SEC probing Zoom over Chinese government interference

Zoom is now subject of probes by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a pair of U.S. Attorney's offices, the company claims, with the investigations focusing on the company's interactions with China and other governments around the world.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Apple itself may share liability with Wistron for worker riots

Not only will Apple likely be forced to share results of its investigations on what caused the riots at Wistron, but it may also be held at least partially liable for the damages and labor violations, according to India law.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 27

Holiday deals: save up to $400, plus free overnight shipping on many Apple products

B&H is launching an aggressive holiday sale, with cash discounts on iPad Pros, MacBook Pros, iMacs, Mac mini desktops and more. Plus, enjoy free overnight shipping on most Apple products.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Support for Apple Silicon Macs coming to Zoom on Monday

Zoom is releasing a version of its app that is compatible with Apple Silicon Macs, with the updated app capable of natively supporting Apple's M1 SoC without needing to employ Rosetta 2.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Dubious supply chain report claims 'Apple Car' will arrive in September 2021

The often-rumored 'Apple Car' could arrive earlier than expected, a dubious report claims, with Apple apparently planning to introduce the self-designed vehicle in September 2021.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 25

Adobe releases limited beta of Premiere Pro for Apple Silicon M1

Adobe announces that video editing app Premiere Pro is to be released with Apple Silicon M1 support in stages, starting with the "core editing functions," which are available in beta now.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Invisible 'Kismet' iMessage exploit used to hack journalists' iPhones

A group of 37 journalists has fallen prey to an iMessage vulnerability, one that has existed for a year, enabling bad actors supposedly working for governments to spy on the journalists' activities.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Microsoft may follow Apple in creating own chips for Surface notebooks

Microsoft may go down the same route as Apple in shifting away from Intel for its products, with the software giant said to be working on its own processor designs that may end up in its Surface computer line.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 93

Two princes sued over iPhone hacking and school iPad thefts in the Apple Crime Blotter

Arrests made in 2019 U.K. Apple Store thefts, two different Target robberies and assault, and a "glitter bomb" to catch package thieves in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

Stephen Silver 5 years ago 5

EFF denounces Facebook's 'laughable campaign' against Apple's anti-tracking features

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has declared Facebook's attack against Apple's anti-tracking initiatives as a "laughable campaign," one that actually works against the small businesses that the social network is supposedly trying to protect.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 23

Second 'Tehran' promo video reveals fear is a real-world spying tool

A second "Conversations with a Real Spy" promoting the Apple TV series "Tehran" has covered the use of fear in espionage, with a former spy explaining how fear management and the potential chance of being caught drives an operative through a task.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Last-minute Apple gift ideas at Amazon offer up to $400 in savings, delivery by Christmas

Shoppers looking for the perfect last-minute gift can still score a great deal on Apple hardware and accessories, with savings of up to $400 off and delivery for most by Christmas.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

False-positive COVID-19 test causes brief filming delay for 'The Morning Show'

Production for the Apple TV drama "The Morning Show" endured a COVID-19 scare that could have stopped production, after a member of the crew allegedly received a false-positive result for a coronavirus test.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple puts iPhone assembler Wistron on probation over India factory riot

As Wistron removes a vice president in charge of India amid its wage-related worker riot, Apple has put the assembly partner on probation until it can rectify the situation.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 23

Facebook tells business users that iOS 14 privacy features will impact marketing

Facebook is alerting business users on its platform that new privacy features in iOS 14 could "significantly impact" their marketing and advertising efforts.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 26

Apple to temporarily close Los Angeles area stores due to COVID-19

Apple is temporarily shuttering its retail stores in the Los Angeles area amid a local spike in coronavirus cases and a lack of ICU capacity in the region.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple, other browser makers block certificate used for surveillance in Kazakhstan

A number of browser makers, including Apple, have banned a root certificate that was being used by the Kazakhstan government to spy on its citizens.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Strong iPhone 12 demand pushes Qualcomm to number one chip designer revenue

The launch of the iPhone 12 lineup has been a bright spot for Qualcomm, launching Apple's 5G modem chipmaker to the number one spot in a ranking of IC design companies by revenue.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 14

macOS Big Sur update bug is causing issues for Mac system administrators

A bug in Apple's macOS software update process is causing issues for Mac system administrators and mobile device management deployments.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Apple ProRAW coming to Instagram on Friday

The Instagram app for iPhone will receive an update with ProRAW support sometime Friday, but only for uploading photos, not editing or capturing.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 2

Android 2021 flagship Qualcomm 888 processor isn't as fast as the iPhone 12

Qualcomm has provided benchmarks for its Snapdragon 888 flagship system on a chip, and they show lackluster performance versus the iPhone 12, and even lose out to older iPhones running the A13.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 16

US government designates drone maker DJI as a national security concern

The U.S. government on Friday added drone maker DJI to a list of Chinese companies designated as national security concerns, and by doing so, banned the export of U.S. technology to the company.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 32

Apple publishes safety guide for protecting against others accessing your data

Apple has released a comprehensive guide to how you can check if your data or devices are being accessed by others, plus preventative steps and how to lock people out when needed.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Steve Wozniak's handwritten Apple II schematics fetch over $630,000 at auction

Boston's RR Auction held an Apple-themed auction, in which they sold both a fully operational Apple-1 computer as well as a 23-page handwritten document by Steve Wozniak detailing notes and diagrams for the Apple II breadboard.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 9

Morgan Stanley raises AAPL to $144 on iPhone 12 strength in China

Morgan Stanley is "increasingly bullish" about the iPhone 12 cycle and has hiked the target Apple stock price, because of better-than-expected sales performance in China, stable build numbers, and other positive data.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

How to connect AirPods Max to the Apple TV

You just got Apple's AirPods Max, but it may not be readily apparent how to connect them to Apple TV hardware. Here are three simple ways to connect them.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Coalition demands Apple take more action to defend human rights

A coalition of more than 150 activist groups have penned a letter to Apple urging it to address human rights concerns and to stop "suppressing" criticisms of its current actions.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

Wistron found to be committing violations of labor laws in Indian iPhone assembly plant

A report from the Karnataka state authorities found that Wistron's Narasapura production plant in India exploited its workers, noting wage underpayment, poor working conditions, and irregular hours.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 58

Apple Pay growth will make it the next antitrust fight with regulators

Apple Pay use has grown significantly since the pandemic began, and regulators are taking note as antitrust probes have already begun.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 41

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AirPods Max, Fitness+, Facebook vs. Apple on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 1

Apple protests VirnetX patent loss that could cost over $1 billion

Apple has asked a US District judge to reduce the amount of damages it is required to pay VirnetX over a patent infringement, and argues that new claims will mean it being required to pay over $1 billion.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Tim Cook responds to Facebook's attack ads with tweet about privacy

Apple's CEO Tim Cook has tweeted in response to Facebook's claims that forthcoming ad tracking in iOS 14 will be "devastating" for small businesses.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 51

COVID outbreak on 'Mythic Quest' set strains ties between crew and producers

Crew members on the set of Apple TV+ original series "Mythic Quest" are venting to media outlets after producers called the production one of the "safest places you can be outside of your homes" despite two reported COVID clusters.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 20

Early AirPods Max teardown reveals massive drivers, strategically placed logic boards

Repair specialist iFixit on Thursday began its customary teardown of Apple's latest piece of hardware, AirPods Max, to find logic boards and large drivers fighting for space in crammed aluminum ear cups.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 16

TikTok users can get four months of Apple Music for free in new promotion

Apple is engaging TikTok users with a new promotion offering four months of free Apple Music service through the video sharing app.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

States file third antitrust lawsuit against Google focused on search

A group of more than 30 states have filed a third antitrust lawsuit against Google, this time focusing on the design of the company's search engine and its tactics to maintain market dominance.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 9

Apple asks courts to overturn $1.1 billion Caltech Wi-fi patent trial ruling

In a joint effort, Apple and Broadcom are trying to overturn the results of the January 2020 Caltech Wi-Fi patent trial, which resulted in $1.1 billion in fines applied to the two companies.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 4

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