By Malcolm Owen Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 06:48 am PT (09:48 am ET) The spread of 5G into mainstream usage will help create a surge of smartphone sales but the hype behind 5G will only be a temporary lift for sales of devices like Apple’s 2020 iPhone refresh, with Continue Reading
Uber testing feature that lets some California drivers set their own fares
Uber is testing a feature in California that will allow drivers to set their own fares, part of a series of changes made in response to California’s new gig-economy law. As reported by WSJ, the change will allow some drivers to increase their fares by up to five times the Continue Reading
Apple ditched secure iCloud backup plan after FBI concern
Apple ditched plans to let users fully encrypt backups of their devices using iCloud, a new report by Reuters claims. Apple reportedly made the decision after the FBI complained that this would make it harder to carry out future investigations. The report mentions no names. But the news outlet reportedly spoke Continue Reading
DUBL Drive easily turns new iPhone dual camera feature into smart dash cam
A sharp looking app has landed for iPhone that turns it into a dash cam with smart features like automatic recording based on heavy braking or impact, Apple Maps integration, and simultaneous front and rear facing camera recording for iPhone 11 and XS. The ability to simultaneously record from your Continue Reading
Apple’s award season movie sale starts at $5 with top hits from the last 70 years
It’s award season and Apple is back with its annual movie sales to celebrate. This time around, we’re focusing on iconic titles from the last 70 years across a wide range of genres. Deals start at $5 with each title becoming a permanent addition to your collection. Head below for Continue Reading
Apple dropped plans to encrypt iCloud after the FBI complained
By Amber Neely Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 05:35 am PT (08:35 am ET) Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to allow users to end-to-end encrypt iCloud, after getting negative feedback from the FBI. Apple has long championed itself as a defender of users’ data, and a plan to offer end-to-end Continue Reading
Apple’s lawsuit against former chip lead could have implications for startups
We’ve been following Apple’s lawsuit against Nuvia co-founder Gerard Williams III for a few weeks, but while this could be hugely damaging for Williams and his company, a negative outcome could also affect startup culture as a whole. That’s because, as Reuters notes, if Williams and his attorneys are unable Continue Reading
Apple now sells official iPhone XS, XS Max refurbs from $699
Apple is finally selling refurbished iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units more than a year after the devices made their official debut. You can pick yours up from the Apple Online Store, where prices start at $699 and rise all the way to $1,099. All handsets look and work Continue Reading
Apple Reportedly Dropped Plans for End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Backups After FBI Objected
More than two years ago, Apple informed the FBI that it planned to roll out end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, according to Reuters. Apple ultimately dropped the plan at some point after the FBI objected, although the report notes that it is unclear if the federal agency was a factor Continue Reading
Apple’s services could be worth more than Facebook by the end of 2021
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has predicted that Apple’s services business could be worth as much as Facebook by the end of 2021. According to a report from The Motley Fool, he believes that the value of Apple’s services sector could top $650 million in the next two years: Wedbush analyst Continue Reading