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A key justification for last week's court order compelling Apple to provide software the FBI can use to crack an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters is that there's no other way for government investigators to extract potentially crucial evidence from the device. Technically speaking, there are ways for people to physically pry the data out of the seized iPhone, but the cost and expertise required and the failure rate are so great that the techniques aren't practical. In an article published Sunday , ABC News lays out two of the best-known techniques. The first one is known as decapping. It involves removing the phone’s memory chip and dissecting some of its innards so investigators can read data stored in its circuitry. With the help of Andrew Zonenberg, a researcher with security firm IOActive, here's how ABC News described the process: In the simplest terms, Zonenberg said the idea is to take the chip from the iPhone, use a strong acid to remove the … [Read more...] about How the FBI could use acid and lasers to access data stored on seized iPhone

by Glenn Chapman The iPhone will be front and center at Apple’s upcoming media presentation even as the California tech giant steps up its efforts in content and services for its devices. In its trademark, tight-lipped style, Apple disclosed little about its plans for Tuesday’s event at its headquarters in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino. For years now, Apple has hosted events in the fall to launch new iPhone models ahead of the holiday shopping season. Speculation is that Apple will introduce three upgraded iPhones, including “Pro” models, and a successor to its more affordable iPhone XR, as premium handset prices hover around $1,000. Some analysts say services, subscriptions and online content will share the stage with the company’s glitzy hardware as Apple seeks to shift its focus. “I think it is going to be the first year the event is going to also be about services,” Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi said. “We might get to see what Apple looks like … [Read more...] about iPhone shares the spotlight with new services at Apple’s annual showcase

by Glenn Chapman “The new iPhones are jam-packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design.” – Tim Cook Apple unveiled its iPhone 11 models last night (Thai time) with a price cut for the most basic models while also laying out plans for streaming and gaming services as it bids to weather the slump in the global smartphone market. No major surprises. But in a surprising tone for the tech leader, Apple focussed on ‘price’ as a key strategy in today’s announcements. Price appeared to be a key consideration as the tech giant reduced the entry level price for the iPhone 11 to $699 and undercut rivals for its gaming and streaming television subscriptions. Apple unveiled three versions of the iPhone 11 including “Pro” models with triple camera and other advanced features starting at $999 and $1,099, unchanged from last year’s prices, touting upgraded features including ultra-wide camera lenses. The surprise from Apple was the reduction in the starting price at $699, … [Read more...] about iPhone 11 launch – Apple cuts prices, new services

If you've tried to unlock your iPhone using Face ID while wearing a face mask over the last year, you surely know how frustrating it is that it flat-out doesn't work. Instead of not even thinking about unlocking your phone as you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, you're asked to enter your passcode . Annoying, right? Well, there's good news. Apple has figured out a workaround , but there's also a catch: You have to have an Apple Watch . Unlock with Apple Watch is a feature that's included in iOS 14.5 , but it's currently only available as a beta. We don't expect iOS 14.5 to be released soon, but below you'll find how to turn on the streamlined unlock process and how to use it. Keep in mind that the Unlock with Apple Watch is currently included in beta, which means Apple can and often does make changes to features. We will update this post if that happens. … [Read more...] about iPhone’s Face Unlock with a mask will soon work a lot better, but of course there’s a catch

ProRaw, the new photo format Apple introduced on its iPhone 12 Pro Max, is the number one thing pulling me away from my Pixel phone. I still love my Google Pixel . But more and more often, I reach for my iPhone 12 Pro Max when taking a shot. Its telephoto camera, which sits alongside wide-angle and ultrawide cameras, is a big draw. The control the ProRaw format gives me when I edit my shots, however, is the key to my shifting photography habits. The new ProRaw technology lets me achieve a look that's more pleasing and natural than I can get with the standard JPEG or HEIC photos most camera phones produce. That's important for both my nature and family photos. Read: CNET's in-depth review of Apple ProRaw CNET Mobile Discover the latest news and best reviews in smartphones and carriers from CNET's mobile experts. The new format gives Apple an edge after a decade in which its once-superior iPhone cameras lost ground to Google , whose image-processing … [Read more...] about Apple finally stole my heart from the Google Pixel with this iPhone camera feature