We normally think of fingerprint scanners used for authentication as an advancement in mobile security. Think again.
Apple escalates fight with FBI through ramped up iPhone and iCloud encryption
Despite the FBI’s persistent demand for Apple to crack open the iPhone device used by the San Bernardino shooter, the tech giant has maintained its stance on privacy and is reportedly developing a more robust encryption that would cripple future workarounds the government might create.
Why you must back up your iPhone data on iTunes instead of iCloud
One, for privacy reasons. Security experts believe it is safer to store your encrypted phone backup data on your encrypted computer secured with a strong password combination than to back up your data on the iCloud.
Malicious apps downloaded at least 2 billion times from major app stores
Trusted app stores such as Google Play Store and Apple App Store normally house apps that are supposed to be safe and harmless to users. But a recent report from security firm Proofpoint claims otherwise.
Who will win between Apple and Google in the virtual reality race?
The rivalry between Apple and Google’s parent company Alphabet will soon extend beyond the mobile race as both companies seek to expand into the virtual reality market, a booming sector that already saw many augmented and virtual reality headset makers sold to larger tech firms such as Google and Apple themselves.
Facebook will finally put ads on Messenger. Should you migrate to other chat apps?
Facebook is reportedly working on its long plan to monetize the company’s Messenger app through the introduction of ads to the popular instant messaging service.