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In Pictures: Here’s how Apple is spending $1 billion on sapphire

From rare gemstone to mass market material for future iPhones, iPads and more?

In Pictures: Here’s how Apple is spending $1 billion on sapphire
In pictures: 12 biggest data breaches of the last 12 months

Many companies have felt the effects of data theft over the last several years. It's 2014 and it doesn't look like the going is getting any easier. The technology sector seems most at risk with every week bringing the world another reported data breach. Here we look at the largest breaches in the last year.

In pictures: 12 biggest data breaches of the last 12 months
Life at an iPhone factory in China

Foxconn is transforming the area around its factory in Zhengzhou, China. Here's a visual tour of the scene.

Life at an iPhone factory in China
In Pictures: 15 photos that show the power of the iPhone's camera

The iPhone has changed the world of digital photography. Not only are more images than ever shared around the world, but photographers from amateurs to pros are using iPhones to capture the moment in creative new ways.

In Pictures: 15 photos that show the power of the iPhone's camera
In Pictures: How Apple's iBeacon works

Apple's iBeacon is already in many iPhones, whether you realise it or not. The technology was rolled out in several Apple store locations back in December, and had many privacy advocates concerned about the implications for user tracking and security. Here's a breakdown of how it works.

In Pictures: How Apple's iBeacon works
In Pictures: 22 ways Apple’s iPad video mixes fantasy and reality

Apple marketers are some of the best in the business, especially when showing off the new iPad Air in a promotional video. But don't fall completely for the marketing hype this holiday season. We break down one of their most compelling videos to separate real-world uses from fantasy.

In Pictures: 22 ways Apple’s iPad video mixes fantasy and reality
In Pictures: 19 Apple rumours that were just wrong

Some of the rumours about Apple over the years were just ridiculous.

In Pictures: 19 Apple rumours that were just wrong
In pictures: Apple iPad Air and more

The first glance at Apple’s latest additions to the iPad tablet line

In pictures: Apple iPad Air and more
In pictures: 10 tech titans and their temper tantrums

Just because you're an innovative tech industry heavyweight doesn't mean you can't throw a good fit when you don't get your way

In pictures: 10 tech titans and their temper tantrums
Apple's iPhone queue in Sydney is as long as ever

Apple's announcement of the Phone 5s and iPhone 5c may have created less hype than past Apple launches, but the company's products are still insanely popular among tech faithful.

Apple's iPhone queue in Sydney is as long as ever
In Pictures: The 7 best new features in iOS 7

Behind the radical new look and retooled user experience are some easily overlooked capabilities you'll enjoy.

In Pictures: The 7 best new features in iOS 7
In Pictures: 10 best alternatives to the iPhone 5S

Just in case you were underwhelmed by the new Apple smartphones.

In Pictures: 10 best alternatives to the iPhone 5S
In pictures: Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C

The latest iPhone brings fingerprint recognition technology, a 64-bit processor and a sidekick.

In pictures: Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C
In Pictures: Top tech hoarders - 15 companies with huge cash piles

Apple, Microsoft, Google and Cisco are flush with cash, and so are many other tech companies

In Pictures: Top tech hoarders - 15 companies with huge cash piles
In Pictures: 12 crazy good iOS photography apps

An Apple iPhone ad that aired in April claimed, "Every day, more photos are taken with the iPhone than any other camera", and I can believe it. Not only are there are a boatload of iPhones in the wild, there are a huge number of apps that enhance and improve on Apple's default camera app making photography more accessible, more creative, and more social. This is a collection of some of the best and most interesting apps available.

In Pictures: 12 crazy good iOS photography apps