In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store. The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Three charged in Illinois Apple Store theft from 2023 Arrests have been made in one of the highest-profile Apple Store robberies of the last year. According to The Daily...
The gang, who all have their faces covered with motorcycle helmets, tried to steal the scooter from a quiet residential street in Earlsfield, south west London, last night.
NFC, the tech behind Google Pay, may be used to charge Android users' devices in the future.
Dogecoin is once again in the spotlight with speculation that DOGE payments are coming to X (formerly Twitter) as the platform looks to charge users a fee to post and interact on the platform. This was made public by owner Elon Musk, who said that the move was made in an effort to make sure […]
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday.The DRC's lawyers have sent Apple a formal cease and desist notice seen by AFP, effectively warning the tech giant it could face legal action if the alleged practice continues.The Paris-based lawyers for the DRC accused Apple of purchasing minerals smuggled from the DRC into...
Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. The refurbished Series 9 models are discounted by approximately 15% compared to the equivalent brand new models, with pricing starting at $339, down from $399. A variety of configurations are available as of writing. Apple says it puts all of its refurbished products through a thorough cleaning process and inspection, and performs full...
The £99 Apple watch comes in 3 colours - Rose Gold, Silver and Space Grey
Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. As of writing, refurbished Ultra 2 models with the Blue, Orange, or White Ocean Band are available for $679, compared to $799 brand new. Like new Ultra 2 models sold directly by Apple in the U.S. currently, we expect that the Blood Oxygen app is deactivated on the refurbished models, due to a legal battle with medical technology company...
Crime-Ridden San Francisco Wants To Punish Grocery Stores For Fleeing Said Crime Unpunished crime is so out of control in San Francisco that the city now wants to punish grocery stores who want to leave. Under the 'Grocery Protection Act' introduced by city Board of Supervisors member Dean Preston (Democratic Socialist), stores that want to flee all the crime and other increased liabilities will have to provide the city with six months advanced notice, and make efforts to find a...
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
UPI rule change for PPIs: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and wallets like Paytm, PhonePe, and Amazon have become integral to our daily transactions. Whether it's paying for groceries, bills, or other expenses, we rely on these platforms regularly. However, a common complaint among users is the limited flexibility in using wallet funds for UPI transactions. Typically, you can only use wallet money through the issuer's app, like PhonePe for PhonePe wallet. Using the same funds through other UPI...
Apple Inc. said on Friday in a statement cited by The Wall Street Journal that the Chinese cyberspace administration ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in the country."We are