bluetooth Bluetooth Contact Tracing Faces Significant Technical Hurdles Contact tracing apps rely heavily on Bluetooth signal strength to measure proximity, but real-world variables make accurate distance tracking incredibly difficult.
apple Apple Prepares Fix for Actively Exploited iPhone Mail App Vulnerability Hackers are actively exploiting a severe, zero-click vulnerability in the iPhone's default Mail app to steal sensitive data from targeted victims. Apple is preparing an upcoming software update to patch the bug, which security researchers trace back to 2012.
apple Apple Warns of Revenue Shortfall as Coronavirus Disrupts iPhone Production Apple admits it will miss its March quarter revenue guidance due to coronavirus-related iPhone supply shortages and dropping consumer demand in China.
apple Apple Brings Battery Health Management to Macs in Catalina 10.15.5 Apple introduces a new Battery Health Management feature in macOS Catalina 10.15.5 to extend the lifespan of MacBook batteries. Unlike the iPhone version, this feature works by preventing the laptop from charging to full capacity in certain situations.
apple Apple Reportedly Builds Modular Over-Ear Headphones to Rival Bose and Sony Apple is developing high-end, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that feature a unique modular design with magnetically attached components. The upcoming headphones promise seamless cross-device connectivity and a retro aesthetic.
apple Apple and Google Join Forces to Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based contact tracing solution to help public health agencies slow the spread of COVID-19 while prioritizing user privacy.
apple Apple Unveils Second-Generation iPhone SE Starting at $399 Apple introduces the second-generation iPhone SE, packing the fast A13 Bionic chip and advanced single-camera system into a compact 4.7-inch design. The new device serves as the most affordable option in the iPhone lineup.
apple Apple Unveils Budget-Friendly iPhone SE to Attract Cost-Conscious Buyers Apple releases a new, affordable iPhone SE that packs flagship processing power into a compact design. The device aims to win over shoppers who want premium performance without the premium price tag.
apple Apple and Google Unveil Joint Contact Tracing Framework for Pandemic Response Tech giants Apple and Google partner to create a decentralized Bluetooth system for COVID-19 contact tracing. The joint initiative prioritizes user privacy while assisting public health authorities in tracking virus spread.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Bluetooth Contact Tracing Amid Privacy Concerns Apple and Google are collaborating to introduce COVID-19 contact tracing capabilities directly into iOS and Android operating systems. The unprecedented initiative relies on Bluetooth to anonymously track exposures, but its success ultimately depends on public trust.
apple Apple and Google Partner on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Amid Privacy Debates Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based system to help public health officials track coronavirus exposure through official apps. Privacy advocates are urging the tech giants to provide clear transparency regarding how user data is handled.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Cross-Platform COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google are collaborating on a decentralized contact tracing tool to help track COVID-19 exposure across iOS and Android devices. The initiative rolls out in two phases, starting with an API for public health apps before becoming a built-in, opt-in system.
apple Apple and Google Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing Into Mobile Phones Apple and Google create an ingenious Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for billions of phones, but it faces privacy concerns and cannot fix the flawed US testing infrastructure alone.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Decentralized COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to build a cross-platform, Bluetooth-based contact tracing tool to help track COVID-19 exposure. The joint project aims to solve interoperability issues while prioritizing user privacy through a decentralized, opt-in approach.
apple Apple and Google Partner to Build Cross-Platform COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to create interoperable APIs that allow iOS and Android devices to track COVID-19 exposure through Bluetooth technology. The unprecedented partnership aims to help public health authorities automate contact tracing while prioritizing user privacy.