Luke Villapaz

Luke Villapaz is a Technology Reporter at the International Business Times. He comes from a diverse media background working freelance in production and photography. When not chasing after stories, he's often gaming or taking snapshots of just about anything.

MacBook Pro 2016 Features: 5 Things We Want To See In Apple Inc.’s Next Wave Of Notebooks

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro last saw a redesign in 2012 and is could be due for a revamp.

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

The biggest highlight: Apple’s smaller smartphone has better battery life than its flagship iPhone 6S.

iPhone SE Shipments Could Reach 15 Million Units In 2016, Boosting Apple Inc.’s Flagging Smartphone Sales

But it may not be enough to prevent the tech giant from seeing iPhone sales decline for the first year ever.

AT&T Rolls Out International Wi-Fi Calling To US For Apple Inc. iPhones On iOS 9.3

Customers of the wireless carrier can now make calls over a broadband connection without additional charges.

How To Preorder iPhone SE: When And Where To Purchase Apple Inc.’s 4-Inch Smartphone

Here’s what to do to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s new 4-inch device.

iPhone SE Is Cheaper In The US, But Apple Inc. International Customers Will Pay A Premium

International customers buying the 4-inch smartphone can expect to pay a premium anywhere up to $186.

Apple Inc. Makes The Case For Smaller iPhone And Greater Need For Privacy

At its product event Monday, CEO Tim Cook's company took every opportunity to remind customers of the steps it takes to protect their most personal data.

Apple Inc. Rolls Out iPad Pro With More Compact Design, Powerful Enough To Replace Your Desktop PC

Despite its smaller size, the 9.7-inch tablet packs many of the same features as its larger sibling.

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.

iPhone SE Livestream: How To Watch Apple Inc.'s 4-Inch Smartphone Event On Windows PC, OS X, iOS, Android

From iPhones to iPads, Apple is set to unveil a new wave of products for 2016.

University Of Kansas Professor Who Used Racial Slur In Class Cleared Of Wrongdoing After Investigation

After a four-month investigation into a classroom remark, Andrea Quenette was found not to be in violation of the school’s nondiscrimination policy.

Airbnb Can Offer Cuba Bookings To All Global Travelers After US Grants Special Authorization

Until now, the service was allowed to offer its Cuban listings only to travelers from the U.S.

iOS 9.3 Encryption: Apple Inc. iCloud Backups May Be Protected By iPhone Passcode In Update

Tighter security on iOS could come as Apple is expected to battle the FBI over encryption in court on Tuesday.

Istanbul Soccer Match Canceled Following Potential Threat

The postponement comes one day after a suicide bomber killed four in Istanbul's shopping district.

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.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Blasts FBI For Blindsiding Company With Court Order ‘We Knew It Was Wrong’

Tim Cook argued in a report published Thursday that the tech company was blindsided by the agency's demand that it unlock a gunman's smartphone.

iPhone SE Rumors: Leaked Apple Inc. Packaging Points To 4-Inch Smartphone Name

The phone is expected to come with a number of features such as an upgraded camera, faster chip and Apple Pay.

iPhone 8 Rumors: Apple Inc. Supplier TSMC Partners With ARM To Build Smaller Chips

The denser chip designs could be used to pack more power into a smaller package.

Apple Inc. To Strengthen iCloud Encryption So It Can't Access User Data

The drawback is it may not be able to help customers regain access if they forget a password.

Apple Inc. Fires Back At FBI, Says Centuries-Old All Writs Act Is Not ‘All Powerful Magic Wand’

The iPhone maker maintained Tuesday that authorities had overreached in an order to unlock a smartphone.

Apple TVs Could Be Controlled Via Eye And Hand Gestures, Apple Inc. Patent Reveals

The invention, described in a patent filing, could also extend into Apple’s virtual reality project as well.

Apple Watch Update: A Year In, What’s Ailing The Smartwatch Market?

Despite lofty expectations, the devices haven't sold nearly as well as initially expected.

Apple Inc. App Store Algorithm Glitch Breaks Ranked And New App Lists

App Stores in countries outside of the U.S. were incorrectly listing apps on category pages.

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.