Tag: iphone
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ACCC takes Apple to court over repair warranties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal proceedings against Apple over claims that the conditions of customers’ warranties were misrepresented by the software giant. An update to the software used for Apple products has caused some iPhones and iPads to become disabled after downloading the iOS update, which became known as “error 53”.…
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Tech giants respond to CIA hacking leaks
Technology titans including Apple, Samsung and Microsoft have been quick to respond to the Wikileaks files detailing CIA hacking tools by publishing security reviews of their products. The whistleblower website, founded by Julian Assange in 2006, published on Tuesday the first part of what it code-named ‘Vault 7’. ‘Vault 7’ is the largest ever collection of…
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Wikileaks drop ‘Vault 7’ documents
Wikileaks have dropped thousands of documents that reveal sensitive information about the CIA and their entire hacking capabilities. The documents allege that the CIA exploited flaws within Apple and Samsung phones to monitor the actions of citizens and corporations. The CIA reports show the USG developing vulnerabilities in US products, then intentionally keeping the holes open. Reckless beyond…
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What’s new in Apple iOS 10.3
It is rumoured that Apple is testing its brand new iOS 3 software update, and trials could begin as early as January 10th. One of the most interesting features, as reported by The Sun, is a new cinema mode. It will appear in the control centre and will be pretty easy to recognise as the…
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iPhone 8 Details Leaked
The details of a possible iPhone 8 release for next year have been leaked, and it looks like Apple are set to change their usual pace for the iPhone’s 10 year anniversary. The new features include a curved, edgeless screen, glass casing on the back, and a possible third size being offered to consumers. Expectations are high…
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Uber is rebuilding its app from the ground up
It has just been revealed that Uber has this week undergone a complete overhaul, with a primary focus on improving the app’s speed and efficiency. “It’s not just a normal update,” Uber CEO, Travis Kalanick said during a press briefing at Uber’s San Francisco headquarters earlier this week. “This is a radical redesign and rebuild of the…
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Apple has been granted a patent to develop foldable iPhones
Apple has just announced they’ve been granted a patent that will allow them to develop a high-tech foldable iPhone. The tech giant revealed yesterday that they applied for the grant three years ago, but kept it under heavy wraps by lodging the application under the names of individual designers instead of the company. The patent application…
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Customers’ private iPhone photos stolen and rated by Apple staff
According to The Courier Mail, four male members at Carindale Apple Store in Brisbane have just been fired for stealing and rating female customers’ iPhone photos on a scale of one to ten. Some staff members also took explicit photos of their female colleagues’ bodies without their knowledge and then shared these images with other colleagues as part…
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Apple’s new iOS 10 update causing major problems for users
Apple’s recent software update, iOS 10, didn’t quite receive the praise Apple was expecting following its release this week. In fact, it caused major problems for many people. According to a number of social media complaints, users were not happy. They encountered several installation problems, and for some the update process even failed. On screen error…
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Here’s what Wall Street expects from Apple earnings
Apple is reporting on their quarterly earnings on Tuesday, July 26 (American time). While traditionally the second quarter of the year is usually the worst for Apple, this year is looking to be worse than usual. Last year during this quarter, Apple generated $49.6 billion in revenue. CEO Tim Cook says Apple will do $41…