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Facebook Unable To Account For Personal User Data: The Larger Problem Of Big Tech

Nick deCourville · April 27, 2022

Recent reports indicate that Facebook has little idea concerning how to handle personal user data. The report comes from a privacy engineer.

What to Expect from Apple’s 2Q22 Earnings Call
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What to Expect from Apple’s 2Q22 Earnings Call

Jeff Butts · April 27, 2022

In Apple’s upcoming 2Q22 earnings call, analysts expect the iPhone maker to announce $94 billion in revenue and fresh stock buyback funding.

Apple Launches Self-Service Repair Program Website
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Apple Launches Self-Service Repair Program Website

Jeff Butts · April 27, 2022

Apple’s long-awaited self-service repair website is live. You can download repair manuals, order genuine Apple parts, and buy or rent tools.

India Sees 50% Increase In iPhone Production as Apple Brings in iPhone 13
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India Sees 50% Increase In iPhone Production as Apple Brings in iPhone 13

Nick deCourville · April 27, 2022

Reports are stating that iPhone production in India has increased 50% in 2022 as a million iPhones shipped from the country.

Texas Port IT Director Pleads Guilty In Stolen Apple Computers Case
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Texas Port IT Director Pleads Guilty In Stolen Apple Computers Case

Nick deCourville · April 27, 2022

A 39 year-old man out of Corpus Christi, Texas has pled guilty to the theft and interstate transportation of over 162 stolen Apple computers.

Apple, Tesla, Intel May Be Using Conflict Minerals
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Apple, Tesla, Intel May Be Using Conflict Minerals

Jeff Butts · April 27, 2022

An investigation into the use of conflict minerals suggests Apple and several other tech firms are using irresponsibly sourced minerals.

Russia Legalizes Shady ‘Gray Market’ For Tech Products In Effort To Skirt Sanctions
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Russia Legalizes Shady 'Gray Market' For Tech Products In Effort To Skirt Sanctions

Nick deCourville · April 26, 2022

In an effort to dodge imposed sanctions, Russia has legalized a “gray market,” allowing the sale of banned tech and goods.

Apple Renovates Offices In North Carolina, Plans to Expand To Larger Campus
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Apple Renovates Offices In North Carolina, Plans to Expand To Larger Campus

Nick deCourville · April 26, 2022

Reports are indicating that Apple is currently renovating a series of buildings in North Carolina, with hopes of a new campus arriving soon.

Apple Store Patrons in Select Cities Find AirDrop Surprise From Refurbishing Company
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Apple Store Patrons in Select Cities Find AirDrop Surprise From Refurbishing Company

Nick deCourville · April 25, 2022

Recently a company known as Back Market gave Apple Store users a surprise by sending clever advertising messages via AirDrop.

Apple Developing an M3 iMac, Sources Claim
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Apple Developing an M3 iMac, Sources Claim

Jeff Butts · April 25, 2022

While we await Apple’s announcement of its new M2-based Macs, some sources indicate the company is already working on an M3 iMac.

Apple TV+ Receives First BAFTA TV Awards for Documentaries on 9/11 and Music
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Apple TV+ Receives First BAFTA TV Awards for Documentaries on 9/11 and Music

Nick deCourville · April 25, 2022

Today Apple has announced its first BAFTA TV Awards victories. The tech giant won for documentaries focusing on 9/11 and music.

Analyst Mark Gurman Claims Apple Is Looking to Deviate Between Pro and Non-Pro iPhone 14 Models
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Analyst Mark Gurman Claims Apple Is Looking to Deviate Between Pro and Non-Pro iPhone 14 Models

Nick deCourville · April 25, 2022

Mark Gurman theorizes that Apple is looking to differentiate the Pro and Non-Pro iPhone 14 lineup with a new camera and A16 chip.

Stever Sheraton, Creator of the Famous iBeer App, Goes To Reddit To Answer Questions
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Stever Sheraton, Creator of the Famous iBeer App, Goes To Reddit To Answer Questions

Nick deCourville · April 22, 2022

Steve Sheraton, creator of one of the most popular iOS apps iBeer, recently did an Ask Me Anything on Reddit, answering questions from fans.

Apple Grows Its OS Market Share, Gaining Ground Over Google Android in Five Year Period
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Apple Grows Its OS Market Share, Gaining Ground Over Google Android in Five Year Period

Nick deCourville · April 22, 2022

Current research shows that Apple has gained a significant share of the OS market over Google’s Android in the past five years.

FCC Commissioner Pens Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook In Regard to App Store Censorship in China
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FCC Commissioner Pens Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook In Regard to App Store Censorship in China

Nick deCourville · April 22, 2022

FCC commissioner Brendan Carr has penned a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook stating objections toward’s the company’s approach to China.

Apple’s macOS Server App Reaches End of Life After 23 Years in Service
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Apple's macOS Server App Reaches End of Life After 23 Years in Service

Arnold Zafra · April 22, 2022

Apple pulled the plug on its macOS Server app, announcing it will no longer support the app or provide future updates.

Apple Awards Grant for Mangrove Protection and Conservation in India
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Apple Awards Grant for Mangrove Protection and Conservation in India

Arnold Zafra · April 22, 2022

Apple recently awarded a grant to Applied Environmental Research Found to protect and conserve mangrove ecosystems in India.

Apple’s iPhone 13 Models Sell Well Except for the Mini in Q1 2022
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Apple's iPhone 13 Models Sell Well Except for the Mini in Q1 2022

Arnold Zafra · April 22, 2022

The latest data revealed Apple recorded the biggest smartphone market share in 1Q22; all Apple’s iPhone 13 models sold well, except the mini.

Largest Chipset Manufacturers Used Vulnerable Apple Audio Decoder, Putting Majority of Android Users at Risk
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Largest Chipset Manufacturers Used Vulnerable Apple Audio Decoder, Putting Majority of Android Users at Risk

Nick deCourville · April 21, 2022

Check Point Research has revealed a vulnerability within Apple’s Lossless Audio Codec, affecting the majority of Android users.

Apple Commits to Shareholder-Requested Civil Rights Audit
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Apple Commits to Shareholder-Requested Civil Rights Audit

Jeff Butts · April 21, 2022

Even though the company was reluctant to do so, Apple has agreed to a shareholder-requested civil rights audit.

Suspension of Apple Pay in Russia Leads to Class Action Suit
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Suspension of Apple Pay in Russia Leads to Class Action Suit

Nick deCourville · April 21, 2022

A law firm in Russia is filing a class action suite against Apple for suspending Apple Pay due to sanctions imposed by the Ukraine conflict.

Apple’s Lobbying Efforts Cost Record-Breaking $2.5 Million in Q1 2022
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Apple's Lobbying Efforts Cost Record-Breaking $2.5 Million in Q1 2022

Arnold Zafra · April 21, 2022

Bloomberg reported that Apple’s lobbying efforts cost the company a record-high $2.5 million in spending for 1Q22.

Entertainment Industry Pens Open Letter To Tim Cook Over Final Cut Pro Concerns
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Entertainment Industry Pens Open Letter To Tim Cook Over Final Cut Pro Concerns

Nick deCourville · April 20, 2022

On Tuesday over 100 members of the film industry sent an open letter to Tim Cook addressing their concerns about Final Cut Pro.

COVID Lockdowns Affect Half of Apple Suppliers in China, May Result In Supply Chain Cutoff
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COVID Lockdowns Affect Half of Apple Suppliers in China, May Result In Supply Chain Cutoff

Arnold Zafra · April 20, 2022

Half of Apple’s suppliers in China were reported to have been affected by the COVID lockdown that is starting to affect the supply chain.

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