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Apple Is Already Scanning iCloud Mail for CSAM
Think your iCloud Mail is safe from snooping? You should think again, because since 2019, Apple has been scanning iCloud Mail for CSAM.
‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 Trailer Shows a Heartwarming Comeback
On Monday Apple uploaded the trailer for season two of The Morning Show and it reveals some aspects of the show that fans have been waiting for.
Apple’s On-iCloud or Is It On-Device CSAM Scan?
John Kheit digs into where Apple’s CSAM scanning is taking place, arguing that where Apple reads your files is super important for privacy.
How Apple Lobbyists Defeated Two App Store Bills in Georgia
Politico published a report on Friday that examines how lobbying from Apple defeated two app store bills in Georgia and other states.
Apple’s aggressive lobbying efforts in Georgia, the extent of which were previously unreported, highlight a pattern that has played out with little national attention across the country this year: State lawmakers introduce bills that would force Apple and its fellow tech giant Google to give up some control over their mobile phone app stores.
Then Apple, in particular, exerts intense pressure on lawmakers with promises of economic investment or threats to pull its money, and the legislation stalls.
Apple II Manual Signed by Steve Jobs Sold for $787,484
An Apple II manual signed by Steve Jobs has been auctioned off for US$$787,484. The winning bid came from came from Jim Irsay, Owner of the Indianapolis Colts.
Trove of Internal Apple Emails Reveal Platform Lock In, App Store Fees, and More
The Verge has examined 4.5 gigabytes of internal Apple emails (over 800) unearthed as part of the ongoing Epic v Apple trial.
Apple's Back to the Office Mandate Delayed to 2022
An internal email reveals that Apple’s back to the office mandate has been delayed again. Employees won’t return to the office until 2022.
Apple Backs White House Plan to Reduce Power Plant Emissions by 2035
Lisa Jackson said that Apple supports the Biden administration’s plan to have power plants reduce their emissions by 2035.
Tell Apple You Oppose iOS 15 CSAM Detection With This Petition
Apple’s recent announcement that it will add a CSAM detection system to devices has angered many. Fight For The Future created a petition.
A Spy Within Apple: The Story of Andrey Shumeyko, or ‘YRH04E’
Motherboard has published the story of Andrey Shumeyko, a double agent for Apple. He shared his story because he believes Apple took advantage of him.
Shumeyko said he established a relationship with Apple’s anti-leak team—officially called Global Security—after he alerted them of a potential phishing campaign against some Apple Store employees in 2017. Then, in mid-2020, he tried to help Apple investigate one of its worst leaks in recent memory, and became a “mole,” as he put it.
A really fascinating story.
Apple Pulls SharePlay from Initial iOS 15 Release this Fall
Apple says SharePlay won’t be available in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey when they ship this fall. The shared experience video streaming feature for FaceTime will show up as an update some time later in the fall.
Apple, You Broke Your Privacy Promises and Our Hearts
John sees Apple reversing its commitment to privacy, which he feels has broken the hearts of many apple fans, including his own.
Mac Gaming, Crypto Credit Cards, iOS 15, with Jeff Butts - ACM 553
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts talk about the current state of Mac gaming, with Jeff focusing on improved Mac support at Steam. They also dive deeper into crypto credit cards where you can either spend your crypto and/or earn cryptocurrency rewards like Bitcoin on your purchases. And, Jeff has been deep into iOS 15 betas, and he talks about some of his favorite new features.
A Tour of The New Apple Online Retail Store
Apple recently added a new ‘Store’ tab to its website and redesigned its online retail offering. Charlotte Henry gives you a quick guided tour through the changes, how it makes shopping easier, and how it could even save you money.
Apple Privacy Chief Tries to Reduce Concerns About CSAM And Messages Safety Features
Apple’s privacy chief, Erik Neuenschwander, explained its stance, following an outcry over its proposals on countering the spread of CSAM.
Apple Allegedly Shutting Down Surveys by Employees on Pay Equity
Apple has allegedly shut down a number of surveys regarding pay equity started by employees. Lawyers told The Verge this could be illegal.
“Apple cannot bar its employees from discussing pay equity as it relates to protected classes,” says Vincent P. White, a labor lawyer with White, Hilferty & Albanese. “If they were, they could tell people not to talk about pronouns. The logical outgrowth of that doesn’t even track. I view their effort to shut this down as an act of retaliation.” The first known survey began in the spring and asked people to volunteer salary information in addition to how they identify in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and disability. After about 100 responses, Apple’s people team — the company’s name for what is commonly called human resources — asked employees to take the survey down, saying the demographic questions constituted personally identifying information, or PII. Last week, employees tried to start another pay equity survey but were again told to take it down because it included a question on gender. When they created a new survey without the gender question, the Apple people team allegedly said it had to be shut down because it was hosted on the company’s corporate Box account.
To NAB or Not to NAB: That is The Question — Media+
Chuck Joiner joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the confusion around Apple’s official attendance at this year’s NAB Show, and the event more broadly.
Apple Now Scans Uploaded Content for Child Abuse Imagery (Update)
Andrew noticed something new in Apple’s privacy policy, last updated May 9, 2019. Apple now scans uploaded content for child abuse content.
Remote Workers Worry About Video Monitoring From Big Tech
Call center workers in Columbia are worried about plans from Big Tech to install AI-powered cameras in their homes to monitor their performance.
COVID-19 Pandemic Delays Opening of First Apple Store in India
The opening of the first Apple Store in India has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian Express reported. The Mumbai location had been set to open this year to boost the company’s retail presence in the crucial market.
While Apple has a strong franchise retail network across India, it’s online store launched last September has been helping the company reach buyers beyond its retail network. This January, in an earnings call after announcing the company’s 2020 results, Cook said Apple had sold over a million devices in the country for the first time. “If you take India for example, we doubled our business last quarter compared to a year ago,” he told analysts while qualifying that Apple’s “absolute level of business there is still quite low relative to the size of the opportunity.”
Here's What Apple's AirPower Charging Mat Actually Looked Like
Remember AirPower, Apple’s wireless charging mat that never made it to release? Well, The Verge has was sent pictures of a prototype and took a closer look…
Giulio Zompetti, a 28-year-old from Italy, says he has been able to purchase a prototype AirPower unit from Chinese e-waste sources. “The unit lacks all of its exterior housing, and shows this beautiful and heavy stainless steel chassis,” says Zompetti. In photos supplied to The Verge, you can see the AirPower mat powering a prototype iPhone, with its 22 coils on the front-facing side and 22 controller circuits on the rear. In order for this AirPower prototype to work, it has to be paired with special prototype iPhone hardware to activate the coils. “It doesn’t work with production devices, because the coils are woken up by the device,” explains Zompetti, who says he’s been able to charge two prototype devices simultaneously so far. Zompetti says he received the unit in December and was able to interact with it initially through a serial lightning cable.
(Image Credit: Giulio Zompetti)
Which Key Command Types The Apple Logo?
Ever noticed people typing the Apple logo () instead of the word Apple? There’s an easy keyboard command to do it.
Elon Musk Denies Asking Tim Cook to Make Him Apple CEO
Elon Musk has denied a story that appears in a new book alleging that he asked Tim Cook to make him Apple CEO as part of a deal to buy Tesla.