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iPhone 17 Introduces 'Groundbreaking' New Memory Security Feature


Apple has added a "grounbreaking" new memory security feature to its new iPhone 17 lineup called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), which...

According to Apple, MIE provides comprehensive, always-on memory-safety protection covering the kernel and over 70 userland processes, built on the Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension (EMTE). The approach includes mitigation for Spectre V1 attacks that Apple claims works with "virtually zero CPU cost," addressing performance concerns that have plagued similar security features in the past. According to the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature displays with higher brightness, making it more suitable for use in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

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