In light of Apple’s encryption fight, it’s been noted the company can decrypt some data from an iCloud backup. Knowing this, security-conscious users may opt instead for locally-stored encrypted backups of their iPhone and iPad — a simple process through iTunes on both Mac and PC.
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The ongoing philosophical debate between Silicon Valley — with Apple at the forefront — and the federal government over encryption has split the American electorate in two distinct but equal camps, a new survey shows.
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Whether or not it’s based on an accurate design, at least one third-party case manufacturer is already producing a product assuming Apple’s upcoming “iPhone 7” will indeed ditch the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack.
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In a recently submitted friend of the court filing, activists supporting the Black Lives Matter and other civil rights movement causes argue Apple’s ongoing encryption duel with the FBI has serious free speech implications.
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Originally set to debut in April, “Nerds,” a musical adaptation of the epic rivalry between tech titans Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, has canceled its scheduled Broadway run.
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Outlook from Apple’s supply chain has prompted investment firm RBC Capital Markets to forecast that the anticipated new 4-inch iPhone will net 10 million additional handset sales this year.
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Taiwanese analysts reportedly believe Apple is about to join the mobile display size arms race, adding a yet larger display to its flagship iPhone lineup and moving to more power efficient OLED technology in the process. That seems highly unlikely — here’s why.
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Days before the South by Southwest festival is set to kick off, Apple Maps has added public transit information to the host town of Austin, Tex., benefitting the tens of thousands who will descend upon the city.
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AppleInsider this week is raffling off five (5) of Apple’s official iPhone 6 Smart Battery Cases. The five lucky winners will have their choice of color (Charcoal or White) and will be selected next Wednesday, March 16.
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During a late-night television appearance on Monday, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expressed his support for Apple in the company’s ongoing fight with the FBI, saying the bureau “picked a lame case.”
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