FBI gives Apple the switch-er-oo and changes next Tuesday's court date into an evidentiary hearing Apple's own legal team said it was surprised by the request, and that this is something the FBI should've requested weeks ago. The last minute change doesn't give Apple much time to prepare for a hearing where now its witnesses…
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DOJ Appeals New York iPhone Unlock Rejection
DOJ appeals New York ruling denying iPhone unlock order In the New York case, Federal agents asked the court for an order compelling Apple to help unlock an iPhone seized as part of an investigation into Jun Feng and a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. They're hoping the iPhone's encrypted data includes the names of fellow conspirators.…
Guide to Who Holds The Decryption Keys for 16 Cloud and Backup Services
Below are some services commonly-used by Apple users along with who holds those keys: Apple Services iCloud Backups – Stored on Apple's servers, encrypted with Apple's keys. iTunes Backups – Stored on your computer, encrypted with your keys if you choose to do so (but you then might also store those keys in your system…
Court Rules FBI Can't Make Apple Open Drug Dealer's iPhone
The case is similar to, but distinct from, the case that has lit the tech world on fire for the last two weeks involving the slain terrorist Syed Farook. The FBI is attempting to use the All Writs Act in that case, too, but it's in front of a different court. That judge already agreed…
Three Old Constitutional Arguments Apply Equally Well to Apple's iPhone and the FBI
App: Constitution for iPhone and iPod Touch If you love the constitution, the right to privacy, and America, you should support Apple against the government's push to destroy your civil liberties. Although there are many technical nuances that can mire down the discussion around this issue, 3 tried and true constitutional arguments against eroding our…
Getting iPhone Texts Onto Your Mac with PhoneView
As you can see, that situation’s been rectified now, both because I don’t save messages as much anymore and because I finally broke down and bought a larger iPhone. Go me! But at the time, I had tons of old conversations that I really wanted to keep for sentimental reasons. If you’ve got the same…
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: Set Your iPhone's Video-Recording Quality
To access those options, I just went to Settings> Photos & Camera> Record Video. And if you’ll note, there’s a handy-dandy approximation there (in yellow) for how much space you’ll be taking up with each configuration. So, yeah—for those of you with 16GB iPhones, it’s probably not the best idea to record 4K video, unless…
You Have an iPhone Now - Do As You're Told
Things have evolved from there. For example, “Teens can't tell the difference between Google ads and search results.” And now, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella believes: “Smart agents like Cortana will replace the web browser.” This is all part of an effect that I've written about before, namely, the Internet doesn't teach its users how to…
No, Apple Isn't Releasing a New 4-inch iPhone
Apple isn't reviving the 4-inch iPhone In a note to investors (thanks, MacRumors) he said, As there is still demand for a 4-inch iPhone, we believe Apple will upgrade this product line. Because the iPhone 5s is more popular than the iPhone 5c, we think Apple is likely to launch an upgraded iPhone 5s. We…
iPhone 6s Doubles RAM to 2 GB
iPhone 6s and iPad Pro get double the RAM iOS app developer Hamza Sood figured out a slick way to use Xcode to ferret out just how much RAM the new iPhones and iPad Pro pack. Xcode is the tool developers use to write iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, and it includes a simulator for…
Comparison Chart for iPhone Trade-In Programs: Apple, Gazelle, Amazon, iCracked, Best Buy, NextWorth
Note that most folks can get more by selling their devices themselves to friends or family, or through Craigslist or Ebay, many others prefer the ease of the hassle-free mail-in programs. Your mileage will vary considerably on that assessment, but either way the following chart can help you make your decision. The chart below shows…
How to Upgrade to a New iPhone 6s or 6s Plus on Verizon
Verizon iPhone Landing Page Cash on the Barrel First up, you can buy your new iPhone outright and be done with the whole thing. If you choose the iPhone 6s, this will set you back $649 (16GB), $749 (64GB), or $849 (128GB). Going the 6s Plus route will damage your credit card at $749 (16GB),…
3 Free iPhone Apps for Tracking the International Space Station
Track the International Space Station from your iPhone with these apps Sputnik! The Sputnik! app shows exactly when the ISS will pass over your current location and even includes a countdown clock so you'll know when to look up. The app shows where to look, lets you save favorite locations, includes Facebook and Twitter sharing,…
Just Mobile AluFrame Case for iPhone 6: Leather and Aluminum for Grip and Protection
The AluFrame Leather iPhone 6 case from Just Mobile is attractive, sophisticated, and it proved to be easy to use in every aspect of testing. The leather is Nappa and it comes in five color options. Nappa leather is typically dyed, made from kid-, cow-, calf-, lamb- or other skin by tanning. It is noted…
olloCase for iPhone 6 and olloclip Lenses is Slim, Simple
For those customers who have an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus and a corresponding olloclip lens kit, it can be annoying to remove the iPhone's case and attach the lenses. olloclip has solved that problem by introducing a very nice iPhone 6/6 Plus case that needn't be removed. Plus, it's a very nice case in…
How to Create Light Trails Photographs with Your iPhone
Well, duh!! Of course that's true. And to create a technically good picture all you need to do is stay within a set of prescribed boundaries (sensor or film sensitivity, aperture, shutter speed, so on). Any modern camera is designed to do just that, automagically adjust itself to stay rigidly within those boundaries and produce…
Q Card Case for iPhone 6 Plus Uses Credit Card Slot as Kickstand
The Q card case for iPhone 6 Plus from CM4 has a place for three cards/cash, provides what appears to be good drop protection, a screen protector, and is available in five colors. There is a very clever slot built into the case that allows you to use a credit card to create a kickstand…
IiPhoneography 101: Tripods for Your iPhone
Don't believe me? Here are two photos of the same subject, some change. Both were taken at maximum magnification on my iPhone and were shot at approximately the same distance to make it easier the see the difference. I've got lots of bright ambient light. I should be able to get razor sharp shots no…
ExoLens is a Professional Photography Lens Kit for iPhone 6
The just released ExoLens kit for the iPhone 6 (iPhone 6 Plus in May, 2015) is a professional pair of lenses, 3x telephoto and wide angle that attach to the iPhone 6 with a sturdy lattice mount. The mount is threaded with a standard 1/4″-20 connection, ready for a tripod. The system is designed for…
Want to Unlock Your iPhone? There's a Law for That
New carrier smartphone unlocking rules went in place Wednesday Carrier locking binds a smartphone to a specific carrier—a practice cell service providers use to keep customers from switching to competitors. Devices can be unlocked through a software update, but carriers prefer to make that a difficult process to discourage their customers from doing so. Current…
Steve Jobs Gave Senator Obama an iPhone Sneak Peek in 2007
Believer: My Forty Years in Politics Cover The book, Believer: My 40 Years in Politics, won't be released until February 10th, but The New York Daily Mail (via Gizmodo) got advance access to the book and published several excerpts. One of those excerpts concerned the iPhone and how the late Steve Jobs gave the presidential…
Ten One Mountie: Easily Hang an iPhone/iPad on a MacBook
A Mountie from Ten One Design shown on an iPhone 5S for scale. First off, I have to spend a moment on the packaging. No thick plastic nightmare, just some clear tape around the edges. It's wonderful to get right to the goodies without having to break out the heavy machinery. Both the top and…
These 'The Price is Right' Contestants Have No Idea How Much an iPhone 6 Costs
The item up for bid: a 16GB 4.7-inch iPhone with one year’s worth of mobile service on a 4GB per month data plan. There are four contestants tasked with guessing the price of this fairly nice prize, and not a single one of them comes close. Most people will initially be shocked by the $7,500…
Dr. Mac's Tips for Maximizing and Adding Storage on iPhone and iPad
Episode #102 Many readers and friends had problems updating to iOS 8 over WiFi, reporting that their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch complained that the update couldn’t be installed because it requires at least 5.7GB of storage. If your iDevice only has 8 or 16GB of storage, chances are you saw a similar message. So…