The updated version of Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, will finally arrive on the market, as announced this Monday, with AI-powered features that give it the ability to handle complex tasks on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

The launch, anticipated by users since 2024, comes after a $250 million settlement for the lack of these promised tools that year.

During the announcement of the assistant update, the operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and the Vision Pro headset were also revealed.

Specialized media outlets like Bloomberg have leaked that “the new version of the assistant will have the ability to access personal data stored on the device, react to on-screen information, and navigate within applications.”

Now, Siri will transform into a conversational chatbot that can compete in the market with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini.

The update has included a Google Gemini model, in addition to utilizing Google’s underlying technology through a multi-billion dollar agreement, as Apple will host a large part of the operations on the tech giant’s servers.

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Android users will be able to easily share files with iOS devices following a strategic alliance between Google and Apple.

According to Google’s announcement, this will be possible thanks to the integration of Quick Share, Android’s fast file transfer tool, with Apple’s AirDrop service.

The move constitutes “a historic change that breaks down one of the most persistent barriers between the two operating systems: the difficulty of easily sharing files between devices.”

As is known, Quick Share is Android’s fast file transfer tool, combined with Apple’s AirDrop service. “Starting this month, with the Pixel 10 family, users will be able to wirelessly send photos, documents, and videos between Android phones and iPhones without needing to resort to external apps or more cumbersome methods like email or instant messaging.”

Google explained in a statement that the decision responds to a user request: “the need for a direct and secure file-sharing system between platforms: Many people wanted an easier way to share files between devices.”

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Apple is bringing a first to the video game scene with the launch of SaruTobi, the technology company’s first product for iOS that allows Bitcoin micropayments through the Lightning Network, developed by ZBD.

The product was first launched in 2015, but was discontinued following Apple’s internal policies. Now, it is returning to the market in what has been considered “a shift in its closed policy toward alternative payment systems.”

On the other hand, it was reported that the launch of this feature comes “following growing regulatory pressure in Europe, particularly regarding compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires large technology companies to allow greater flexibility for developers.”

Regarding gaming, thanks to the company ZBD, SaruTobi allows players to make instant, low-cost micropayments using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

The system also allows for reverse monetization. That is, “players can earn small fractions of BTC (known as ‘sats’ or ‘satoshis’) by completing certain actions in the game. These sats can be used within the app itself to enhance their experience, thus creating a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem.”

According to André Neves, co-founder and CTO of ZBD, the new feature offered by Apple for iOS could unleash a new way for video games to generate revenue and encourage user interaction.

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Apple could change the way it names its iOS and macOS operating systems, according to leaked data, moving from the numerical sequence to which users are accustomed, adding the number 26 to updates.

According to specialist journalist Mark Gurman, the technology company is considering implementing “a new naming convention for its operating systems, aligning them with the year of release.”

That is, next year, 2026, the following versions of its products would start being called iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, instead of following the current sequential numbering. And it’s not just a cosmetic change; it’s about unifying the user experience, making it easier to identify devices by release year.

These changes may be announced by Apple during the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, scheduled for Monday, June 9.

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Apple’s control over its ecosystem of devices and apps has historically been strict. Additionally, several built-in security features, such as strong encryption and containerization, help prevent data leakage and limit the spread of malware. However, in addition to all this, ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, warns in this extensive analysis that risks are not completely eliminated, as everyday scams and other threats also bombard iOS users… and while some are more common than others, they all demand attention.

“The fact that iOS apps typically originate from Apple’s official App Store and must pass strict testing for approval has avoided security and privacy headaches over the years. However, the recent EU antitrust law, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), seeks to give iOS users the option of using third-party app marketplaces. This will present new challenges for Apple in protecting iOS users from potential harm and for those who use its products, as they will need to be more aware of threats. This change in the rules of the game will undoubtedly be exploited by cybercrime,” comments Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya, Head of the ESET Latin America IT Security Lab.

ESET has also studied and offers its opinion on other, possibly more immediate, threats targeting iOS users worldwide:

Jailbroken devices: Deliberately jailbreaking a device to allow what Apple calls “unauthorized modifications” could violate the Software License Agreement and disable some built-in security features, such as Secure Boot and Data Execution Prevention. The device will no longer receive automatic updates. And being able to download apps from outside the App Store exposes you to malicious and/or buggy software.

Malicious apps: While Apple does a good job of vetting apps, it isn’t 100 % accurate. Malicious apps recently detected on the App Store include: A fake version of the LastPass password manager designed to harvest credentials; a screenshot-reading malware dubbed “SparkCat,” disguised as artificial intelligence and food delivery apps; as well as a fake crypto wallet app called “Rabby Wallet & Crypto Solution.”

Downloading apps from websites: As detailed in the latest ESET Threat Report, progressive web apps (PWAs) allow direct installation without requiring users to grant explicit permissions, meaning downloads could go unnoticed. ESET discovered this technique used to disguise banking malware as legitimate mobile banking apps.

Phishing/Social Engineering: Phishing attacks via email, text (or iMessage), and even voice are common. They impersonate legitimate brands and trick users into providing their credentials, clicking on malicious links, or opening attachments to trigger malware downloads. Apple IDs are among the most valuable logins, as they can provide access to all data stored in an iCloud account and/or allow attackers to make iTunes/App Store purchases. ESET advises caution with:

• Fake pop-ups claiming the device has a security issue
• Fraudulent phone calls and FaceTime calls impersonating Apple Support or partner organizations
• Fake promotions offering freebies and sweepstakes
• Calendar invitation spam with phishing links

As an example, in a highly sophisticated campaign, threat actors and attack planners used social engineering techniques to trick users into downloading a mobile device management (MDM) profile that would allow them to control the victims’ devices. They then deployed the GoldPickaxe malware, designed to collect facial biometric data and use it to bypass banking logins.

Risks of public Wi-Fi networks: A public Wi-Fi hotspot can be a fake access point created by threat actors to monitor web traffic and steal sensitive information, such as banking passwords. Even if the access point is legitimate, many don’t encrypt data in transit, meaning hackers with the right tools could see the websites you visit and the credentials you enter. That’s why ESET recommends using a VPN, which creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet.

Vulnerabilities: While Apple puts a lot of time and effort into ensuring its code is free of vulnerabilities, sometimes flaws occur in production. In these cases, hackers can take advantage if users haven’t updated their device, for example by sending malicious links in messages that trigger an exploit if clicked.

• Last year, Apple was forced to patch a vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal information from a locked device using Siri voice commands.
• Sometimes, threat actors and commercial companies themselves research new (zero-day) vulnerabilities to exploit. Although rare and highly targeted, attacks that exploit these vulnerabilities are often used to covertly install spyware to spy on victims’ devices.

Prevention and protection are necessary and wise

While malware lurks on iOS devices, it is also possible to minimize exposure to threats. ESET shares the following key tactics:

• Keep iOS and all apps updated. This will reduce the window of opportunity for threat actors to exploit any vulnerabilities in older versions to achieve their goals.
• Always use strong, unique passwords for all accounts, perhaps using the ESET Password Manager for iOS, and enable multi-factor authentication if offered. This is easy on iPhones, as it will require a simple Face ID scan. This will ensure that even if attackers obtain the passwords, they won’t be able to access the apps without scanning the user’s face.
• Enable Face ID or Touch ID to access the device, backed up with a strong password. This will keep the iPhone secure in case of loss or theft.
• Do not jailbreak the device, for the reasons mentioned above. Your iPhone would be less secure.
• Be wary of phishing. This means treating unsolicited calls, texts, emails, and social media messages with extreme caution. Do not click on links or open attachments. If you really need to do so, verify separately with the sender that the message is legitimate (i.e., not responding to the information contained in the message). Look for signs of social engineering, such as grammatical and spelling errors, an urgency to act, gifts and offers that are too good to be true, or domains (from the sender) that don’t match the supposed sender.
• Avoid public Wi-Fi networks. If you must use them, do so with a VPN. At the very least, don’t log into any valuable accounts or enter sensitive information on public Wi-Fi.
• Try to limit any downloads to the App Store to minimize the risk of downloading something malicious or risky.
• If you think you might be a target of spyware (often used against journalists, activists, and dissidents), activate blocking mode.
• Pay attention to the telltale signs of a malware infection, which could include slow performance, unwanted ad pop-ups, an overheating device, new apps appearing on the home screen, or increased data usage.

“While the Apple iPhone remains one of the most secure devices available, this doesn’t mean it’s free from threats. Staying alert, knowing the potential risks, and taking the necessary protective measures help keep your information and devices safe,” concludes Gutiérrez Amaya of ESET Latin America.

For more preventive information on cybersecurity, you can visit the ESET website: https://www.eset.com/ve/ and its social media channels @eset_ve. Also visit Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET). Or visit https://www.eset.com/latam.

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Gmail, Google’s email service, announced the inclusion of emojis in the tool, so users can add emotion to messages arriving in their inbox.

Regarding the new feature, which will be available for apps, iOS and Android systems, and web clients starting May 13, Google stated: “We’ll be able to use these emojis when replying to the sender, also to confirm receipt of the email, or simply to express yourself.”

This way, Gmail users will be able to show their gratitude to the sender, send a greeting, or indicate acceptance of an invitation using an emoji as an “expressive and personalized way to respond to emails.”

To add emoji reactions to emails, simply click the “Add emoji reactions” button located at the top of the message, next to the “Reply” button. Additionally, “you can see more emojis by tapping the + button, and all these reactions will appear at the end of the email.”

However, the technology company has clarified that “the feature will be disabled by default in Gmail, and they clarify that these emoji reactions cannot be sent to emails received through a Google Group or to those that have a Google Group in the recipient list.”

In addition to being available for iOS, Android, and web clients, it will also be available for Google Workspace customers, as well as users with personal Google accounts.

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With a focus on learning supported by artificial intelligence, Google will launch Gemini for users under 13 under supervision through Family Link.

According to 9to5Google, “Children will be able to access Gemini with a supervised account through Family Link, the app that brings together Google’s parental controls to manage usage time and access to apps.”

Google clarified that Gemini is not human, although it appears to be, but offers valuable advice “for parents to support their children in their experience with the chatbot.”

The technology company has emphasized the key role of parents in teaching their children to verify information sources and not share personal information, among other security measures.

Parents of minors should know that parental controls for the “Assistant” are not saved for Gemini. Therefore, content inappropriate for their children may be displayed. In this case, it warns of the importance of ensuring that the filters are working.

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The streaming platform Netflix is ​​testing changes aimed at personalized service for iOS devices in Australia and New Zealand, aided by OpenAI’s artificial intelligence.

These changes promise to “transform the browsing and recommendation experience on the streaming service.” This means that searches will be personalized and more natural, following user preferences, as opposed to searches based on patterns such as titles, actor names, or genres.

“The new feature breaks with this traditional framework, allowing users to perform much more complex and detailed queries in natural language. For example, you can type phrases like ‘I want to watch a sad movie’ or ‘I’m looking for a short series that will make me laugh tonight,’ and the AI ​​will interpret the mood or intent behind the search to offer recommendations tailored to those emotions or preferences.”

The platform will rely on advanced natural language processing and machine learning algorithms that understand not only the keyword but also the context and other subtleties of language.

The results are expected to be more accurate and satisfying for users, thanks to the “more intuitive and emotional” search. Currently, it is being tested in Australia and New Zealand for iOS customers, but it is expected to soon be rolled out to other customers and to the Android operating system.

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The instant messaging platform WhatsApp is ready to beta test the Advanced Chat Privacy setting for iOS and Android, which will allow you to disable automatic media downloads and conversation exports.

The Advanced Chat Privacy setting “has appeared in the beta versions of iOS (25.10.10.70) and Android (2.25.10.14) as an option that can be activated, which restricts the sharing of messages, photos, and videos in conversations.”

Its function is to prevent “media files from being automatically saved to the device’s gallery,” in addition to disabling the export of conversations.

It will take effect in both individual and group chats and will prevent the disclosure of sensitive and private information without permission.

Users will be able to enjoy a new layer of security when using the app on their mobile devices.

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The crypto-financial services company Crixto Venezuela C. A. announced last week that its Crixto Pay mobile application is now available to use cryptocurrencies for payments in bolivars in the country.

The platform is authorized to operate, as it has a legal license from the National Superintendence of Cryptoassets and Related Activities (Sunacrip) and is available for IOS and Android devices.

With this initiative, the company will allow citizens to make these payments in supermarkets, grocery stores, shops or pharmacies quickly, easily and safely with USDT, “which has a stable value similar to the price of the dollar, to save in USDT.”

In addition, those interested will be able to make “bank transfers and instant mobile payments from cryptocurrency to bolivars, to any bank and any business in the country. The app is aimed at natural persons over 18 years of age.”

The Crixto Pay application can be downloaded in the United States, Spain, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company’s goal is to activate 100,000 terminals in the country during the second quarter of 2025.

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