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Facebook pivoting toward 'privacy-enhancing' technology for targeted ads

Facebook plans on revamping how its advertising system works to place more value on user privacy and reduce the emphasis on data collection.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple customers in Canada can now finance new devices through Affirm

Apple's "buy now, pay later" partnership with Affirm is now live in Canada, allowing customers to spread out the cost of new devices over a set period of time.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G announced at Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung has announced the folding Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G with more durable designs and 120Hz displays.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Samsung debuts new Galaxy Watches made with Google, Galaxy Buds 2

Samsung has announced a new slate of wearable devices, including two Galaxy Watch models made in collaboration with Google and Galaxy Buds 2.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple joins forces with Olivia Rodrigo to promote iPad on TikTok

Apple is once again leveraging its presence on TikTok to push products and services, this time focusing on iPad and Apple Pencil.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple drops lawsuit against virtualization firm Corellium

Apple on Tuesday settled a copyright infringement lawsuit leveled against Corellium, an iOS-focused software virtualization firm that markets its wares to security researchers.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Code in iOS 15 details AirPods Pro, Max integration with Apple's Find My network

Code strings discovered in the latest iOS 15 beta release provide details for an upcoming feature that will integrate AirPods Pro and AirPods Max into Apple's Find My network for the first time.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Fed expansion of Apple's CSAM system barred by 4th Amendment, Corellium exec says

Government abuses of Apple's CSAM iCloud detection system in the U.S., like expansion to terrorist subjects and similar matters, is prevented by the Fourth Amendment, according to security firm Corellium's chief operating officer.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Two AirTags used by security expert to track down stolen e-scooter

A cybersecurity CEO was able to recover a stolen scooter a week after it was swiped using a pair of Apple AirTag tracking accessories and the company's Find My app.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

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Simplified Google Titan Security Key lineup shipping August 10

Google's Titan Security Key lineup has been cut down to just USB-A and USB-C models, both with NFC capabilities, and the company has canned the older Bluetooth models.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple 'poisoned the well' for client-side CSAM scanning, says former Facebook security chief

Alex Stamos, former Facebook security chief, says Apple's approach to CSAM scanning and iMessage exploitation may have caused more harm than good for the cybersecurity community.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Free AirPods offer incentivizes youth vaccinations in Washington, DC

In a bid to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, Washington, D.C., is giving free AirPods to children and students who receive their first shot at an eligible giveaway site.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Movie theater giant AMC to accept Apple Pay by 2022

Longtime Apple Pay holdout AMC is changing its tune on digital payments after being saddled with more than a year of sagging revenue thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple squashes employee surveys on pay equity

Apple has shut down at least three employee-run surveys pertaining to pay equity, saying the informal studies included personally identifiable information and were run on corporate systems.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple Arcade original 'Fantasian' part two debuts August 13

In a surprise announcement, developer Mistwalker has confirmed that "Fantasian" part two will be available as a free update to Apple Arcade subscribers on Friday, August 13.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Arlo fixes bug that prevented users from adding devices to Apple HomeKit

Arlo has released an update to its iOS app that fixes a bug preventing users from adding its smart devices to the HomeKit platform.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Samsung chief paroled months into bribery, embezzlement sentence

Samsung vice-chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong is set to exit prison on Friday by being released on parole to mark South Korea's Liberation Day.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple call center contractor pressuring employees to accept home surveillance

A call center company used by Apple, Amazon, and other tech giants is allegedly requiring employees to accept in-home surveillance to monitor performance.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple reportedly in talks with Korea EV component makers for 'Apple Car'

Apple has reportedly made contact with multiple Korea-based electric vehicle component manufacturers for its "Apple Car" project.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

New FAQ says Apple will refuse pressure to expand child safety tools beyond CSAM

Apple has published a response to privacy criticisms of its new iCloud Photos feature of scanning for child abuse images, saying it "will refuse" government pressures to infringe privacy.