Apple leaves privacy trade group citing 'weak privacy laws'

Apple has dropped out of the State Privacy and Security Coalition (SPSC) after expressing concerns that the trade group pushed legislation that would not adequately protect user data.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 11

Third-party apps often eclipse Apple's own on the App Store, study finds

Apple has highlighted a new report indicating that third-party apps have found App Store success and popularity across the globe, beating out Apple's own apps in most cases.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Apple AirTag anti-stalking features aren't working in a lot of cases

Apple AirTags comes with anti-stalking mechanisms for user safety, but a new police report analysis indicates that they aren't working as expected all of the time.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 29

Apple named a titan in Time's 2022 list of most influential companies

Apple has again made the Time Magazine list of the 100 most influential companies of 2022, with the publication naming Apple a "titan" that is flexing its power with impactful privacy features.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple now allowing reader apps to link out to membership websites

After announcing the change in September 2021, Apple has informed developers that it will now allow "reader" apps to offer a link to an external website so users can create and manage accounts outside of the App Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple working on first-party financial services under codename 'Breakout'

Apple is currently developing new technology and infrastructure to bring a wide range of financial services for consumers in-house, reducing its reliance on outside partners.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Touch ID won't be under the screen in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, Kuo says

Apple won't release a new iPhone model with under-display Touch ID until 2025 at the earliest, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Apple announces $50 million education initiative for supply chain workers

Apple is launching a Supplier Employee Development Fund in partnership with labor and education organizations, spending $50 million to empower suppliers' employees through training.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

US investigating Apple, Samsung, and more over Wi-Fi patent complaint

The USITC has agreed to conduct a widespread investigation of Apple and a dozen more technology firms, following a filing from a patent troll based in Ireland.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Apple facing new $5.5 billion App Store antitrust lawsuit in the Netherlands

Apple has been hit with a new class action lawsuit in the Netherlands alleging that it abuses its monopoly position with its 30% App Store commission.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 96

Hackers using cop emails to steal user data from Apple, Google & others

Criminal hackers are reportedly using an effective and sneaky technique with purloined law enforcement emails to steal user data from big tech, ISPs, carriers, and social media companies.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

How Apple's logo started out as the 'most expensive,' and became the most iconic

From its very first beginnings as an over-elaborate illustration, to its familiar and distinctive shape today, Apple's logo has reflected its company's aims from the start.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

DOJ backs antitrust bill targeting Apple, Google, Amazon

The US Department of Justice has endorsed the proposed antitrust bill that is intended to curb anticompetitive Big Tech companies, but which Apple says will instead harm consumers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Apple hardware subscription could shift focus away from iPhone shipments

Apple could be on the verge of a broad business shift away from iPhone shipments to installed base monetization if rumors of a hardware subscription are true, according to an analyst.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 19

Apple paying out up to $200K in stock bonuses to select engineers

Apple has doled out another round of special stock bonuses to a small group of engineers in an effort to retain talent and keep employees from leaving.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

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