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Phoning 'home': what your mobile may be giving away

When popular Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Inc admitted that its devices were sending users' personal information back to a server in China, it prompted howls of protest and an investigation by Taiwan's government.


Apple plays defense on iPhone 6 bending, software concerns

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) broke its silence on complaints about bending iPhones, hours after withdrawing a glitch-ridden software update as the company struggles to restore momentum to the rollout of its latest phones.

Android Wear 2.0 Reportedly Coming on October 15

The Apple Watch may not have found its way yet into the market (and won't until early next year), but the competition is already stepping up with Android Wear 2.0 coming this October 15.

Wall St. ends sharply lower, S&P below key support level

U.S. stocks ended with sharp losses on Thursday, with the S&P 500 suffering its biggest one-day decline since July, as Apple tumbled and the dollar rose to a four-year high.


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Amazon.com Inc will boost staffing at its secretive Silicon Valley-based hardware unit by at least 27 percent over the next five years as it tests Internet-connected "smart" home gadgets such as a one-button device to order supplies.
After Apple's latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus release, Samsung is making a great entrance in 2015 with its latest Galaxy S6. Many users are excited to see just how advanced this new Galaxy model is.
Another batch of hacked nude celebrity photos leaked online after a month of the initial massive hacking. Apple reassures its customers that these are targeted attacks.
Financial leaders of the Group of 20 top economies remain committed to chasing higher global growth, but were divided on how to achieve it as Germany pushed back at calls from the United States and others for more immediate stimulus.
Though Apple's latest desktop operating system, OS X Yosemite, won't be launched until fall, the company has already released last Monday, September 15, the third public beta version dubbed “14A361.” The latest software update was made available to registered developers who pay an annual fee to get advance access to Apple’s software updates and to registered Mac users running on OS X Mavericks. According to Christian Post, “Apple could release another public beta before it releases the final version of the OS, which will then be made available to all.” The report further adds that the release of a third beta is “an indication that Apple could be making some tweaks to the operating system before the release of the iOS 8.” What to Expect The iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite emphasizes on connectivity. According to Apple, expect iOS and Mac to be connected like never before. “With OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, your devices recognize when they’re near each other, enabling new features that let them work together” This improved device integration works in all apple products—Macs, iPhones, iPads, and most probably, the iWatch. Imagine receiving a call from your iPhone and it shows up in your Mac or Ipad. You can even answer the call right on your Mac, which acts like a speaker phone. It’s like your Mac and iPad becoming an extension of your iPhone either it be receiving calls, SMS, or MMS. Another new feature is the ability of creating an instant Hotspot for Mac through your iPhone connectivity. Christian Today also added that the new OS “will also feature a redesigned interface with several new applications such as the new Today view added to the Notification Center. In addition, Spotlight has been given an improved design interface and added functions like the capacity to sync with search engines like Bing and Wikipedia.” There are rumors that OS X Yosemite will be released on October 22, the same date that OS X Mavericks was released last year.
iPod Touch 6G rumored to be released in October simultaneously with iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3. According to a report by KpopStarz, the 6th Generation iPod Touch is set to be released in October 2014, a month following the release of the iPhone 6.
iOS 7 is the latest update to Apple’s mobile operating system. Loaded with powerful features, it is also prone to bugs and problems.
New reports indicate Apple may be working on an enormous new iPad, the iPad Pro- but the company may have already given up on it.
Tech journalist, Nick Bilton, published an article through the New York Times about the late Steve Jobs', Apple co-founder and former CEO, shocking revelation regarding limited gadget-use towards his own children calling him a "low-tech parent". Bilton also gets similar opinions from tech CEOs and venture capitalists around the world.
Apple has revealed the official release date of the iOS 8 in their IFA 2014 event. We list the top five exciting features of the iOS 8.
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