Tim Cook says FBI wants Apple to create the ‘software equivalent of cancer’
Apple is pulling out all the PR stops as part of its broader campaign to help explain why it adamantly refuses to help the FBI unlock …
Yoni Heisler has been writing about Apple and the tech industry at large with over 15 years of experience. A life long expert Mac user and Apple expert, his writing has appeared in Edible Apple, Network World, MacLife, Macworld UK, and TUAW.
When not analyzing the latest happenings with Apple, Yoni enjoys catching Improv shows in Chicago, playing soccer, and cultivating new TV show addictions.
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U.S. Federal Marshals unwittingly confirm they secretly track thousands of cell phones
A new report from the USA Today details how U.S. Federal Marshals have been using advanced surveillance technology to secretly listen in on phone conversations …
‘Planet Earth 2’ to debut in 2016 in stunning 4K, filmed in part by drones
The release of the original and award-winning BBC series Planet Earth 10 years ago was monumental for a number of reasons. Not only was it …
Study finds that Android accounts for 85% of all device failures
In 2016, you might be forgiven for thinking we’ve reached smartphone parity. After all, the difference between an iPhone and a flagship Android device arguably …
Video shows how the iPhone 7’s dual-camera system might be a game-changer
While Apple is always researching and improving upon camera technologies – they do have more than 800 people working on it, after all – there’s …
FBI battle over locked iPhone could have been avoided with a $4 piece of software
The entire legal battle between the FBI and Apple over the San Bernardino shooter’s locked iPhone could have completely been avoided with just a simple …
Tesla releases awesome time-lapse videos of robots assembling a Model X
Tesla typically likes to keep the work done in its Fremont, California factory shielded from public view, but the company in recent weeks has been …
Bill Gates sides with the FBI in ongoing iPhone hacking saga
In the midst of Apple’s legal battle with the FBI, there has been no shortage of tech leaders who have come out and applauded Apple’s position on …
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek gives a candid take on his company’s battle with Apple Music
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently sat down for a Q&A session on Quora where the founder of the popular music streaming service answered a wide …
Tim Cook talks Apple Car, innovation and his thoughts on the auto industry
In a somewhat rare interview, Fortune’s Adam Lashinsky sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook for a wide-ranging discussion that touched on a number of …
Apple posts new FAQ on iPhone hacking issue explaining dangers if FBI wins
One of the hottest and more controversial topics in the news these days is Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the FBI. As a brief refresher, …
Shopping on Amazon just got more expensive – unless you’re a Prime subscriber
Over the past few years, Amazon has done quite a bit to make its $99/year Prime membership an appealing proposition. From free shipping and access …
FBI director fires back, argues that iPhone hack demand is ‘about the victims and justice’
The spat between the FBI and Apple over access to an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists continues to rage on with …
Samsung announces new Gear 360 camera, set for launch in mid-2016
During Samsung’s ‘Unpacked’ media event today, the Korean-based electronics giant introduced a new consumer-oriented camera dubbed the Gear 360. As the name somewhat implies, the …
Apple blames FBI misstep for inability to access terrorist’s iPhone data
The back and forth battle between Apple and the government over accessing an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters is becoming more contentious …
How China plays a role in Apple’s legal battle with the FBI
Apple’s tussle with the FBI over hacking into a terrorist’s iPhone has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate surrounding the role tech companies should play …
Mitsubishi developed a floating virtual display straight out of the future
If you take a look at movies that set out to depict the state of technology in the future, one common thread seems to be …
Mother uses ‘Find My iPhone’ feature to track down her kidnapped daughter
More often than not, stories involving iOS’ “Find my iPhone” feature tend to be pretty low stakes affairs. As the stories typically go, someone loses their …
John McAfee vows he can break iPhone encryption, promises to eat his shoe on live TV if he can’t
Famed anti-virus maker John McAfee, who has a flair for the bizarre, recently injected himself into the ongoing debate surrounding Apple’s refusal to create a …
Apple just made upgrading to a new iPhone more affordable than ever
Apple today rolled out a new trade-in program that makes it even easier and more affordable to upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone. As a …
Apple apologizes for ‘Error 53’ iPhone bricking issue, rolls out iOS update to fix the problem
Earlier this month, iPhone 6 users who recently upgraded to iOS 9 were dismayed to discover that their devices had been bricked, with no indication as …
Apple’s biggest product disasters of all time
Apple today is primarily known for the iPhone, but it’s easy to forget that the company has a long and storied product history that stretches …
Apple wants to replace your subway and bus passes with the iPhone
As anyone who lives in a big city can attest, public transit can be something of a logistical pain. Delays and overcrowding issues aside, riders …
Seth Rogen teaches you how to roll one in this amazing new video series
When you think of Hollywood stoners, Seth Rogen is more than likely a name that comes to mind. Over the past few years, Rogen has been …
This flexible smartphone display might be the future of mobile computing
Researchers from the Queen’s University Human Media Lab recently unveiled the ReFlex, a smartphone prototype featuring a flexible and surprisingly functional display. By combining a …
Woman loses her mind after winning a $120,000 Aston Martin on ‘The Price Is Right’
Back in my day, winning a brand new car on The Price Is Right usually meant winning something you might actually see on the road, …
With its refusal to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, Apple is fighting for us all
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon ordered Apple to provide technical assistance to the FBI with respect to accessing an iPhone 5c owned by Syed …
Another reason to cut the cord: Cost of cable is increasing much faster than inflation
While services like Netflix and Hulu have made accessing media content more affordable than ever before, the price of cable, somewhat curiously, has continued to …
Twitter users make a hysterical game out of trying to #OutBoastKanye
It’s already well established that Kanye West is far from boring. Indeed, one of the major reasons why West remains such an interesting and exciting …
Kanye West is on another epic Twitter rant, says his album will “never be on Apple”
Kanye West is nothing if not entertaining. Whether you’re quick to label Yeezy a genius or call him insane (or an insane genius), most everyone …
