Apple reportedly abandoned plans to allow iPhone users to encrypt their backups in the company’s iCloud service after the FBI complained that it would impede investigations.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: Global Tax System Needs to Be Overhauled
Tim Cook, the CEO of tech giant Apple, has stated that a global overhaul of tax regulations is needed. Cook supports a current initiative by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development to pursue global reforms on where multinational firms should be taxed.
Report: Apple Preparing for Showdown with President Trump over Access to Pensacola Terrorist’s iPhones
Apple is reportedly preparing for a legal showdown with the Trump administration over the federal government’s request for access to the iPhones used by the Saudi terrorist who shot and killed three U.S. sailors in Pensacola, Florida, in December.
Apple Stock Reaches All-Time High as China Market Heats Up
Following a boost in Chinese sales as Apple works hard to cozy up to the communist country, Apple’s stock price has reached an all-time high.
Ricky Gervais Gains Hundreds of Thousands of Online Followers After Skewering Hollywood Elites
Actor-comedian Ricky Gervais took to social media to welcome what he said were the 300,000 new followers he gained on Twitter following his Golden Globes hosting performance Sunday, in which he called out Hollywood’s virtue signaling about climate change, Apple operating sweatshops, and Hollywood’s silence about accused rapist and disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
Golden Globes: Ricky Gervais Calls Out Apple for Operating ‘Sweatshops in China’
Comedian Ricky Gervais called out multinational corporation Apple for operating “sweatshops in China” while lecturing the American public about “the importance of dignity” during the 77th Golden Globes.
Lawsuit: Apple Swiped Doctor’s Patented Heart Monitoring Tech
A New York University doctor is claiming in a recent lawsuit that tech giant Apple used his patented heartbeat-monitoring tech in its Apple Watches without his permission.
Apple Accused of Monitoring Former Executive’s Text Messages
Silicon Valley tech giant Apple is being accused of monitoring a former executive’s private messages in order to build a breach of contract case against him.
Apple Has ‘Deep Concerns’ that Former Employees Will Flee to China with Stolen Trade Secrets
Apple recently told a federal court that it has “deep concerns” that two Chinese-born former employees accused of stealing trade secrets may attempt to flee to the communist country before their trial if not closely monitored.
Analyst: Apple Will Introduce Phone with No Charging Port in 2021
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated in a new investor note that Apple plans to introduce four new OLED iPhone models in 2020 and a new iPhone with no lightning port in 2021, which will “provide the completely wireless experience.” The Lightning port, the only port on most newer iPhones, is used for charging or connecting accessories like headphones.
Disabling Your iPhone 11’s Location Services Doesn’t Stop Apple from Tracking You
A security expert claims that the iPhone 11 Pro may still track users’ locations even after having its location services disabled. Apple’s response is that the company “does “not see any actual security implications.”
Report: Apple Forecasting Huge Jump in 2020 iPhone Sales
Apple is reportedly forecasting a significant jump in iPhone sales as consumer demand for 5G devices is expected to boost the popularity of the iPhone 12, set to debut next year.
Apple Wants Your Three-Year-Old Child to Code
Apple is expanding its “Everyone Can Code” initiative with coding sessions for kids offered in Apple Stores including colorful characters designed to introduce preschoolers to programming.
Donald Trump Visits Apple Computer Manufacturing Plant with Tim Cook
“When you build in the United States, you don’t have to worry about tariffs,” President Trump said. “It sort of helps people make a decision to come in.”
Investors Praise Apple CEO Tim Cook for Working with China
Apple investors have praised CEO Tim Cook for his handling of Chinese trade relations after the company’s stock hit an all-time high recently.
Apple CEO Tim Cook: There’s “Much More” to Do to Help LGBTQ Youth
Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, the cast and producers of CW’s “Riverdale” and Apple CEO Tim Cook gathered at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday evening to be honored as advocates for LGBTQ youth at the 15th annual GLSEN Respect Awards ceremony. Cook, leader of the first company in the world to be worth $1 […]
Donald Trump Misses the Old iPhone Home Button
“To Tim: The Button on the IPhone was FAR better than the Swipe!” Trump wrote on Twitter, in an apparent message to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Named Chairman at Top Chinese Business School
Apple CEO Tim Cook was named the chairman of a top Chinese business school this week amidst concerns about the relationship between the United States and communist China.
Apple Begins to Manufacture iPhones in India
Tech giant Apple has reportedly begun manufacturing some of its iPhones in India, a first for the company which previously manufactured the majority of its products in China.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Met with China’s Market Regulator After Banning Hong Kong Protest App
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with China’s market regulator in Beijing shortly after banning the HKMap.live app, which was used to track police and protest activity in Hong Kong.