Viber has released a new privacy-enhanced version of its messaging app that brings end-to-end encryption, hidden chats, contact authentication, and more.”Today we’re excited to announce that our users will be able to securely communicate across all of their devices through end-to-end encryption. We have been working on this for a long time and are proud that our users can confidently use Viber without fear of their messages being intercepted – whether it is in a one-to-one or group message, on a call, on desktop, mobile or tablet.”Viber will be rolling this out globally over the next two weeks, and you’ll see a grey padlock to confirm you are secured. Additionally, each user has an individual cryptography key associated with his or her device, allowing you to benefit from an added layer of security. You can manually authenticate contacts to select they are “trusted”. This will change the lock color to green, and if you ever see a red lock it means there is a problem with the authentication key. The breach may simply mean that a user has changed his or her primary phone; however, it can also indicate a man-in-the-middle-attack. To solve a possible breach state, the participant needs to be re-trusted. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has released its Report on Government Information Requests for the second half of 2015. The report breaks down the number of Device Requests, Account Requests, and Emergency Requests received by country. It also shows the approximate number of National Security Orders for information and the number of Deletion Requests made.Here’s the number and type of requests received in the U.S. from July 1st to December 31st, 2015.- Device Requests: 4000 (Information provided in 80% of cases)- Account Requests: 1015 (Information provided in 82% of cases)- Emergency Requests: 106- National Security Orders Received: 1250 – 1499- Account Deletion Requests: 3Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has announced an updated 12-inch MacBook featuring the Skylake Core M processor, a new Rose Gold color option, and an additional hour of battery life.Featuring an all-metal unibody enclosure, MacBook is now available in four aluminum finishes — gold, silver, space gray, and for the first time on a Mac, a gorgeous rose gold. With a stunning 12-inch Retina display, highly responsive full-size keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, versatile USB-C port and all-day battery life in a design that is just 2 pounds and 13.1 mm thin, MacBook is the future of the notebook. “MacBook is the thinnest and lightest Mac we have ever made and it’s our vision for the future of the notebook,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Customers are going to love this update to MacBook, with the latest processors, faster graphics, faster flash storage, longer battery life and a beautiful rose gold finish.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has been hearing pitches for original TV shows and has stealthily met with talent at the Sundance Film festival, according to Fast Company.Apple attended Sundance nearly unnoticed. The company set up in the Imperial Hotel and held invitation only events behind the now unmarked door at 221 Main.On one evening, a group of young filmmakers were treated to cocktails and a farm-to-table dinner put on by the chefs from Eveleigh, one of Los Angeles’s hottest restaurants. The space was as sleek and understated as an iPhone 6S; one attendee described the decor to me as “very beige.” Unlike most Sundance brand-sponsored events, there were no press releases. There were no party pictures. There wasn’t any swag. The iTunes Lounge, as it was known to invitees, was as real to most festivalgoers as Lizzy. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has posted a new webpage for developers entitled, ‘Making Great Apps for the App Store’. The page offers information on Developer Insights, Planning, Guidelines, and Submissions. The App Store makes it simple for users around the world to discover, download and enjoy your apps. Grow your business with resources designed to help you create great apps and reach more users.Apple also announced the dates for WWDC 2016 earlier today. The developer conference will take place June 13th to June 17th in San Francisco. Developers can apply for tickets via the WWDC website now through Friday, April 22 at 10am PDT. Tickets will be distributed through a random selection process and the winners will be notified by Monday, April 25 at 5pm PDT.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple today announced that it will hold the 27th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 13 through June 17 in San Francisco, where developers across the world will come together to learn about the future of iOS, OS X, watchOS and tvOS. Apple’s announcement confirms the dates that Siri leaked earlier today.“With four innovative operating systems and a new, intuitive programming language powering over 1 billion devices worldwide, there has never been a more exciting time to bring our developer community together,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “WWDC 2016 is going to be a landmark event for developers who are coding in Swift, and building apps and products for iOS, OS X, watchOS and tvOS. We can’t wait for everyone to join us — in San Francisco or through the live stream.”Developers can apply for tickets via the WWDC website now through Friday, April 22 at 10am PDT. Tickets will be distributed through a random selection process and the winners will be notified by Monday, April 25 at 5pm PDT. Apple also plans to give away up to 350 WWDC Scholarships, which will give students and STEM organization the opportunity to earn a ticket and meet other developers across the globe. Apple will also provide travel assistance for up to 125 scholarship recipients. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has stopped signing iOS 9.3 following the release of iOS 9.3.1.If you want to stay on iOS 9.3 take care that you do not accidentally update because you won’t be able to get back down. While there hasn’t been a jailbreak since iOS 9.1, having a lower firmware version installed could increase your chances of being able to jailbreak in the future.You may want to save the SHSH Blobs off your device if you haven’t already.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Siri has leaked the dates of WWDC 2016, Apple’s big developer conference held in San Francisco.If you ask Siri “When is WWDC?” she replies:The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held June 13 through June 17 in San Francisco. I’m so excited!Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Bill Campbell, a longtime Apple board member, has passed away after long battle with cancer, reports Re/code.Bill Campbell’s relationship with Apple dates back to 1983, when he joined the company as vice president of Marketing. Next to Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Mike Markkula, Campbell was the longest-serving board member in the company’s history.Here’s what Apple CEO Tim Cook and Campbell had to say when he retired in 2014.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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LinkedIn has released a new app called ‘LinkedIn Students’ that aims to help students find a job after graduation.Go from a major to making it with the LinkedIn Students app. LinkedIn Students helps you take the guesswork out of finding a job after graduation by giving you career advice based on the college you’re attending and the major you’re pursuing.Features:- Discover jobs you didn’t know were out there- Read exclusive articles for students on how to get the most out of the job search- Explore different careers paths based on alumni profiles- View companies to consider based on where alumni work- Search, save, and apply to recommended jobs based on your LinkedIn profileShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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