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Tim Cook Lobbies Congress Against App Store Age Verification Bill, Citing Privacy Risks

Tim Cook Lobbies Congress Against App Store Age Verification Bill, Citing Privacy Risks

Posted December 10, 2025
· Apple News
Apple CEO Tim Cook urges Congress to reject mandatory App Store ID checks for age verification, citing major privacy concerns for users.
Live Blog of Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote

Live Blog of Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote

Posted June 8, 2026
· Apple News
Follow iClarified's live blog of Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote as Apple unveils the latest updates to Siri, Apple Intelligence, iOS 27, macOS 27, and more.
Samsung Shows Off Galaxy Ring at Mobile World Congress [Image]

Samsung Shows Off Galaxy Ring at Mobile World Congress [Image]

Posted February 26, 2024
· Apple News
Samsung is offering a closer look at its upcoming Galaxy Ring at Mobile World Congress 2024.
Apple Slams Revived US Antitrust Bill as 'European-Style Regulation'

Apple Slams Revived US Antitrust Bill as 'European-Style Regulation'

Posted June 12, 2026
· Apple News
US Senators have reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, a bipartisan antitrust bill that could affect Apple's App Store and ecosystem policies. Apple says the proposal threatens privacy, security, and innovation.
Library of Congress Rules Jailbreaking Your Smartphone, Tablet and Smart TV is Legal

Library of Congress Rules Jailbreaking Your Smartphone, Tablet and Smart TV is Legal

Posted October 27, 2015
· Apple News
Library of Congress has adopted new exemptions that make jailbreaking your smartphone, tablet, Smart TV, or all-purpose mobile device legal; as well as, making it legal to unlock your cellphone, tablet, wearable, or portable mobile device.
Stanford Law Director Outlines How Congress Should Legalize Phone Unlocking

Stanford Law Director Outlines How Congress Should Legalize Phone Unlocking

Posted March 18, 2013
· Apple News
Jennifer Granick, the Director of Civil Liberties at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, says that none of the unlocking bills recently introduced to Congress provide a comprehensive fix for consumers.
Library of Congress Rules Jailbreaking iPads and Unlocking New iPhones Illegal

Library of Congress Rules Jailbreaking iPads and Unlocking New iPhones Illegal

Posted October 26, 2012
· Apple News
The Library of Congress has ruled that jailbreaking the iPad and unlocking iPhones purchased from January 2013 is no longer legal.
Mobile World Congress Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Mobile World Congress Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Posted February 13, 2020
· Apple News
The Mobile World Congress trade show held annually in Barcelona, Spain has officially been canceled.
Small U.S. Carriers Are Backing Cell Phone Unlocking Bills in Congress

Small U.S. Carriers Are Backing Cell Phone Unlocking Bills in Congress

Posted March 13, 2013
· Apple News
Small wireless carriers are backing several bills in Congress that would make cell phone unlocking legal in hopes of attracting more customers.
FCC Encourages Congress to Consider Legislative Solution to Cell Phone Unlocking

FCC Encourages Congress to Consider Legislative Solution to Cell Phone Unlocking

Posted March 4, 2013
· Apple News
The FCC has announced that it is examining the decision by the Library of Congress to make unlocking cell phones illegal.
Mobile World Congress 2011 to Include MacWorld Mobile Event

Mobile World Congress 2011 to Include MacWorld Mobile Event

Posted September 7, 2010
· Apple News
Macworld Mobile, a mobile developer event for the Apple iPhone and iPad platforms, will be part of Mobile World Congress 2011.
Samsung Won't Unveil the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress This Year

Samsung Won't Unveil the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress This Year

Posted January 23, 2017
· Apple News
Samsung has revealed that it won't be unveiling the new Galaxy S8 smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year.
Every New Feature in iOS 18

Every New Feature in iOS 18

Posted September 11, 2024
· Apple News
Here is Apple's official list of every new feature in iOS 18 for iPhone.
Sonos Updates New App to Reintroduce Local Music Library Playback, Other Features

Sonos Updates New App to Reintroduce Local Music Library Playback, Other Features

Posted May 23, 2024
· Apple News
Sonos has released an update to its new app that reintroduces some missing features.
Congress Sends Letter to Numerous iOS Developers Demanding Answers on Privacy

Congress Sends Letter to Numerous iOS Developers Demanding Answers on Privacy

Posted March 22, 2012
· Apple News
Congress has sent a letter to 34 iOS developers demanding answers on privacy.
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Law 'Banning' TikTok

U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Law 'Banning' TikTok

Posted January 17, 2025
· Apple News
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to uphold a law that will 'ban' TikTok in the United States if ByteDance does not sell the app by Sunday, January 19, 2025.
EFF and Consumers Union File Exemption Requests to Keep Jailbreaking and Unlocking Legal

EFF and Consumers Union File Exemption Requests to Keep Jailbreaking and Unlocking Legal

Posted November 8, 2014
· Apple News
The EFF has filed an exemption request to with the U.S. Copyright Office to make keeping jailbreaking of mobile phones legal and extend that to any device with a mobile operating system.
Watch Live as Apple Makes Its Case for Encryption Before Congress [Video]

Watch Live as Apple Makes Its Case for Encryption Before Congress [Video]

Posted March 1, 2016
· Apple News
Watch live as Apple makes its case for encryption and privacy before Congress.
iOS 16 Beta 3 Enables iCloud Shared Photo Library

iOS 16 Beta 3 Enables iCloud Shared Photo Library

Posted July 6, 2022
· Apple News
Apple has added support for ‌iCloud‌ Shared Photo Library in the third beta of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura.
Apple Shares First Photos of Carnegie Library Store

Apple Shares First Photos of Carnegie Library Store

Posted May 9, 2019
· Apple News
Apple has shared the first photos of its new retail store at the Carnegie Library on Mount Vernon Square.
U.S. Congress Questions Apple on Address Book Privacy

U.S. Congress Questions Apple on Address Book Privacy

Posted February 15, 2012
· Apple News
Congress is now questioning Apple over privacy concerns that stemmed from the discovery that apps are able to access and store a users entire Address Book without permission.
Apple is Blocking the SAM Unlock, Backup Your Unlock Tickets!

Apple is Blocking the SAM Unlock, Backup Your Unlock Tickets!

Posted April 27, 2012
· Apple News
Apple is currently in the process of blocking the SAM unlock. If you need to unlock a SIM or backup your unlock ticket do it now!
The White House Declares 'It's Time to Legalize Cell Phone Unlocking'

The White House Declares 'It's Time to Legalize Cell Phone Unlocking'

Posted March 4, 2013
· Apple News
The White House has released its official response to a petition to make cell phone unlocking legal, declaring: 'It's Time to Legalize Cell Phone Unlocking'.
FTC Report Finds 'Scant Evidence' to Support Repair Restrictions Imposed By Apple, Others

FTC Report Finds 'Scant Evidence' to Support Repair Restrictions Imposed By Apple, Others

Posted May 7, 2021
· Apple News
The FTC has submitted its report to Congress identifying numerous restrictions imposed by manufacturers to make repairs by consumers more difficult than they should be.
Every New Feature in macOS Tahoe 26 [List]

Every New Feature in macOS Tahoe 26 [List]

Posted September 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has shared the official list of every new feature available with macOS Tahoe 26.
New Qi2 25W Standard to Unlock More Fast Wireless Chargers for iPhone

New Qi2 25W Standard to Unlock More Fast Wireless Chargers for iPhone

Posted July 24, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's fast wireless charging ecosystem is set to expand with the new Qi2 25W standard. Learn what the WPC's update means for future iPhone accessories.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Would Make iPhone Unlocking Temporarily Legal

U.S. House Passes Bill That Would Make iPhone Unlocking Temporarily Legal

Posted February 26, 2014
· Apple News
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would make iPhone unlocking legal once again; however, the bill has some serious shortcomings.
Every New Feature in iPadOS 18

Every New Feature in iPadOS 18

Posted September 11, 2024
· Apple News
Here is Apple's official list of every new feature in iPadOS 18 for iPad.
How to Select an iPhone Unlock/Jailbreak Tutorial

How to Select an iPhone Unlock/Jailbreak Tutorial

Posted August 8, 2009
· Apple Tutorials
Instructions on how to select the right iPhone Unlock/Jailbreak tutorial for you and your phone.
Apple's Opening Remarks to Congress on Importance of Encryption

Apple's Opening Remarks to Congress on Importance of Encryption

Posted March 1, 2016
· Apple News
Apple general counsel Bruce Sewell is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee this afternoon on the importance of encryption.
Apple Will Fix iPhone 13 Unlock with Apple Watch Bug in Future Software Update

Apple Will Fix iPhone 13 Unlock with Apple Watch Bug in Future Software Update

Posted September 26, 2021
· Apple News
Apple has confirmed a bug that could prevent the Unlock with Apple Watch feature from working on the new iPhone 13.
Apple Releases iOS 16.1 for iPhone With iCloud Shared Photo Library, More [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 16.1 for iPhone With iCloud Shared Photo Library, More [Download]

Posted October 24, 2022
· Apple News
Apple has released iOS 16.1 for the iPhone bringing several new features including iCloud Shared Photo Library, third party Live Activities, Apple Fitness+, and more.
It is 'Illegal' to Unlock iPhones Purchased After Saturday

It is 'Illegal' to Unlock iPhones Purchased After Saturday

Posted January 24, 2013
· Apple News
The U.S. Library of Congress has ruled that unlocking iPhones purchased after January 26th, 2013 is no longer legal.
Spotify Announces New 'Your Library' Tab for iOS and Android

Spotify Announces New 'Your Library' Tab for iOS and Android

Posted April 29, 2021
· Apple News
Spotify has announced and redesigned 'Your Library' tab for iOS and Android users.
Apple Wins Best Mobile Device at Mobile World Congress

Apple Wins Best Mobile Device at Mobile World Congress

Posted February 17, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has won Best Mobile Device at Mobile World Congress despite not being present for the event.
U.S. Senators Write Open Letter to Tim Cook Urging Apple to Reinstate HKmap App

U.S. Senators Write Open Letter to Tim Cook Urging Apple to Reinstate HKmap App

Posted October 18, 2019
· Apple News
A group of United States Senators and Members of Congress have written an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging him to reinstate the HKLive app.
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes 'Open Markets Act' That Would Allow Sideloading

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes 'Open Markets Act' That Would Allow Sideloading

Posted February 3, 2022
· Apple News
The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the bi-partisan 'Open Markets Act' that would require Apple to allow users install apps on their iPhone without using the App Store.
Pixelmator Photo App Updated With Numerous Improvements, Now Works Better With Limited Photos Library Access

Pixelmator Photo App Updated With Numerous Improvements, Now Works Better With Limited Photos Library Access

Posted January 18, 2022
· Apple News
The Pixelmator Photo app for iOS has been updated with numerous improvements, including better support for limited Photos library access.
1Password Will Soon Support Passkey Unlock [Video]

1Password Will Soon Support Passkey Unlock [Video]

Posted February 9, 2023
· Apple News
1Password has announced that starting this summer, you'll be able to sign in and unlock your vaults using a single passkey.
Is it Really 'Illegal' to Unlock Your iPhone?

Is it Really 'Illegal' to Unlock Your iPhone?

Posted January 29, 2013
· Apple News
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published an article weighing in on the recent uproar over the decision by the Library of Congress to prohibit unlocking of mobile phones in the U.S.
Music Library Synchronization

Music Library Synchronization

Posted September 16, 2009
· Apple News
SuperSync makes it easy to create a master media library and have a subset on computers and laptops around the house.
U.S. Intelligence Director Addresses UK's Apple Backdoor Demand

U.S. Intelligence Director Addresses UK's Apple Backdoor Demand

Posted February 26, 2025
· Apple News
Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, has addressed reports of a secret order from the UK government directing Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted iCloud data.
United States Senate Passes Bill that Will Make Unlocking iPhones Legal Again

United States Senate Passes Bill that Will Make Unlocking iPhones Legal Again

Posted July 16, 2014
· Apple News
United States Senate has passed a bill that would legalize cell phone unlocking, including the iPhone
Inside the Secret Briefings That Pushed Apple to Move Chip Production to the US [Report]

Inside the Secret Briefings That Pushed Apple to Move Chip Production to the US [Report]

Posted February 24, 2026
· Apple News
Classified US briefings warned Apple that China could move on Taiwan by 2027, threatening chip supplies and the global economy.
Spotify Launches Redesigned Desktop Experience

Spotify Launches Redesigned Desktop Experience

Posted June 20, 2023
· Apple News
Spotify has announced a redesign to its desktop app and player that brings a brand-new look to Your Library and Now Playing views.
Monkey Tools Announces Library Monkey 4.0

Monkey Tools Announces Library Monkey 4.0

Posted May 14, 2010
· Apple News
New in Library Monkey 4.0 is the ability to import an iTunes database and effectively manage individual audio files - even those missing from a database.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill That Will Make Cell Phone Unlocking Legal

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill That Will Make Cell Phone Unlocking Legal

Posted July 25, 2014
· Apple News
The House on Friday unanimously passed legislation will make cell phone unlocking legal, just one week after the Senate approved the same measure.
Apple Carnegie Library Store to Open on May 11th

Apple Carnegie Library Store to Open on May 11th

Posted May 1, 2019
· Apple News
Apple has announced that its Carnegie Library retail store in Washington, D.C. will open on May 11, 2019 at 10:00am.