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China says TikTok ban would 'come back to bite' the US
China has warned that a proposed ban on TikTok would "come back to bite" the US, as lawmakers approved a bill that could lead to the app being banned. The bill in the House of Representatives would force the Chinese-owned app to sever ties with China or become unavailable in the US. US officials have long expressed concern about TikTok, citing potential national security risks. TikTok ... Read more
2024-03-13 19:14:49
TikTok: What is it, how does it work and could the US ban it?
The TikTok video app is hugely popular with young people around the world. But for many years the Chinese-owned company has faced questions over the security of users' data, and its links to the government in Beijing. US politicians are debating legislation that would force TikTok's parent company to sell the app, but former US president Donald Trump has criticised the bill, despite previously s ... Read more
2024-03-12 19:22:46
iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: All Your iPhone's Latest Features Explained
From Stolen Device Protection, all the new emoji and more, here's what to know about iOS 17.
Apple's iOS 17 was released in September, shortly after the company held its "Wonderlust" event, where the tech giant announced the new iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the new features in iOS 17. It'll also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 17 updates.
2024-03-10 21:46:30
Apple Reverses Decision: Epic Games Can Offer Competing App Store After All
Epic says it will now launch its own app store, and bring Fortnite to iOS in Europe. Well, that was fast. This past Wednesday, Fortnite maker Epic Games said Apple had prevented it from releasing its game and app store in the European Union by terminating Epic's access to develop apps for iPhones and iPads. Now Apple has restored that access and Epic says it'll proceed with its plans. "Appl ... Read more
2024-03-08 18:04:19
TikTok: US House panel approves bill that could ban or force sale of app
A US congressional panel has approved a bill that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the app within six months or face a ban. The measure, introduced by another House of Representatives committee and backed by the White House, cites national security concerns. TikTok says the proposed legislation would hurt free speech and small businesses that rely the app. It has urged it ... Read more
2024-03-07 19:45:37
Apple: iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars, report says
Sales in China of Apple's iPhone fell by 24% in the first six weeks of 2024 compared to a year earlier, according to research firm Counterpoint. It comes as the US technology giant is facing fierce competition in the country from local rivals. During the same period China's Huawei saw its sales jump by 64% in its home market, the report says. Apple and Huawei did not immediately respond to requ ... Read more
2024-03-06 18:36:34
How iOS 17.3's Stolen Device Protection Security Feature Works
Apple released iOS 17.3 in January, and the update brought some bug fixes and a few new features to your iPhone, including the long-awaited collaborative playlist feature in Apple Music. The update also included a new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, which aims to protect your data if your iPhone is stolen or falls into nefarious hands. According to Apple, Stolen Device Protecti ... Read more
2024-02-29 18:18:05
Apple unplugs self-driving electric car project, reports say
Apple has reportedly cancelled its plans to build electric vehicles (EV) a decade after the iPhone maker was rumoured to be working on the project. The firm has never publicly acknowledged the project, which involves around two thousand people. Many employees from the project will be moved to the iPhone maker's artificial intelligence (AI) division, according to Bloomberg News. Apple did not im ... Read more
2024-02-27 19:12:16
Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools
Apple has attacked proposals for the UK government to pre-approve new security features introduced by tech firms. Under the proposed amendments to existing laws, if the UK Home Office declined an update, it then could not be released in any other country, and the public would not be informed. The government is seeking to update the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016. The Home Office said it su ... Read more
2024-01-29 18:22:30
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
Almost 2,000 workers in Microsoft's gaming division are to be laid off after its $69bn (£54.3bn) merger deal. A memo from Xbox boss Phil Spencer to workers says the company plans to shed 1,900 of its 22,000 staff. It was sent three months after the software giant acquired Activision-Blizzard, known for the Call of Duty and Warcraft series. In the letter, verified as genuine by Microsoft, Mr Spe ... Read more
2024-01-28 18:37:02