It’s not what Apple’s most recent transparency reports say that has activists concerned—rather, it’s what’s missing. Because the sudden omission of a mere two sentences essentially translates to Apple saying that yes, they’ve now been subjected to the Patriot Act’s demands . Read more…
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Hidden Message in Apple Transparency Reports Suggest New NSA Warrants
Here’s a new feature of iOS 8 that we weren’t expecting: Apple announced tonight that the new software makes it impossible for Apple to turn over the data on an iOS 8-equipped iPhone or iPad to U.S. law enforcement, even in the presence of a search warrant. Chalk one up for privacy. Read more…
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Apple Won’t Turn Over Your iPhone’s Data to Police If You’re Using iOS 8
Amazon — king of selling stuff on the interwebz — just paid a cool $4.5 mil to buy the rights to the .Buy top-level-domain, beating out Google in the process. Read more…
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Amazon Beat Google to Buy the .Buy Domain Name for $4.5 Million
There are a lot of really great updates to iOS 8 launching today. We’ve unearthed some of the less obvious tricks and features that are going to level up your phone in a hurry. Read more…
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iOS 8: The Best Hidden Features
Making and sharing your own Google Map is getting easier thanks to the newly rebranded and relaunched ” My Maps ” tool. There’s also a new Android app so you can make and manage your maps on the go. Read more…
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Making and sharing your own Google Map is getting easier thanks to the newly rebranded and relaunche
The rumors are true, Microsoft is snapping up the block-based blockbuster Minecraft and the studio behind it. But don’t freak out; Microsoft promises that Minecraft will continue to be available on all the platforms it’s already on, including PC, Android, iOS, and yes, Playstation. Read more…
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Microsoft Is Buying Minecraft for $2.5 Billion
Apple wants to destroy your wallet and kill your credit cards with Apple Pay, its new mobile payment system. Read more…
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The iPhone’s Apple Pay Wants to Replace Your Wallet
It’s finally here. The shadow of an iWatch has already spawned an army of smartwatches but now Apple’s first wearable is here in the flesh. It’s beautiful, and you control it by using that little watch knob. Read more…
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Apple Watch: Everything You Need to Know
The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple’s biggest phone to date, and the second new, bigger phone the company is i ntroducing today . Here’s what you need to know. Read more…
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iPhone 6 Plus: Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Jumbo Phone
Ride sharing apps have gotten a lot cheaper, but you can find great deals if you know where to look. Lyft has free rides in every city, and we know three ways you can get yours. Read more…