Apple notified multiple iPhone users this week, informing them they may have been targeted by government spyware, as reported by two of the alleged victims. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai for TechCrunch:
When Lockdown Mode is enabled, your device won’t function like it typically does. To reduce the attack surface that potentially could be exploited by highly targeted mercenary spyware, certain apps, websites, and features are strictly limited for security and some experiences might not be available at all. Lockdown Mode is available in iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, watchOS 10 or later, and macOS Ventura or later. Additional protections are available starting in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma. More info about Lockdown Mode here. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple notifies iPhone users in 100 countries of spyware attacks appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Apple notifies iPhone users in 100 countries of spyware attacks
Apple’s new $100 billion share buyback is the second-largest in history
Apple on Thursday announced a $100 billion share repurchase program, marking it as the second-largest buyback in U.S. corporate history, surpassed only by its own $110 billion plan in 2024. This massive initiative, authorized by Apple’s board, underscores the company’s confidence in its long-term value and robust cash flow, underscored with a second quarter revenue increase of 5 percent year over year. The buyback aims to reduce outstanding shares, boosting earnings per share (EPS) and potentially lifting stock prices. Apple, which spent $81.8 billion on repurchases in the last 12 months, has a history of aggressive buybacks, totaling $650 billion since 2012. This new plan follows a $90 billion repurchase in 2023 and is paired with a 4% dividend increase, signaling a focus on shareholder value. Apple’s $103.9 billion in free cash flow supports both buybacks, R&D, and other investments in the company. With six of the top 10 U.S. buybacks, Apple continues to dominate capital return strategies. MacDailyNews Take: Below is a list of the top 10 largest annual stock buyback programs by American companies, based on available data up to 2025, including the company, the amount, and the year of the buyback announcement or execution. Note that some figures reflect authorizations, while others reflect actual repurchases. Some programs span longer than a year. Apple dominates the list with five entries, reflecting its unparalleled buyback activity, totaling over $650 billion since 2012 or more than double every other companies’ buybacks on the Top 10 list. Top 10 Largest Annual Stock Buyback Programs By American Companies
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U.S. jobs growth well above expectations with 177,000 in April
Job growth in America was stronger than expected in April. Nonfarm payrolls increased a seasonally adjusted 177,000 for the month, roughly in line with the increase of 185,000 in March and significantly above the April Dow Jones estimate for 133,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. In the U.S., “full employment” is typically associated with an unemployment rate around 4% to 5%. Economists often cite this range as the Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU), where the labor market is considered to be at equilibrium—meaning most people who want jobs can find them, with only frictional and structural unemployment remaining. The exact figure can vary depending on economic conditions, but 4.5% is a commonly referenced midpoint.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors: sensors, silicon, and a quieter redesign
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