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TrueSec outlines "Rootpipe" privilege escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X Yosemite Posted: 04 Nov 2014 10:35 AM PST Speaking at the ?redev Developer Conference in Malm?, Sweeden, Emil Kvarnhammar of security firm TrueSec demonstrated a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting OS X 10.8.5 through the newest 10.10 Yosemite.

Apple continues to dominate with massive 86% share of handset industry profits Posted: 04 Nov 2014 09:41 AM PST A new analysis of third-quarter handset industry operating profits estimates that Apple accounted for a massive 86 percent share, blowing away the competition as rivals such as Samsung saw their profit levels dip.

Apple granted patent covering motion-based 'remote wand' controllers for Apple TV Posted: 04 Nov 2014 08:13 AM PST The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday issued an invention for a new kind of Apple TV remote control, giving viewers the ability to gesture with a "remote wand" in order to navigate around the user interface, in what could be the latest evidence Apple is looking to substantially alter the user experience of its set-top streamer.

Amazon adds unlimited cloud photo storage for Prime members Posted: 04 Nov 2014 06:56 AM PST Subscribers to the $99-per-year Amazon Prime service can now back up their entire photo collection at full resolution, including iPhone photos via a dedicated iOS app.

Apple to raise $3.5 billion from euro debt at some of the lowest interest rates in history Posted: 04 Nov 2014 05:02 AM PST Apple is set to borrow cash in euros for the first time in the company's history, taking advantage of record-low interest rates in Europe with what will be some of the lowest-ever interest rates for a corporation.

'Disney Movies Anywhere' gets Android app, ushers in cross-platform movie purchasing Posted: 03 Nov 2014 10:13 PM PST Disney on Tuesday rolled out an Android app for its "Disney Movies Anywhere" cloud service -- already available for iOS -- in a rare deal that finds Apple and Google sharing digital content rights for movie purchases.

Apple releases first iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers with bug fixes Posted: 03 Nov 2014 08:41 PM PST Following the release of OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta, Apple on Monday issued the first developer beta for iOS 8.1.1 , the upcoming point release for the company's mobile operating system.

Australian Bureau of Statistics credits Apple's iPhone 6 for stoking retail surge Posted: 03 Nov 2014 08:34 PM PST Following an anemic 0.1 percent rise in August, Australia's Bureau of Statistics reported that retail turnover lept to 1.2 percent growth in September, crediting Apple's iPhone 6 launch for driving the unexpected growth.

Tim Cook's 'rhino skin' tested by a rash of angry flies as Apple investors shrug off concerns Posted: 03 Nov 2014 07:51 PM PST In the days following Tim Cook's statement that he was "proud to be gay," Apple's chief executive has been commended for his openness in a variety of online opinions, but also needled by a pestilent swarm of haters, ranging from Twitter trolls to Russian politicians and businessmen. Apple investors don't seem to care.

Apple reportedly acquires cloud startup Union Bay Networks, to open engineering office in Seattle Posted: 03 Nov 2014 07:21 PM PST Following the discovery that Apple is hiring in the Seattle area, the company on Monday confirmed that it will be opening an engineering office in the state, with reports pointing to the acquisition of local cloud computing startup Union Bay Networks.

First wireless chips with Apple HomeKit support now shipping to device manufacturers Posted: 03 Nov 2014 05:05 PM PST Chipmakers Broadcom and Texas Instruments have started shipping out Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips with installed Apple HomeKit firmware, meaning the first wave of HomeKit-enabled devices should hit store shelves soon.

Apple issues first OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta seed to developers Posted: 03 Nov 2014 03:23 PM PST Apple on Monday issued the first OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta to developers, with the first maintenance update seed coming more than two weeks after the latest Mac operating system saw release in mid-October.

Apple rumored to abandon iPad mini in 2015, move to 12-inch 'iPad Pro' Posted: 03 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST A dubious rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims Apple is looking to wind down iPad mini production in favor of a 12-inch tablet, a response to flagging sales and growing consumer interest in larger-screened devices.

Beyonce rumored to release second iTunes exclusive 'visual album' on Nov. 14 Posted: 03 Nov 2014 02:26 PM PST A supposedly leaked photo appears to show the tracklist for an unannounced iTunes exclusive Beyonce release set for November, which will feature collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and more.

Gazelle launches certified preowned store specializing in quality used Apple iPhones & iPads Posted: 03 Nov 2014 01:13 PM PST Trade-in service Gazelle on Monday launched a new resale service backed by a quality guarantee, allowing shoppers to buy used iPhones and iPads at heavily discounted prices, without having to worry about the condition of their purchase when it arrives.

Verizon, AT&T pledge Voice Over LTE interoperability coming in 2015 Posted: 03 Nov 2014 11:58 AM PST The two largest carriers in the U.S., Verizon and AT&T, both announced on Monday that they plan to allow Voice Over LTE connections between customers on the two competing networks starting in 2015.