Amazon to allow users to opt out of human review of Alexa voice recordings
Amazon has given virtual assistant users the option to opt out of having human reviewers listen to their voice recordings.
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Apple suspends grading of Siri recordings
Apple has suspended the practice of having human contractors listen to Siri recordings after concerns were raised about user privacy.
Samsung unveils new tablet to rival iPad Pro
Samsung has unveiled a new high-powered tablet the Korean firm hopes will rival Apple’s iPad Pro.
Apple revenue up despite iPhone sales drop
Apple service products such as streaming and cloud continued to make gains while iPhone sales dropped, according to the company’s latest results.
Google bug hunters say they found several Apple iMessage flaws
A team of Google bug researchers say they discovered six flaws in Apple’s iMessage app, one of which is yet to be fixed.
Apple contractors hear some user interactions with Siri
Contractors working for Apple hear a small portion of recordings from voice assistant Siri, the company has confirmed.
Apple buys Intel’s smartphone modem division for 1 billion dollars
Apple is to acquire chipmaker Intel’s smartphone modem division for 1 billion US dollars (£803 million).
Heatwave causes iPhone handsets to display temperature warning screen
As the UK set a new record temperature for July, it’s not just people who are feeling the heat but electronic devices too, with some iPhone users reporting their handsets struggling to deal with the weather.
Apple denies favouring its own apps in App Store search results
Apple has denied claims that it favours its own apps when ranking search results for its own App Store.
Apple urges older iPhone and iPad users to update to avoid GPS bug
Apple is to roll out software updates to some older devices in order to avoid a bug that could prevent them from using GPS.
Walkie Talkie app returns to Apple Watch after security update
The Apple Watch Walkie Talkie app has been reactivated after Apple confirmed that a security flaw which could have allowed people to eavesdrop on the conversations of others has been fixed.
Apple previews new designs for World Emoji Day
Apple has released previews of a number of new emoji due to be rolled out later this year – including a range of disability-themed designs – to mark World Emoji Day.
Apple disables Walkie Talkie app over eavesdropping fears
Apple has disabled the Apple Watch Walkie Talkie app after a bug was discovered which could have allowed a person to listen in to someone else’s iPhone without consent.
Microsoft’s first UK store will ‘engage the whole community’, boss says
Microsoft’s first physical retail store in the UK will be used as a hub for the local community, the tech giant’s UK boss has said.
Bill Gates says Steve Jobs ‘cast spells’ to motivate Apple staff
Bill Gates has said Apple co-founder Steve Jobs “cast spells” to motivate staff and prevent the company from going out of business.
Apple boss disputes reported tensions leading to Jony Ive’s exit
Apple boss Tim Cook has disputed a report suggesting that tensions led to the departure of design chief Sir Jonathan Ive, the Briton behind many of the company’s famous products.
Should you buy… the Powerbeats Pro headphones?
Beats has long been seen for making stylish over-ear headphones but the company is rapidly making progress in the in-ear market as well.
From Chingford to Silicon Valley: Who is Jony Ive?
Apple has announced the departure of its key designer, Sir Jonathan Ive, who is behind many of its products spanning more than two decades.
British iPhone designer to leave Apple after more than 20 years
The British man who designed the iPhone, iPod and Mac is leaving Apple after more than 20 years – saying it is a “natural” time to go.
Apple design boss Sir Jonathan Ive leaves to set up new company
The man behind the designs of the iPhone, iMac and iPad is leaving Apple.
First drive: The Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe is more nimble, but still a sumptuous cruiser
What is it? The Bentley Continental GT has long been the default choice in the luxurious grand tourer segment. And while the top-notch W12 has been retained on the new Conti, we haven’t yet seen a V8 option carried over from the older car to the new.
Apple commissioning ‘considerable amount of content from the UK’
Apple is commissioning “a considerable amount of content” from the UK creative community for the its upcoming video streaming platform, a senior executive for the company has said.
Apple recalls some MacBook Pro units over battery fire risk
Apple is recalling a number of its older MacBook Pro laptops because of a fire safety risk linked to batteries.
Apple’s Tim Cook criticises other tech firms for data breaches
Apple boss Tim Cook has taken aim at “chaos factory” technology giants for failing to take responsibility for data breaches and privacy violations.
Public opinion turning on big tech firms over privacy issues, Mozilla boss says
Public opinion is turning against big technology firms over their mishandling of user data, the head of non-profit tech firm Mozilla has warned.
Apple’s Tim Cook says new privacy tools are about ‘focusing on the user’
Apple boss Tim Cook has said the company’s new privacy features are about helping users, and not a criticism of firms such as Facebook.
Apple App Store hit by outage
Apple’s App Store and a number of the iPhone maker’s other services are currently suffering an outage affecting some of its users.
What does the end of iTunes mean?
Apple has announced plans to replace iTunes, its long-running software which revolutionised the way people buy music, films and TV shows 18 years ago.
Apple TV to add support for PlayStation and Xbox controllers
Apple’s growing interest in the video games industry has been reiterated by the tech giant announcing its Apple TV is to begin supporting Xbox and PlayStation controllers.
All the key announcements from Apple’s WWDC
Apple has announced a wide range of updates across its software platforms, as the tech giant prepares for its next generation of devices.