Trouble in paradise? Apple released a security update to fix an issue which may expose a security risk. The security risk stems from the USB protocol.

Apple isn’t sharing details about who is being targeted, no surprise there.

The vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-24200, could allow someone with physical access to an iPhone to turn off USB Restricted Mode, even if the device is locked.

USB Restricted Mode is the highest probability of having your device exposed to the security risk. The “restricted mode” is a security feature that stops unauthorized people from accessing an iPhone’s data through the lightning port. When this feature is on, the port only allows charging if the phone has been locked for more than an hour. This makes it harder for hackers to break into a locked phone without the correct login information.

The update is available for iPhone XS and newer models, as well as several iPad models, including iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (first generation and later), iPad Air (third generation and later), iPad (seventh generation and later), and iPad mini (fifth generation and later).

If you have one of these devices, please update your software as soon as possible. You can check for updates in your device settings.

These types of security flaws are often used by spyware companies, like Pegasus, to spy on specific people. The average user isn’t at risk right now since the details of the attack haven’t been shared publicly. However, if they do get published, criminals could copy the method, making updates even more important.

A cyberattack on a mobile device happens when hackers try to gain access to a smartphone or tablet to steal information, take control, or cause harm. These attacks can occur in different ways, including malicious apps, phishing scams, security flaws, or even physical access to the device.

Malware is one of the most common threats, where harmful software is installed to steal data, track activity, or take over the device. Phishing attacks trick users into providing personal information or login credentials through fake emails, messages, or websites.

It’s been reported for more than four years that Apple has been trying to solve non-invasive blood glucose testing — and continues to run into problems.

Apple has not disclosed the specific technical issues during development, but it’s almost certainly due to inconsistent test readings. In other words, whatever method Apple is using to estimate blood glucose levels is not reliable enough to meet regulatory approval standards.

Hey Apple — if you want to solve your glucose testing problem, listen up.

It is well documented that blood glucose levels correlate directly with blood viscosity, or how thick and fluid the blood is.

Our take is that Apple’s current sensor approach isn’t accurate enough to determine viscosity, which makes reliable glucose readings impossible.

That makes sense when you consider where Apple Watch sensors are located. They’re attempting to measure through skin that’s simply too thick — the wrist.

Here’s the hot tip for Apple (@AppleHCG @tim_cook):

Forget using the Apple Watch itself as the primary sensing device. What Apple should build is a mouthpiece accessory that communicates with the Apple Watch and scans the lingual frenulum.

The lingual frenulum is the thinnest skin on the human body, making it ideal for optical scanning. Measuring opacity in this area would allow for far more accurate assessment of blood viscosity — and therefore glucose levels — than scanning through the wrist.

The mouthpiece would sit under the tongue with a sensor aimed directly at the lingual frenulum. It would scan blood circulation and analyze color and opacity to determine glucose levels in real time.

This under-the-tongue device would only be used when a reading is required. The scan itself would likely take no more than five seconds.

For accuracy, the mouthpiece would read from both the left and right sides of the lingual frenulum. Higher blood viscosity results in darker, denser blood and greater opacity. Lower glucose levels produce lighter, less opaque blood.

The mouthpiece would communicate wirelessly with the Apple Watch to transmit the glucose reading.

Obviously, this is not a finished product design. Engineering, validation, and clinical testing would need to be handled by Apple’s healthcare team. That said, this concept points in a direction far more likely to succeed than wrist-based optical sensing.

If someone at Apple reads this article, we hope they have the integrity and respect for original ideas to reach out. gmo (at) getusb.info

Billy Idol’s Hot in the City is the tune that comes to mind whenever talking about USB gadgets designed to keep you cool.

With summer coming into full swing, it’s a good time to mention a USB fan. While browsing Amazon, this Aikoper product caught our attention. At first glance, it honestly looked like something designed by Apple. The aluminum base, sleek black body, and cool gray vents gave it that unmistakable Apple-like aesthetic. Turns out, it’s not an Apple product at all.

This USB fan includes several features we think most people will appreciate.

There is no physical on/off switch. Instead, the fan is controlled by touching the aluminum base, which feels very Apple-esque. A single tap activates low-speed mode, a double tap switches to high speed, and a third tap turns the fan off. The touch-sensitive base includes four rubber pads to prevent vibration during operation.

The fan itself uses a dual-blade design. There are four blades toward the front of the shell and another four blades toward the rear. This configuration is intended to reduce operating noise while maintaining airflow.

The black shell is convex in shape, designed to pull air downward into the system rather than upward. While the pitch angle is limited, this airflow approach may reduce the amount of dust and debris drawn into the fan. The curved shell rests on the aluminum base and allows for slight tilt adjustments to aim airflow higher or lower during use.

The product measures 5.6 × 3.9 × 4.9 inches and sells for $16.99 USD on Amazon at the time of this post.

The Amazon listing shows over 1,600 ratings, with 61% rated five stars and 13% rated four stars. The remainder appears to come from more critical reviewers. To give a sense of real-world feedback, here are a few testimonials from the listing:

Today, Hynix put out a press release on their Gold S31 solid-state drive (SSD). The SATA III, first generation, is the first of their SuperCore series of products.

With a 560MB/s read speed, this device becomes an ideal SSD for high-demand users such as gamers. What’s also somewhat unique about the new Gold S31 drives is that they are entirely built in-house.

“All key components in Gold S31, from NAND flash and built-in controller to DRAM and firmware, were designed and produced by SK Hynix. The in-house components are built for robust performance and reliability,” SK Hynix says.

What’s more interesting, at least for us right now, is the history of SK Hynix we uncovered while researching the company.

I always wondered what happened to Maxtor, an optical media giant in the early 2000s. It turns out SK Hynix acquired them. Today, SK Hynix is the third-largest conglomerate in South Korea.

Hynix is the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker (after Samsung) and the world’s third-largest semiconductor company. Founded as Hyundai Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. in 1983, the company has continued to grow steadily ever since.

Hynix memory is well known for quality and is used in products made by Apple, Asus, Google, Dell, Nexcopy, and Hewlett-Packard.

The company also merged with LG Semiconductors in 1999.

These guys reported an operating income of $18 billion for 2018, so this is a company with serious capital and a willingness to spend it to stay competitive. We say good luck with your SSD product in the United States.

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