Tony Fadell: the man who wants to take control of your home
The design guru who helped develop the iPhone has brought a similar, sleek charm to something far less sexy – thermostats and smoke alarms
Apple News arrives in the UK with 14 newspaper and magazine partners
Newsfeed aggregator included in iOS 9.1 update features content from the BBC, Telegraph, Times, Guardian, Sun and Sky News
Apple, Google and Twitter among 22 tech companies opposing Cisa bill
Many of the world’s top technology companies are against cybersecurity plans before US Senate on privacy grounds, according to a new poll
Security is the loser in the holy war between Android and Apple
Where once we debated the merits of Mac and PC, now the struggle for dominance between smartphones leaves some users vulnerable
Apple says battery life difference in new iPhones not reflected in ‘real-world use’
Whether your iPhone processor chip was manufactured by Samsung or TSMC, Apple says battery life will only vary by 2-3%
Apple removes adblockers that work on Facebook and other third-party apps
Company dumps apps that use potentially dangerous root certificates and VPNs to filter adverts outside of mobile Safari on an iPhone or iPad
Google AMP battles ad-blocking, Apple and Facebook by cutting load times
Search company unveils Accelerated Mobile Pages in bid to work with publishers, ad companies and rival platforms
What is ‘safe harbour’ and why did the EUCJ just declare it invalid?
European Court of Justice rules 2000’s data protection agreement with US invalid, but will that stop Facebook from transferring your EU data to America?
Rise of ad-blockers shows advertising does not understand mobile, say experts
Apple has made ad-blocking mainstream, prompting fears in the $31.9bn mobile ad market. But those grappling with the problem say the user must come first
How ad-blocking software could revolutionise disabled people’s lives
For blind, learning disabled or epileptic people, autoplaying videos and adverts make many websites inaccessible. So making it easier to block them can only be a good thing
Apple’s Tim Cook encourages corporate action to improve human rights
CEO told executives at BoxWorks conference that businesses must helm progress where government has stalled: ‘This is not making a partisan statement’
Zane Lowe: Beats 1 is like a baby – they make a lot of noise and shit everywhere
Ex-BBC Radio 1 DJ says Apple music service he oversees measures its success not by ratings but by the amount of noise it makes
Apple’s iPhone 6S breaks record as China boosts sales to 13m
Latest iPhone outsold previous models by 3m to 4m units, analysts report, after weekend release in China was not delayed by regulators as it was last year
Five of the best media-streaming boxes to turn your dumb TV into a smart one
Smart TVs aren’t always that smart, meaning a streaming box normally offers much more. But which one is best for you?
Kardashians blaze a trail as celebrities seize control of their digital brands
With a YouTube audience eager to follow their every move, stars and wannabes are seizing the promotional possibilities of internet fame, writes Sarah Hughes