Jonny Evans

Hello, and thanks for dropping in. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Jonny Evans, and I've been writing (mainly about Apple) since 1999. These days I write my daily AppleHolic blog at Computerworld.com, where I explore Apple's growing identity in the enterprise. You can also keep up with my work at AppleMust, and follow me on Mastodon, LinkedIn and (maybe) Twitter.

Jamf VP explains enterprise security threats — and how to mitigate them

Jamf VP explains enterprise security threats — and how to mitigate them

Jamf has published its annual security trends report; I spoke with Michael Covington, the company's vice president of portfolio strategy to gain insights into what Jamf turned up.

Maybe one day every platform will be as secure as Apple

Maybe one day every platform will be as secure as Apple

A glance at the Biden Administration’s recently updated National Cybersecurity Strategy document seems, at least on casual reading, to reflect some of the approaches to cybersecurity Apple already follows.

Apple's supply chain is accelerating the move to India

Apple's supply chain is accelerating the move to India

The process of uncoupling the Apple supply chain and China is moving ahead, but there are still many problems to solve.

For Apple’s enterprise success, endpoint management is the new black

For Apple’s enterprise success, endpoint management is the new black

"Endpoint management and security has been the most popular security category by number of customers since August 2020," an Okta report explains

Apple’s MFi scheme for USB-C is a good thing

Apple’s MFi scheme for USB-C is a good thing

Apple may be about to make it harder to use lower cost USB-C cables with its devices, but there are very good reasons it should do so.

MacStadium’s VMWare virtualization replacement now available at AWS

MacStadium’s VMWare virtualization replacement now available at AWS

Developers seeking a replacement for VMWare's vSphere environment for virtualized Macs can now access MacStadium’s Orka Platform at the AWS Marketplace.

Qualcomm again hints at Apple’s future iPhone plans

Qualcomm again hints at Apple’s future iPhone plans

Qualcomm CEO and President Cristiano Amon hints that Apple will put its own 5G modems inside iPhones as soon as 2024.

MWC: iPhone Emergency SOS triggers new space race

MWC: iPhone Emergency SOS triggers new space race

As Mobile World Congress approaches, we’ve seen a spate of announcements explaining new products and solutions that offer emergency calls and messaging with smartphones and satellite.

Hard-to-spot Mac crypto-mining threat, XMRig, hits Pirate Bay

Hard-to-spot Mac crypto-mining threat, XMRig, hits Pirate Bay

Jamf Threat Labs has spotted a family of Mac malware, XMRig, that spreads through pirated versions of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Logic Pro X.

Apple-in-business use accelerates, but device management still an issue

Apple-in-business use accelerates, but device management still an issue

Sixty-five percent of MSPs expect use of Apple devices among their business customers to grow in the next year, according to data from Addigy. But many aren’t managing devices as well as they should.

Why is Apple making big improvements to web apps for iPhone?

Why is Apple making big improvements to web apps for iPhone?

Apple seems to be working on features that make web applications a little more like native apps. Now, why would Apple want to do that?

Microsoft officially unleashes Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs

Microsoft officially unleashes Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs

Macs that use Apple Silicon chips can now officially run Windows 11 via Parallels Desktop now that Microsoft has officially authorized such use.

Teams across all of Apple are now focused on mixed reality

Teams across all of Apple are now focused on mixed reality

Speculation about the company's plans for mixed-reality glasses suggest development now involves teams from across every part of the company.

OpenAI-based 'MacWhisper' could meet all your transcription needs

OpenAI-based 'MacWhisper' could meet all your transcription needs

It’s an effective transcription app with plenty of potential and should be part of the toolbox for any journalist, student, or business professional.

How to use Apple’s advanced iCloud security tools

How to use Apple’s advanced iCloud security tools

Apple recently introduced three iCloud security features that could help protect mobile professionals on the go. This is what they do.

Apple wants to offer your (digital) life for rent

Apple wants to offer your (digital) life for rent

Confirming seven years of speculation, Apple is working on a dedicated iPhone subscription plan, along with a raft of other financial services.

Apple's second-user smartphone business is booming

Apple's second-user smartphone business is booming

iPhones account for around 82% of the fast-growing second-hand device market, which IDC expects will reach 413 million smartphones in 2026.

Does ChatGPT spell curtains for Apple Business Chat?

Does ChatGPT spell curtains for Apple Business Chat?

And just what will Apple’s artificial intelligence teams be discussing at their imminent in-person internal AI summit at Apple Park?

Do Google and Mozilla know something about Apple we don't?

Do Google and Mozilla know something about Apple we don't?

Reports that both developers are building iOS browsers that don't use WebKit may hint at Apple's plans to open up a little — but this could cut both ways.

Qualys now supports macOS in its cloud security tools

Qualys now supports macOS in its cloud security tools

“In the past few years, many of our customers have seen a sharp increase in the number of Mac devices introduced to their environment,” the company says.

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