Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
Hack: A new rumor claims that hackers are remotely locking Apple (AAPL) devices and ransoming them, reports CSO. According to this rumor, some 40 million of the tech company’s devices have been taken over by a Russian hacker or group. The hack appears to be completed by breaking into a person’s iCloud account and using it to remotely lock their device. The hackers then ask for money from that person to unlock their device for them.
Survey: A new survey has 50% of respondents buying the iPhone 7 when it comes out, BGR notes. The survey was conducted by Insurance2Go and 1,000 iPhone owners took part in it. Many who said they will be upgrading mentioned using pay-as-you-go to buy the new iPhone. The majority of those that said they won’t be upgrading to the iPhone 7 claimed that their current iPhone was “good enough” for them.
Academy: Apple is preparing to launch its iOS Developer Academy, reports 9to5Mac. The new iOS Developer Academy will be opening in the Università di Napoli Federico II located in Italy. The program will start in October and will last for nine months. The goal of the academy is to teach developers in Europe how to better create apps for iOS devices. Students living in Europe and Italy can attend the program for free if they pass a entree exam and interview.
