Apple-FBI Dispute Heats Up, 'iPhone SE' and 9.7-Inch 'iPad Pro' Rumors, iPhone 7, Siri for Mac - MacRumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook: FBI's Backdoor Would Be 'Software Equivalent of Cancer' The dispute between Apple and the FBI over whether Apple can be required to build a custom version of iOS to enable the FBI to unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists has continued to be the major story in the news this week, with both sides seeking to lay out their cases. For its part, Apple has been vocal that the creation of such a backdoor would set a dangerous precedent that would compromise the privacy of hundreds of millions of users. In a half-hour interview with ABC News, Tim Cook outlined Apple's belief that the modified operating system would be the "software equivalent of cancer" amid concerns that it could fall into the wrong hands or be misused by law enforcement already seeking to expand access to additional devices. The dispute will continue through the courts, with Apple this week filing its official request for the order to comply with the FBI's request to be vacated, citing Apple's belief that the request is illegal and unconstitutional. To follow the latest developments, make sure to check out our dedicated news hub for all of our stories on this topic.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Feb 26, 2016 iPhone 7 Suppliers Prepare for Dual-Lens Camera, Possible Stereo Speakers We're continuing to hear a few rumors about the iPhone 7, expected to debut around the usual September timeframe, and the latest reports indicate Apple's suppliers are beginning to gear up for production of the new device. Chipmakers for the audio and camera systems are said to be preparing their production lines for the iPhone 7, which is expected to include changes in both of those areas such as a possible second speaker taking the place of the headphone jack and a new dual-lens camera on at least the larger iPhone 7 Plus model. At Mobile World Congress this week, we saw a demonstration of a dual-lens camera system from Corephotonics, and while Apple's implementation will likely be somewhat different, the demonstration provides a good idea of what is possible with two lenses.   Read Full Article 4-Inch 'iPhone SE' and 9.7-Inch 'iPad Pro' to Use A9 and A9X Processors With a new 4-inch iPhone and flagship iPad due to be introduced in just a few weeks, we're hearing some additional tidbits about the upcoming devices. Notably, both devices are said to be using cutting-edge chips, including an A9 chip in the new iPhone and the A9X chip from last fall's iPad Pro making its way into the new iPad. We're also starting to hear some new possibilities for the names of these products, with the 4-inch iPhone that was previously expected to be called the "iPhone 5se" now rumored to arrive with an "iPhone SE" name and a design that looks nearly identical to the iPhone 5 and 5s. The assumed "iPad Air 3" is also said to actually be branded as an "iPad Pro," adopting many of the same features such as a Smart Connector, Smart Keyboard accessory, four-speaker design, and Apple Pencil support from its larger sibling.   Read Full Article Siri Coming to the Mac Menu Bar in OS X 10.12 Later This Year Apple is expected to provide the first glimpses of OS X 10.12 and iOS 10 at WWDC in June, but we're starting to hear out first tidbits about what we can expect from the forthcoming updates. OS X 10.12 will reportedly incorporate Siri for the first time, making it easy to access information and otherwise interact with your Mac by voice right from a menu bar icon. In other news, Apple is reportedly planning significant enhancements to the Photos apps in OS X 10.12 and iOS 10, bringing back a number of the editing features that were lost when Apple transitioned from iPhoto to Photos. Higher-end editing features previously found in Aperture are, however, not expected to make the transition to Photos.   Read Full Article Apple Pencil Navigation Functionality to Return in Next iOS 9.3 Beta Throughout the first four iOS 9.3 betas, some users have been frustrated to learn that Apple has removed one key functionality of the Apple Pencil with the iPad Pro: the ability to navigate around pages and apps by dragging the Pencil to scroll. With the removal persisting throughout the betas and no acknowledgment from Apple that it was a "known issue," it was looking more and more like this was an intentional change on Apple's part. Following significant media coverage of the change, however, Apple has issued a statement reassuring users that the feature will be returning in the next iOS 9.3 beta once some refinements have been implemented.   Read Full Article Tim Cook Teases Apple Car: 'It's Going to Be Christmas Eve for a While' Rumors about Apple's car project continue to circulate, and Tim Cook has been directly asked about the company's plans several times in recent weeks. The first instance came in an interview with Fortune earlier this month and published this week. Challenged to publicly lay out Apple's car efforts in the face of overwhelming rumors and evidence, Cook responded by simply saying "Yeah, I'm probably not going to do that." He went on to outline his common refrain that Apple is a "curious" company that explores and debates a lot of different things. And just today at Apple's annual shareholders meeting, Cook was again asked about the Apple Car project. Offering a bit more of a tease about Apple's plans, Cook noted "It's going to be Christmas Eve for a while."   Read Full Article 'Dune Case' for PCs Copies Mac Pro's Cylindrical Design Finally, one of our most popular articles this week addressed a new Kickstarter project for the "Dune Case," a PC case that bears a distinct resemblance to Apple's cylindrical Mac Pro design. The case has generated significant discussion about the copycat nature and whether Apple will be able to challenge the project based on those similarities. And while the overall look of the Dune Case is similar to the Mac Pro, the interior design is significantly different as it is designed to house standard PC components rather than Apple's custom design and arrangement.   Read Full Article

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