Apple CEO Tim Cook today testified in front of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee, defending the company’s tax avoidance strategies. During a questioning session with Cook, U.S. Senator John McCain asked a rather funny question to Tim Cook about an issue that bothers many people.
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I find it peculiar that regional wireless carriers in the United States have traditionally been way more vocal in their support of Apple and sound business practices than the corporate behemoths like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile, the nation’s top carriers. A new report out this morning praises some regional carriers for having the guts
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There’s been a lot of commotion lately regarding the recent expiration of a DMCA exemption that makes the unlocking of smartphones illegal. The people are talking about it, the government is talking about it, and the word is, it could lead to new legislation. Today, AT&T issued a statement on the topic, reassuring customers that the DMCA
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Welcome to the Android Police Podcast, Episode 52. This marks our one-year anniversary and, to celebrate we had a very special drinking game episode. As such, the show may be a bit more adult than usual, but also tons more fun.Don’t forget – the Android Police Podcast’s live broadcast is every Thursday at 5PM PST (www.androidpolice.com/podcast). The very unedited video version of the podcast can be found here – and will likely include various verbal expletives, technical snafus, tangents, and probably a good 5-10 minutes of pre-podcast banter as we prepare. Watch at your own risk!Subscribe to the Android Police Podcast: RSS Feed iTunes Stitcher RadioThe CastMatthew Smith, HostBob Severns, Editor, A/VCameron Summerson, Co-hostDavid Ruddock, Co-hostEric Ravenscraft, Co-hostTHE OUTLINERumor RoundupSamsung gives the secrets of the Galaxy S IV to a small boy
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Online payment service PayPal has launched a new iOS SDK for developers. The tool should let iOS apps integrate PayPal checkouts directly, including optional direct credit card payments. For those, apps will have to rely on PayPal’s card.io system, which involves taking a photo of a credit card for scanning purposes.
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Yesterday in the MacNN forums, Clinically Insane member “subego” posted a link to a story about why long time Apple Fanboy Andy Ihnatko jumped ship and traded in his iPhone for an Android, read more and join in the conversation here. Also yesterday one Fresh-Faced Recruit started a thread looking for some help figuring out why their Finder is lagging so much, a solution has yet to be found.
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Google Maps recent arrival on iOS 6 may have led to a significant number of users upgrading to that version of iOS. This according to ad network MoPub, which saw iOS 6 adoption jump 29 percent in the five days following the release of the new version of Google Maps. The spike in iOS 6 upgrades — even after the version hit 60 percent adoption a week after its release — seems to indicate pent up demand for Google’s mapping solution in light of the well-publicized troubles of Apple’s Maps app.
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Google has been developing self-driving cars for a while now and the latest news is that the company has successfully lobbied for legislative support in California. A bill to allow computer-controlled cars on Californian highways passed 37-0 in the Senate and 74-2 in the Assembly and is now awaiting action by Governor Jerry Brown. The
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Very scary news coming from Wired’s Mat Honan. As well publicized over the weekend, Honan’s iCloud account was hacked. ‘Bad’.
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If the whole SOPA fiasco in early 2012 proved one thing, it’s that legislation (especially when dealing with technology) can’t be thrown together all will-nilly, and needs to be more carefully planned and thought out if it’s going to succeed. Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) is looking to do just that when it comes to user
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The Justice Department filed its response today to the 868 public comments it received in response to a controversial settlement related to alleged price-fixing by Apple and major publishers. The Department said it will not change the terms of the deal — and effectively told its critics to jump in the lake.
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A former employee of AT&T admitted to helping insider traders by surreptitiously passing iPhone sales figure and other company secrets. Alnoor Ebrahim, originally from Tanzania, pleaded guilty in a court in Manhattan for his part in an expert-network ring, where secret information was transferred from large companies to hedge funds, writes Reuters.
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Tweet Pin It Senator Chuck Grassley was having a bad moment on Capital Hill when he fumbled to silent his iPhone. The famous Miramba ringtone blasted all over Capital Hill while he was speaking. Technorati Tags: Chuck Grassley iPhone goes off on capital hill
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