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Apple granted patent for software that would let you take socially distant group selfies

The Verge

Apple has just been granted a patent for software that would generate “synthetic group selfies,” which as Protocol points out , could be a way to take group selfies for social media even if you’re trying to stay socially distant from your friends. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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‘Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend,’ according to Apple’s software chief

The Verge

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.

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Apple vs. Microsoft: Vision Pro, HoloLens, and a familiar pattern in a classic tech rivalry

GeekWire

The original Microsoft HoloLens, above, and Apple’s new Vision Pro, below. That last one sure looks like a possibility after Apple unveiled its new augmented reality headset this week. EyeSight promises to make the device less socially awkward for the people using it, allowing them to interact with those around them.

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Best eBook Software: Tools to Create Your Digital Bestseller

Kitaboo

eBook software is an integral application or digital tool that helps in the creation, formatting, and distribution of eBooks. The best eBook software comes with a user-friendly interface that enhances accessibility, elevates global reach, and supports multimedia elements. 3 Best eBook Software of 2024 KITABOO Canva Ulysses III.

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Apple is facing a new antitrust lawsuit that could dethrone the iPhone

Vox

Apple CEO Tim Cook takes a selfie with an attendee during an event on September 10, 2019, on Apple’s Cupertino, California campus. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Does Apple have a monopoly on smartphones? The Justice Department thinks so. trillion business: the iPhone. trillion business: the iPhone.

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Apple cares about privacy, unless you work at Apple

The Verge

The company has taken a strong stance on safeguarding its customers’ data — but some employees don’t believe it protects theirs Jacob Preston was sitting down with his manager during his first week at Apple when he was told, with little fanfare, that he needed to link his personal Apple ID and work account.

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Microsoft and VMware vet Paul Maritz backs social app built on promise of user privacy

GeekWire

Former VMware CEO and longtime Microsoft executive Paul Maritz is a major investor in True, a social app that vows not to sell or monetize user data. a Seattle-based company that made software for managing personal information. True is not to be confused with Truth Social, the social network with ties to former U.S.

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