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Amazon Removes Option to Download & Transfer Via USB for Kindle Books

On February 26, 2025, Amazon removed the ability for users to download their Kindle books directly onto a PC or Mac. Although this feature was used by only a minority of Kindle users — at least once WiFi connectivity became standard across all Kindle devices — it has always been the best way to load...

By Aleksander Hougen — 26 Feb'25 Last Updated: 11 Mar'25

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Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for UK Users

Apple has stopped offering Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for new users in the United Kingdom, effective Feb. 21, 2025. This comes after the U.K. Home Office reportedly requested blanket backdoor access to all encrypted user data that Apple holds. Initially, neither the Home Office nor Apple were willing to comment on the issue, but now...

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 Feb'25 Last Updated: 11 Mar'25

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UK Government Requests Backdoor to Apple’s User Data

In January 2025, the U.K. government requested backdoor access to all encrypted user data across Apple’s services. In reporting by the Washington Post, a source close to the matter said that the government’s order amounts to “blanket access” to all encrypted material stored by Apple users. The government order (known as a “technical capability notice”)...

By Aleksander Hougen — 09 Feb'25 Last Updated: 11 Mar'25

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