Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam

17/04/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering.
Show Notes:


Apple to Analyze User Data on Devices to Bolster AI Technology
Understanding Aggregate Trends for Apple Intelligence Using Differential Privacy
Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
Buy Refurbished Tech to Avoid Tariffs
What you should know before buying refurbished gadgets
Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users
Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs
Google: Our 2024 Ads Safety Report shows how we use AI to safeguard consumers
Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk





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