Apple says it has awarded researchers ~$20M total, including 20 rewards of $100K+ each for high-impact issues, since opening its bug bounty program in Dec. 2019 (Michael Potuck/9to5Mac)

Yogita Khatri / The Block:
Immunefi, which helps crypto services create bug bounty programs, raised a $24M Series A led by Framework Ventures  —  – Immunefi has raised $24 million in Series A funding led by Framework Ventures.  — The startup hosts bug bounty programs by crypto projects and earns a 10% commission on bounty payouts.

Michael Potuck / 9to5Mac:
Apple unveils the $249 Magic Keyboard Folio for the 10th-gen iPad, with detachable keyboard, a 14-key function row, and an adjustable stand, shipping October 26  —  To complement the just announced 10th gen iPad, Apple has launched the new Magic Keyboard Folio.

Kaya Yurieff / The Information:
Pinterest says it is ending the creator rewards program that it launched in 2021, which offered cash bonuses when creators completed certain goals  —  Pinterest is ending its creator rewards program, which offered cash bonuses when creators completed goals such as hitting certain engagement metrics, The Information is first to report.

Juliana Liu / CNN:
Chinese state media: a five-day COVID-19 lockdown in Zhengzhou, home to Foxconn’s iPhone plant, has been lifted; an analyst says disruptions cost Apple $1B/week  —  Hong Kong CNN Business —  The central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, home to the world’s largest iPhone factory …

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac:
Apple patched a bug in iOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura that could allow apps with Bluetooth access to record user conversations with Siri without needing mic access  —  Apple released iOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura to the public this week.  In addition to headlining new features and changes, there are also essential security fixes as well.

Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac:
Apple announces a new 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pro with M2 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and a new Apple Pencil hover feature, in stores October 26 and starting at $799 and $1,099  —  Apple today unveiled the new generation of 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, powered by the latest M2 Apple Silicon chips.