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Apple Archive

Archives for February 2016

Technology
Apple Victorious in Another Phone Unlocking CaseApple Victorious in Another Phone Unlocking Case
Technology

This case considered whether the All Writs Act can be used to compel Apple to unlock a phone.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Apple General Counsel to Take Encryption Argument to CongressApple General Counsel to Take Encryption Argument to Congress
Technology

The lawyers will echo Tim Cook’s public defense of encryption.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Re/wind: Apple and the FBI Go to War Over the Right to Look Inside Your PhoneRe/wind: Apple and the FBI Go to War Over the Right to Look Inside Your Phone
Technology

A rundown of the week’s Apple-FBI headlines.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Mr. Popular: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook Top List of Tech’s Most Likeable CEOsMr. Popular: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook Top List of Tech’s Most Likeable CEOs
Technology

Zuckerberg has a 48 percent favorability rating among registered voters.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
(Re)Mark Your Calendars: Apple’s Product Event Will Be Held the Week of March 21(Re)Mark Your Calendars: Apple’s Product Event Will Be Held the Week of March 21
Technology

A week later than you thought.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Affirm CEO Max Levchin Wants Apple to Open the iPhone -- But Just This OnceAffirm CEO Max Levchin Wants Apple to Open the iPhone -- But Just This Once
Technology

That’s a mighty thin line you’re walking, Mr. Levchin!

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Let’s Wildly Speculate What Apple Is Doing in Mysterious Sunnyvale LairLet’s Wildly Speculate What Apple Is Doing in Mysterious Sunnyvale Lair
Technology

Inquiring minds want to know.

By Adam Brinklow
Technology
The End of Standardized PlatformsThe End of Standardized Platforms
Technology

The pie has gotten much larger, but the landscape has also changed.

By Ben Bajarin
Technology
From Apple’s Shareholder Meeting: Conquering the Genius Bar, the FBI and WhitenessFrom Apple’s Shareholder Meeting: Conquering the Genius Bar, the FBI and Whiteness
Technology

It actually wasn’t that dull! We promise!

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Box’s Aaron Levie Defends Encryption as Central to the Digital AgeBox’s Aaron Levie Defends Encryption as Central to the Digital Age
Technology

It all boils down to a matter of trust.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Tim Cook on Apple Car: ‘It’s Going to Be Christmas Eve for a While’Tim Cook on Apple Car: ‘It’s Going to Be Christmas Eve for a While’
Technology

An investor asks the Apple CEO about the long-rumored car.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Noah Kulwin
Technology
Samsung Wins Appeal in $120 Million Apple Patent Dispute, Though Case Largely MootSamsung Wins Appeal in $120 Million Apple Patent Dispute, Though Case Largely Moot
Technology

What was once a battle over stopping Samsung from copying Apple has been reduced to a squabble over dollars.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Johana Bhuiyan Is Now Driving Re/code’s Transportation CoverageJohana Bhuiyan Is Now Driving Re/code’s Transportation Coverage
Technology

Although early in her career, she has become the go-to reporter on all things transportation.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Apple Accuses Justice Department of Trying an End-Run of Congress on EncryptionApple Accuses Justice Department of Trying an End-Run of Congress on Encryption
Technology

Law enforcement has tried, unsuccessfully so far, to mandate encryption back doors.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Apple Says It Would Take a Month to Enable FBI Hack of Terrorists’ iPhoneApple Says It Would Take a Month to Enable FBI Hack of Terrorists’ iPhone
Technology

Building the software would take a team of as many as 10 engineers, Apple says.

By Arik Hesseldahl