∞ Apple’s official statement on why the iOS 10 kernel is not encrypted
Featured articles from around the web. An Apple spokesperson sent us an official statement about the lack of encryption of the iOS 10 kernel. Read more at The Loop
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Apple confirms unencrypted kernel intentional ↦
Featured articles from around the web. by Dan Moren TechCrunch has confirmed that Apple deliberately left iOS 10’s kernel unencrypted to help make it easier to spot security vulnerabilities and to speed up the OS: “The kernel cache doesn’t contain any user info, and by unencrypting it we’re able to optimize the operating system’s performance … Read more
Comparing Messaging Apps
Featured articles from around the web. Michah Lee has a nice comparison among Signal, WhatsApp, and Allo. In this article, I’m going to compare WhatsApp, Signal, and Allo from a privacy perspective. While all three apps use the same secure-messaging protocol, they differ on exactly what information is encrypted, what metadata is collected, and what, … Read more
∞ Links to macOS Sierra reviews
Featured articles from around the web. Here are some posts worth reading, each with an individual take after spending some quality time with the macOS Sierra beta. Read more at The Loop
What to do when your iPhone or iPad is stolen
Featured articles from around the web. Mikah Sargent, writing for iMore, with a heart-sickening tale: On the night of Monday, June 13, someone stole my 12.9-inch iPad Pro from my bag during the annual Beard Bash event. I won’t go into the gritty details, but suffice it to say my valuables (as well as those … Read more