An Oakland, California judge has rejected an appeal by Apple in regard to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the developers of Cydia.
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Nick deCourville is a Digital Content Specialist with a keen focus on the Apple ecosystem. He holds the belief that while it's easy to break something, it's just as easy to fix it. Nick's expertise lies in the iPhone and iOS, often diving deep into the settings. Owning an iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch SE and Macbook Pro, he is continually working to enhance his understanding of everything Apple and its nuances. With a background in English Composition, Nick has a Master's degree in English Literature and Composition from The University of Akron. Outside of writing and content creation, he performs on stage with various punk bands in Akron. Nick can be contacted at nick@macobserver.com.
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According to “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman, iOS 16 is expecting many changes, including possible adding widgets to the iPhone lock screen.
Verizon Downplays Hacked and Ransomed Database Despite Potential Security Risks
A hacker was able to hack a Verizon Employee database. Verizon has concluded that the information was not sensitive.
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State Privacy Legislation Getting Input from Tech Lobbyists to Push Weaker Protections
A report from “TNW” indicates that many state legislations concerning privacy are being written by tech lobbyists.
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Apple's WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote--Here's What to Expect
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[U] DuckDuckGo Working with Microsoft Concerning Browser Privacy
A security expert recently revealed that DuckDuckGo’s browser allows for Microsoft trackers, despite the company’s hard stance on privacy.
Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store
Today Apple issued a press release highlighting two reports that focus on the growth of small businesses within the App Store.
Apple Notifies This Year's Swift Student Challenge Winners
As WWDC22 approaches, Apple has begun informing winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Applications ended in April.
Today at Apple Creative Studios Expanding to Seven Locations, Offer New Curricula for Young Creatives
Apple has unveiled plans for its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative, which will help young creatives from underrepresented areas.
Waze Adds Apple Music to its Built-In Audio Player
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EU Looking to Force Apple to Give Developers Access to All Software and Hardware Features
The EU is moving ahead to regulate large tech companies such as Apple, the goal is allowing developers open access to hardware and software.
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