Apple Configurator App Updated

Apple today updated the Apple Configurator app on macOS. The new version 2.21 offers improved reliability for signing in with an Apple Account, plus bug fixes and improvements. The app is commonly used by IT departments to install apps and profiles on iPhones and iPads for employees. Popular StoriesApple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI AgentsIn a post on its developer news website today, Apple announced that it will be introducing "additional controls" for the "Full Disk Access" setting on macOS due to new risks posed by AI agents. This announcement comes amid the rise of always-on AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, which have prompted privacy concerns. "Some developers are using Full Disk Access in ways that could...Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Users With AT&T Cellular Issue Need to Have Device ReplacedApple today confirmed that a "small number" of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network have experienced an issue that causes the device to lose cellular service, thereby preventing phone calls, text messages, and data from working. Thousands of users complained about the issue across the Apple Support Community and other platforms. Apple said it released iOS 27.0.1 earlier this week and...Apple Event Reportedly Planned for October 13Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman specified that "Apple is planning to hold an event" that...