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  • Apple condemns British spy agency group's proposal to evade message encryption

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    gatorguy said:
    racerhomie3 said:
    I am sure this key would ‘leak’ on the black market just like how CIA’s or NSA’s malware is being to damage American cities.
    I don't see how it would "leak" on the black market as there's no backdoor modification to any of Apple encrypted messaging service, nor are the Brits asking for one. They simply want Google and Apple and the rest to be legally required to add GCHQ as another recipient of the target's still encrypted message. Apple who whoever would still be the company responsible for actually doing it if I read this correctly. Certainly not something I would advocate for, but still far better than a weakened encryption service. 

    In fact I'm wondering if this is already in play in a couple of other countries.  It would explain how Apple iMessage has escaped the same fate of the other encrypted messaging services who have refused to cow-tow in China and Russia. At least in China it is no longer Apple iCloud nor an Apple-controlled service, rebadged as GCBD iCloud and run by the Chinese. Simply inserting themselves as an additional recipient of still-encrypted iMessages would be the so-simple fix. Russia may bve in the process of doing something similar. 
    iMessage keys are not held by . The new iMessage syncing feature is enabled by a circle of secure devices. iCloud storage holds your backup info, photos, contacts, etc. which  has a key for. Not your iMessage.I believe  is trying to enable this circle of secure devices, for more cloud features, so they dont have the keys. 
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  • Apple condemns British spy agency group's proposal to evade message encryption

    racerhomie3racerhomie3
    I am sure this key would ‘leak’ on the black market just like how CIA’s or NSA’s malware is being used to damage American cities.
    StrangeDaysjbdragonwatto_cobra

  • 2019 iPod touch: First look, initial impressions, & benchmarks

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    It’s a lovely device. Sadly I already use an iPod Touch 1G for my music, besides my  Watch & iPhone SE.
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  • Apple cutting older iPhone production, 2019 iPhone schedule on track says supply chain rep...

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    seanismorris said:
    Anyone else think Apple is releasing new models to quickly?  They’re sapping the excitement...  

    Having a year old $1000 phone that is obsolete must be annoying...

    On the bright side, the XR is going to be an even better value...
    I know people in South East Asia with iPhone 2G,3GS ,4,4S & 5. Most have had their batteries replaced. FaceTime even on iPhone 4 on iOS 7 remains usable.
    cornchip

  • Apple cutting older iPhone production, 2019 iPhone schedule on track says supply chain rep...

    racerhomie3racerhomie3
    seanismorris said:
    Anyone else think Apple is releasing new models to quickly?  They’re sapping the excitement...  

    Having a year old $1000 phone that is obsolete must be annoying...

    On the bright side, the XR is going to be an even better value...
    Even the iPhone 5S is not obsolete. It has LTE ,a good camera, okay performance with iOS 12. A quick battery replacement makes older iPhones really usable. iPhone X & XS will remain usable until the 2030s.
    muthuk_vanalingamcornchip