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Apple Bug Prevents You From Telling People About Dave & Buster's

There's a bug in the Messages app that prevents users from sending voice-based messages that include ampersands, causing them to fail to go through.
The bug was discovered when trying to talk about Dave & Buster's, but it affects any company with an ampersand in its name.
The issue lies with the transcript accompanying audio messages, where Apple's transcription engine struggles with rendering ampersands correctly.
This error triggers Apple's BlastDoor Messages feature for user protection, which results in the audio message failing to send.

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Apple preps AI-powered iPhone battery management mode for iOS 19

Apple is planning to introduce an AI-powered battery management mode for iPhones in the upcoming iOS 19 update scheduled for September.
The new feature will analyze user behavior to optimize energy usage and will display a lock-screen indicator showing the time required to charge the device.
This innovation is driven by the upcoming slimmed-down iPhone 17 model, which will have a smaller battery due to its thinner design.
The AI-enhanced battery function aims to improve battery life for all iPhones running iOS 19 and is a response to users' desire for longer battery durability.

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Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.5

Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.5 with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
Apple also released tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and iOS 18.5 with various improvements and bug fixes.
President Donald Trump spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook following the U.S.-China agreement to suspend.

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Apple releases tvOS 18.5, HomePod Software updates

Apple has released tvOS 18.5 focusing on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes for Apple TV and HomePod devices.
The update lacks standout changes but ensures optimal performance for prior features.
The tvOS 18.5 shares build number 22L572 with HomePod Software.
To update to tvOS 18.5, users can navigate to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software for Apple TV.

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Apple releases iOS 18.5

Apple released iOS 18.5 with new Pride Harmony wallpaper and bug fixes.
Parents now receive notifications when Screen Time passcode is used on child's device.
Support for carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone 13.
For more information on security content, visit https://support.apple.com/100100.

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Debug Smarter: How grep Helps Engineers Fix Issues Fast and Stand Out (Part 3)

The concluding chapter of the grep series unveils powerful techniques enhancing troubleshooting workflows and technical skills.
Advanced grep capabilities go beyond text search, enabling efficient problem-solving workflows and distinguishing skilled users.
Techniques like searching for lines ending with keywords, recursive searches, and redirecting output to new files are explored in depth.
For instance, using 'grep cloud$ /home/company-info.txt' helps locate lines ending with 'cloud' for syntax verification.
Recursive searches with 'grep -r automation /home/company-info.txt/' simplify locating terms across nested directories swiftly.
Redirecting search results to new files aids in preserving evidence for security investigations or creating documentation for leadership.
Appending search results to existing files is useful for building comprehensive analysis files during troubleshooting or compliance tasks.
The summary emphasizes the importance of applying efficient technical knowledge, filtering critical data, and documenting findings systematically.
These powerful grep techniques enable engineers to solve problems faster, identify patterns efficiently, and navigate complex technical challenges with confidence.
The series concludes with a reminder to stay curious, enhance skills, and leverage command-line proficiency in technical career advancement.

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Samsung Debuts New Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a super thin smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone 17 Air.
The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and is only 5.8mm thick.
It weighs 163 grams, has a titanium frame, and includes Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Equipped with a dual-lens camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, the Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model.

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Apple to Block Mac Apps From Secretly Accessing Your Clipboard

Apple is planning to implement a change in macOS 16 that will alert Mac users when an app reads the clipboard without direct interaction.
This change aims to enhance pasteboard privacy, similar to how iOS blocks apps from accessing clipboard data without permission.
Developers can use new NSPasteboard methods to examine clipboard data without triggering alerts, and apps may need user permission for clipboard access in certain situations.
Apple's upcoming feature will require apps to notify users when programmatically accessing the clipboard, allowing for improved data privacy on Mac devices.

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Getting Started with Linux: System Information and User Management

Linux, known for its reliability, flexibility, and security, is foundational in modern IT environments.
Mastering Linux commands boosts productivity, enhances troubleshooting capabilities, and supports critical business operations.
Essential Linux commands related to system information and user management include uname, uname -r, pwd, su, whoami, id, history, hostname, and date.
Real-world business use case: Financial institutions utilize Linux commands for secure user account management to ensure compliance and data integrity.

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Debug Smarter: How grep Helps Engineers Fix Issues Fast and Stand Out (Part 2)

The grep command is a powerful tool that helps engineers fix issues quickly and efficiently by utilizing advanced techniques.
Some of the advanced grep techniques include showing match counts, searching case-insensitively, displaying inverse results, searching for lines starting with a keyword, and displaying context around matches.
These techniques can be applied in various scenarios such as analyzing system failures, conducting brand compliance reviews, standardizing documentation formats, debugging complex application behavior, and reviewing legal documents.
By mastering these grep techniques, engineers can not only solve problems effectively but also prevent issues by spotting patterns and anomalies before they escalate.

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Apple releases visionOS 2.5

Apple has released visionOS 2.5 for Vision Pro users, introducing a dedicated Immersive Video tab in the Apple TV app for easier discovery of spatial and 3D content.
The update enhances content accessibility by consolidating all Immersive Video and 3D movie content, addressing a key usability issue for Vision Pro's spatial computing environment.
Minor updates in visionOS 2.5 include bug fixes and performance improvements, with the primary highlight being the new Immersive Video tab.
The 2.5 update does not feature significant new changes like Apple Intelligence integration, building on the foundation of visionOS 2 and focusing on expanding Immersive Video offerings.

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⚔️ Day 26 Linux Challenge: grep, find, head, tail & wc Edition

Day 26 of the #100DaysOfLinux challenge focuses on essential Linux CLI tools like grep, find, head, tail, and wc.
Challenges include tasks like finding specific patterns, locating files, displaying the beginning and end of files, and counting lines/words/bytes.
Participants are encouraged to create a sample file, use grep to search for patterns, find files in directories, display the head and tail of files, and count occurrences.
Bonus challenge involves comparing two config files to find unmatched lines, and participants are urged to choose and complete 3 challenges.

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iOS 18.5 patches 30+ security vulnerabilities in Mail, Notes, FaceTime, iCloud document sharing and more

Install iOS 18.5 on your Apple devices to patch over 30 security vulnerabilities in various applications like Mail, Notes, FaceTime, and iCloud document sharing.
Updates include new features like Mail changes, new wallpapers, and a Screen Time password notification along with essential security patches.
iOS 18.5 addresses vulnerabilities in AppleJPEG, Baseband, Call History, Core Bluetooth, FaceTime, iCloud Document Sharing, and more to enhance user security.
Apple recommends updating to iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, and other patches to protect against potential security risks across various Apple devices.

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Pasteboard Privacy Preview in macOS 15.4

Apple is introducing a feature in macOS 15.4 that alerts users when an app programmatically reads the general pasteboard.
New detect methods in NSPasteboard and NSPasteboardItem allow apps to examine pasteboard data without reading them and trigger alerts.
NSPasteboard now includes an accessBehavior property to control programmatic pasteboard access permissions.
Users can prepare for this by adopting the new APIs and enabling the behavior for their apps using a specific terminal command.

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MacOS Sequoia 15.5 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements

MacOS Sequoia 15.5 update has been released with bug fixes and security enhancements for Mac users.
The update does not introduce any new features or major changes, focusing on improving performance and security.
Users can download and install the update by going to System Settings > General > Software Update on their Mac.
Apple has also released updates for MacOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, tvOS 18.5, and visionOS 2.5.

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