That’s the story according to Star Wars rebooter J.J. Abrams, as revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile of Jony Ive.
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Apple Store App Updated to Allow Purchases Using Touch ID and Better Local iPhone Availability
The main difference for payments is that the Apple Store app used to require users to enter their password every time when using credit cards attached to their iTunes account to make a purchase.
New Mac Exploits From CIA Vault 7 Published by WikiLeaks
The two exploits were meant for OS X Snow Leopard and OS X Lion, so your modern Mac running the latest version of macOS shouldn’t be in danger.
TSA Expands Laptop Separate Screening to Electronics Bigger than Cell Phones
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration new procedure to keep us safe in the skies means any electronic device larger than a cell phone has to come out of your carry-on bag, just like you’re already doing with your laptop.
Foxconn Confirms TV Display Factory Coming to Wisconsin
Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn is going to build a factory in Wisconsin to make large LCD panels for televisions.
What We Know About Adobe's Leaked 'Nimbus' Cloud Editor
We’ve got screenshots, as well as details of how much cloud storage Nimbus users will get. Hint: it’s waaaay bigger than Creative Cloud storage.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 36 with 27 Bug Fixes and Improvements
Safari’s tech preview releases are aimed at developers, and are similar to the developer betas for macOS and iOS.
Apple Ordered to Pay $506M in University of Wisconsin-Madison Patent Infringement Case
Apple has been ordered to pay the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF, US$506 million for infringing on one of the organization’s patents with the iPhone’s A-series processor design.
Trump Claims 3 Apple Manufacturing Plants Will Come to U.S.
President Trump claims in an interview that three Apple manufacturing plants will be built in the United States. Apple declined to comment, although Foxconn is reportedly considering Wisconsin as a plant location.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Public Beta 3
iOS 11 Public Beta 3 is a 335.2MB download as an over-the-air (OTA) update on iPad Pro (9.7-inch).
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra Public Beta 3
Apple doesn’t include detailed release notes with the public beta releases, but each release includes bug fixes, tweaks, and new approaches in implementing the many new features in macOS High Sierra.
Apple TV Universal Search Adds Discovery Life, More
Apple TV’s Universal Search feature is inching closer to being an actual universal search now that Discovery Life GO, as well as a few other content providers, are on board.
Construction Site Progress at 5th Avenue Apple Store in NYC
The underground 5th Avenue Apple store has been closed for renovation/reconstruction, and we have photographs of the major construction taking place at the location.
macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 4 Rolls Out
Along with iOS 11 developer beta 4, Apple released macOS High Sierra developer beta 4 on Monday.
Apple Chip Supply Speeds Up, While Non-Apple Supply Slows Down
It seems as if smartphone manufacturers are holding off their endeavors until Apple releases the iPhone 8 later this fall.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone, iPad
Apple released iOS 11 developer beta 4 on Monday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
JCPenney Credit Card Adds Apple Pay Support
Attention JCPenney shoppers: the department store retailer just added Apple Pay support to the JCPenney credit card.
Apple Buying Gear to Make its Own OLED Panels
Apple seems to be working to cut its reliance on Samsung for OLED panels even before they start showing up in new iPhones.
Intel: Qualcomm's iPhone Ban Request is a Ploy to Capture the Entire Mobile Modem Chip Market
Intel submitted a filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission saying Qualcomm’s request to ban iPhone imports is bad for the smartphone market, and goes on to say it’s just a ploy to drive competing mobile device chip makers out of the market.
Get Ready For Augmented Reality Maps in iOS 11
One video shows how AR can point out major landmarks in your area, while the other video gives an example of how people will be able to navigate by following lines.
Surprise, Verizon Just Pooped on Net Neutrality
If Ajit Pai had an ounce of respect for reality and the American people he serves, he’d fine Verizon for this “test.” He doesn’t. He won’t. We lose.
New Apple HR Head Has Worked For 5 Apple CEOs
Deirdre O’Brien has worked at Apple for some 30 years, which means she’s worked for five different Apple CEOs: John Sculley, Michael “The Diesel” Spindler, Gil Amelio, Steve Jobs, and Tim Cook.
Original Apple Watch Models Could Get Replaced With Apple Watch Series 1
A source within Apple said it’s determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability of stock.
State Farm Sues Apple Claiming Defective iPhone Caused a House Fire
Insurance company State Farm is suing Apple over a claim that an iPhone 4s caught fire in a home causing more than US$75,000 in damage.
