Apple, one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization of close to $3 trillion, says it has an unwavering commitment to protecting users’ privacy and data, a stance it has stuck to even in the face of pressure from law enforcement. But some people who have had their iPhones stolen are discovering that Apple’s own security tools — meant to protect them — are sometimes being used against them. When iPhones are stolen, savvy thieves can lock owners out of their Apple accounts, making it difficult to reclaim precious photos and files. Now, a court case in California is giving some of these victims hope for retrieving their digital lives.
Apple has opened a new Apple Music studio in Tokyo, marking the company’s first such facility in Asia and its seventh globally.
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Apple Music says the studios provide a space for artists to showcase their creativity and connect more closely with fans. The move comes as streaming services increasingly look for new ways to offer exclusive content and artist relationships to fans.
So far, the Apple TV+ series has an impressive lineup of creators and stars. [...] This stellar lineup suggests that the show will be a hit for the streamer, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate whether the series will take its subject seriously.
This is where the real joy of Google Maps lies: in the moments when you get to see humans being playful with the otherwise prosaic tools at their disposal.
While the easing of the local content requirement is one step towards reform, there are fears that it could hurt the country’s domestic tech industry.
I enjoy just browsing Google Map, and visits cities and towns, and pop into restaurants and cafes and take a look at the food and the menu, and imagine what I will order if I happen to be dining there.
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