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Taking a bite out of Apple
Life, James Hein, Published on 30/03/2016
» It now appears the FBI will be able to get into the iPhone they are interested in without the help of Apple. No, it isn't a back door, but a non-disclosed asset, which is FBI-speak for a hacker. This could be someone from the Cyber Division or a White Hat (hacker) or even a friendly Black Hat that has been co-opted to break into the device. None of these options is outside the realm of possibility, because people have successfully hacked into iProducts before. Although the FBI was probably hoping for some kind of free-access method to future iPhones, this will at least get them access to the contents of this particular phone and perhaps some additional info on the terrorist in question.
Listening to your heart
Life, Published on 23/03/2016
» I looked recently at iPhone health-monitoring apps that enable users to record data that can then be analysed, either for display on a smartphone, for sharing with others, or for transmission to medical experts. A considerable number of apps are currently in development for patient-doctor communication and monitoring -- the faster health experts see the warning signs, the sooner help can be administered.
Tech rivals join Apple's legal fight against FBI
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - A broad array of technology firms joined Apple's legal fight on encryption Thursday, warning of a dangerous precedent if the company is forced to help the government break into a locked iPhone.
Samsung's 7s ain't too bad
Life, James Hein, Published on 02/03/2016
» The new Samsung Galaxy S7 duo has been announced, bringing to mind the Meatloaf lyrics, "two out of three ain't bad". Some will remember I sent a letter to the Korean electronics giant some time back, but the letter was returned to sender. At first I was confused by this until I remembered that job titles are of high importance to the Koreans and I had used the general term product manager instead of what the exact title was, hence the return. Despite that I suspect others had also contacted Samsung and provision for the SD card was returned, along with the S5 waterproofing. There's still no replaceable battery but for many that is not really an issue.
Google boss backs Apple in encryption battle with FBI
AFP, Published on 25/02/2016
» PARIS - Google chief Sundar Pichai on Wednesday expressed his support for Apple in its standoff with the FBI over unlocking an iPhone as part of a terror probe, warning that creating so-called "backdoors" into encrypted communications could have "bad consequences".
Free iPhone apps aplenty
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 10/02/2016
» Several reports over the weekend had Apple as the bad guys again over the failure of some iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models. They had had the home button replaced by unauthorised dealers and after an update to iOS there may be a report of an Error 53: the phone fails.
Tech 'unicorns' face tougher road for funds: survey
AFP, Published on 19/01/2016
» WASHINGTON - Those billion-dollar tech startups known as "unicorns," which feasted on record capital inflows for much of last year, are facing tougher challenges for funding, a survey showed Tuesday.
Seagate Wireless Plus disk (Part II): Not exactly plug and play
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 13/01/2016
» Apple's iOS devices do not allow users to access data on disks using the Lightning connector. Using Wi-Fi to access content stored on a disk is a solution. I have been trying to work with a Seagate Wireless Plus disk. I was encouraged by a number of positive reviews I had read.
Prince surprises again in latest streaming exclusive
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» NEW YORK - Prince, the prolific and often unpredictable pop icon, has put out another album with no prior warning as he rejoices in the possibilities of streaming.
Data encryption in sharp focus after deadly attacks
AFP, Published on 12/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - With renewed focus on how encrypted messages can be used to plot terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama's administration is stepping up pressure on the tech sector to help in the battle.