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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Bill Gates sides with FBI on Apple encryption fight, says scope is limited to one iPhone

Bill Gates sides with FBI on Apple encryption fight, says scope is limited to one iPhone

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he disagrees with Apple's decision to not provide the FBI with a software workaround that breaks iOS, and instead sides with a narrow reading of the government's request for assistance that supposedly precludes wider dissemination of the as-yet-uncreated expoit.

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Apple's Beats 1 to live-stream 'The 1975' concert this week

Apple's Beats 1 to live-stream 'The 1975' concert this week

After teasing its upcoming album release through various social media outlets, British alt-rock band "The 1975" on Sunday announced plans to livestream a Los Angeles concert later this week with help from Apple's Beats 1 radio.

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Apple TV universal search integrates ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney XD content

Apple TV universal search integrates ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney XD content

Disney is the latest Apple TV content provider to take advantage of the set-top's universal search API, as deep links to content from the company's Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD and Watch ABC tvOS apps are now accessible via text and Siri voice search.

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Apple halved transaction fee to get Apple Pay into China, report says

Apple halved transaction fee to get Apple Pay into China, report says

In order to launch Apple Pay in the lucrative China market, Apple agreed to halve its normal transaction fee for the country's banks, a report said on Monday.

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Mark Zuckerberg voices support for Apple in encryption row, but FBI is winning public mindshare

Mark Zuckerberg voices support for Apple in encryption row, but FBI is winning public mindshare

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg added his name to the list of tech leaders rallying behind Apple in its encryption debate with the Justice Department, but a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center suggests the FBI is winning over public sentiment.

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Apple takes on new PR rep for video content as former PR exec heads to Twitter

Apple takes on new PR rep for video content as former PR exec heads to Twitter

Apple on Monday hired a former VP at AMC, Bernadette Simpao, to take charge of its PR efforts for apps and content on the Apple TV, along with several categories of iTunes media. Separately, Twitter officially hired former Apple PR executive Natalie Kerris to head its global communications team.

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Former NSA director opposes iOS backdoor, but leans towards FBI in iPhone unlock debate

Former NSA director opposes iOS backdoor, but leans towards FBI in iPhone unlock debate

On Monday, a former director of the U.S. National Security Agency — Michael Hayden — took a middleground stance on the Apple/FBI encryption debate, supporting the FBI in the short term while opposing a universal backdoor in devices.

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Apple releases fourth betas of iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2 & OS X 10.11.4

Apple releases fourth betas of iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2 & OS X 10.11.4

Members of Apple's registered developer program were provided a quartet of fresh updates on Monday: the fourth pre-release betas of iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2, and OS X El Capitan 10.11.4.

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Even if Apple is working on a car, Tim Cook says hiring doesn't reflect commitment

Even if Apple is working on a car, Tim Cook says hiring doesn't reflect commitment

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook was expectedly noncommittal when asked about the prospect of an Apple-built car in a new interview, but he did indicate that hiring efforts are not necessarily evidence that a project is a sure thing.

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IBM brings Apple's Swift to the cloud, simplifying enterprise app development

IBM brings Apple's Swift to the cloud, simplifying enterprise app development

Thanks to new tools from IBM, developers will be able to write and run applications entirely in the cloud using Apple's Swift programming language.

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5 Day Deals: $50-$80 off all iPad Pros and $170-$320 off Apple's hottest MacBook Pros

5 Day Deals: $50-$80 off all iPad Pros and $170-$320 off Apple's hottest MacBook Pros

For the next five days, AppleInsider readers can grab the lowest prices of the year on Apple's most popular 13" and 15" MacBook Pros, $50 off all 32GB iPad Pros, and $80 off all 128GB iPad Pros; plus free shipping and no tax in 49 states.

FBI director says iPhone unlock demands are limited, won't 'set a master key loose'

FBI director says iPhone unlock demands are limited, won't 'set a master key loose'

The FBI's demand that Apple help it crack the iPhone 5c of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook has a "limited" scope, without impact beyond that case, according to a new editorial by FBI Director James Comey.

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Mother of San Bernardino victim backs Apple, says right to privacy 'makes America great'

Mother of San Bernardino victim backs Apple, says right to privacy 'makes America great'

Carole Adams — whose son Robert was killed in the San Bernardino attack last year — has spoken out in support of Apple's position on encryption, saying the company "is definitely within their rights to protect the privacy of all Americans."

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Tim Cook says government should withdraw demands to unlock iPhone, form commission to discuss implications

Tim Cook says government should withdraw demands to unlock iPhone, form commission to discuss implications

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook issued a memo to his employees on Monday, escalating the war of words between his company and the U.S. government, and calling on officials to form a commission or panel of experts to discuss the implications of unlocking the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooters.

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Deals: Free Apple TV plus instant discounts on 15" MacBook Pros, 21" iMac 4Ks and 27" iMac 5Ks

Deals: Free Apple TV plus instant discounts on 15

AppleInsider readers this week can use exclusive coupons to grab a free 32GB Apple TV in addition to cash discounts with the purchase of all current 15" MacBook Pros, in addition to dozens of popular 21" iMac 4K and 27" iMac 5K configurations.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

San Bernardino victims to support FBI in iPhone decryption fight

San Bernardino victims to support FBI in iPhone decryption fight

Families of the victims of last year's San Bernardino massacre plan to file a legal brief in support of U.S. Department of Justice efforts to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters, adding weight to the government's case against Apple, a report said Sunday.

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LG, Samsung head to market with new Android flagship candidates

LG, Samsung head to market with new Android flagship candidates

There's just one flagship iPhone running Apple's iOS platform, but a variety of Android licensees are duking it out to define a hardware candidate that can win over premium buyers. One big obstacle: no hardware makers have any ability to materially stray too far from Google's commodity Android software platform.

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

This week on AI: Apple vs. the FBI, Apple vs. Kanye West, Apple vs. the world

This week on AI: Apple vs. the FBI, Apple vs. Kanye West, Apple vs. the world

Seemingly everyone in the tech world was talking about Apple's fight with the U.S. government over encryption and backdoor access to iOS. But the iPhone maker also found itself under fire from a variety of others as well, including hedge fund managers, and even rapper Kanye West. Catch up now on the busy week that was.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

House committee invites Apple CEO Tim Cook, FBI Director James Comey to discuss encryption

House committee invites Apple CEO Tim Cook, FBI Director James Comey to discuss encryption

Amid a firestorm of debate sparked by Apple's decision to fight an FBI data request, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Friday invited Apple CEO Tim Cook and FBI Director James Comey to offer testimony on the nuanced issues surrounding encryption.

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Apple ID linked to terrorist's iPhone 5c changed while device was in government hands, Apple says [ux2]

Apple ID linked to terrorist's iPhone 5c changed while device was in government hands, Apple says [ux2]

In response to a Department of Justice motion to compel Apple's cooperation in the unlocking of an iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists, company executives on Friday revealed the Apple ID passcode linked to that device was changed while the handset was in government hands, effectively blocking attempts to retrieve an iCloud backup.

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Avid iPhone user Donald Trump calls for Apple boycott over encryption fight

Avid iPhone user Donald Trump calls for Apple boycott over encryption fight

Donald Trump, who is seeking the U.S. Republican presidential nomination, on Friday said consumers should boycott Apple until the company complies with government requests to help unlock an iPhone 5c tied to last year's San Bernardino massacre.

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US Department of Justice files motion to force Apple to crack terrorist's iPhone

US Department of Justice files motion to force Apple to crack terrorist's iPhone

Apple's complex saga involving data encryption, civil liberties and national security took yet another twist on Friday when the U.S. Department of Justice weighed in, filing a motion attempting to compel the iPhone maker to create a backdoor to unlock a secured iPhone.

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Dominant Apple remains atop Fortune's 'most admired' list for 9th straight year

Dominant Apple remains atop Fortune's 'most admired' list for 9th straight year

For nearly a decade, Apple has been ranked as the "World's Most Admired Company" by business magazine Fortune, as the iPhone maker again took top honors for the new 2016 list.

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Last Call: Apple's high-end 21" iMac HD for $1,299 with free Beats by Dre & free 1TB WD My Passport

Last Call: Apple's high-end 21

There's just 1 more day to grab a free pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 headphones and a free WD My Passport portable hard drive with the purchase of a new Mac. With this deal, Apple's Late 2015 21" iMac HD (2.8GHz, 8GB, 1TB) with both items comes out to $1,299 with free shipping and no tax outside NY.

Billionaire Mark Cuban says Apple deserves a 'standing ovation' for fighting FBI on encryption

Billionaire Mark Cuban says Apple deserves a 'standing ovation' for fighting FBI on encryption

Apple did "exactly the right thing" by refusing a request from the U.S. government to create a backdoor to access a terrorist's locked iPhone, billionaire Mark Cuban wrote in response to the encryption controversy this week.

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Apple chip suppliers gearing up capacity for 'iPhone 7' production - report

Apple chip suppliers gearing up capacity for 'iPhone 7' production - report

Right on schedule for a fall product launch, Apple's suppliers are said to be reserving "a significant portion" of production capacities for the second and third quarters of 2016, ahead of the highly anticipated "iPhone 7" launch.

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FeatureAppleInsider podcast digs into Apple's fight for encryption

AppleInsider podcast digs into Apple's fight for encryption

This week, the AppleInsider podcast analyzes the far reaching implications of a federal court order — one that would see Apple undermine its own iOS encryption protocols to assist an FBI investigation.

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Overwhelming demand for Apple Pay's China launch causes sign-up hiccups [u]

Overwhelming demand for Apple Pay's China launch causes sign-up hiccups [u]

A rush from Chinese users to sign up for contactless transactions via Apple Pay has taken its toll on the service's servers, preventing consumers from adding their credit and debit cards [updated].

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Apple reportedly enlists aid of free-speech attorneys in encryption battle

Apple reportedly enlists aid of free-speech attorneys in encryption battle

Details surrounding Apple's legal battle to keep iPhone encryption intact continue to trickle out, the latest being a report claiming the company has retained the services of two prominent attorneys well versed in free-speech rights, suggesting such issues will be in play at upcoming court hearings.

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With 63% share, Apple Watch pushes global smartwatch shipments past Swiss watches for first time

With 63% share, Apple Watch pushes global smartwatch shipments past Swiss watches for first time

Fresh statistics from Strategy Analytics show smartwatch shipments surpassed those of traditional Swiss-made timepieces for the first time ever in the last quarter of 2015, with Apple Watch leading the charge.

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Facebook, Twitter voice support for Apple's stance on encryption [u]

Facebook, Twitter voice support for Apple's stance on encryption [u]

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey tweeted "we stand with Tim Cook and Apple," while Facebook expressed it would "fight aggressively" against any government actions to "weaken the security" of consumer products.

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Apple poaches Telus executive to manage Canadian sales operations

Apple poaches Telus executive to manage Canadian sales operations

Apple added new blood to its Canadian management team in February with the hire of Brent Johnston, a longtime Telus executive who handled the regional telco's consumer segment.

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Senate committee chair mulls bill to punish companies that refuse decryption requests

Senate committee chair mulls bill to punish companies that refuse decryption requests

Amid a raging digital security debate sparked by Apple's fight to protect encryption FBI, the Senate Intelligence Committee is said to be working on legislation that would criminalize companies unwilling to comply with court-ordered decryption requests.

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John McAfee offers to decrypt iPhone used by San Bernardino terrorists, criticizes FBI

John McAfee offers to decrypt iPhone used by San Bernardino terrorists, criticizes FBI

Calling it a "black day and the beginning of the end of the U.S. as a world power," software developer John McAfee criticized the FBI on Thursday for attempting to force Apple to build a backdoor to access data from a terrorist's iPhone, saying that he will decrypt the handset himself for free.

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Apple's opposition to backdoors in FBI case gains global, animated attention

Apple's opposition to backdoors in FBI case gains global, animated attention

Digital animators in Taiwan have turned the legal case between Apple and the FBI into an animated movie short that clearly depicts key details and potential ramifications of the issue that even many industry pundits have had trouble grasping.

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FCC adopts 'Unlock the Box' proposal to open set-top box competition

FCC adopts 'Unlock the Box' proposal to open set-top box competition

The Federal Communications Commission will force cable providers to ensure interoperability for third-party set-top boxes, paving the way for companies like Apple to integrate linear television programming into their offerings.

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Apple issues new version of iOS 9.2.1 to fix iPhones bricked by 'Error 53'

Apple issues new version of iOS 9.2.1 to fix iPhones bricked by 'Error 53'

Apple on Wednesday released an updated version of iOS 9.2.1 — the current edition of its mobile operating system — that will allow users whose iPhones were bricked by third-party home button repairs to bring their devices back to life.

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Apple's new 'Trade Up With Installments' program makes it easier to get a new iPhone

Apple's new 'Trade Up With Installments' program makes it easier to get a new iPhone

Apple is building on the success of its iPhone upgrade initiative with a new offering that will let anyone trade in an older iPhone, Android device, or Windows Phone handset for a new iPhone and spread the cost over two years.

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FeatureInside iOS 9.3: Apple will allow third-party apps to add music to your iCloud Music Library

Inside iOS 9.3: Apple will allow third-party apps to add music to your iCloud Music Library

With its forthcoming iOS 9.3 update, Apple plans to allow third-party apps to add songs to a user's iCloud Music Library, eliminating the need to use iTunes on a Mac or PC to upload songs to the cloud or add them to the iOS Music app.

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