iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
Why is “Stolen Device Protection” not included with the iPad or even the Mac? Read full topic
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Maybe the Ventura/Monterey updates will quietly address the unwanted “upgrades” to Sonoma in this other article? TidBITS – 22 Jan 24 Ventura and Monterey Users: Beware Unwanted Sonoma Upgrades -...
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iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
Michael Paine: Maybe the Ventura/Monterey updates will quietly address the unwanted “upgrades” to Sonoma in this other article? I’ll admit I’m skeptical, but there is definitely reason to hope...
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Is unlocking with Apple Watch newly able to authorise Siri requests? It’s not how I remember the feature in the past, but I could easily have misremembered. I ask because, in turning on Stolen Device...
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iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
blog101: Why is “Stolen Device Protection” not included with the iPad or even the Mac? Because the threat model that it protects against doesn’t apply to anything but the iPhone. The concern is a...
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Honestly my guess is that Siri on the watch, which is unlocked on your wrist, is the one changing the focus and syncing the change to the rest of your devices. I change focus modes on the watch...
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Adam Engst: Because the threat model that it protects against doesn’t apply to anything but the iPhone. Is that true? I get the Mac, but I bet there are many people with an iPad that in spite of all...
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It’s not inconceivable, but the Wall Street Journal hasn’t mentioned any iPads being compromised in this way. The exploit seems to be focused on crowded bars where people are careless and potentially...
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I sure get that. I guess I’m just trying to verify that there is nothing fundamental preventing this scheme from being exploited on an iPad as on iPhone. Read full topic
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Why not include it for the iPad, if I want to have a higher level of security? It’s no burden on Apple. Read full topic
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Not my decision, obviously, but everything comes with a cost, even for Apple. Perhaps it will be added in a future update or perhaps not… Read full topic
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iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
AppleInsider just posted an overview of Stolen Device Protection: AppleInsider How to use Stolen Device Protection Stolen Device Protection is a feature Apple hopes will prevent the total loss of an...
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In such a case you’d just turn off SDP. Turning off SDP allows for passcode fallback. Usually, that will come with a 1-hr delay (for protection), but if you do this in a trusted location (home, work)...
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Can SDP be turned off with just a passcode from a trusted location? The AI article seemed to say that it will also require biometric authentication (with the hour-delay and reauthentication if not in...
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No, the article is quite clear. Turning off SDP is listed in the 2nd list which is the set of tasks that support passcode fallback. Only tasks on the 1st list absolutely require biometric...
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iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
blog101: Why is “Stolen Device Protection” not included with the iPad or even the Mac? One reason could be Apple wants to see adoption levels and the impact on Support/AppleCare call volume before...
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Unless it’s marked as lost or stolen, I’d guess it could be restored from a backup or iCloud. Having no backup in the first place is just asking for trouble. Read full topic
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David C.: Can SDP be turned off with just a passcode from a trusted location? … I may have to test this after I get around to upgrading my phone. Yesterday I did test this after upgrading my phone....
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iOS 17.3 Stands Out from Other OS Updates with Stolen Device Protection
Woo! macOS 14.3 fixes the bug with printing lists in Contacts. TidBITS – 6 Dec 23 How to Recover from Contacts Freezing when Printing Lists in Sonoma - TidBITS If you try to print using the Lists...
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