Apple explains iPhone 11 location requests

iPhone photo with geolocation

Earlier this week researcher Brian Krebs asked why the iPhone 11 Pro appears to be pinging location data even when Location Services are disabled in the iPhone's settings. After a few days of head scratching, Apple has responded, citing regulatory necessity because of the technology involved.

Focusplan mind mapping and brainstorm app released for Mac

Focusplan

Andrea Gelati, the developer behind the budget-priced personal database software Records, is back with a new Mac app called Focusplan. Focusplan is a creative tool for folks who can use a hand on the Mac with mind mapping and brainstorming exercises. It's available for free download from the Mac App Store, though unlocking it past the trial period requires a subscription fee.

FCC lets carriers get away with lying about 4G coverage

No Service

Verizon, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular exaggerated the extent of their 4G LTE coverage in official filings to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the FCC itself found in an investigation. But FCC chairman Ajit Pai won't take any action against the carriers. Instead, they'll get a stern talking-to, according to Ars Technica.