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Apple Archive

Archives for April 2016

Technology
Viber Joins WhatsApp, Apple With End-to-End EncryptionViber Joins WhatsApp, Apple With End-to-End Encryption
Technology

Chalk up another victory for user privacy.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Bear hugs, beer, advice: Tech and non-tech mourn passing of Bill CampbellBear hugs, beer, advice: Tech and non-tech mourn passing of Bill Campbell
Technology
Siri says Apple’s developer conference starts June 13 -- but that’s all she knowsSiri says Apple’s developer conference starts June 13 -- but that’s all she knows
Technology

Here’s a new gig for the virtual assistant -- Apple publicist.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
BlackBerry CEO Defends Giving Canada Access to Some Consumer Account InfoBlackBerry CEO Defends Giving Canada Access to Some Consumer Account Info
Technology

John Chen said any assistance was provided based on company policies, while assuring businesses and governments that their data remains protected.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Silicon Valley’s Legendary ‘Coach’ Bill Campbell Has DiedSilicon Valley’s Legendary ‘Coach’ Bill Campbell Has Died
Technology

The executive was the go-to CEO whisperer to many tech legends.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Why the iPhone sometimes feels stuck in the pastWhy the iPhone sometimes feels stuck in the past
Technology

This isn’t just about ringtones. It’s also a lot about ringtones.

By Dieter Bohn
Technology
You Can Play This Surprisingly Popular iPhone Game Without Unlocking Your PhoneYou Can Play This Surprisingly Popular iPhone Game Without Unlocking Your Phone
Technology

Perfect for bored children and FBI agents.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Apple says it has the ‘most effective security organization in the world’Apple says it has the ‘most effective security organization in the world’
Technology

Apple engineers pull back the curtain on iPhone security.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Apple says FBI has not ‘exhausted’ options to access data on New York iPhoneApple says FBI has not ‘exhausted’ options to access data on New York iPhone
Technology

No proof that the agency still needs Apple’s help, the company says.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
The White House wants to let Google and Apple build your cable TV boxThe White House wants to let Google and Apple build your cable TV box
Technology

Barack Obama endorses a plan the cable guys hate.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Apple Is Ending iTunes Allowances, but Why?Apple Is Ending iTunes Allowances, but Why?
Technology

The feature has been part of iTunes since 2003, the year Apple opened the virtual music store.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple Hires NFL Lobbyist to Run Washington OfficeApple Hires NFL Lobbyist to Run Washington Office
Technology

The new top lobbyist arrives as the encryption battle heats up in Congress.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
The Feinstein-Burr Senate Encryption Bill Is Here, and Silicon Valley Still Hates ItThe Feinstein-Burr Senate Encryption Bill Is Here, and Silicon Valley Still Hates It
Technology

The Compliance with Court Orders Act is officially here.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
New Patent Suits in Q1 Hit Lowest Level Since 2011New Patent Suits in Q1 Hit Lowest Level Since 2011
Technology

But is it a true detente or just a blip?

By Ina Fried
Technology
After Worst Year Ever, PC Sales Off to Another Bad Start in 2016After Worst Year Ever, PC Sales Off to Another Bad Start in 2016
Technology

Dell and Lenovo grew their share in the U.S. market at HP’s expense.

By Arik Hesseldahl