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Luke Villapaz

International Business Times

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Past articles by Luke:

Eric Markowitz

Eric Markowitz is an award-winning journalist and the senior writer at the International Business Times. He covers technology, crime, and police. More information can be found on his website, www.Eric-Markowitz.com. → Read More

iPhone SE Reviews: What Critics Think About Apple Inc.'s 4-Inch Smartphone

The biggest highlight: Apple's smaller smartphone boasts better battery life than its flagship iPhone 6S. → Read More

iPhone SE Is Apple Inc.’s $399 Answer To Customers Looking For Smaller, Cheaper Smartphone

The handset announced Monday replaces the similarly sized iPhone 5S, which first went on sale in 2013, but adds features comparable to the larger iPhone 6S. → Read More

iPhone SE ‘Let Us Loop You In’ Event Preview: What To Expect From Apple Inc. On March 21

The star of the show is likely to be a 4-inch smartphone that will replace Apple's iPhone 5S, first sold in 2013. → Read More

DOJ Accuses Apple Of ‘False Rhetoric,’ Asks Court To Uphold Order To Unlock Terrorist’s iPhone

In its latest court filing, the Justice Department maintains that the iPhone encryption case is not about all of the tech company's smartphones, just one. → Read More

How To Hack An iPhone: ‘Decapping’ Process Is Risky And Could Destroy The San Bernadino Shooter’s iPhone Forever

As the privacy dispute between the FBI and Apple works through the courts, digital forensics firms claim hacking smartphones is their bread and butter. But the FBI has not asked them for help. → Read More

Apple Files Brooklyn Drug Case Ruling In Support Against FBI iPhone Order

Federal Judge James Orenstein denied the Department of Justice’s request to order Apple to unlock a convict’s iPhone. → Read More

Apple Vs. FBI: Will iPhone 7 Sales Suffer?

In Apple’s battle with the FBI, product sales are unlikely to suffer — even if the company loses. → Read More

Wall Street Says Yahoo Inc. Is Worthless. So Why Are 7 Companies Scrambling To Buy It?

Deep within Yahoo's pile of slow-growth properties is a gem that potential buyers are looking to get their hands on. → Read More

San Bernardino Victims To Support FBI Push For Apple Inc. To Unlock iPhone

Although the FBI maintains that its order is narrowly tailored, Apple argues it would set a “dangerous precedent­” for the future. → Read More

Toys R Us Pulls Razor Hoverboard From Online Store Following CPSC Warning

The self-balancing scooters, made by numerous vendors, have been linked to 52 fires over a 10-week period. → Read More

Two NYPD Officers Shot After Brooklyn Car Chase

Both officers were hospitalized in stable condition, while the suspect was in critical condition after being shot by police. → Read More

Apple vs. FBI: iPhone Maker Expected To Mount Formidable Free Speech Defense

Whatever is decided in the Apple case, the ruling could set a legal precedent for years to come. → Read More

iPad Air 3 Rumors: 6 Things To Expect From Apple Inc.'s Upcoming 9.7-Inch Tablet

The upcoming tablet may borrow a number of features from its bigger sibling, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. → Read More

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Has A Huge Cash Pile So Why Is It Selling Debt?

Apple has a $200 billion cash pile but only $15.7 billion of that is domiciled in the U.S. → Read More

iPhone 5se Release Date: Apple Inc. May Begin Sales Of 4-Inch Smartphone Mar. 18

The 4-inch smartphone could be Apple's way to get users of its older 4-inch devices to upgrade to a new iPhone. → Read More

iPhone 6 'Error 53': Apple Inc. Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Smartphone Security Feature

The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages and a software update to fix the error. → Read More

Google VR Standalone Headset: Dedicated Device In The Works, Cardboard Upgrade Expected

But the search giant isn't neglecting Cardboard either. The budget VR headset is expected to get new features as well. → Read More

The Case For The iPhone 5se: Why Apple Inc. Needs A Smaller, Cheaper Smartphone

The gadget maker could tap into emerging markets and lift its stagnating growth with its upcoming iPhone 5se, but it will face plenty of competition. → Read More

Apple Inc. Product Fails: 7 Design Flaws That Remind Us Steve Jobs Is Gone

From the iPhone 6’s protruding camera to Bendgate, Apple’s biggest misses of the post-Steve Jobs era. → Read More