ICYMI: Steve Jobs gets stamp of approval
In case you missed it, we've collected a few of the popular stories making the rounds this Friday morning for a little segment we like to call ICYMI. Which stands for ... something.
Stories by Dan Moren
Revised rules let Apple update law enforcement, national security data
Having perhaps fended off doom-and-gloom over its financials, Apple is now also confronting the doom-and-gloom over federal surveillance. The company on Monday updated the information it provided last November on U.S. law enforcement and national security requests for user data.
iOS 7 lock-screen bypass allows access to photos, contacts, social networking
Settle into your seats for the Return of the Lock-Screen Bypass, Part XVII: The iOS 7-ing. Once again, someon's figured out a way to access data from your iPhone or iPad without entering your lock code. (You do have a lock code, don't you?) As for what makes this time different from all other times, it's the first instance of a bug of this type in Apple's newest OS.
Remains of the Day: Face-off
Now you can report bugs to Apple in style. Elsewhere, Apple puts a new face on FaceTime and Android takes a shot across Apple's sleek and sophisticated bow. The remainders for Tuesday, September 3, 2013 are the beginning of the end.
AgileBits teases significant revamp of 1Password for OS X
While Apple's announcement of the forthcoming iCloud Keychain feature of iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks might have seemed like dire news for products like AgileBits's 1Password, the latter company's not about to throw in the towel. On Friday, it teased a sneak peek at the forthcoming 1Password 4 for Mac, a complete redesign and re-engineering of what represents the first major update to the password manager on OS X since 2009.
Remains of the Day: Kyrie Ellison
What does it truly mean to be ... Apple-y? One analyst gives it his best shot. Elsewhere, a billionaire hands down judgment on Apple without Steve Jobs, and London trash cans are collecting more than just rubbish. The remainders for Tuesday, August 13, 2013 burn a gem-like flame.
Remains of the Day: Norway, no how
Developers are welcomed back into Apple's fold, Steve Jobs once considered going consumer-only, and one Scandinavian country says no-no to 3D flyovers. The remainders for Monday, August 12, 2013 are transmitted exclusively in Norse code.
Remains of the Day: Jungle boogie
Malware gets nasty about your surfing habits, Apple may want its own answer to Kinect, and the sounds of endangered species are the new hot sounds to listen to on your iPod. The remainders for Tuesday, July 16, 2013 will let the boogie flow.
Remains of the Day: Crimes and misdemeanors
iOS apps are still using UUIDs, and your iMessages may not be as secure as you thought, but that one guy is really, really sorry that he sold that iPhone 4 prototype. The remainders for Wednesday, June 26, 2013 have done their time.
Mac OS X 10.8.4 fixes iMessage ordering issue, more
Even though eyes are on next week's Worldwide Developers Conference, which is rumored to usher in the next major update to OS X, Apple hasn't stopped supporting its current version. The company on Tuesday released Mac OS X 10.8.4, bringing numerous fixes and improvements.
Remains of the Day: Charge!
Your iPhone may be getting more than just power from that charger. Elsewhere, the patent lawsuit is coming from inside the law firm and the iHernia of Mac portable concepts. The remainders for Monday, June 3, 2013 are large and in charge.
Remains of the Day: Reach out and touch someone
The Journal reads the supply-chain tea leaves, iPod touch sales hit a new milestone, and iCloud is, well, pretty much exactly as secure as you think it is. The remainders for Thursday, May 30, 2013 are the one for you, New England.
Remains of the Day: Where in the world?
Mr. Cook goes to Washington, an Apple Store grows in San Francisco, and Mac spyware turns up in Norway. The remainders for Thursday, May 16, 2013, are going global.
Remains of the Day: Single digits
Apple's got its finger on the pulse of security development, the iPhone should not be a number but a free man, and a former Apple exec is on the market once again. The remainders for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 are getting with the program.
Remains of the Day: Back in a flash
One analyst contends that Apple's real business model is storage, which at least explains why it's building such a huge new headquarters. Plus, your iMessages are really way more secure than they probably need to be. The remainders for Thursday, April 4, 2013 will be right back.