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  • Apple Event Rumored For March 16, Likely New iPad Pro & AirTags

    Apple Event Rumored For March 16, Likely New iPad Pro & AirTags

    Apple is rumored to be holding an event March 16, likely to unveil a new iPad Pro, iPad mini and AirTags.

    Apple usually releases new iPad Pros every two years. The 2020 refresh, however, was only marginally better than the 2018 model, leading many to believe a full refresh would still happen in 2021.

    Recent rumors have suggested a 2021 iPad Pro will include 5G, as well as a mini-LED display. According to Korea’s Economic Daily News, via MacObserver, Apple is holding the unveiling event March 16. The iPad Pro and iPad mini are expected to be refreshed, with Apple also expected to release the much-anticipated AirTags.

    AirTags are small tracking devices the company has been rumored to be working on. Images of them were first spotted in an internal iOS 13 build. The devices could be used to keep track of things, such as keys, bags and other items easily misplaced.

    Apple has yet to officially confirm the March 16 event.

  • North Dakota Votes Against App Store Bill

    North Dakota Votes Against App Store Bill

    North Dakota has voted against a bill that world force Apple and Google to support third-party app stores and in-app payment methods.

    North Dakota made headlines last week when a bill — the first of its kind in the US — was introduced that targeted Apple’s App Store, as well as the in-app payment methods Apple and Google use. The bill would have forced the companies to embrace third-party options, as well as protect developers from retaliation if they chose to go that route. The bill was touted as a way to level the playing field and protect smaller developers.

    Apple, in particular, has faced increasing criticism over the App Store. Some developers object to the fees Apple charges, want third-party store options, want to bypass Apple for in-app payments, or all of the above. Meanwhile, Apple has consistently said the App Store is critical to the iOS and iPadOS ecosystem, as it provides a layer of security that is one of the company’s selling points.

    Erik Neuenschwander, an Apple software manager specializing in privacy, underscored the point in his testimony (PDF) for the ND legislature:

    The App Store is curated. I understand some of you have owned stores yourselves, so this will be familiar to you: you don’t put just any product on your shelves; you stock your shelves only with products that meet your standards for safety and quality. You don’t want to sell products that don’t work or pose a danger to your customers. And that’s how we run the App Store: to keep out apps that would steal your banking information, or break your phone, or spy on your kids. Each week, we review about 100,000 submissions, and we reject about 40% of them because they don’t meet our standards. And we know that our approach works: research shows that iPhone has far fewer malware infections than the Android Platform.

    Neuenschwander also emphasized that customers can vote with their wallets if they don’t like Apple’s walled-garden approach:

    And, remember: customers can make this choice for themselves. Today, if a customer wants our curated App Store approach, he can buy an iPhone; but if he wants a different approach without the protections Apple provides, then he can choose one of our competitors. We think our approach is better, but at the end of the day, it’s the customer’s choice to go with us or with someone else. Senate Bill 2333 could eliminate that choice if it required all mobile device makers to adopt the same approach of stocking their shelves without first screening the products.

    Ultimately, it appears Apple’s arguments were effective, as the ND legislature voted against the bill 36-11.

  • Microsoft Testing a Web Browser Version of xCloud

    Microsoft Testing a Web Browser Version of xCloud

    Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service may be coming to iPhones and iPads soon, with employees reportedly testing a web-based version.

    xCloud is currently available on Android devices, as well as Xbox and Windows 10, but is not available for Apple’s iOS and iPadOS platforms. Microsoft had previously announced it would bring a beta of the service to iOS in Spring 2021. In order to do so, Microsoft is working on a web browser version that will not need App Store approval.

    According to The Verge, sources have confirmed that Microsoft employees are testing a web-based version of xCloud internally, prior to the release of the public beta.

    For any customers worried that a web-based iOS version will somehow be a second-class citizen, Microsoft is also bundling the web version into the Windows 10 Xbox app. Like Google Stadia, the web version of xCloud requires a Chromium-based browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

  • Google Updates iOS YouTube App…Finally

    Google Updates iOS YouTube App…Finally

    Google has updated the first of its major iOS apps, after months of letting them languish.

    Google’s major iOS apps have gone months without an update, even causing Google’s own servers to flag them as out-of-date and recommend users upgrade. Many have speculated the company was worried about Apple’s new privacy labels, a new feature of the App Store that requires companies disclose what data they collect and use to track users.

    At long last, Google has begun rolling out updates, with YouTube the first in line. Not surprisingly, the app’s privacy label outlines a rather lengthy list of data linked to the user and used for tracking.

    iOS YouTube Privacy Label
    iOS YouTube Privacy Label

    At least Google is actively updating its iOS apps and providing users with clear information and choice regarding their privacy.

  • iOS 14.5 Safari Will Mask IP Address From Google

    iOS 14.5 Safari Will Mask IP Address From Google

    Apple is ramping up its efforts to protect user privacy, including a feature in iOS 14.5 that will mask IP addresses in Safari.

    Apple has been making significant changes to iOS and iPadOS, forcing app makers to include privacy labels to disclose what information they track. The company is also preparing to include a feature that will force apps to ask for permission to track users, rather than doing it automatically.

    Now the company is working on its next big privacy upgrade, masking Safari’s IP address. Companies can use a device’s IP address to help build a profile of the individual’s browsing habits. Given that Apple’s default search engine is Google, this is a real concern.

    First noticed by a Reddit user and reported by The 8-Bit, the feature is enabled when Safe Browsing is active. Safe Browsing is activated by turning on the “Fraudulent Website Warning” in Settings > Safari.

    Maciej Stachowiak, Apple’s Head of Webkit Engineering, provided a bit of additional detail about how the feature will work.

    As Stachowiak explains, iOS 14.5 Safari will re-route traffic through an Apple proxy service to hide IP addresses. This should provide a significant level of additional privacy to iOS and iPadOS users.

  • North Dakota Bill May Force Alternate App Stores

    North Dakota Bill May Force Alternate App Stores

    North Dakota has introduced a bill that would force Apple, as well as Google, to allow alternate app stores on their platforms.

    Apple has increasingly come under fire for its insistence that iOS and iPadOS apps can only be distributed via the official App Store. Apple has long-maintained that the App Store is one of the reasons iOS and iPadOS are so secure, since Apple is able to vet apps before they’re released to the public. Those arguments are not without merit, as Android consistently has more malware and malicious apps on the Google Play Store than Apple does.

    Nonetheless, the App Store has become the focal point of complaints against Apple, with everyone from Basecamp to Epic targeting it, calling it a monopoly. In particular, many companies have taken issue with Apple forcing in-app purchases and upgrades to be routed through the App Store, giving the company a percentage.

    North Dakota appears to be tackling the issue head-on, introducing Senate Bill 2333, which would prohibit Apple and Google from forcing developers to exclusively use their app stores and in-app payment methods. The bill would also ensure all app stores and developers are treated fairly and equally, by prohibiting any kind of retaliation against developers that choose to use an alternate store.

    “The purpose of the bill is to level the playing field for app developers in North Dakota and protect customers from devastating, monopolistic fees imposed by big tech companies,” said Sen. Kyle Davison, regarding the 30% commission Apple and Google charge on in-app purchases, according to The Bismarck Tribune. He further said the fees particularly penalize smaller developers “by raising prices and limiting choices for consumers.”

    Should the bill pass, it’s unclear how far-reaching the ramifications may be. On the one hand, the bill would only be enforced within the state of North Dakota and would have no legal implication outside the state. On the other hand, Apple may take a similar approach that many companies have taken to California’s privacy laws, and decide it’s simpler to apply the bill to all US customers.

  • Apple May Let Users Set Default Music and Podcast Apps

    Apple May Let Users Set Default Music and Podcast Apps

    Apple may be preparing to allow users to select their default music and podcast apps, according to reports on the iOS 14.5 beta.

    Apple has been loosening some of its control over iOS, giving users the ability to choose default applications. It began with allowing users to select their email client and web browser, instead of Mail and Safari. It appears Apple is taking it a step further, opening the door for users to select their default music and podcast apps.

    According to users on Reddit, via MacWorld, once iOS 14.5 beta is installed, asking Siri to play a song prompts the user to select from a list of available services. Siri will then prompt the user to allow access to the app’s data. Once permission is given, Siri will use that app for future requests.

    The results are still somewhat spotty, likely indicating the feature is still early in its development. Even so, if the feature makes it into the final version of iOS 14.5, it will give users significantly more choice and help Apple address concerns that its apps have an unfair advantage over third-party options.

  • iOS 14 iMessage Has a Major Security Upgrade

    iOS 14 iMessage Has a Major Security Upgrade

    iMessage in iOS 14 has a major upgrade over previous versions, taking security to an all-new level.

    With more than 1 billion iPhones, Apple’s iMessage is one of the most popular messaging platforms on the market. As a result, it’s a popular target for hackers and bad actors looking for an attack vector.

    It appears Apple has taken a significant step toward protecting iMessage users in iOS 14, adding a behind-the-scenes feature called BlastDoor, first noticed by Samuel Groß, a security researcher with Google’s Project Zero, and reported on by ZDNet.

    BlastDoor unpacks a received message and all its contents in a safe, secure silo. This allows the the message to be opened and viewed without it being able to access the underlying system, user data or anything that could allow it to post a threat.

    Groß seems confident the changes will be a net positive for iMessage security and should help reduce iMessage exploits.

    Overall, these changes are probably very close to the best that could’ve been done given the need for backwards compatibility, and they should have a significant impact on the security of iMessage and the platform as a whole. It’s great to see Apple putting aside the resources for these kinds of large refactorings to improve end users’ security. Furthermore, these changes also highlight the value of offensive security work: not just single bugs were fixed, but instead structural improvements were made based on insights gained from exploit development work.

  • iPhone and iPad Users Should Run Software Update immediately

    iPhone and iPad Users Should Run Software Update immediately

    iPhone and iPad user should run Software Update immediately and install the latest operating system (OS) version, according to Apple.

    Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14.4 on Tuesday, and the update addressed security issues that may have been actively exploited. The release notes don’t go into detail about the specifics of the security issues, saying that “Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available.”

    Apple does say the OS update address an issue with the kernel, as well as with WebKit. In the case of the kernel fix, Apple says “a malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

    Similarly, in regard to the WebKit issue, Apple says “a remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

    As a result, all iPhone and iPad users should update to version 14.4 immediately.

  • Google Hasn’t Updated iOS Apps Possibly to Avoid Privacy Labels

    Google Hasn’t Updated iOS Apps Possibly to Avoid Privacy Labels

    It’s been a month and a half since Apple introduced privacy labels, and Google has yet to updates many of its iOS apps to support the feature.

    Apple introduced App Privacy Details in iOS and iPadOS 14.3 as a way to inform users of what data apps collect and keep about them. The feature is built around the novel concept that users should know what data companies collect and have a say in it.

    Some companies, such as Facebook have already faced quite a bit of flack when they updated their apps and revealed the extent of the data they collected. It’s been speculated that Google may be trying to avoid that by simply not updating.

    Google issued a blog post on January 12 outlining its support for iOS App Privacy Details, and said it would be updating its apps to support them. A quick look at the App Store at time of writing, however, only show two apps that have been updated to include the information, namely Google Translate and Google Classroom.

    Google’s Privacy Label
    Google’s Privacy Label

    It remains to be seen when Google will update its more popular apps but, the longer the company takes, the more speculation will build that Google doesn’t want to disclose its data collection.

  • Apple Kills Sideloading iOS Apps On macOS

    Apple Kills Sideloading iOS Apps On macOS

    Apple has made modifications to prevent users from sideloading iOS apps on the new M1 Macs.

    Apple introduced new Macs running its custom M1 chip in November. The M1 is based on the same chips the company has been using for years in the iPhone and iPad. As a result, one big benefit of Apple’s processor switch is the ability to run iOS apps on the Mac.

    While Mac users were excited to suddenly have access to the vast catalog of iOS apps, developers do have the option to prevent their apps from showing up in the Mac App Store. Many have done this as a temporary measure, as they have not modified their apps to look and function well on bigger screens. Others need changes to function well in a non-touch environment.

    Enterprising users found ways of getting around developer blocks by using tools, such as iMazing, to connect their iPhone or iPads to their Macs and bring an app’s IPA file over to the Mac, essentially installing it. Needless to say, developers that had chosen not to have their apps show up on the Mac App Store were not happy, and Apple has now taken steps to rectify the situation, according to 9to5Mac.

    Starting Friday, Apple made a server-side change to the App Stores that will now prevent Macs from running sideloaded apps. Mac users are sure to be disappointed although, hopefully, developers will put in the effort to make sure their apps look good on macOS and allow them to be installed legitimately.

  • Microsoft Planning a Web-Based Universal Version of Outlook

    Microsoft Planning a Web-Based Universal Version of Outlook

    Microsoft is planning on consolidating Outlook for Windows and the Mac, providing a single version based on web technologies.

    Outlook is one of the most popular productivity apps, enjoying widespread use across Windows, Mac and iOS/iPadOS. In order to support those platforms, however, Microsoft has to maintain multiple version of the application, one for each platform. This represents a significant degree of overhead, even for a company as large as Microsoft.

    While web technologies were once used strictly in the creation of websites and web-based applications, modern advances have paved the way for web languages and technologies to be used in desktop applications. This has been a boon for developers, making it relatively easy to target the web, desktop and mobile platforms from a single codebase.

    According to Zac Bowden at Windows Central, Microsoft is preparing to take this approach with Outlook, basing a single desktop client on the web version of Outlook. Codenamed Project Monarch, the new approach is the culmination of Microsoft’s “One Outlook” vision.

    Bowden’s sources tell him the new version will still behave like a standard desktop app, complete with offline storage, native OS components, notifications, share targets and more.

    This is good news for Outlook users, as it will help ensure that all users enjoy the same features and experience.

  • Security Firm Corellium Wins Copyright Battle Against Apple

    Security Firm Corellium Wins Copyright Battle Against Apple

    A federal judge has sided with Corellium in the case Apple brought against it, ruling the company’s software met the burden of “fair use.”

    Corellium was founded in 2017 by husband and wife Amanda Gorton and Chris Wade. The company’s product allows security researchers to run “virtual” iPhones, eliminating the need to buy iPhones in order to look for bugs and security flaws in iOS.

    According to The Washington Post, Apple initially tried to purchase Corellium, before switching gears and suing the company when the acquisition talks stalled. Apple claimed the company’s software broke its copyrights and violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by circumventing Apple’s security measures.

    While the DMCA claim has not yet been thrown out, Judge Rodney Smith sided with Corellium on the copyright issue, finding the company’s software qualified as fair use. In particular, Judge Smith called Apple out for its “puzzling, if not disingenuous” claims that Corellium posed a risk. Apple has said the company’s products could open the way for attacks on actual iPhones if it fell into the wrong hands, and even went so far as to say that Corellium was selling its software indiscriminately.

    Judge Smith found the Corellium had a sufficient vetting process in place to negate those concerns. What’s more, rather than circumventing Apple’s security measures to make a competing product, Corellium’s work benefits all of Apple’s iOS customers.

    Apple works hard to cultivate an image of maintaining the moral high ground, often putting morality above basic profit. In this case, however, Apple got it wrong and Judge Smith’s ruling is a clear win for security researchers and Apple’s own customers.

  • AWS Adds EC2 Mac Instances

    AWS Adds EC2 Mac Instances

    AWS has added EC2 Mac instances, providing a new way for developers to harness macOS for their workflows.

    Development for Apple’s devices is more popular than ever. The Mac was already on the rise, ever since Steve Jobs turned the company around, but the iPhone and the iPad led to a record number of developers flocking to Apple. Add in watchOS and tvOS and the opportunities are virtually endless.

    While it’s possible to develop apps using a variety of tools, a Mac is still needed for the final steps of building in Xcode and deploying to the App Store. As a result, AWS’ EC2 Mac Instances provides a viable alternative to investing in expensive hardware.

    “To all the thriving community of millions of developers worldwide building applications on Apple platforms, we at AWS bring you the first ever macOS based compute environments in the public cloud,” writes Harshitha Putta. “Yes, you read that right! You can now run macOS applications on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) while enjoying elasticity, scalability, reliability, security, and cost effectiveness. If you are running workloads in your on-premises data center on Apple platforms, you can now use macOS on AWS to achieve cloud benefits.”

    The AWS announcement represents an excellent opportunity for developers.

  • If Your Mac Was Buggy Today, Blame Gatekeeper

    If Your Mac Was Buggy Today, Blame Gatekeeper

    Mac users reported a slew of issues earlier today, with non-Apple apps locking up, behaving sluggishly and failing to launch.

    The issue appears to be related to Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper is Apple’s service that checks non-Apple apps to make sure they’re not malicious. It seems the Gatekeeper server was experiencing some kind of problem verifying apps, likely due to macOS Big Sur’s release and Apple’s overloaded servers.

    Big Sur is one of the biggest updates to macOS since OS X was originally released. It’s the first macOS that will let users run iOS apps. As a result, there has been a lot of pent up demand for this update.

    Today’s issues may be an indication of Big Sur’s early popularity, but it’s still an embarrassing hiccup in Apple’s big launch.

  • Google Play Store the Primary Source of Android Malware

    Google Play Store the Primary Source of Android Malware

    A new study has determined the Google Play Store is the prime way Android malware is distributed.

    Google’s mobile operating system has struggled to match the security of its main rival, iOS. While Apple receives its fair share of criticism for its walled garden approach and App Store review process, it is much harder to slip malware into Apple’s ecosystem.

    In contrast, Google has laxer requirements for apps to be listed. The trade-off has been ongoing security issues that lead to periodic malware purges.

    According to a study (PDF) by researchers from NortonLifeLock and the IMDEA Software Institute in Madrid, Spain, the Google Play Store is “by far the largest unwanted app distribution vector.”

    In fact, 67% of all unwanted app installs come from the Play Store. Alternative markets come in a distant second place at a mere 10%. While the number of unwanted apps is lower on the alternative markets, however, unwanted apps make up a higher percentage of apps on the alternative markets. Those markets only account for 5.7% of all Android app installs, while the Play Store accounts for 87% of all installs.

    “We reveal that the Play market is indeed the main app distribution vector of both benign and unwanted apps, while, it has the best defenses against unwanted apps,” the researchers conclude. “Alternative markets distribute fewer apps but have higher probability to be unwanted. Bloatware is another surprisingly high distribution vector. Web downloads are rare and much more risky even compared to alternative markets. Surprisingly, unwanted apps may survive users’ phone replacement due to the usage of automated backup tools.”

    This study is just the latest evidence that Google must do more to protect its users from malware and other unwanted apps.

  • General Motors Adding 3,000 Tech Jobs

    General Motors Adding 3,000 Tech Jobs

    General Motors is planning to add 3,000 tech jobs in the near future to support its software and vehicle initiatives.

    Like many automakers, GM has been working to transform its business, adopting new technologies and keeping up with the digital transformation. Complex entertainment systems, autonomous cars and electric vehicles are just some of the biggest trends automakers are dealing with.

    GM recently announced it was investing $2 billion in its electric vehicle manufacturing. The company isn’t stopping there, however, as it is also planning on 3,000 new hires in an effort to shore up its electric vehicle efforts. The jobs will also include more remote work opportunities.

    “GM wants to hire electrical system and infotainment software engineers as well as developers for Java, Android, iOS and other platforms,” according to the Houston Chronicle. “The company says it wants to increase diversity with the new hires to build on its existing software expertise.”

    This is just the latest development illustrating how important software programmers have become to the automotive industry, and will continue to be in the years ahead.

  • Apple to Start Requiring Privacy Labels on App December 8

    Apple to Start Requiring Privacy Labels on App December 8

    Apple is moving forward with its requirement that app developers include a privacy label with new app submissions, beginning December 8.

    Apple has established itself as the smartphone platform of choice for privacy conscious consumers. Many of its recent moves have angered Facebook and the advertising industry, specifically because they focus on protecting user privacy instead of making it easy for advertisers to track users.

    The latest move is to require developers to include a privacy label, much like packaged food’s nutrition label, clearly outlining what impact the app will have on a user’s privacy.

    On each app’s product page, users can learn about some of the data types the app may collect, and whether that data is linked to them or used to track them. You’ll need to provide information about your app’s privacy practices, including the practices of third-party partners whose code you integrate into your app, in App Store Connect. This information will be required to submit new apps and app updates to the App Store starting December 8, 2020.

    This is good news for privacy conscious users and will help them make informed decisions about what apps they choose to install.

  • YouTube.com Restores iOS Picture-in-Picture Compatibility

    YouTube.com Restores iOS Picture-in-Picture Compatibility

    YouTube.com has restored iOS picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality after disabling it in September.

    iOS provides the ability to watch video in a mini-window while working in other apps. While this feature has been available on iPads for some time, iOS 14 finally brought the feature to iPhones.

    As MacRumors reports, Google appears to have restricted the feature to Premium YouTube subscribers in September. While Google appears to have reversed the decision, it only applies to watching YouTube via Safari on iOS 14. The YouTube app does not support PiP, nor has it ever supported it.

    MacRumors makes the point that there is no way to know if this reversal is permanent, as Google has not made any announcements either way. In the short term, at least, iOS users will be able to enjoy some video-watching multitasking.

  • Apple App Store Creates 300,000 Jobs During Pandemic

    Apple App Store Creates 300,000 Jobs During Pandemic

    Apple has released figures about the iOS App Store and revealed it has created 300,000 new jobs since the coronavirus pandemic began.

    Apple has been under fire for how it operates and manages its App Store. In particular, it is locked in a legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic over the fees it charges. It’s little wonder that Apple is eager to prove the App’s Store’s value.

    “The iOS app economy has created nearly 300,000 new jobs since April 2019, helping to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages even as COVID-19 continues to create immense challenges and uncertainty for communities across the country,” reads Apple’s blog post. “Developers nationwide — including companies such as Caribu, H‑E‑B, and Shine — have adapted their businesses to make sure they can keep supporting their customers during a challenging time.

    “Since the App Store launched in 2008, the iOS app economy has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. Despite the pandemic, the App Store continues to provide economic opportunities for entrepreneurs of all sizes, helping anyone with an idea reach customers around the world and take advantage of new opportunities that would never be possible without it. The App Store ecosystem now supports more than 2.1 million US jobs across all 50 states — an increase of 15 percent since last year — as part of the 2.7 million jobs Apple supports across the country.“

  • Verizon CEO: We Are Building A Transformative 5G

    Verizon CEO: We Are Building A Transformative 5G

    “What’s important is that we are building a transformative 5G,” says Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. “It will have the ultra-wideband that nobody else has with the highest speeds in the world on 5G. Then we are going to have 5G nationwide in the second half. We are also going to have the best 4G network. Our customers are going to feel how transformative our 5G is. It is not an incremental improvement from our 4G, it is transformative.”

    Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon, discusses their planned nationwide launch of their “transformative” Verizon 5G in the second half of 2020:

    We Are Building A Transformative 5G

    I’m really excited because we have so many launches coming in the second half of 2020. We are on-plan or ahead of all the things we have committed to. What’s important is that we are building a transformative 5G. It will have the ultra-wideband that nobody else has with the highest speeds in the world on 5G. Then we are going to have 5G nationwide in the second half. We are also going to have the best 4G network. Our customers are going to get a great opportunity here. 

    We will also have a high penetration with IoS (Apple) and the Verizon customer base. Of course, it is going to be more important even when Apple comes out with a 5G phone. We have a great network all the way to the ultra-wideband to 5G nationwide on top of having the best 4G network. Our customers are going to feel how transformative our 5G is. It is not an incremental improvement from our 4G, it is transformative. 

    Everyone Wants To Beat Us But We Will Not Let Them

    We are well-positioned in terms of the competitive landscape. We have worked on our network for three years now to put us in the best position for 5G now. We also have worked on our mix and match that are customers have asked for. In this quarter, we had a record uptake on our premium unlimited. Our customers are moving up the ladder to be part of our services. 

    Ronan Dunne, who runs the Verizon Consumer Group has a really good plan on how we are going to compete. This is nothing new for us. We have been leading this market for a long time and of course, everyone wants to beat us. We will not let them beat us. We will just execute on the plans we have.

    Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg: We Are Building A Transformative 5G