Apple Enables Two-Step Verification for iMessage and FaceTime

Apple Enables Two-Step Verification for iMessage and FaceTime

Last fall, iCloud went through a major nude celebrity leak. Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that the company will be doubling down on security, something Apple is known for doing. The Guardian reported on Thursday that Apple will be enabling two-step verification for iMessage and FaceTime. For those unfamiliar with the concept, two-step verification adds an extra layer of protection for various website, including Apple. It requires users to input authentication codes when logging into iCloud on new devices, the web, and now iMessage and FaceTime. The company first enabled two-step verification for Apple ID\'s back in 2013. But this ultimately failed with iCloud logins. We highly recommend everybody enable two-step verification on all of their services.

iWork for iCloud Now Available to Everyone

iWork for iCloud Now Available to Everyone

Apple wants everybody to use its iWork suite. Wether you use an iOS device, Mac, Android, or Windows computer. Its suite includes Keynote, Numbers, and Pages. You still need an Apple ID to use the services. If you visit beta.iCloud.com, the site indicates that these services may be available through Apple\'s public site, iCloud.com The company is giving 1GB of free storage for anyone who wants to use the services. The change indicates Apple wants to jump onto the business market. Streamlining the software cross-platform has its downsides as well. Resulting in numerous feature removals. Do you use Apple\'s iWork suite?

Phoenix Online Publishing Releasing Comedy Adventure Game ‘Supreme League of Patriots’ Next Week

Phoenix Online Publishing Releasing Comedy Adventure Game ‘Supreme League of Patriots’ Next Week

Phoenix Online Publishing and No Bull Intentions have recently announced their upcoming comedy adventure game Supreme League of Patriots which is set to release for Mac, PC and Linux through Steam. This is the first game from developer No Bull Intentions and all three issues of Supreme League will be releasing on January 29th. The game will be available through the Phoenix Online Store for $14.99 as a season pass and $5.99 individually, however, pre-orders of the game are available now at a 10% discount. Poking fun at pop culture, politics, reality TV and more, players join Kyle Keever in his politically incorrect quest to win a spot on the newest hit reality TV show, America\'s Got Superpowers. When a freak accident turns Kyle\'s alter-ego, the Purple Patriot, into his main ego and triggers real superpowers at the cost of his sanity, Kyle\'s got a new mission to become the hero New York deserves, and definitely not the one it wants. Features:

• Three episodes of fully-voiced satirical superhero antics.


• Discover, befriend and declare your enemies from the city’s zany and colorful cast of superheroes and archenemies.


• Two playable characters: Kyle Keever aka The Purple Patriot and his sarcastic sidekick Mel.


• Tiered hint system to make the game as challenging as you want it to be.


• Fantastic original soundtrack composed by Jake "Virt" Kaufman.


• Fight for something resembling justice from the sewers of New York to the theatres of Broadway.

As of now this is all the information we have available to us, however, we\'ll be sure to keep you updated as time progresses.

Apple Patches Vulnerability That Lets Hackers Into Your Apple ID

Apple Patches Vulnerability That Lets Hackers Into Your Apple ID

As of today, hacking into Apple IDs by using a dictionary-based brute force is no longer an option, according to James Cook from Business Insider. Most Apple IDs don\'t employ weak passwords and use two-step verification and we\'re glad Apple has patched its online security for its users. The information came via Pr0x13 on Twitter. He had created the hacking tool called “iDict” which claimed to bypass Apple\'s account lockout restrictions and secondary authentication on any Apple ID or iCloud account. The tool used a dictionary with 500 words to hack into iCloud or Apple ID\'s with weak passwords. Granted, more words could be added by using a custom dictionary file. iDict simulates itself as an iPhone logging into iCloud.com. Apparently, that was enough to fool Apple\'s security system to bypass the password protection system Apple had in place. As always, you should never set weak passwords such as pet names or other easily identifiable words. You should always use two-step verification. If you decide to use two-step verification, store your recovery key in a safe place. Without it, you will not be able to get into your account if you happen to forget your password.

Macphun Cuts 30% Off Their Popular Apps for Mother’s Day!

Macphun Cuts 30% Off Their Popular Apps for Mother’s Day!

Macphun, one of the best companies at MacWorld who we just recently partnered with, have cut 30% off their popular Mac apps in celebration of Mother\'s Day. Starting today and running until Monday, May 12th, you can pickup Intensify, Focus 2, Snapheal, FX Photo Studio and ColorStrokes all at a discounted price. If you happened to miss our recent giveaway, we highly recommend that you at least take a look at the apps and pickup any that catch your eye. In other news that somewhat relates, here in the coming weeks you can expect another fantastic giveaway where we will have an iPod Shuffle up for grabs plus more software.