Apple vs. Google vs. encryption
01/26/20 • 72 min
It's a precarious balance between security, privacy, and convenience. A report from Reuters that Apple dropped plans for end-to-end encryption of iCloud backups after the FBI complained helps frame a conversation between Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Martonik, and Daniel Bader about the differences in approach between iOS and Android backup strategies. High value hacking targets such as Jeff Bezos also highlight security vulnerabilities.
The crew also discuss backlash against Sonos regarding use of legacy products along side newer devices. Finally, they look at a leak of Android's competitor to AirDrop: Nearby Sharing.
Links:
- Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources
- Did the FBI get Apple to kill iCloud backup encryption?
- iMore show 689: E2E encrypted iCloud, iPad Turns 10
- Apple may have ditched encrypted backups, but Google hasn't
- Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's phone was allegedly hacked by Saudi crown prince in 2018
- Sonos CEO responds to backlash, will continue to update legacy products
- Android AirDrop competitor Nearby Sharing gets shown off in hands-on video
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It's a precarious balance between security, privacy, and convenience. A report from Reuters that Apple dropped plans for end-to-end encryption of iCloud backups after the FBI complained helps frame a conversation between Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Martonik, and Daniel Bader about the differences in approach between iOS and Android backup strategies. High value hacking targets such as Jeff Bezos also highlight security vulnerabilities.
The crew also discuss backlash against Sonos regarding use of legacy products along side newer devices. Finally, they look at a leak of Android's competitor to AirDrop: Nearby Sharing.
Links:
- Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources
- Did the FBI get Apple to kill iCloud backup encryption?
- iMore show 689: E2E encrypted iCloud, iPad Turns 10
- Apple may have ditched encrypted backups, but Google hasn't
- Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's phone was allegedly hacked by Saudi crown prince in 2018
- Sonos CEO responds to backlash, will continue to update legacy products
- Android AirDrop competitor Nearby Sharing gets shown off in hands-on video
Sponsors:
- Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.
Previous Episode
Galaxy Swamp
Ara Wagoner, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Daniel Bader are here with a deluge of Galaxy S20 and more Pixel 4 mid-range model rumors. They also chat about the OnePlus Concept One phone and its invisible camera.
The EU is considering legislation that would mandate the inclusion of USB-C ports on all smartphones. Finally, the gang discuss official support for Steam on Chromebooks.
Links:
- Samsung Galaxy S20: Everything you need to know
- Google may be working on as many as three mid-range Pixel 4s, one with 5G
- OnePlus Concept One hands-on: This McLaren Edition has an invisible camera
- The EU wants to mandate USB-C ports on smartphones
- The EU's decision to force USB-C on smartphones is a bad idea with good intentions
- Here's how Android makers can balance 120Hz screens and battery life
- Official support for Steam could be coming to Chromebooks in the future
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- Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.
Next Episode
Galaxy S20 leaks and rumors; Huawei waffles on Google
Samsung's Galaxy S20 will be officially announced soon, but there are plenty of rumors and leaks to whet our appetite. A Huawei exec claimed the company will 'never' go back to using Google apps on its phones. The company has since walked back that statement, but it raises an excellent question: Does Google need phone manufacturers more than phone makers need them?
Links:
- The Galaxy S20 might be my next phone if Samsung can fix its cameras
- The Galaxy S20 will be released on March 6
- Samsung Galaxy S20: News, Leaks, Release Date, Specs, and Galaxy S11 Rumors!
- Samsung One UI 2 review: The best (and worst) Android 10 features
- Huawei says it will 'never' go back to using Google apps on its phones [Update: Actually, not true]
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