🔧 Microsoft Fixes Bug, Apple Ditches USB-A, Twitter Censorship
Good morning. It’s Monday, September 02. Today we are covering:
Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug
Apple may ditch those old familiar USB-A ports in the new Mac mini
Twitter Has Complied With Almost Every Government Request For Censorship Since Musk Took Over, Report Finds
Apple Helped Nix Part of a Child Safety Bill. More Fights Are Expected.
China Warns Japan of Retaliation Over Potential New Chip Curbs
Let’s dive in
Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug
By Tom Warren via The Verge
Microsoft confirms the Recall uninstall option appearing in Windows 11 is a bug and will be fixed in an upcoming update.
The Recall AI feature, originally delayed due to security concerns, will be previewed in October with enhanced security measures, including encryption and Windows Hello authentication.
Microsoft may need to add a Recall uninstall option to EU versions of Windows 11 to comply with the European Commission's Digital Markets Act.
𝕏: Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug. While the latest update to Windows 11 makes it look like Recall can be easily removed, Microsoft tells me it’s just a bug and a fix is coming. - Tom Warren (@tomwarren)
Apple may ditch those old familiar USB-A ports in the new Mac mini
By Anthony Ha via TechCrunch
Apple is reportedly removing USB-A ports from the upcoming Mac mini, replacing them with USB-C ports and introducing the M4 chip.
The new Mac mini will also feature five USB-C ports, an Ethernet port, an HDMI connector, and a headphone jack, marking its first significant redesign since 2010.
The updated Mac mini may be announced later in the fall, following the iPhone 16 reveal at Apple's “Glowtime” event on September 9.
𝕏: It’s time to kill USB-A. I die a little every time I find out a product has a USB-C port… and ships with a USB-A to USB-C cable because it can’t actually support USB-C to USB-C So I am all for a tinier Mac mini with 5 USB-C ports and no USB-A We gotta let USB-A go - Ray Wong (@raywongy)
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By Katherine Hamilton via Forbes
Twitter has complied with over 80% of government and court requests to remove or alter content since Elon Musk took over, up from around 50% before his acquisition.
The majority of these requests came from foreign governments like India, Turkey, the UAE, and Germany, reflecting increasing global internet regulations.
Despite Musk's claims to promote free speech, Twitter's compliance rate under his leadership contrasts with his promises to limit political censorship.
𝕏: What’s makes it more interesting is that Twitter has complied with almost every other government request to remove content. I guess it’s fine when UAE or Turkey sends the requests? - AC Tatum (@actatumonline)
Apple Helped Nix Part of a Child Safety Bill. More Fights Are Expected.
By Jeff Horwitz via Wall Street Journal
Apple played a significant role in blocking part of a child safety bill, signaling more potential conflicts over tech regulation.
The bill in question involved provisions that Apple argued could compromise user privacy and security, reflecting the company's ongoing stance on protecting encryption.
Apple's influence in tech regulation debates continues to grow, suggesting further clashes with lawmakers over privacy and safety issues are expected.
China Warns Japan of Retaliation Over Potential New Chip Curbs
By Jenny Leonard via Bloomberg
China has threatened severe economic retaliation against Japan if it imposes new restrictions on chipmaking equipment sales to Chinese firms.
Biden is pressuring Japan to align with possible new US rules, which aim to limit China's access to advanced technology.
One major concern is that Toyota could lose access to critical minerals, further complicating the situation.
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