This is why your six-digit iPhone passcode isn’t secure
Apple has steadily made the iPhone more secure over the past few years, but the device certainly isn’t, nor has it ever been, impenetrable. As …
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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Elon Musk says Tesla is aiming to manufacture 6,000 Model 3 units per week by July
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Following police investigation, Apple removes app that allowed users to hide photos behind a fake calculator app
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Take a look at how far iOS has come in 11 years
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Research finds that Model S and Model X batteries last even longer than we thought
If you’re a current or prospective Tesla owner worried about significant battery degradation, the good news is that you don’t have much to worry about. …
Elon Musk blames Model 3 production delay on robots, says ‘humans are underrated’
Leading up to the Model 3 launch, Tesla CEO Elon Musk boasted that Model 3 production would reach 20,000 units per month by the end …
Tesla vehemently disputes report which claims company under-reports factory injuries
Tesla is vehemently disputing an investigative report from Reveal which claims that the electric car company does not place a premium on worker safety inside …
Netflix posts monster earnings report as revenue surges by 43%
Netflix late this afternoon released its earnings report for the March quarter and the streaming giant delivered yet again. By the time the March quarter …
Apple Watch support for third-party watch faces may finally be coming soon
Apple over the past few years has made huge improvements to the Apple Watch user experience. Not only has the device gotten considerably faster, Apple …
Google accidentally revealed Android P takes more from the iPhone X than just the notch
While Google last week may have slyly revealed what Android P will actually be called upon its release — Popsicle, perhaps– the search giant may have …
Elon Musk says Autopilot will never be perfect but can ‘reduce accidents by a factor of 10’
Earlier today, CBS This Morning aired a new clip from its sit-down interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The clip below centers on Tesla’s Autopilot …
Lackluster HomePod sales may force Apple to release a cheaper model
Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, Apple’s HomePod doesn’t seem to be resonating with consumers. Following up on a pair of reports claiming that HomePod sales have …
This year’s new iPhone X might cost more than $1,000
According to rumblings from the rumor mill, Apple’s 2018 iPhone lineup will consist of three new devices. On the low-end, Apple will release a 6.1-inch …
Elon Musk talks Model 3 production delays in new interview
CBS earlier today released another snippet from its forthcoming interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. As expected, much of the interview seems to center on …
The first parts for Apple’s new iPhone X models may begin production in just a few weeks
When Apple launched the iPhone X this past November, the device wasn’t exactly easy to find. Due to some manufacturing hurdles, it took a few …
Survey claims that 9% of Facebook users have deleted their accounts
While Facebook has endured a number of scandals over the past few years, the fallout and controversy stemming from the Cambridge Analytica saga undoubtedly represents …
This is the best news we’ve heard yet about Apple’s 2018 iPhone lineup
The iPhone X is far from a flop. If anything, demand for Apple’s next-gen device appears to be strong, with Tim Cook noting during Apple’s …
Instagram will soon let users download copies of their photos and videos
Instagram is currently developing a new data portability tool that will enable users to download their entire Instagram history, according to a new report from …
Apple’s HomePod is off to a slow and disappointing start, which surprises no one
After a multi-month delay, Apple’s HomePod finally hit store shelves in early February to generally rave reviews. It’s worth noting that Apple, in the weeks …
Elon Musk says Model 3 production struggles are ‘stressful’ and ‘painful’
Over the past few months, investors have been keeping an incredibly close eye on Tesla’s ability to ramp up Model 3 production. And with good …
Mark Zuckerberg was prepared to call out Tim Cook and Apple for being hypocrites
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been taking small potshots at one another. …
Report: Tesla’s ambitious target is to start Model Y production by November 2019
With Tesla still struggling to ramp up Model 3 production, the company is still planning go full steam ahead with its Model Y production plans. …
As family of Tesla driver killed in fiery Model X crash prepares to sue, Tesla blames the driver
Late last month, a Model X cruising along a California highway crashed into a highway divide whereupon the vehicle’s battery pack caught on fire and …
Study finds US teens don’t seem to like Android much at all
As Apple and Android continue to fight for smartphone dominance, it seems as if Apple has already won over the hearts and minds of teenagers …
Red iPhone 8 unboxing video reveals an absolutely gorgeous device
As expected, Apple this past Monday officially announced (Product)RED versions of both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The announcement had been rumored for …
Facebook introduces new ‘Data Abuse Program’ that pays to find apps misusing data
With Facebook still trying to recover from the Cambridge Analytica ordeal, the social networking giant has been working furiously to show the public that it …
Report: Latest iOS 11 update is bricking iPhone 8s with third-party displays
If your iPhone is acting up, or if you happen to have a cracked screen, you can never go wrong taking the device into a …
New ‘Focus’ mode in Instagram lets users take professional style photographs
In an effort to make Instagram even more addicting — and useful — the photo sharing site today introduced an intriguing new feature dubbed “Focus.” …
Why I’m not too excited about an iPhone with a curved display
Just about a week ago, a Bloomberg report relayed that Apple has been working on a next-gen iPhone design with a curved display. Though seemingly …
Amazon in 2017 spent almost twice as much on R&D as Microsoft and Apple – combined
In the hyper-competitive world of technology, companies are always angling to come up with game-changing innovations as they constantly pursue the next big thing. As …
