Database with data on 61M Apple HealthKit & fitbit accounts briefly exposed

Researchers discovered an unsecured GetHealth database with over 61 million fitness records in plain text, most detailing Fitbit and Apple HealthKit users.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Steve Wozniak co-founding new space startup

Steve Wozniak has co-founded Privateer Space, a new company designed to "keep space safe and accessible," though very few details have been released.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 10

Epic vs. Apple App Store trial ruling: What developers, big tech, and analysts think

The judge presiding over the Epic Games v. Apple case issued a ruling on Monday that is largely a win for Apple — minus some App Store concessions about in-app payment mandates. Here's what other companies, analysts, and groups think about the decision.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 20

Apple's iPhone 12, 'iPhone 13' to command a third of global 5G shipments

The forthcoming "iPhone 13," together with the existing iPhone 12, will increase Apple's total share of 5G smartphone sales to 33% in 2021, claims new research.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple declares 2013 iPod touch obsolete

Apple has added its 16GB iPod touch to the list of products that are now officially obsolete worldwide, meaning it will no longer service the device, nor can third-party repair firms order replacement parts.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Frustrated security researchers speak out about Apple's bug bounty program

Apple's bug bounty program is frustrating the security research community, with complaints spanning poor communication, confusion about payments, and more.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple won't make NDA exceptions for workplace harassment cases

A group of Apple shareholders is pressuring the company to exempt harassment and discrimination from employee nondisclosure agreements — and the company is refusing the demands.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 23

Future MacBook Pro may get health monitoring sensors

Similar technology to the sensors in the Apple Watch may come to the MacBook Pro, with Apple researching how to add biometric monitoring to the palm rest surface.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Apple backs down on CSAM features, postpones launch

Following widespread criticism, Apple has announced that it will not be launching its child protection features as planned, and will instead "take additional time" to consult.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 157

Crews clear encampment, relocate homeless living on Apple land

A homeless encampment on 55 acres of Apple's land is now being cleared, with an estimated 60 people relocated at the company's expense.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 20

Apple iPhone market share drops ahead of 'iPhone 13' launch

New research shows Apple has dropped to fourth place in smartphone sales as global production falls because of the coronavirus and users awaiting the next iPhone.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple still wants 2023 iPhone periscope camera, just not from Samsung

Apple is again said to be planning a folding periscope lens for the 2023 iPhone range, but will now not buy from Samsung, which owns patents on the technology.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 11

India set to investigate Apple over antitrust accusation

A non-profit organization in India's Rajasthan region has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple and the App Store, which is expected to lead to a full investigation.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Apple to ask all employees to voluntarily report Covid vaccination status

Apple will reportedly ask all of its employees to provide their vaccination status in an effort to better inform its Covid-19 policies, but it isn't mandating the reporting or vaccination in general.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 48

'Apple Watch Series 7' complexity causing production delays [u]

The forthcoming "Apple Watch Series 7" was due to go into its initial small scale production, but has had to be delayed because the new, complicated design is making manufacturing difficult.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 16

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