Report details Apple’s efforts to increase product secrecy, more leaks from Apple campus than supply chain in 2016
A fascinating report from The Outline shares highlights from an internal presentation about Apple’s efforts to increase product secrecy; a leak of an internal meeting about leaks. The briefing apparently described how Apple security teams prevent information from ‘leaking to competitors, counterfeiters and press.’
One of the most interesting tidbits is that Apple believes there are now more leaks coming from its employees on campus than the supply chain. In 2016, Apple reportedly leaked 4 housings out of 65 million produced in factories …
iPhone’s success measured against other iconic products in 10th anniversary month
As we head toward the 10th anniversary of the iPhone later this month, the WSJ has put together a chart (below) comparing the sales trajectory of the smartphone against other iconic products. A second chart compares the 2006 pre-iPhone Apple with the 2016 one …
Apple accuses Qualcomm of double-dipping, wants end to pay-per-iPhone deal
In a new development in its legal battle with Qualcomm, Apple is arguing that the patent deal which forces the company to pay a licence fee for every iPhone manufactured is invalid. It is accusing Qualcomm of double-dipping by charging once for a licence fee for use of its patented technology and again for the chip which uses that technology.
Apple had previously accused Qualcomm of exacting revenge against the Cupertino company, but this is the first time it has specifically attacked the basis of the licence deal between the two companies …
Sporadic reports of ‘Verification failed’ messages on iCloud as Apple acknowledges Mail & Notes issues
We’re seeing sporadic reports of ‘Verification failed’ messages when attempting to login to iCloud on devices, with one user told by Apple that the issue is affecting a limited number of users …
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow launches June 29, trailer features Stephen Hawking, George Takei, Bill Nye, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson [Video]
After first announcing a new mobile Futurama game back in February, and teasing it with an initial trailer last month, TinyCo has revealed that Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow will be launched on the app store on June 29. The company has also created a new trailer for the game (below) featuring Stephen Hawking, George Takei, Bill Nye, […]
Kensington’s Thunderbolt 3 dock offers hidden mounting option & lock slot [Video]
While early Thunderbolt accessories were thin on the ground, widespread adoption of the combined USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port means there’s now no shortage of docks available to add in all the ports you might want in a desktop setup.
We’ve seen Thunderbolt 3 docks from Belkin, OWC, Lenovo, Elgato, CalDigit, Lacie and more. Latest to join in is Kensington with the SD5000T, offering two unique features …
New book about the creation of the iPhone ‘The One Device’ on sale now, launches to mixed reviews
The book claiming to explore the secret history of the iPhone, The One Device, is now on sale in physical form ($19 at Amazon). You can also preorder the ebook for Kindle and iBooks as well; it will be released digitally on Thursday.
Authored by Brian Merchant, the book promises to detail the ‘untold account’ of how the iPhone was made. It features anecdotes from ex-Apple executives and top employees about the development of the secret project, as well as an ‘undercover’ trip to Foxconn and more. Early reviews of ‘The One Device’ are mixed …
Trump calls for ‘sweeping transformation’ of gov IT as Tim Cook pushes to make coding a requirement in schools
REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Caption contest in the comments…)
As we reported earlier today, Tim Cook was among a handful of tech executives who met with President Donald Trump today in Washington D.C. The central purpose of the meeting was to help use technology to cut costs and further modernize the United States government. Now, Recode is offering up a few additional details as to what was said…
Purported iPhone 8 screen protector shows nearly bezel-less design, front camera & sensor cutout
Building on various recently leaked parts, an alleged iPhone 8 screen protector is now making the rounds on Chinese social networking site Weibo. The screen protector was also shared on SlashLeaks and Twitter and reflects the iPhone 8’s smaller bezels and front-facing camera and speaker cutouts.
Apple working with startup Health Gorilla to add health diagnostic data to iPhone
It was reported last week that Apple is working to turn the iPhone into a “one-stop shop” for medical record data and now a new report from CNBC offers up a bit more detail on those efforts. The report explains that Apple’s health team has been working with Health Gorilla, a small startup in the health industry.