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Uncovered documents point towards CIA-sponsored program to break iOS device encryption, install backdoors

When the CIA sponsors a full-on “jamboree” focused on breaking the security found in the iPhone and iPad, there’s something to be said for that. According to recently obtained top-secret documents, security researchers were gathered at a CIA-sponsored “Jamboree” event wherein attendees discussed strategies for exploiting security flaws in household and commercial electronics. The conferences […]

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Rumor: Apple to release iOS 8.2 early next week, focus on Health-related, app improvements

iOS 8.2 could come out as early as next Monday alongside Apple’s “Spring Forward” media event, which is slated to take place on March 9th at the Yerba Buena in downtown San Francisco. The update reportedly brings a number of improvements to the iPhone’s health app, along with the usual stability improvements and bug fixes. […]

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In spite of lower year-over-year iPad sales, Tim Cook says not to worry

iPad sales may be on the decline, albeit Apple CEO Tim Cook says not to worry. Per 9to5Mac and Macworld, Apple’s recent financial report noted “all-time record revenue from iPhone and Mac sales as well as record performance of the App Store,” while remaining silent on iPad sales. With year-on-year sales down 18%, and a […]

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Software industry now officially bigger than Hollywood with Apple paying $10 billion to developers in 2014

It’s official: Software is now more profitable than Hollywood, baby. Per the results over at Asymco and the box office receipts over at Box Office Mojo, Apple’s App Store receipts outgrossed movie receipts in 2014. Apple paid US$10 billion to developers in calendar 2014. Additional statistics for the App store are as follows:

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Waltr surfaces, allows users to copy previously unplayable media formats to iOS devices

This could be helpful. Recently, a new app called Waltr surfaced. The app works as an alternative to iTunes to copy media onto your device, except that it transcodes files so that they play on the iDevice using the native Videos and Music apps. You no longer have to worry about file formats, including MKV […]