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iPhones secretly storing call data in iCloud, allows later access for law enforcement (Updated)

This definitely qualifies as a mess between privacy, security and law enforcement. While Apple emerged as a guardian of privacy earlier this year, fighting the FBI’s demands to help crack San Bernadino shooter Syed Farouk’s iPhone, implementing improved encryption for all its handsets and refusing to undermine that encryption, it appears that private data is […]

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iOS News Software

Apple working on Support app for iOS, looks to offer technical references, Genius Bar booking among features

This could come in handy. Apple looks to be in the process of introducing Support, its new iOS app that helps users find handy support articles as well as book AppleCare services and repairs. The company has offered the following description of the app: Need help? Apple Support app is your personalized guide to the […]

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Finance News

Apple announces Q4 2016 earnings call for Thursday, October 27th

Apple on Monday noted that it would hold its fourth quarter earnings call on Thursday, October 27th. The call will be held at the standard time of 2PM PT/5PM ET, with the earnings release itself being sent out roughly thirty minutes before then. The earnings call will be important in that it can show how […]

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iPhone Rumor wireless

Rumor: Verizon to announce revised calling plans, higher data caps, increased prices

Verizon’s assorted data plans will likely be seeing data cap improvements alongside increased price points come tomorrow. The wireless company is expected to announce the changes alongside access to unlimited usage through a new feature dubbed ‘Safety Mode’, rollover data options, and more. A number of current plans are expected to increase by $5 making […]

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Fun News

Thousands surface for Steve Jobs biopic extras call

It’s not every day that you get a chance to be an extra in a Steve Jobs biopic. Over in Cupertino, thousands of people replied to a casting call over the weekend to be an extra in the Steve Jobs biopic with scenes being filmed at the Flint Center where Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh […]