Thursday 10 March 2016

President Obama snubs Apple, praises other tech companies for improving digital security

If there’s one company that strives to offer the best security possible when it comes to digital data, it’s Apple. And the FBI’s case against the iPhone maker is clear proof of that: The agency claims it can’t get into an iPhone that belonged to one of the shooters in the San Bernardino massacre because Apple’s security is protecting it.

Despite this, President Obama recently ignored Apple completely while talking about online security and the role certain tech companies will play.

“With the help of companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Visa we’re going to empower Americans to be able to help themselves and make sure that they are safe online with an extra layer of security, like a fingerprint or a code sent to your cellphone,” Obama said.

These features already exist in plenty of modern devices, including Apple’s iPhones. In fact, Apple was one of the first companies to implement fingerprint sensors in smartphones. For the full article click here 



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