US Attorney General William Barr has publicly asked Apple to unlock a pair of iPhones used by the gunman who killed three people in Pensacola, Florida in December, complaining Apple has so far provided no “substantive assistance” to the investigation.
Apple’s initiatives to minimize tracking by marketers is continuing to make life harder for the advertising industry, forcing advertisers to use inefficient data sources to pinpoint users.
Today’s best Apple deals include a rare coupon code valid on a GSM unlocked iPhone XS (brand-new, sealed retail packaging), plus a promo code discount on the 6th generation iPod for those wanting an Apple device for cheap, without the need for cellular connectivity.
Apple may be gearing up for an update of its MacBook Pro lines, with the appearance of a new model number in a regulatory database indicating an entirely new model is likely on the way.
Apple’s Mac mini is the ideal Mac for high performance in a slimline package, as well as for those who want to use their own monitor instead of relying on an integrated display. However, the existence of compact rivals like the Intel NUC can offer roughly equivalent processing power in a smaller size for a bit less money.
The next model in Samsung’s Galaxy S product line will feature a quad-camera array, but apparently won’t have the name “S11,” as leaked images of the smartphone show Samsung is skipping a number of generations by going for the name “Galaxy S20.”
Ming-Chi Kuo has released a note to investors suggesting that the 2020 5G “iPhone 12” will support the entire 5G spectrum, including mmWave, despite what other analysts have said.
Apple’s development of the world-changing iPod was extremely rapid, details from former Apple SVP Tony Fadell reveal, with the claim Apple took less than ten months from first being contacted by Apple and the company shipping its first units to customers.
Billy Crudup has been named best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards for his role in “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+, winning the service its first award.