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The key factor appears to be that the bill does not require manufacturers to allow repairers to disable or bypass security features, which Apple said would "threaten consumer safety and data security." APPLE HAS SURPRISINGLY declared support for California's Right to Repair bill, having previously always opposed laws forcing products to be made repairable by end - users. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has announced its commitment to expanding its support for the right to repair nationwide during a White House event. Following California's recent passing of the Right to Repair Act, Apple will make all repair parts, tools, and documentation available to consumers. The event was part of the Biden administration's efforts to combat anti-consumer practices that artificially raise prices and hinder device repairs. Apple believes that a uniform federal repair law should prioritize privacy, data security, transparency, and a strong national standard that benefits consumers. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles Johny Srouji, senior vice president for hardware technologies at Apple, with a particular focus on his work developing the A9 smartphone chip and the A9X tablet processor. Details on Apple's use and modification of chips from other vendors and on the history of processor design at Apple are presented. The authors recount a tour of Apple chip facilities in Cupertino, California and Herzliya, Israel given to reporters by Srouji, and present information on Srouji's Israeli background and his career at IBM and Intel.

Opinion We know the EU and other territories are developingsimilar legislation, which suggests that California's newlaw may in the future be emulated everywhere Apple, iPhone, Mac, California, Right to repair,environment,Apple surprised us all when it pivoted to supportCalifornia's Right to Repair Act, which was signed intolaw this week. Further out While its approach isn't perfect, Apple continues workingtoward a circular manufacturing system and introduced itsfirst carbon neutral product with Apple Watch this year. [Extracted from the article]

The article previews several products and services launched by Apple Inc. during the 2011 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) held in San Francisco, California, including an updated MAC operating system (OS) X Lion system, the iPhone mobile OS (iOS) 5, and the iCloud cloud computing service.

The article offers information on the use of iPad and iPhones by the police department in Redlands, California which previously depends upon geographic information system (GIS). Officers use their iPad for mapping data and can query incident reports and field interview. Philip Mielke, a GIS supervisor for Redlands, says that GIS is one of the natural tools which allow to share information in order to make informed decisions. INSET: Mobility Options Expand To Fit Your Needs.

The article offers information on the iStanford application (app) launched for the students of Stanford University in California. It says that the app allows the student to use their iPhones to register for classes, check contact information in directory, and get updates in campus events. Stanford's university registrar Tom Black states that the app features three tiles' pages. It also discusses some of the app's tiles from outside vendors including eDocuments, images, and trivia game.

The author discusses the court battle between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. over patent infringement of iPhone. He says that there is enough pettiness and greatness in the courtroom of San Jose Federal Court Judge Lucy Koh in California where the two companies are suing each other. After observing around the court, he can say that it is time to end the patent madness.

The article offers the author's insights regarding his experience of getting a reservation in a restaurant without bribes, favors or lies. He mentions that he uses two iPhones and labyrinthine computer algorithms to get a reservation at The French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley, California and at the Momofuku Ko restaurant in New York City respectively. He adds that friends who speak Japanese can help to get a seat in a Japanese restaurant.

The article reports that chipsets from Sorrento Valley, California-based technology company Qualcomm Inc. are used in Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4S smartphones. It is revealed by Jim Mielke of ABI that chipsets such as baseband application processing chip and modem work on two main wireless technologies. It is predicted by Chris Caso of Susquehanna Financial Corp. that 26 million dollars to 28 million dollars worth of iPhone 4S units will be sold by Apple Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has extended its help to assist prosecutors in Arkansas in unlocking an iPhone 6 and an iPod that are tied to a local murder case. The FBI was successful in unlocking an iPhone 5c used by one of the terrorist in the December 2, 2015 San Bernardino, California, terrorist attack, without help from Apple Inc.

The article reports on the move by technology company Apple to file an appeal against an order by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym requiring it help the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defeat the password protection on the iPhone of one of the mass shooters in San Bernardino, California. Apple would like Pym to reverse her decision. FBI director James Comey and other officials have argued that encryption is increasingly hampering law enforcement efforts to investigate crimes and terrorism.

In this article the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey, comments on the decision of Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, who ordered Apple to provide assistance to FBI to try different passcodes to unlock the iPhone used by one of the terrorist of the San Bernardino, California shooting in December 2015. It mentions the impact of the Apple case on many similar law enforcement requests made by FBI.

The article reports that technology companies Facebook, Google, and Microsoft will support information technology company Apple Inc. in its appeal to overturn judge's order requiring Apple to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in San Bernardino, California attacks in December 2015. Apple appealed the order on February 24, 2016, as the ruling will undermine the basic security and privacy interests of hundreds of millions of individuals around the globe.

The article reports that information technology company Apple Inc. has filed an appeal on February 24, 2016, to overturn judge's order requiring it to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in San Bernardino, California attacks in December 2015. It mentions the reason given by Apple for the appeal. It states that Apple might go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if the judge declines to overturn her order.

The article discusses the intent of Tim Cook, chief executive officer (CEO), to challenge a court order for computer company Apple to bypass security on an iPhone linked to the December 2015 attacks in San Bernardino, California. It cites Cook's letter to customers where he decried the dangerous precedent asked by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for Apple to create a special operating system to install on the iPhone 5C found by the agency during its investigation of the attacks.

The article informs that a bill has been signed by the California legislature and Governor Jerry Brown for making it mandatory for smartphone manufacturere to have the kill switch technology on by default. It is noted that the law will took effect in California as of July 15, 2015 , but a report from "The Wall Street Journal," it would necessarily deter theft. It also discusses the impact of introducing kills switch technology on theft of smart phones in various cities.

The article reports that computer company Apple Inc. will appeal a judge's order in 2014 that denied its request for a sales ban on electronics company Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.'s products that were found to infringe Apple's patents. A court in California decided in May 2014 that Samsung infringed three of Apple's patents and awarded Apple, the maker of iPhone, 119.6 million dollars in damages; but the court denied Apple's request for a sales ban.

The article reports that Research In Motion Ltd. has asked a California court to block U.S. sales of the Typo keyboard, an add-on keyboard for the iPhone. The keyboard is designed to slip onto an iPhone 5 or 5S to provide a physical keyboard. Such keyboards have been a main selling point of BlackBerry devices.

This section offers news briefs on California real estate. The PMZ iPhone application helps provide up-to-the-minute real estate information for buyers and real estate agents and it can be downloaded through the iTunes store. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has allowed Federal Home Affordable Modification Program-approved outside servicers to modify CalHFA loans. Homebuilders and developers are feeling positive about the market says the National Association of Home Builders.

The article reports on the launch of Apple iPhone 5 in San Francisco, California on September 12, 2012.

The article offers updates on people and technology in Silicon Valley, California. Buyers of Apple Inc.'s smartphones are lining at an Apple store a day or more before the new product release. Retailer Glyde.com expects a 167% increase in sales of the iPhone 4S despite the great demand for the iPhone 5. A list of prices for other iPhone models is also included.

The article offers updates on people and technology along the University Avenue in Palo Alto, California. Buyers of Apple Inc.'s iPhones are lining at the biggest Apple retail store a day or more before the new product release. A crowd of more than 60 people have been patiently waiting for their chance to buy a new iPhone 5 when the store opens. Some buyers in the line are equipped with tents and sleeping bags.

The article reports on the management customer service of various banks in San Diego, California. It mentions that a free mobile banking application which can be downloaded by customers to their iPhone or Android device was rolled by California Bank & Trust in July 2011. It adds that the remote capture check-scanning service is offered by local banks including Torrey Pines Bank. Moreover, Regents Bank NA is participating in the MoneyPass automated teller machine (ATM) program.

The article discusses the highlights of a session with Tim Westergren, founder and chief strategy officer of Internet radio Pandora, at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, California on October 18, 2011. He noted that Pandora has more than 900,000 songs. He described how the launch of iPhone in 2007 has transformed their business in terms of growth and from being just a desktop radio to being more like traditional radio. He reported that 70% of usage is on mobile devices.

The article focuses on the guessing game about what the new iPhone 4 from Apple would look like with the scheduled iPhone event in Cupertino, California. It mentions spy photographs from a factory in Brazil that describes the iPhone 4 with a teardrop shape and a wide-bodied handset while reports indicated that the handset with have a dual-core processor, 8 megapixel camera and a dual-mode base-band processor. It also notes an image of the N90A handset model in the spy shots.

The article reports that some Apple Inc. employees have lost their iPhone prototypes at bars near the company's Cupertino, California headquarters. According to the author, one Apple employee has lost an iPhone 4 prototype at Gourmet Haus Staudt, while another lost his at Cava 22. The author reports that some customers at bars around California are skeptical on whether Apple can sustain its success, while others believe that the company will come up with new technologies and remain on top.

The article reports on how California-based company Mophie is preparing for the release of the iPhone 5. The company produces protective covers and battery chargers for the iPhone range and the iPod Touch. It believes that the fifth-generation phone will feature a 30-pin connector for charging and data transfer. This information has allowed Mophie to design a series of iPhone 5 charging accessories. It is also updating its signature Juice Pack Air and Juice Pack Plus charging cases.

The article reports on Apple's hunt for a Product Security Manager after a prototype of its iPhone was lost for a second time in a California bar. In 2010, the prototype of an iPhone 4 was purchased by web site Gizmodo after it was lost by an employee in a Redwood City, California bar. According to the post made by the Cupertino, California company, the candidate must have experience on formulating and implementing security technologies among others.

The article focuses on iFixit, a firm based in Southern California that is known for its detailed guides for repairing all kinds of gadgets. It notes how it will rip the next iPhone as soon as it goes on sale to search for features that were not disclosed by Apple. It cites the items iFixt intends to examine in the next iPhone which include the application processor and the device's communication chips. It notes an arguments within the wireless industry on the definition of 4G.

The article features A. J. Forsythe, a 2011 graduate of California Polytechnic State University and founder of the iPhone repair business iCracked. Forsythe has taught 30 technicians in various U.S. cities to fix smashed iPhones within a few minutes. He eventually hopes to build a group of tech-savvy contractors across college campuses to make iCracked the biggest iPhone repair firm in the U.S.

The article presents updates from the daily online news service of the publication "Government Technology" as of April 2011. The Fire Protection District in San Ramon Valley, California launched a feature on its free iPhone application to boost the chances of saving cardiac arrest victims. The advertised compensation for the California chief information officer position is 175,000 U.S. dollars. The revised deadline for states to be in compliance with the Real ID Act is on January 15, 2013.

The article reports on the iPhone application launched by the San Ramon, California Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD). It states that the application allows local residents to provide lifesaving assistance to sudden cardiac arrest victims. It says that registration for the application is open to users who had training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The article presents a profile of baseball player Andre Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers team, as narrated by himself. He states that his favorite ballpark is the AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, and his favorite baseball movie is "Brewster's Millions." He says that when he is at home, he watches television shows in his iPhone after batting practice. He states that his most memorable moment before becoming professional is making the playoffs in high school.

The article reports on the Santa Row shopping center's use of an iPhone application that provides users access to information regarding the center's events, discounts and promotions in San Jose, California. It mentions that the platform serves as an information tool and gives shoppers incentive to shop at Santa Row. It notes that the center is planning to present additional functions for the application, including gift card sales, real-time parking information and restaurant reservations.

The article reports on the creation of student iPhone application by the University of California in San Diego. It states that it is the first public university in the U.S. to create a campus-specific iPhone application that allows students to download and help them navigate the campus. It notes that over 2,000 students have downloaded the application by mid-June 2009.

The article reports on Oceanhouse Media Inc., a company formed by former Autodesk Inc. executive Michel Kripalani, designed to develop custom applications for Apple Inc.'s iPhones and iPod Touch in Encinitas, California. It is noted that the first application for Oceanhouse called Bowls, a music-making tool and relaxation device modeled on Tibetan bowls, was launched in March 2009. It reveals that the device grabbed the seventh position in the music category on the iTunes App Store.

The article offers news briefs related to technology in California. Virgin Mobile USA LP unveiled its Broadband2Go wireless Internet which features a three-gigabyte modem from Novatel Wireless Inc. It reveals that the Apple iPhone provides an opportunity for students and faculty members at the University of California San Diego to download videos through its YouTube channel. The San Diego Asian Film Festival and San Diego County Fair announce to launch a texting service for participants.

The article reports that Apple Inc. displayed iPhone with improved features and a new MacBook with new operating system at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California that was held on June 8, 2009. During the event Apple executives including Phil Schiller, vice-president for worldwide marketing spoke about product upgrades and introductions, starting with the debut of the iPhone 3GS. Apple's longtime CEO Steve Job was not present at the event for his poor health.

The article focuses on brushes, a mobile application used in the iPhones. It is stated that the users can create images and stimulates the experience of painting on the iPhone screen by selecting from a set of brushes and paint colors using their fingers directly on the screen. It was developed by Steve Sprang, a programmer based in Mountain View, California. It is reported that more than 50,000 iPhone owners have downloaded it from Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store since it's launching in August 2008.

The article deals with the warning issued by California gaming authorities to their Nevada counterparts regarding a blackjack card-counting program that can be used on either the Apple iPhone or the Apple iPod Touch portable music player. Casino operators received a Gaming Control Board memorandum stating that the program calculates the true count accurately. Nevada laws consider using a device to aid in card counting as a felony, says board member Randy Sayre.

The article reflects on the ever-changing face of media and the way people receive information in Los Angeles, California. The author mentions how the journal leaps forward into the era of technologies by introducing an iPhone application for the LGBT community. He presents facts about MYGAYGO, an information source for the mobile society. The author talks about the Web site that the journal has been working on.

The article reports on the first success of the University of California in San Diego (UCSD) on its "Lab to Market" course. The success is courtesy of Mike Kirkwood, a graduate of Master in Business Administration of the said school and founder of Polka, a technology company that developed four iPhone applications including "My Health," "If Found," "Close Call" and "My Emergency Info." It states that Kirkwood filed patents and started marketing the product as part of his Lab to Market course.

The article features skateboarder Curren Caples. He lives in Ventura, California and has been skating for seven years. His favorite television show is "Family Guy" and he is fond of remote-controlled cars. Considering skateboarding as his life, Caples would also bring iPhone and dirty magazines during a road trip.

The article offers information on the launching event of various products organized by Apple Inc. on September 9, 2008 at San Francisco Center for the Arts. It states that Apple Inc. had conducted the event to introduce its new innovations as well as to inform its customers on several cosmetic changes and lowering prices of its existing products. Moreover, it provides information on an update that the company will issue for resolution of several glitches on the company's products such as iPhone.

The article reports that Apple Inc.'s chief executive Steve Jobs is set to unveil the second-generation iPhone at the firm's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California in June 2008. As reported, the phone is likely to extend the appeal of the device to corporate buyers by featuring 3G capabilities and corporate email support. One feature likely to endear the new model to corporate customers is support for Microsoft Exchange email.