I think Apple should help the FBI get into terrorists’ phones
In the old world, our address books and calendars would have been accessible with a warrant – so why not our smartphones?
Apple encryption case risks influencing Russia and China, privacy experts say
Analysts and lawmakers warn FBI that ramifications over its demand that Apple unlock San Bernardino killer’s iPhone ‘could snowball around the world’
Setting the date to 1 January 1970 will brick your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Date bug will prevent 64-bit iOS devices from booting up, rendering them inoperable even through fail-safe restore methods using iTunes
Fifty apps that are reinventing mobile gaming
Solve a murder mystery, grow a tree, spend the day as a sailor, be a spider… mobile developers are rethinking everything
Apple says iPhone ‘Error 53′ is to protect customers’ security
Security measure is necessary to prevent use of fraudulent parts, says company, after thousands of users affected
Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo: the challengers leading China’s charge against Apple
The US giant’s flat results are in part due to low-cost rivals thriving in the world’s biggest smartphone market
Apple boss says virtual reality is ‘really cool’ – but what will he do with it?
Tim Cook sees some ‘interesting applications’ around VR, but Apple has already filed headset patents, hired a VR expert and funded 360-degree music videos
Apple iPhone sales flatline as growth falls well short of expectations
Sales of its top-selling device grew by only 0.4% over the holidays, compared with 46% over same period last year, but company posts record revenues
Apple iPhone sales projected to be stagnant for Q1 2016
Analysts predict slowest-ever iPhone sales growth of just 1% in the first three months of its financial year, down from 46% same quarter in 2015
Innovation or e-waste? Apple’s rumoured plan to ditch headphone jack
An online petition accusing the company of creating ‘mountains of e-waste’ is gaining signatures, but this is an industry developing at breakneck speed
Exploding Kittens crowdfunded card game gets its claws into mobile
iPhone game live with Android to follow as creators target existing fans and new mobile audiences
Apple promises a good night’s sleep with new iPhone feature
‘Night Shift’ makes screen of mobile device redder at night, following research that suggests it can help with sleep
The Elements of Power by David S Abraham: the rare metal age
Rare earths are ubiquitous in our gadgets and have transformed our lives, but sourcing them is costing the environment
Apple shares fall after reports of cuts to iPhone 6S and 6S Plus production
Cuts come after softer demand for new Apple iPhone handsets reportedly causes inventories to build up, sparking fears it is a ‘one-product company’
The best iPhone and iPad apps of 2015 – Apple unveils Spotify competition
From Periscope and Enlight to Apple Music, Google Photos, YouTube Gaming and Pacemaker: the best new iOS apps of the year