Analyst says 2019 Apple iPhone models will have USB-C port and in-display Touch ID
We already know that the 2019 Apple iPhone models are expected to look very similar to the 2018 versions. Some believe that the only difference will be more AR capabilities. However, according to a column in Forbes written by Jean Baptiste Su, Vice-President and Principal Analyst at Atherton Research, the 2019 Apple iPhone units will feature a […]
Apple reportedly investigated the iPhone supply chain in China, but found no evidence of wrong doing
According to a report in today’s Wall Street Journal, earlier this year Apple investigated its supply chain, looking for misconduct among its suppliers. The U.S. based tech giant reportedly shook up its suppliers in China by looking for evidence of kickback schemes and bribes. The investigation also rattled Apple’s own employees in China since any […]
Chrome’s Glass Ceiling on an iPhone
Apple may prevent you from swapping out some of its own apps for your preferred defaults, but you can at least get your choices within easy reach. Q. My iPhone opens up web pages in Safari. Is there a way to change the default browser to Chrome? A. The current version of the iOS software uses Apple’s Safari browserand does […]
New iOS Security Feature Ripe for Defeat
A new feature in iOS 11.4.1, which Apple released earlier this week, is designed to protect against unwanted intrusions through the iPhone’s Lightning Port. However, the protection may be weak at best. The feature, called “USB Restricted Mode,” disables data transfer through the Lightning Port after an hour of inactivity. A password-protected iOS device that […]
Jury tells Samsung to pay big for copying iPhone design
A federal court jury on Thursday ordered Samsung to pay Apple $533 million for copying iPhone design features in a patent case dating back seven years. Jurors tacked on an additional $5 million in damages for a pair of patented functions. The award appeared to be a bit of a victory for Apple, which had […]