The Core: Apple; TLDR (June 30)
Welcome to today’s news roundup, when everyone seems to have forgotten about memory price hikes, now they’re all talking about the next iPhone Pro.
Tata Electronics leak is the big story
The hack revealed earlier this month turns out to be a huge one. iPhone design, processor, schematics, and confidential data has been exposed – and Apple may be forcing removal of social media posts sharing the info.
UK wants to open up App Store payments, NFC
“We think it is important to give both app developers and users more choice about how they communicate and how they transact,” says CMA.
Apple ships important security patch
The same AI helping researchers find these flaws is helping attackers exploit them faster,” warns Adam Boynton, Senior Enterprise Strategy Manager, Jamf.
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But there are more flaws to fix
Researchers warn of AirDrop bug.
Mac sales down, but better than the rest
Fresh Omdia data shows 7% PC industry downturn. Apple is also down, but only by 1.7% for a broad market share gain.
2027 sees Apple Watch redesign, new band system
Leakers predict biggest design upgrade yet for tenth anniversary of product.
Apple, Google, Xiaomi working on next-gen Qi standard
Is expected to faster, safer, and more reliable wireless charging.
4G patents take Apple to UK Supreme Court
Apple will attempt to convince judges to dismiss $502m judgement in favor of Optis Wireless concerning 4G networking tech.
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US Supreme Court says law enforcement needs warrant for location
Your iPhone’s location history now counts as a Fourth Amendment search, which means police need a warrant to obtain it.
US Supreme Court to hear Apple’s Epic appeal
I shouldn’t take sides. Do you?
Apple’s Chinese partners are on an IPO frenzy
As reported earlier this month, Luxshare has joined the fray.
Apple Pay meets American Express
Now you can use American Express reward points to pay for Apple Pay transactions.
