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Google quietly brings its forget program to the U.S.
If you are worried about your online privacy, it might be of interest to you that Google has quietly…
Pokémon GO and business model innovation
After months of hype, Pokémon GO finally began rolling out in a few countries this week…
Ten things I wish I knew when I started playing Pokémon GO
I’ve been playing Pokémon GO pretty hardcore now for the past 48 hours or so…
iPhone users: Pokémon GO can spy on your entire Google account
iPhone users of Pokémon GO, beware: the app has access to your entire Google account.
Google asks court to sanction Oracle lawyer for disclosing its secret $1 billion deal with Apple
In January, Oracle attorney Annette Hurst disclosed the fact that Google paid Apple $1 billion…
Apple joins tech coalition in fight to kill European Union’s ‘Cookie Law’
The filing, submitted just hours before a July 5 public comment deadline, states that a similar law…
Over 10 million Android phones reportedly infected with Chinese malware
At least 10 million Android devices have been infected by malware called HummingBad…
China replaces top internet regulator and censor with deputy
China has replaced its internet regulator, Lu Wei, the hard-liner responsible for leading the government’s efforts…
Apple’s revolutionary iPhone is nine years old – and still no significant malware outbreaks
Apple started selling the Apple iPhone nine years ago today…
Apple’s problems are worse than you think or something
Apple is about to become a much less significant consumer electronics business…
Apple to face more scrutiny as China cracks down on apps
More than half a billion Chinese smartphone users face increased monitoring of their mobile app…
Apple’s cutting-edge ‘differential privacy’ is opt-in
Apple announced at last week’s developer conference that, starting with iOS 10, it will collect a range of new information…
Irish probe into Apple privacy policies could affect every Apple device user
As it gears up for an audit into Apple, Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner says her office has been strengthened…
Apple’s cutting-edge ‘differential privacy’ offers unique option for technology users
Modern technology has presented us with something of a Faustian bargain when it comes to our privacy…
Apple’s use of cutting-edge tech will peek at user habits without violating privacy
Apple Inc. is tapping new technology to garner insight into user behavior…
Apple’s new facial recognition feature may cause legal issues
This week at WWDC, Apple announced a new facial recognition system…
Apple seeks to use AI to keep Google off your iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Apple Inc.’s new artificial-intelligence capabilities may help it protect its software and services businesses…
Apple previews major update with macOS Sierra
Apple today previewed macOS Sierra , a major update to the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features…
Coming later today: Apple’s next big software improvements
Apple’s annual software developers conference, which kicks off Monday…
Security pros becoming more confident in cloud security
More than half (52 percent) of 2,200 cybersecurity professionals in a new survey say they think cloud apps…
Report: People are spending much less time on social media apps
People are spending less time on social media apps, in some cases substantially less…
At Apple WWDC 2016, Tim Cook needs to make big data, AI pivot
Apple needs to change its attitude and approach to customer data, back away from the big data corner…
Why Apple’s $1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing is so weird
When Apple announced recently that it had invested $1 billion in Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi Chuxing…
U.S. court: Government doesn’t need warrant to access cellphone records to track location data
When law enforcement asks a company for cellphone records to track location data in an investigation, is that a search under the Fourth Amendment?
Dear Apple, please make the iPhone smarter
While Siri is still at thumb’s reach, I find myself talking far more to Amazon’s Alexa these days…
Apple’s new love affair with India leaves China sweating
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s surprise first trip to India last week may be firmly in the history books, but…
Apple rehires prominent security pro to deliver even more powerful security features
Apple Inc , which has resisted pressure from U.S. law enforcement to unlock encrypted iPhones…
Apple’s Touch ID rules: Protecting human rights
Apple’s addition of a new Touch ID restriction could be about prodding people’s memories, or it could be another protection for people without legal protections…
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul introduce bipartisan bill to block expansion of FBI hacking authority
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., today introduced the Stopping Mass Hacking (SMH) Act to protect millions of law-abiding Americans…
Apple beefs up Touch ID rules in face of legal rulings
Apple has quietly changed a policy that has resulted in iPhone and iPad owners having to…
Wikileaks warned Apple that iTunes could be used as a backdoor for spies – back in 2011
Featured is Lady Gaga interviewing Assange with a small camera…
In meeting with Apple CEO Cook, Chinese regulator stresses security
The head of China’s industry and technology regulator stressed Chinese users’ security in a meeting…
Panic button: iPhone users need a way to protect their data when the law fails to do so
Should you be able to plead the Fifth if authorities order you to unlock your iPhone using Touch ID?
China quietly subjects Apple, other U.S. tech products to security reviews
Chinese authorities are quietly scrutinizing technology products sold in China by Apple…
Apple CEO Cook upbeat on visit to Beijing
Mr. Cook’s upbeat tone on Monday reflects a strategy common among Western companies of not speaking publicly about…
Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook make music with Chinese version of GarageBand
Apple’s attempt to court China now extends as far as its free music creation app…
Apple celebrates Chinese music with GarageBand update
Apple today announced an update to GarageBand that celebrates the rich history of Chinese music…
Tim Cook visits Apple Store in Beijing, with Didi Chuxing president Liu Qing
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc, is in China again…
Why Apple plunked $1 billion into Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing
It kills two or three birds with one stone…
Did Apple just buy a stake in Indian ride-hailing service Ola?
Apple Inc may have entered the Chinese taxi-hailing app market by investing $1 billion…
$1 billion Didi investment marks a major turning point for Apple
In the 12 hours since Apple’s announced investment in Uber’s main Chinese rival, commentators have struggled…
