"Apple hammers Google witness hard in e-book pricing trial" CNET News 10:15 PM
"Apple Getting Ahead of Legal System to Contain Ban Damage" Bloomberg 1:11 PM
"Amazon's E-Book Deals Were Just as Tough as Apple's: When Apple negotiated its e-book contracts with the five publishers with which it would ultimately launch iBooks, the company demanded a Most Favored Nation provision that prohibited e-books from being sold at any other retailer for a lower price." AllThingsD 7:53 AM
"Day 4 of Apple e-book case: The meeting in Jeff Bezos's boathouse/The name: and property: of Amazon's CEO surfaces in Apple's e-book antitrust trial." Fortune 2:26 PM
"Day 3 of the Apple e-book trial: Enter Amazon" Fortune 7:54 AM
"Day 3 of the Apple ebook trial: Simon & Schuster, Amazon execs take the stand" paidContent 8:18 AM
"Publishers Didn't Discuss Apple E-Book Talks, CEO Says" Bloomberg 1:11 PM
"Why Samsung's Latest Victory In Its Patent War With Apple Is Mostly Meaningless" ReadWrite 8:50 AM
"iPhone 4's U.S. sales injunction could cost Apple billions: Noted financial analyst estimates the ITC's decision to ban import of older iPhones, iPads will cost Apple between $1 billion and $2 billion in lost revenue" Network World 8:16 AM
"Samsung wins Apple iPhone and iPad sales ban in patent dispute" V3 7:49 AM
"Apple to Yahoo Deny Providing Direct Access to Spy Agency" Bloomberg 11:25 PM
"Apple bug report hints developers may receive near-final build of OS X 10.9 at WWDC" AppleInsider 3:19 PM
"OS X 10.9 Build Number Suggests Extensive Internal Development" MacRumors 3:19 PM
"Apple releases another iTunes update" AppleTell 9:06 AM
"What's New in iTunes 11.0.4, Aperture 3.4.5" FairerPlatform 9:53 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"10.8.4 changed the MIDI setup and knocked out the surround on my receiver through HDMI. I changed the HDMI settings in MIDI audio devices to 2 Channel 24 bit 96KHz to restore my surround sound. I am not an expert on the MIDI setup. I found settings that work for me by trial and error. I would be interested in hearing any suggestions on optimizing the setup to restore surrounds audio." MacInTouch 1:17 PM
"OS X 10.8.4 tackles Boot Camp, Active Directory, SMB, Exchange problems" MacWindows 9:05 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Color correction in Final Cut Pro X" Macworld 8:09 AM
"DevJuice: Reveal enables you to inspect, modify, and debug iOS apps" TUAW 8:08 AM
"Up and Running With the Alfred Powerpack — Part 1" Mactuts+ 9:04 AM
"Review: Moment is a huge improvement on Facebook sharing for OS X" 9 to 5 Mac 2:21 PM
"TopXNotes review - bring top-notch note taking to your Mac" Macworld UK 9:06 AM
"Review: Moment is a huge improvement on Facebook sharing for OS X" 9 to 5 Mac 10:15 AM
"Re-enable Mail plug-ins in OS X 10.8.4" Mac OS X Hints 9:53 AM
"Mac Tip: Five useful keyboard shortcuts for Mission Control/Get more out of Mac OS X's Mission Control feature with these keyboard shortcuts." MacFixIt 3:27 PM
"Terminal Tip: Close windows after clean exit/A quick setting change may help reduce window clutter for OS X Terminal users." MacFixIt 2:24 PM
"How to send an iMessage from the Contacts app for Mac" iMore 2:24 PM
"Preview: Inserting Pages from Other Sources" The Mac Observer 7:47 AM
"Cycle Through Running Apps In Reverse With This One Weird Keyboard Trick [OS X Tips] Cult of Mac 8:11 AM
"How Much Time Do You Spend On Each Mac App Each Day? Here's The App That Knows" Mac 360 7:52 AM
"Got The Email Blues With Apple's Mail? Ready For Something Different? 12 Ways To Like Airmail" Mac 360 7:52 AM
Op/Ed
"Dear Apple: Can iCloud 'just work' already?" Digital Trends 1:12 PM
"Cassandra -Analysis of Disappearing Updates: More Than Meets the Eye" eXtensions 9:21 AM
"Get ready for Mac OS X 10.9 Sabretooth! Or perhaps 10.9 Tabby" AppleDailyReport 7:49 AM
"Apple to sell audio ads on 'iRadio' music service -sources" Reuters 2:22 PM
"Apple Said to Start IPhone Trade-In Program in Stores: Apple Inc. is starting an iPhone trade-in program this month aimed at getting users to upgrade to the iPhone 5 and turn in older models, people with knowledge of the plans said." Bloomberg 2:27 PM
"Apple said to be ready to jump into the iPhone trade-in business" GigaOM 2:27 PM
"Apple to launch iPhone trade-in program, report says" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 2:46 PM
"Apple reportedly prepping iPhone trade-in program to boost sales" BGR 1:11 PM
"Apple Reportedly Planning Own Trade-In Program For iPhones, Similar To Existing Third-Party Buy-Back Plans" TechCrunch 1:12 PM
"Apple to offer its own iPhone trade-in program for the first time" 9 to 5 Mac 1:14 PM
"Apple reportedly starting an iPhone trade-in program this month to incentivize upgrades" The Next Web 1:14 PM
"Apple to Roll iPhone Trade In Program" PhoneBuff 3:06 PM
"The iOS and Android Two-Horse Race: A Deeper Look into Market Share" Flurry 8:59 AM
"There Are Two Races In The Mobile Market, Claims Flurry, And Both iOS And Android Can Win" TechCrunch 8:58 AM
"Tablets Continue To Build Momentum As A Place To Pay, Android & iPad Up 5% In 10 Months" TechCrunch 8:58 AM
"Google Surpassing Apple in Mobile Profits: Adgate" Bloomberg TV 9:59 AM
"Samsung Beats Apple in U.S. Smartphone Market, For Now" Forbes 9:05 AM
"Pandora exec: 'Apple iRadio nothing to worry about'/'We'll compete against any real or imaginary competitor'" Macworld UK 8:57 AM
"7digital Makes A Play To Be The Go-To Streaming Radio Backend As Google And Apple Services Loom" TechCrunch 8:59 AM
"Apple Not Throttling iPhone or iPad Cellular Throughput via Carrier Bundles" AnandTech 3:18 PM
"No, Apple isn't throttling your iPhone or iPad data connection" The Next Web 4:28 PM
"Apple quietly bans some medical drug guides from the App Store" CITEworld 4:24 PM
"Apple shop in London targeted by Mark Thomas and tax protesters: Flashmob singing Irish songs, in reference to company's use of overseas subsidiaries, descends on flagship Regent Street store" The Guardian 11:03 AM
"10 Things You Didn't Know About Apple and Its Employees" ABCNews 8:15 AM
"Mystery Floor Work Closes One-Half of Store" ifoAppleStore 9:05 AM
"Las Vegas' Fashion Show Apple Store to undergo major expansion" TUAW 1:12 PM
"Xiaomi to Double China Sales as Low-Cost Phones Chase Apple" Bloomberg 1:11 PM
"Removal of ad-free built-in YouTube app from iOS pays off big-time for Google" 9 to 5 Mac 8:11 AM
Non-Apple News
"Mobile growth will fuel global game market that hits $86.1B by 2016" VentureBeat 10:15 AM
"Can You Hear Me Now: NSA is Tracking Your Cell Calls" The Mac Observer 10:03 AM
"Netflix streaming customers experiencing service outage: Service disruption is affecting subscribers in North America and South America." CNET News 7:51 AM
"Amazon reaping $600 Meelllion a year in ad sales: You thought they just sold books? Tsk" The Register 7:45 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"David Sparks Explains Markdown, Why You Need It, And Why He Wrote A Book About It" MacVoices 2:22 PM
"He Who Dares, Wins: Andy and Dan discuss the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. They also delve into the best and worst ways to go about getting press credentials, interviews, or early releases from those seemingly out-of-reach companies, brands, or individuals." 5by5 1:13 PM
"MacBreak Weekly 353: He Smells of Win" iMore 8:17 AM
"Apple expected to unveil new iPhone, iPad software" USA Today 4:28 PM
"Report: Apple's Almost Certainly Got New MacBook Airs at WWDC" Gizmodo 8:16 AM
"Source indicates MacBook Airs getting refresh at WWDC" Electronista 10:15 AM
"iPad 5 coming next week? Gumdrop Cases is betting on it: Gambling that Apple will introduce the iPad 5 next week, Gumdrop Cases has already started producing cases based on leaked specs." CNET Reviews 8:52 AM
"Case Maker Bets on Unlikely iPad 5 Launch at WWDC" MacRumors 9:53 AM
"Apple Stores Replacing iPhone 5 Screens, And This is How They Do It" 512 Pixels 8:11 AM
"A peek behind the curtain at the Apple Store" BGR 8:50 AM
"Apple's in-store iPhone screen repair machine brings 'China to the Genius Room'" AppleInsider 8:50 AM
"Apple to offer low-cost iPhone in five different colors -- analyst" CNET News 8:52 AM
"Apple's iOS 6.1.3 Update Can Knock Out Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cost You $200 to Fix: I updated my iPhone 4S to iOS 6.1.3 long enough ago that I don't remember doing it. The update became available in late March and I applied the update shortly thereafter, so it's been months. Suffice it to say, this problem didn't manifest itself right away." Techland 1:18 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Bird Zapper! For iPhone and iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:49 AM
"Fireflies! For iPhone and iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:49 AM
"Monkey Adventure HD For iPhone and iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:49 AM
"Recent Photo App Arrivals: Analog and Camera Noir" eXtensions 11:32 AM
"Vesper Review: Collect Your Thoughts" MacStories 11:10 AM
"Evomail for iPad review - a ho-hum option for Gmail users" Macworld UK 9:06 AM
"Any.DO debuts Cal, a new smart iOS Calendar and first in a suite of standalone apps" The Next Web 9:06 AM
"Hit the road with Google Maps for iOS" Macworld 8:09 AM
"Azkend 2 HD – The World Beneath is a match-three adventure of mystery and myth" iDownload Blog 8:18 AM
"Pixuru turns your pics into works of art" AppleDailyReport 7:49 AM
"Daily iPhone App: Marvel Pinball is a great app hindered by a bad model" TUAW 9:52 PM
"'Turbo Racing League' Review - Who Wants to Race Snails?" Touch Arcade 10:02 AM
"'Quell Memento' Review - A Great Puzzler, and Maybe Quite a Bit More" Touch Arcade 9:08 AM
"Line 'Em Up And Shoot 'Em Down For The Lost Keys In The Gorgeous Sparkle 2" App Advice 4:28 PM
"Photo Academy for iPad Review: Photo Academy is a comprehensive guide that helps photographers take better pictures thanks to thousands of professional tips, sample pictures and a photography diary." 148Apps 3:19 PM
"Dispatch Review: Dispatch claims to make triaging one's inbox easier with a bevy of advanced features, but they just prove to be overwhelming and overcomplicated." 148Apps 2:24 PM
"Kingdom Rush: Frontiers HD Review/Sometimes more *is* better." 148Apps 10:14 AM
"Word It! Review: Word It! is an asynchronous multiplayer spelling game that pretty much does away with the agony of waiting for someone to take their turn." 148Apps 9:08 AM
"Bridgy Jones Review: Bridgy Jones asks players to play civil engineer and train conductor at the same time in this physics-based puzzler." 148Apps 9:06 AM
"So Did Samsung Score a Major Victory Against Apple?" The Tech Night Owl 8:49 AM
"When Apple Whispers to Devs, Consumers Read Lips" MacNewsWorld 9:05 AM
"What Your iPhone Case Says About You [Infographic] Mashable 8:16 AM
"Apple WWDC 2013 rumors include new iPad, iRadio, iOS 7, MacBook Pro" CBS News 3:30 PM
"WWDC 2013 preview: Apple prepares to unveil the future of iOS, OS X, and more" The Verge 3:20 PM
"WWDC 2013 Roundup: iOS 7, OS X 10.9, MacBooks, 'Genius-like' Radio app (plus new tidbits)" 9 to 5 Mac 3:20 PM
"Apple's WWDC 2013: Rumors and expectations" CNET News 1:12 PM
"WWDC 2013: Apple May Be Prepping An iPhone Surprise" App Advice 11:00 AM
"Kevin Rose gives his familiar WWDC predictions [Video]" 9 to 5 Mac 10:30 AM
"WWDC: Will pro users stay with Apple if Mac Pro no show?" Computerworld 10:00 AM
"WWDC 2013 wish-list: iMore's top Mac hardware wants!" iMore 9:58 AM
"What iOS7 Could Do For Photographers [Feature] Cult of Mac 12:26 PM
"iOS 7 Rumor Roundup: What we know about Apple's next OS" Digital Trends 9:05 AM
"A guide to WWDC 2013: what we expect, what we want to see" GigaOM 8:18 AM
"A new Mac Pro: What we'd like to see" Macworld 8:09 AM
"AT&T tips iPhone 6 at WWDC with burst of iPhone 5 early upgrade offers" Stabley Times 9:06 AM
"Developer locates data speed-throttling code in iOS for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint devices" O'Grady's PowerPage 9:58 AM
"iPhone 5 Data Throttled by Design, Says Hacktivist" Tapscape 7:52 AM
Non-Apple
"Microsoft Giving Away Vaunted Keyboard Cover with Surface" The Mac Observer 6:29 PM
"Review: Lumia 928 is screentastic, camerarific/PureView camera does well in low light, and PenTile AMOLED looks great with WP8." Ars Technica 10:15 AM
"The Windows Phone conundrum: Kantar, comScore clash sharply on Windows Phone momentum in the U.S." BGR 9:53 AM
"Google: Reader is dying because smartphone users consume news 'in bits and bites'" The Verge 12:26 PM
"Here's Why Google Reader Really Got the Axe" Wired 7:55 AM
"U.S. Collects Vast Data Trove: NSA Monitoring Includes Three Major Phone Companies, as Well as Online Activity" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:21 PM
"Documents: U.S. intelligence mining data from nine U.S. Internet companies in broad secret program" Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 9:49 PM
"FBI and Microsoft take down $500m-theft botnet Citadel" BBC 6:20 AM
"Microsoft, FBI take down huge global cyber-crime ring" The Globe and Mail [Free Registration Required] 7:22 AM
"Microsoft, US feds disrupt Citadel botnet network" PCWorld 6:21 AM
"Microsoft and FBI collaborate to take down $500 million 'Citadel' botnet ring" The Verge 6:41 AM
"$500 million botnet Citadel attacked by Microsoft and the FBI: Joint operation identified more than 1000 botnets, but operations continue" The Independent 7:21 AM
"Microsoft and FBI take down major botnet" BetaNews 7:22 AM
"Microsoft and FBI take down global cybercrime ring" CNNMoney 7:22 AM
"The Windows Phone conundrum: Kantar, comScore clash sharply on Windows Phone momentum in the U.S." BGR 11:09 AM
"Notebooks with Intel's version of Kinect due in late 2014: Intel has created a $100 million perceptual computing fund to put its own Kinect-like camera in laptops" PC World UK 6:53 AM
"Intel developing depth camera for next-gen notebooks" The Tech Report 7:13 AM
"Intel plans Pakistan tablet rollout" TechEye 7:13 AM
"Intel Works To Develop Monolithic Integration Of Wifi And RF, Part I" Seeking Alpha 6:20 AM
"Intel tablet keeps tabs on your heart rate: Intel's perceptual computing isn't limited to PCs. The chipmaker demoed a tablet packing algorithms that keeps tabs on your heart." CNET News 6:35 AM
"Intel's Prototype Thunderbolt Flash Drive Is the World's Fastest" Gizmodo 11:39 AM
"Intel Likely To Win More Samsung Designs" Seeking Alpha 12:54 PM
"AMD boasts graphics performance boost with new Richland APUs" ITProPortal 7:09 AM
"AMD unveils plans to support Android and Chrome OS/Summary: AMD announces plans to offer support for Google's Android and Chrome OS. Could this pave the way for low-cost, low-power Android-powered PCs hitting the shelves, putting further pressure on the struggling Windows 8 operating system?" ZDNet 7:10 AM
"AMD No Longer Just Bound To Windows OS, Now Open to Android" The Droid Guy 7:10 AM
"AMD takes another look at Android, Chrome: Sorry Redmond, it's just not working out" TechEye 7:11 AM
"MD Breaks With Microsoft And Looks To Android, Chrome: AMD processors currently run on Windows, but will reportedly in future also run on Google's Chrome and Android" eWeek 7:11 AM
"AMD reportedly to join Chromebook camp" DigiTimes 7:11 AM
"AMD will consider Android but doesn't commit: yet: World's second largest chip maker is open to Android but so far isn't making any public commitment." CNET News 6:31 AM
"Advanced Micro Devices Receives Neutral Rating from Zacks (AMD)" Zacks 7:10 AM
"Dell Committee says Icahn Proposal is Short of Funding" Reuters 7:04 AM
"Dell says Icahn bid comes up short by billions" IDG News Service 7:06 AM
"Dell opens a new factory in China" E & T Magazine 7:05 AM
"Dell launches new global base in Chengdu" China Daily 7:06 AM
"HP plans a fanless Intel Haswell tablet for later this year" Engadget 8:59 AM
"IBM tackles M2M's Big Data challenge" GreenBiz 7:14 AM
"Salesforce's Oracle database dependence: Can it open source its way out? Summary: Salesforce is acquiring a laundry list of databases---NoSQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle. Oracle, however, is rumored to have landed a nine figure deal from Salesforce. Ouch." ZDNet 7:18 AM
"Lenovo marks first US manufacturing plant: China-based company expects to finish hiring 115 production workers by the end of the month at operation that opened in January" Associated Press 7:04 AM
"Lenovo Plans Push in Servers, Storage, CEO Says" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:40 AM
"Stocks Jump on High Volatility as Investors Await Payrolls Report" TheStreet 4:29 PM
"Wall Street Poised to Rebound from Rout" FOXBusiness 11:05 AM
"Stock market ends choppy day with modest gains" Associated Press 4:30 PM
"Stocks Claw Back to End in Black" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:30 PM
"Europe Markets: European stocks hold gains after ECB, BOE/European stock markets stayed higher on Thursday, after both the European Central Bank and Bank of England left their key interest rates on hold as expected." MarketWatch 7:30 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading" Associated Press 6:29 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 6:30 PM
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