Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses

Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay.

Show Notes:

• French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date: “by October 24 at the latest”
• “Scary Fast” Apple Event on October 30 (Twitter link to thoughts by Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo on what will be presented next week)
• Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes – for Real This Time
• Apple Releases iTunes for Windows Update With Option to Listen to Podcasts and Audiobooks
• Apple hikes Apple One cost by up to $5 as most services prices rise
• Hacker leaks 4.1 million additional 23andMe genetic data profiles
• Amazon now lets you log in with Apple's Passkeys
• 1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
• Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
• Fake KeePass site uses Google Ads and Punycode to push malware
• Firesheep is 13 years old
• Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" will hide users' IP addresses

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