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.
A new analyst is assuming coverage of Apple for investment bank Morgan Stanley, replacing the well-known Katy Huberty, who has a long track record of correct Apple forecasts.
Investment Bank Morgan Stanley says that Apple's path to a $3 trillion market valuation will stem from the company's user base and an increasing shift to a subscription model.
A number of documents signed by Steve Jobs and other tech pioneers, as well as additional collectible Apple memorabilia, is set to hit the auction block later in July.
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are reportedly planning to bolster their investigation of Apple with new evidence, though no new charges will be brought.
Apple iPhone demand in China is continuing to accelerate while outpacing the broader and rebounding smartphone industry in the country, according to JP Morgan.
Apple's Beats by Dre brand is releasing a new limited edition version of the Beats Studio Buds in partnership with gaming streamer Nickmercs.
Investment bank Morgan Stanley has cut its Apple price target to $180 from $185 and is expecting June quarter results slightly below Wall Street expectations.
Researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS malware that leverages cloud storage to spy on compromised devices.
Apple iPhone shipments in China are up more than 200% year-over-year, according to UBS estimates that hint at solid June quarter results for the company.
Songs aren't hosted on Apple Music forever. If you want to keep track of songs in your Apple Music library that have disappeared from the service, there's an easy way to do so.
The repair experts at iFixit have completed a teardown of the new M2 MacBook Air, revealing a very simple chip cooling mechanism, an accelerometer, and other details.
Two Apple TV+ shows — "Swagger" and "Pachinko" — have been recognized by the African American Film Critics Association TV Honors.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 is facing supply-related issues, but the company's large and diversified chain should be able to make up for short-term shortages, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple is likely to hit Wall Street expectations when reporting its June quarter earnings despite macroeconomic headwinds, according to Wedbush.
Apple Arcade now has a new "Leaving Arcade Soon" tab listing titles that will be removed from the service — starting with 15 games.
Apple has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that its Apple Pay policies illicitly allowed it to extract more than $1 billion in fees from card issuers.
Apple has seeded a second Release Candidate beta for its upcoming macOS Monterey 12.5 software update, just under a week after providing the first RC to developers.
Apple is planning on slowing spending and hiring growth across some teams in 2023 to prepare itself for a potential economic downturn that year.
The UK government has decided to forego regulating loot boxes in games under current gambling regulations, instead stating that it would discuss industry-led measures on the matter.
A new App Store safety report indicates that many apps lack privacy information, but the study is missing an important piece of context.
One of the best parts about streaming apps like Apple Music is their ability to suggest new tracks, albums, and artists that you like. Here's how to make those recommendations more accurate.
Apple on Friday submitted a final filing in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, arguing that an injunction targeting anti-steering on the App Store should get tossed out.
Potential demand for the unreleased iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series is continuing to grow in China, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
A lucky Apple customer appears to have received the redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip a full day earlier than orders are scheduled to arrive.
The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act focused on Big Tech will be enforced in the European Union in early 2023. Here's how they will affect Apple and other Silicon Valley tech giants.
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