the Appleseed program.
After agreeing to keep beta information confidential, Apple asks users to make a backup on their Macs before downloading a special Beta Access Utility App which allows a Mac to be enrolled for beta software updates. All updates will be delivered via the Mac App Store, similar to standard OS X updates.
ElevationLab Debuts Aluminum Elevation Stand for iMac and Apple Displays [Mac Blog]
ElevationLab today launched a new Kickstarter project for the Elevation Stand, an aluminum stand designed for the iMac and Apple displays. Aimed at improving posture, the Elevation Stand is milled from a single piece of aluminum to match the seamless look of the iMac and Apple’s displays.
According to ElevationLab, the Elevation Stand has the smallest footprint of available iMac stands, along with a minimalistic design that hides extras like hard drives, USB hubs, cables, and more. It raises the monitor by 68mm, encouraging users to sit up straighter.
The company is also debuting the Elevation Anchor, made to keep headphones out of sight but within reach. Constructed from medical-grade silicone, it mounts under a desk to hide headphones.
ElevationLab previously produced the Elevation Dock, an aluminum iPhone dock that raised more than 1.4 million dollars.
The Elevation Stand can be preordered via a Kickstarter pledge of $59, while the Elevation Anchor can be preordered for $25. A $79 pledge gets backers a Stand and two Anchors, while additional colors are available at $85 and $99 price points. All products are expected to ship in September of 2014.
Republic Wireless starts pushing Android 4.4.2 to 2,000 Moto X Users
We have sort of started to really love what Republic Wireless has been doing. Beyond having plans that are extremely affordable and offer a great solution to costly monthly bills and lengthy contracts. They recently released the anticipated Moto G for $149 and the ability to reactive a used device on a different account. Today we are very pleased to announce that Republic Wireless is releasing an update to the Moto X that will bring the device up to speed with its brothers, Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
The update weighs in at 349.3 MB’s and brings KitKat on boar, along with a New Phone Dialer application and Google Hangouts app update. So says the screenshot. The official release in from from RW talks about an improved Google Now Search, an update to the camera and caller ID functionality. Most of which were additions in KitKat.
The roll out for the KitKat update to the RW Moto X is starting today, however it is only being released to 2,000 randomly picked customers. It is sort of like winning the lottery for some. If you don’t see the update, today, then you didn’t win. The plan is for those 2,000 lucky installers to test it out and help identify any issues. You guys will be the lucky few that will have KitKat installed and no one else will, through April 30th. Then RW will start pushing it out in batches with an expected completion date of May 9th.
If you happened to be part of the first test batch of users, let us know what you think of the update and how things are going.
Source: Republic Wireless Img: RW Community (stnkyminkey)
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