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Apple Posts FAQ Explaining Why It’s Opposing FBI’s Demand Of Building Backdoor In iPhone

Paul Morris·February 22, 2016

It probably won't come as any surprise that Apple is still vehemently opposed to assisting the FBI in decrypting the iPhone that belonged to one of the accused in the California shooting last year. After initially being ordered by a federal judge to assist law enforcement agencies with their enquiries, the Cupertino-based company has since opted against compliance on the grounds that what it is being asked to do could have serious ongoing repercussions for all iPhone owners. Now, in an effort to shed some clarity on the situation, Tim Cook's company has published a FAQ that goes into additional detail as to why compliance is a very bad idea in this instance.

Sony Xperia X, XA, X Performance Announced: Everything You Need To Know

Paul Morris·February 22, 2016

Sony has unveiled Xperia X, XA and X Performance at MWC 2016. Here are the specs, features, price and release date info you need to know about.

Apple: We Tried To Help But Someone Reset Apple ID Password On San Bernardino iPhone

Paul Morris·February 21, 2016

iPhone 7 Rumor: 3.5mm Headphone Jack To Be Replaced By Dual Stereo Speakers

Paul Morris·February 20, 2016

It is being rumored that Apple could replace the 3.5mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7 with a dual-stereo speaker setup. Here are the details.

Xbox One February 2016 Update Released, Here’s What Is New

Paul Morris·February 20, 2016

Microsoft has officially released its first major Xbox One software update of 2016 to public. Here is a brief look at what is new in this update for Xbox One console.

Apple Tops List Of ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ For Ninth Year Running

Paul Morris·February 20, 2016

How To Fix Error 53 On Bricked iPhone Or iPad [Guide]

Paul Morris·February 19, 2016

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can fix error 53 using iOS 9.2.1 build 13D20 on a bricked Touch ID-enabled iPhone or iPad.

Smartwatches Outsell Traditional Swiss Watches For The First Time, Thanks To Apple Watch

Paul Morris·February 19, 2016

The latest smartwatch-centric data from Strategy Analytics will make great reading for Tim Cook and his executive team within Apple. The analyzed data shows that the company's Apple Watch remained the most popular smartwatch available on the market through the fourth quarter of 2015. That remains an achievement in itself given the competition, but it's also compounded by the fact that Apple Watch managed to capture an estimated 63-percent of the global market based on an approximate 5.1 million sales during the quarter.

Deal: Unlocked Moto G (1st-Gen) Down To Just $86 From $200 [Today Only]

Paul Morris·February 19, 2016

Skype’s 25-Person Group Video Calling Feature Launches On iOS And Android

Paul Morris·February 19, 2016

Microsoft has shown continual willing to build on the user-experience that is thrust into the face of users when interacting with Skype. Since purchasing the company back in 2011, the company has pumped significant resources into ensuring that the whole platform is as smooth and seamless as possible for those who interact with it on a daily basis. Part of that development has focused on overhauling and improving the customer-facing mobile apps on iOS and Android, which has now been updated with a new group video calling experience for up to 25 people that was originally teased back in January.

Google CEO Sides With Apple And Tim Cook, Opposes FBI’s Demand For iPhone Backdoor

Paul Morris·February 18, 2016

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has joined a number of other high profile individuals in expressing his opinions on FBI's demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to an iPhone 5c that forms part of the San Bernardino shooting case. A federal judge has ruled that Apple must indeed assist law enforcement in granting access to a seized iPhone 5c that belonged to one of the shooters accused of killing 14 individuals in California. Commenting on the situation via the use of social media, Sundar Pichai called it a "troubling precedent".

Apple Launches ‘Trade Up With Installments’ Program, A New Way To Get An iPhone

Paul Morris·February 18, 2016

Apple Pay Finally Launches In China

Paul Morris·February 18, 2016

China has officially become the fifth location for the rollout out of Apple Pay mobile payment solution. The Cupertino-based company's partnership with UnionPay was widely reported a number of months ago, where it was also noted that the collaboration would see Apple able to penetrate the Chinese market with Apple Pay. That partnership has now come to fruition with the payment platform launching in the market thanks to UnionPay's wide-ranging infrastructure that's supported by multiple banks in the country.

ReFlex Is The World’s First Flexible Smartphone, Lets You Control Apps By Bending The Screen

Paul Morris·February 18, 2016

It was really only going to be a matter of time until we got introduced to the world's first smartphone that actually introduces a sensible case for bendable technology. We've been privy to prototypes and concept designs in the past that introduce a flexible aspect into the mix, but the ReFlex prototype, coming courtesy of a bunch of academics out of Queen's University in Canada, is probably one of the first designs that we've seen that actually puts forward a believable case for why this type of technology should potentially be considered for smartphones of the future.

Deal: DxO ONE 20MP DSLR-Quality Camera For iPhone Down To $379 From $600 [Today Only]

Paul Morris·February 18, 2016

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