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Apple releases list of 25 infected XcodeGhost apps

XcodeGhost

Over 30 apps identified by Apple, mostly available on the Chinese App Store, were infected with malware after developers mistakenly downloaded a rogue copy of iOS Xcode development tool. Apple quickly responded over the weekend by pulling the apps from the App Store, and today the company has updated its XcodeGhost Q&A page with a list of the top 25 most popular apps impacted by the malware. The list includes popular titles such as Rovio’s Angry Birds 2 and the messaging app WeChat.

Pope visit to delay iPhone 6s shipments

Pope iPhone 6s email

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are supposed to begin shipping on Friday, September 25, but some New York City residents may have to wait until Saturday to receive their handset. Controversial blogger Sam Biddle shared an alleged email from Apple on Twitter informing him that the delivery of his iPhone 6s may be delayed until Saturday.

Spigen releases iPhone 6s case with Qi wireless charging support

Tough Armor Volt

We've already briefly mentioned Spigen's affordable clear bumper in our Top 5 iPhone 6s Cases recap, but today Spigen has released a whole new lineup of next-generation accessories. The Tough Armor Volt stands out the most thanks to its wireless charging capabilities. The iPhone case features a shock-absorbing TPU interior and polycarbonate exterior for dual-layered protection against bumps and falls. It is also equipped with a built-in wireless charging receiver that flips open to give you access to your Lightning port.

Apple confirms malicious App Store attack

App Store Banner

Apple confirmed on Sunday that it has removed several apps from the App Store to clean up malicious malware affecting users, according to Reuters. Apple moved quickly to solve the problem after several security firms published a list of infected apps, including popular titles such as Angry Birds 2 and the messaging service WeChat.

"We’ve removed the apps from the App Store that we know have been created with this counterfeit software," Apple spokeswoman Christine Monaghan said in an email to Reuters. "We are working with the developers to make sure they’re using the proper version of Xcode to rebuild their apps."

iOS App of the Week: See how much in common you have with Donald Trump

Voter - Matchmaking for Politics

Voter - Matchmaking for Politics is a new matchmaking app for politics. The app pairs users with the best politician and political party for them by analyzing data, such as public stances, voting records, speeches, and more. It is a lot like those "what television character are you" quizzes you see on Facebook, but instead of being matched with Walking Dead characters you're matched with politicians like Ben Carson, Hillary Clinton and so on.

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