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Apple Cofounder Ron Wayne Offers Insight on Original Newton Apple Logo
In an interview with Vice’s Motherboard, Mr. Wayne discussed where the idea for the Newton logo came from, and said he knew at the time that it was old-fashioned.
Report Shows Siri Usage Higher Than Google Search App
Siri usage is higher than Google Search app usage, but searching in Safari is higher than both.
Toshiba Back at the Negotiating Table as Sell Off Deal Crumbles
It seems Toshiba’s favorite buyer isn’t working out so well because the company is back to negotiating with other potential suitors, including Foxconn.
Report Says Apple Has Only Weeks Left to Solve iPhone 8 Touch ID Issues
Apple needs to sort out its iPhone 8 Touch ID issues before August to order fingerprint sensor chips in time for this fall’s launch.
Apple Releases tvOS 11 Developer Beta 3
Along with iOS 11 developer beta 3 and macOS High Sierra developer beta 3, Apple rolled out tvOS 11 developer beta 3 on Monday.
Guy Accidentally Tells Smart Home Device to Call the Cops on Him
I don’t think he collected $200, either.
Apple Scores High on New EFF Scorecard for User Privacy
The EFF gives companies a score based on how well they protect user data from the government.
Apple Seeds Third Developer Beta of Xcode 9
As with the other developer betas Apple released Monday, this release will be a mix of bug fixes and other tweaks to new features in these developer tools.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 3
In this early phase in the developer beta cycle, Apple is using each release to squash bugs, tweak the interface, and try different approaches in new features.
Apple Seeds iOS 11 Developer Beta 3
This early-phase build is likely to contain a mix of bug fixes, as well as tweaks and different implementations of new iOS 11 features.
Apple Opens GPU Design Center Near Imagination Technologies Headquarters
Apple’s custom iPhone and iPad GPU plans now include offices near Imagination Technologies headquarters.
iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Confirmed, But Not Available at Launch
John Gruber says wireless charging is definitely coming to the iPhone this fall, but won’t be available at launch.
New Leak Says iPhone 8 Getting a Mirror Finish
A new rumor claims the iPhone 8 will have some serious bling action thanks to a “mirror like” color option.
InVID Says It Can Help Detect 'Fake News' Videos
InVID’s Chrome plugin is the front end to a sophisticated backend that sifts through metadata, information from the videos themselves, and social media information that a journalist—or anyone—could then use to determine whether a video is “fake.”
Qualcomm Tries to Block iPhones in the U.S. in New Apple Lawsuit
According to the chipmaker, Apple infringed upon six patents that Qualcomm owns.
Apple Says it Told Imagination Technologies About Breakup Two Years Ago
Apple says Imagination Technologies knew about its in house mobile GPU design plans in 2015.
Apple Updates Mac Printer Drivers for Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark
The release notes for all five releases (there are two releases for Canon) list no specifics and simply describe themselves as the “latest” drivers for their respective versions of OS X/macOS.
Apple Seeds 5th Developer Beta of tvOS 10.2.2
It’s a maintenance release, and registered developers can download the beta through the tvOS Software Update mechanism.
Some Researchers Think Apple's Bug Bounty Program Isn't Competitive
iOS is such a secure operating system that Apple may be doing more harm than good with its bug bounty program.
Steve Wozniak Will Headline 24-Day Luxury Cruise to Antarctica, Berths Start at $14,500
Berths for the cruise are priced at $14,499, $32,999, and one package priced at if-you-have-to-ask-you-can’t-afford-it.
iFixit Intros Retina MacBook Pro Battery Replacement Kits
Replacing a worn out battery in your Retina MacBook Pro has been pretty much a non-starter until now because iFixit just came to the rescue.
All iPhones to Sport OLED Displays in 2018
This year’s iPhone 8 will be the first model with an OLED display, and now it looks like that may carry over to the rest of Apple’s smartphone lineup in 2018.
Apple Joins WebVR Community Group
Apple may be showing its stronger commitment to supporting virtual reality by joining the WebVR Community Group.