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So, Was The Data Retrieved By The FBI From The Hacked iPhone Useful?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has publicly declared that right after retrieving data from a particular iPhone 5c owned by terrorist Syed Farook who is being investigated in connection with the San Bernardino attacks that happened in December of last year, it is now putting it to use, as reported by the New York Times.

Introducing WALT: A Google Tool For Checking Responsiveness In Android and Chrome OS

Google has an in-house tool that allows mobile users to test the audio and touch latency commands for Android and Chromebook products, and the tech giant has publicly posted it recently, with the hope that by making the tool readily accessible to anyone, the industry as a whole can improve and make way for even better responding mobile devices.

 

The People’s Operator: The Wireless Carrier That Cares

Where can you find a smartphone plan that gives you ample voice call minutes, unlimited text messaging, and fast data while also taking care of your philanthropic urges? Look no further than The People’s Operator, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses the network of major US wireless carrier Sprint (in the United Kingdom, The People’s Operator leases network capacity from mobile service provider Everything Everywhere).

 

FBI Hacks Into Terrorist’s iPhone Sans Apple’s Assistance

With the help of a third party, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice were able to access information on a particular iPhone device owned by a terrorist in the San Bernardino attack that happened in December of last year.

Apple’s VoiceOver: Continuing To Empower Blind Mobile Users

Before, people who had trouble seeing properly had to spend considerable amounts of money in order to acquire technology that magnified the screens on their computers, provided spoken directions for navigational purposes, identified their paper bills, and detected the shade of their clothing. Today, however, those visually impaired can just arm themselves with the right set of smartphones or tablet devices, plus a few mobile apps and accessories, in order to empower themselves. 

 

Is Email Dying?

According to a report published by App Annie, it appears that email is about to go extinct, at least among mobile users in their teens and early twenties.

Examining Injury Reports Caused By Smartphones

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission collects data from around a hundred hospitals across America, specifically visits to the emergency room, and then collates all that information into the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). For the year 2014 (the most recent year in which information is made available), it turned out that more than 500 injury reports have been filed, all caused by (or blamed on) smartphones.

So What’s With The New iPad Pro’s Embedded SIM Card?

During its March 21 event, not only did Apple introduce a new smaller iPhone (the iPhone SE), it also announced to the world a fresh take on the iPad Pro tablet device it debuted last year.

Where Have All The Wearables Gone?

Apple had just held its highly awaited March 21st event, but to the disappointment of fans of wearable devices everywhere, there was no major update regarding its first and only smartwatch (so far), the Apple Watch. Sure, Apple dropped the pricing of its wearable device by fifty bucks, and even took the opportunity to introduce new band options. But -- is that it?

 

Is Apple Employing A “Go Small” Strategy With Latest Product Unveilings?

You have probably already heard of what Apple officially introduced during its event held in its headquarters located in the city of Cupertino in California. The company introduced a smaller (4 inches), cheaper (starting at $399), but powerful (thanks to the A9 chip set) iPhone and a shrunken version of last year’s iPad Pro tablet device.

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