Philips on Monday announced a new version of its HomeKit-compatible Hue smartbulb — offering multiple shades of white light — along with a future iOS app update, which will enable “routines” for the company’s lighting.

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On the most recent episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver summarized the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI over encryption, ultimately backing Apple’s position on the matter.

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The U.S. government is at odds with yet another Silicon Valley firm thanks to encrypted communications, this time targeting Facebook-owned messaging superpower WhatsApp over federal wiretapping statutes.

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President Barack Obama’s recent comments on encryption and national security have drawn criticism from the highly connected audience of the South by Southwest festival, including one particularly prominent voice –?Congressman Darrell Issa.

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Thinking of purchasing one of the 2016 iPad models that Apple is rumored to be introducing next week? Then there’s no better time than now to lock in a cash trade-in offer of up to $250 for your old iPad, plus you’ll get an additional 10% cash bonus and up to 4 weeks to drop your device in the mail.

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Rumored case designs purportedly leaked from Apple supplier Catcher Technology suggest that the next major iPhone design will feature a streamlined rear case design with larger cutout accommodating a virtually flush rear camera lens.

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With league tournaments winding down, it’s time to start filling out your brackets for March Madness. AppleInsider shows you how to watch Cinderellas bust them no matter where you are — even when you should probably be working.

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This week got off to an inauspicious start with the discovery of a Mac ransomware threat, followed by a Supreme Court snubbing of Apple’s appeal of its $450 million e-books antitrust case. But the biggest news was Apple’s confirmation of a special event on March 21, expected to feature a next-gen 4-inch iPhone model, revamped 9.7-inch iPad and more.

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Speaking on the encryption debate at SXSW Interactive in Austin on Friday, President Barack Obama carefully navigated the waters between government overreach and civil liberties, saying that while both sides need to make concessions, encryption advocates should avoid taking an absolutist stance on the issue.

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To prepare for the upcoming launch of the Phantom 4 flying camera drone, representatives from DJI have visited select Apple retail stores and given hands-on training sessions to the company’s employees.

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