📡 Ars Technica🟢🟢
SECURITY
⚡ 26s read
10 Oct 2026
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is tightening macOS "Full Disk Access" permissions after Meta's new AI agent Muse was acc...
⚡ Apple is tightening macOS "Full Disk Access" permissions after Meta's new AI agent Muse was accused of reading a columnist's private Messages without his knowledge.
Apple is tightening macOS "Full Disk Access" permissions after Meta's new AI agent Muse was accused of reading a columnist's private Messages without his knowledge. Meta says the feature is strictly opt-in, but Apple says some developers expose files, mail, messages, and browsing history without users fully understanding the risk. For everyday users: if you run AI assistants on a Mac, expect clearer warnings before granting such broad access, and it's worth auditing what you've already approved.
📡 ZDNet AI🟢
BUSINESS
⚡ 43s read
10 Oct 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max can’t call or text on AT&T? Apple will replace it for free
### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T are losing cellular service.
⚡ ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T are losing cellular service.
### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T are losing cellular service. * Apple said two updates can help prevent the issue. * Affected phones require a free hardware replacement. * * * If your [iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://www.zdnet.com/business/iphone-18-pro-review/) has lost service on AT&T and is unable to make calls, send texts, or even use mobile data, two new software updates won’t be enough to get it working again. But Apple will replace the phone for free. A couple of weeks ago, iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T began reporting they had lost cellular service. AT&T initially directed customers to install iOS 27.0.1 “immediately,” warning the problem could prevent calls to 911. **Also: [iOS 27.0.1: Apple fixes annoying iPhone 18 Pro restart issues](https://www.zdn