500 million Android devices at risk: Researchers find that factory reset doesn’t completely wipe data
One of the most important things to do before selling or giving away a used smartphone is to wipe the device clean. After all, the …
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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Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak reflect on early Apple days in rare video
FastCompany directs us to a fascinating and somewhat obscure Apple video which features company co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak engaging in a bit of …
Sorry, Tidal: Kanye West’s new album may be an Apple Music exclusive
An intriguing rumor from the music industry publication HITS Daily Double claims that the release date for Kanye West’s upcoming album, titled Swish, might be …
HBO can’t do anything to stop Game of Thrones piracy
Try as it might, HBO simply can’t keep Game of Thrones piracy at bay. Despite HBO’s best efforts as of late, which have included going after …
Watch this immediately: The most amazing airplane safety video of all time
With the advent of mobile devices, odds are pretty high that most people these days don’t pay attention to airline safety videos. Delta, however, is …
What Apple’s failed HDTV plans tell us about an Apple Car
For anyone who thinks that Apple releasing a car is all but a sure thing, the lessons from Apple’s now-abandoned efforts at developing an HDTV …
Apple rejects app update due to microscopic mention of ‘Android’
We all know that Apple can be exceedingly nit-picky when it comes its overseeing its App Store, but the latest incidence of developer babysitting is a …
PayPal to pay $25 million in fines for ‘deceptive’ and shady business practices
We’ve all heard of the term PayPal Mafia, but that’s ordinarily used to reference some of PayPal’s earliest employees, not the company’s actual business practices. …
Texas blocks direct Tesla sales; Texas pol thinks company is run by ‘Mr. Tesla’
Despite Tesla’s best efforts, the Texas legislature this week opted not to pass a bill which would have allowed the electric automaker to sell cars …
LG’s incredible new HDTV prototype is as thin as paper
Just when you thought that TVs couldn’t possibly get any thinner, LG has gone and upped the ante with an incredible 55-inch OLED wallpaper display …
Video: HBO’s Silicon Valley reveals the worst insult you can give a product: ‘Apple Maps bad’
If you haven’t yet watched the brilliance that is HBO’s Silicon Valley, do yourself a favor and start tuning in. While the show is funny …
Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge shipments top 10 million, but should Samsung still worry?
With profits from Samsung’s division on the decline, the recent release of the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge could not have come at a …
YouTube’s plan to compete with Netflix
Even though much of the discussion surrounding online video seems to center on Netflix, it’s easy to forget just how incredibly influential YouTube remains as …
Tim Cook finally reveals when the Apple Watch will go on sale in Apple Stores
The Apple Watch rollout was unique, to say the least. In stark contrast to typical Apple product launches which often involve long lines of eager …
Why Apple decided to axe its mythical HDTV
After nearly a decade worth of research and prototyping, Apple last year finally put to bed any designs it may have had on releasing a …
Watch: First trailer from Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming Steve Jobs movie
Late on Sunday, the hotly anticipated trailer from the Aaron Sorkin penned Steve Jobs biopic premiered online. While the trailer itself is somewhat subdued, it provides …
Appeals Court chops $382M off of Samsung’s penalty for copying the iPhone
Back in 2012, the entire tech world was captivated by Apple and Samsung’s patent trial. One of the things that made the trial so interesting …
Tim Cook trolls Android users during George Washington University commencement speech
Over the weekend, Tim Cook was the keynote speaker at the George Washington University graduation. In typical fashion, the bulk of Cook’s speech focused on …
Report says new iMac and MacBook Pro with Force Touch will launch on Wednesday
If you were thinking of purchasing a new computer this week, it might be worth waiting a few more days to see what Apple plans …
Apple’s latest acquisition could be its most important buy in years
A recent Apple acquisition may soon make Apple Maps the most accurate mobile mapping software on the market. Originally spotted by MacRumors, and subsequently confirmed via The New …
Must Watch: When a ‘Kiss Cam’ at an NBA playoff game goes horribly wrong
During a recent NBA playoffs game pitting the Washington Wizards against the Atlanta Hawks, a kiss cam camera at Philips Arena focused in on one …
Sorry, Samsung: The iPhone train isn’t slowing down anytime soon
There’s no getting around it — the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the best smartphones Samsung has ever produced. Still, the freight train …
How future iPhones could take a cue from… the 2009 BlackBerry Bold?
A recently published Apple patent reveals that the Cupertino-based company may have some interesting plans in store for the home button that graces all iOS …
Walmart to take on Amazon with a Prime-like service of its own
A new report from The Information claims that Walmart is planning to roll out a shipping service of its own aimed at taking on Amazon, the world’s …
Rdio’s plan to compete with Apple and Spotify: The cheapest music subscription service we’ve seen yet
With an already packed music streaming field poised to get even more crowded once Apple enters the fray, Rdio is planning to introduce a new …
Does the Apple Watch really need a killer app to succeed?
A common refrain about the Apple Watch is that it won’t ever be a game-changing and popular product until developers come out with a killer …
HBO rolls out a brand-new True Detective trailer – watch it right here!
HBO today rolled out a brand new trailer for the highly anticipated second season of True Detective. The new season will feature an entirely new …
Wait, what?! Gynecologist accidentally leaves mobile phone in patient following a C-section
In a bizarre story emanating out of Jordan, the old adage of truth is stranger than fiction has never been more appropriate. Originally reported by …
Leak: Apple’s new streaming music service will resurrect the biggest Apple flop in years
With music streaming well on its way towards overtaking digital downloads, all eyes this June will be on Apple as the company is set to …
Apple settles lawsuit over poaching
This past February, Apple poached a number of high-profile battery engineers from a company called A123 Systems. What made the story so interesting is that Apple’s …
