Mike Peterson is a San Diego-based journalist who has been writing about Apple, online privacy, and cybersecurity since 2016. He serves as the assistant managing editor of AppleInsider.
Before transitioning to technology-focused digital media, Mike was a print journalist covering local government, education, and public safety. He also served as an art director and copy editor for several local newspapers. He's worn many hats in journalism, doing everything from reporting on city council meetings to managing a small newsroom staff.
Coming from a predominantly non-technical background, he specializes in explaining complicated topics to a general audience. However, he grew up around computers, built his first Windows machine in his teens, and acquired his first Mac in college. He has since taught himself Python programming, and he maintains an interest in privacy and cryptography.
Prior to his writing career, Mike spent his teenage years as a recording musician and indie rock frontman. Although he has almost fully recovered from that ordeal, he still records occasionally in Logic Pro.
A person of many varied interests, Mike is also a voracious reader, an avid outdoor enthusiast and hiker, and a registered yoga teacher. In his spare time, he enjoys hoppy beers, jazz music, and spending time by the ocean.
Apple could sell more than 80 million iPhone devices in the busy holiday shopping quarter despite ongoing supply issues, according to investment bank Wedbush.
Apple's Home Services chief has departed after spending two years leading smart home projects for the Cupertino tech giant.
Estimated delivery dates for Apple's entire iPhone 13 lineup remain higher than the previous year's iPhone 12 despite a slight moderation, according to JP Morgan.
The rivalry between Apple and Meta appears to be mostly about privacy, but competition around augmented reality, wearables, and smart home devices could be brewing between the two tech giants.
Apple is seemingly the mystery "tech tenant" listed in a brochure for a portfolio of properties in the Boulder, Colorado region, according to a new report.
Newly obtained documents have shed some light on the agreements between Apple and state governments for storing digital IDs in Apple Wallet — and the tight control Apple has over the feature's rollout.
Sunday's best deals include $182.98 off Sennheiser noise-cancelling headphones, $150 off a portable Western Digital SSD, $250 off an iRobot Roomba vacuum, and more!
The White House has reportedly discouraged an #Intel plan to increase chip production in China over security concerns, according to a new report.
Saturday's best deals include $69.98 off Powerbeats, $30 off the second-generation Apple Pencil, $98 off a Panasonic mirrorless camera, and more!
Apple has offered to pay $30 million in a settlement with retail employees who claimed they were subject to routine, off-the-clock searches of their bags before leaving work.
Apple's new entry into the mobile device management space, Apple Business Essentials, isn't a threat to Jamf — instead, its CEO says it could represent a "terrific opportunity."
The Brydge Max+ keyboard and trackpad accessory is now available for Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro, as well as the fourth-generation iPad Air.
Apple is said to be quietly buying Google search ads for high-value apps on the App Store — and some developers are concerned that it's hurting their revenue.
Spotify has announced plans to acquire audiobook platform Findaway for an undisclosed price, bolstering its strategy in the audio content space.
Apple has updated the Apple Store app for iOS with a new feature that makes it easier for users to save items to lists and share those lists with Apple specialists during a visit.
Need a good Mac app for your photo, video, or audio needs? We've collected a list of the best apps for audio and visual tasks on macOS.
The Federal Circuit has ruled that Apple's settlement of a patent dispute with Qualcomm forfeited its right to invalidate patents in the case.
Apple has released a new version of iCloud for Windows with support for its ProRes and ProRaw formats, as well as new iCloud password and collaboration features.
A day after the developer betas, Apple has debuted the second public beta versions of iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, and macOS Monterey 12.1.
Apple has announced a new service dubbed Apple Business Essentials, which packages device management, Apple Support, and iCloud into a single flexible subscription plan for enterprise users.
Unity Software on Wednesday announced that it will acquire the technology division of New Zealand-based Weta Digital, which was founded by Peter Jackson and is known for its visual effects work.
Apple's latest batch of software betas include a number of new features, include a direct Hide My Email button in Mail and the ability to scan for unwanted AirTags in Find My.
Apple will soon release a software update that will allow iPhone 13 models to get their screens replaced at third-party repair shops more easily.
Netflix has announced that Netflix Games, which is included in the company's existing subscriptions, is now available on iOS — about one week after the new feature debuted on Android.
Apple's latest iOS 15.2 beta has introduced a previously announced opt-in communication safety feature designed to warn children — and not parents — when they send or receive photos that contain nudity.
{{ summary }}
