Lisa Ellman is a specialist in drone and aviation law and Apple just hired her as a lobbyist in Washington.
Spike Jonze ‘Beastie Boys’ Documentary Comes to Apple TV+ in April
Spike Jonze is partnering with Apple to create a Beastie Boys documentary. It will be available on Apple TV+ on April 24.
5G Infrastructure, 5G in iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2020-01-15
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss 5G network rollouts, and when iPhones might take advantage of it.
Microsoft Releases Edge Chromium Browser for macOS
Microsoft has released its Edge Chromium browser based on Google’s open-source Chromium browser engine for Mac users.
What we Know About the iPhone SE2
Ever since the iPhone 11 emerged there have been lots of rumors about its successors. Forbes rounded up everything we know about one that is attracting a lot of attention.
The iPhone SE2 will use the same 12MP primary camera as the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, but it will not feature ultrawide or telephoto sensors as Apple looks to save costs. The iPhone 12 will have an exciting new long-range 3D camera, but don’t expect that functionality to reach the iPhone SE2 at its affordable price point. Perhaps the one area where the iPhone SE2 may disappoint is its design. Rather than copy the iPhone X-inspired looks of current models, the iPhone SE2 will look like an iPhone 8, complete with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and no Face ID. That said, this will make for a very portable device you’ll easily be able to use one-handed. It will also feature a glass back to support wireless charging.
Huawei Pushes Back Against Concerns Over Its Involvement in UK 5G Network
The U.S. urged the UK not to allow Chinese firm Huawei to build any part of its 5G network, presenting a dossier to British lawmakers.
There Were 7.8 Billion App Store Downloads in Q4 2019
There were 7.8 billion downloads from the App Store in the last quarter of 2019, a 7.9 percent increase from the same time the year before.
President Trump Criticizes Apple's Refusal to Unlock iPhones
President Trump said Apple should break its encryption and allow authorities access to devices as it has received his support over trade.
The Unofficial Apple Digital Archive
We all know people have collections, sometimes extensive ones, of Apple gear. They serve as personal archives of what the company has done. There’s an unofficial archive on the web too. It begins with the ‘Introducing the Apple II’ ad from 1977 and ends in 2019 (so far). It includes press releases, products, event details, and more. It really is a great collection of almost everything the company has ever done. The person behind it is Sam Henri Gold. Perhaps one day Apple itself could put together something similar in an official archive!
Google’s iPhone Security App Keeps You in its Ecosystem
Google updated its Smart Lock app on iOS to let iPhones be used for two-factor authentication. But it will only work inside Chrome. Now your only choices for Google two-factor authentication are this Smart Lock app, or a phone number (an insecure method). You can also use a physical security key but not an app like Authy.
After installing the update, users are asked to select a Google account to set up their phone’s built-in security key. According to a Google cryptographer, the feature makes use of Apple’s Secure Enclave hardware, which securely stores Touch ID, Face ID, and other cryptographic data on iOS devices.
Update. So I made a mistake and you can use an app like Authy, but you first have to surrender your phone number to Google. Which I’m obviously loathe to do so I use a disposable number.
