"Why Apple remains king of the mobile game: Samsung may be winning in device volume, but Apple's App Store attracts paying customers and makes developers' lives a little easier." Fortune 11:49 AM
"Apple's Cook, Following Steve Jobs' Game Plan, To Kick Off Year of 'Wow' With Colorful, Low-Cost iPhones" Forbes 7:39 AM
"Apple needs to be fruitful: As competitors rise, product update vital" Boston Herald 8:16 AM
"Apple's iPhone 'surprise' may lie in pricing: Investors see price of iPhone 5C, China Mobile launch as drivers" MarketWatch 9:38 AM
"Apple to Unveil IPhones Seeking End to Year of Struggles" Bloomberg 6:37 PM
"What to Expect From the iPhone Launch Event" PC Magazine 9:49 AM
"What to expect from Apple's iPhone event" CNNMoney 8:05 AM
"Special Event: What to expect from Apple Inc. on Sept. 10/New iPhones? New iOS? New deals? Sure. But Wall Street has deeper questions." Fortune 9:33 AM
"What to Know Ahead of the New iPhone: Bloomberg Contributing Editor Paul Kedrosky looks at what we can expect from tomorrow's Apple event and whether the company still has the ability to surprise consumers with their products." Bloomberg TV 8:53 AM
"Apple looks to regain footing in China" CNNMoney 8:05 AM
"Apple preps iPhone 5S, 5C for great brawl of China" The Register 8:02 AM
"Apple Using Rupee Drop to Win Smartphone Buyers: Corporate India" Bloomberg 2:37 PM
"3 Ways iOS 7 Will Force Enterprises To Change: Apple's newest version of iOS will show some of the cracks enterprises have in their mobile strategies." ReadWrite 8:39 AM
"Apple Hires Creatives in Major Marketing Department Expansion: Move Comes Amid Industry Trend of More Marketers Bringing Agency Services In-House" Advertising Age 9:31 AM
"Apple iPhone 5S queues appear as true believers hope to scan their fingers" Computerworld 8:07 AM
"If the New iPhone Has Fingerprint Authentication, Can It Be Hacked?" Wired 8:14 AM
"Cast Your Bets: Bookies Predict the Chances of What Apple Will Announce" Wired 8:14 AM
"Cheap IPhone Could Lure More AT&T Users Away to T-Mobile" Bloomberg 8:14 AM
"New iPhones Set to Test Wireless Provider Loyalty" Bloomberg TV 8:54 AM
"Apple's more affordable 'iPhone 5C' expected to have greatest US benefit for T-Mobile" AppleInsider 8:34 AM
"Web analytics company StatCounter charts Apple's global battle with Samsung ahead of rumored new iPhone launch" StatCounter 10:11 AM
"Web analytics company StatCounter charts Apple's global battle with Samsung ahead of rumored new iPhone launch" Business Wire 10:11 AM
"Apple Falls Behind Samsung In Global Internet Usage On Smartphones, Pointing To A Low-Cost iPhone Opportunity Or Challenge?" TechCrunch 9:33 AM
"World mobile device map: Apple = rich, Nokia = poor, Samsung = global leader" VentureBeat 10:11 AM
"1 out of each 4 US smartphones users has an iPhone" iDownload Blog 2:39 PM
"Apple sued for false advertising after dividing up final 16 episodes of Breaking Bad into two seasons" TUAW 8:06 AM
"Breaking Bad fan sues Apple over 'misleading' Season Pass offering" The Inquirer 8:06 AM
"The Final Season Of 'Breaking Bad' Results In Class-Action Lawsuit Against Apple" AppAdvice 8:32 AM
"Apple Hit with False Advertising Suit Over Breaking Bad Season Pass" The Mac Observer 11:07 AM
"IPhone app promotes cleavage staring: Two controversial new apps unveiled at the annual TechCrunch Disrupt technology conference on Sunday promoted masturbation and staring at women's breasts, sparking yet another debate about sexism in the tech world." CNNMoney 10:20 AM
"Pre-Product Launch Roundup: OS X, iOS Version Distribution" Chitika 11:06 AM
"iOS 7: The day before launch, 1% of iPhone traffic is already rocking Apple's new OS" VentureBeat 11:07 AM
"China market: Apple shares over 64% of 2Q13 consumer tablet sales, says Analysys" DigiTimes 8:13 AM
"NSA reportedly has access to your private iPhone, Android and BlackBerry data" BGR 9:49 AM
"Bono, Designers To Raise Aids Funds At NYC Auction" ["Apple Inc. chief designer Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson are collaborating with rocker Bono. They're producing 40 original designs to benefit The Global Fund."] Associated Press 11:50 AM
"Apple's Jonathan Ive teams with Bono for AIDS benefit, auction to include gold EarPods" The Verge 11:51 AM
"Bono and Jony Ive to Auction 18K Rose Gold Apple EarPods for Charity" The Mac Observer 7:26 PM
"John Sculley Just Gave His Most Detailed Account Ever Of How Steve Jobs Got Fired From Apple" Forbes 11:08 AM
"John Sculley spills the beans on firing Steve Jobs: The former Apple CEO, who fired Jobs in 1985, gave his most illuminating explanation ever of the move at a Forbes conference in Bali last week." CNET News 12:31 PM
"The Many Faces of Steve Jobs: The Paperback Comes Out With a Younger Image" Bloomberg Businessweek 8:08 AM
"Microsoft Expands Xbox Music Service to Android, Apple Devices" Bloomberg 8:09 AM
"Microsoft expands Xbox Music service to iOS, Android; adds free Web streaming" Seattle Times 8:16 AM
"BING! Microsoft plants Xbox Music flagpoles in Android and iOS" The Register 8:09 AM
"Apple's Campus Decorated for Tomorrow's Media Event with New Banners" MacRumors 3:00 PM
"Colorful banners go up at Apple Town Hall ahead of tomorrow's iPhone event" 9 to 5 Mac 3:00 PM
Apple Event Live Coverage
"Live Blog: Apple's September 10 phone event" Macworld 12:22 PM
"Liveblog: Apple to 'brighten everyone's day' on September 10 at 10am PDT" Ars Technica 11:32 AM
Non-Apple News
"Dropbox is like Microsoft, says startup's CEO: The cloud storage company's CEO Drew Houston says the company balances consumer and enterprise much like Microsoft has done. He also talks about why Dropbox needs a new mobile app and why it's not going public any time soon." CNET News 5:41 PM
"Radio campaign against patent trolls funded by tech companies with questionable agenda" Foss Patents 11:31 AM
"Purported (brief) video claims to show light blue 'iPhone 5C' in action" 9 to 5 Mac 8:41 AM
"Video: An Early Look at iOS 7/Take a look at Apple's next mobile operating system in action, which is not yet available to the general public." PC Magazine 1:05 PM
"Leaked Chinese marketing pages show alleged iPhone 5s specifications" Electronista 8:43 AM
"Redesigned iPhone 5S home button shown in clearest images yet" BGR 8:44 AM
"iPhone 5C video leak shows off iOS 7 on the budget iPhone" BGR 10:17 AM
"iOS 7 Release Date Rumored For September 16th" Geeky Gadgets 11:08 AM
"Rumor: iOS 7 to launch September 16th" TechnologyTell 11:08 AM
"iOS 6.1.4 gets jailbroken: A developer has released an image of a jailbroken iPhone 5 running the latest version of iOS 6." CNET News 8:18 AM
"It's Official: Apple's iPhone 5 Has Been Jailbroken Under iOS 6.1.4" AppAdvice 8:32 AM
"Supposedly Leaked Pics of New iPhone Bolster Fingerprint Recognition Rumors" Techland 8:33 AM
"iPhone 5S preview: Design, specs, new features" Macworld UK 8:38 AM
"Apple faces thorny memory future as a non-Samsung customer, says IHS" DigiTimes 8:13 AM
"Upgrading storage ready for 4K editing with Final Cut Pro X" FCP.co 7:46 AM
"Apple Files for iAd Workbench Trademark" Patently Apple 12:06 PM
"NFC/fingerprint sensor patent tips off exciting iPhone 5S Home button potential" iDownload Blog 11:50 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Wordly! For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $1.99)" Apple Sliced 8:58 AM
"Stontrix For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:58 AM
"The Ories: Super Space Monsters! For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:58 AM
"Pack some Gum ++ to prolong your iDevice's battery life" AppleDailyReport 7:49 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Get An iOS 7 Writing Experience With 1Writer" AppAdvice 3:43 PM
"Hands-On With The Official Xbox Music Apps For Android & iOS" AddictiveTips 8:44 AM
"Volkswagen Launches Car-Net As A Weak Link To The Web" ReadWrite 8:40 AM
"Popboardz Takes the Snores Out of Presentations" MacNewsWorld 8:39 AM
"Home is where the heart is: 8 apps for house hunters" TechHive 8:34 AM
"Star Wars Force Collection Review" Mac|Life 2:59 PM
"'Ninjin' Review - A Healthy Addition to Your Diet" Touch Arcade 1:35 PM
"'Age of Thrones' Review - Fun, But Far From King" Touch Arcade 9:32 AM
"Butterball Cookbook Plus Review: This free app includes hundreds of recipes that are perfect for any holiday or occasion, and the many integrated features make it a must-have for any cook." 148Apps 2:37 PM
"Konvert Review: Making it simple and quick to look up various measurements." 148Apps 8:40 AM
"Da Vinci's Demons Review: Much more than a promotional tool for a TV show, Da Vinci's Demons is a complex and compelling puzzle game that showcases some of his most famous inventions." 148Apps 9:08 AM
"Giant Boulder of Death Review: Ready to crush everything? That's what Giant Boulder of Death offers." 148Apps 11:31 AM
"Maniac Manors Review: Maniac Manors is a haunting 3D point-and-click adventure game that is beautifully presented but let down by a lack of direction and poor localization." 148Apps 12:22 PM
"Busy bundle 1 Review: Busy bundle 1 includes a free logic game as well as other fun and cartoony activities to be unlocked." 148Apps 1:35 PM
"Link The Slug Review: Link the Slug is an OK puzzle game, but it lacks some much needed personality." 148Apps 10:17 AM
"Go Seek Review: Finding fruit really shouldn't be so varied or fun, but it is." 148Apps 3:38 PM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to Upgrade Your Old iPhone Online With Apple, Directly" The Mac Observer 3:51 PM
"How to Record the iPad / iPhone Screen as Video with Reflector" OS X Daily 3:43 PM
"How To: Prepare Yourself for iOS 7" 148Apps 11:08 AM
Tips
"Swipe Your Way To Better Results In The Google Maps App [iOS Tips] Cult of Mac 2:37 PM
"Adjust the volume of turn-by-turn directions in Maps" Mac OS X Hints 9:32 AM
"Cassandra: Apple Preparing to Brighten Our Day -With Liveblog Links" eXtensions 10:11 PM
"Why Apple suddenly needs Google again/Summary: Before you get caught up in this week's Apple's announcements, there's another factor that could inject new life into the Apple ecosystem." ZDNet 6:37 PM
"Hey Apple, don't forget these Macs need updates, too: An updated iPhone is great, but most of Apple's Mac laptops and desktops still have outdated processors." CNET Reviews 5:30 PM
"New iPhone: Will Apple take on China?" Telegraph 11:51 AM
"Enough About China, Apple Also Needs A Low-Cost iPhone In The U.S." Business Insider 9:38 AM
"Why Apple Is in No Hurry to Release a Smartwatch: It would not surprise me if Apple creates the smartwatch that actually drives this category into the mainstream. I just don't expect it to happen anytime soon." Techland 10:20 AM
"Apple's iWatch Could Be 2013"s Version of Pets.com" TheStreet 9:37 AM
"Is Microsoft Trying to Steal Apple's iTunes Radio Thunder?" Wall St. Cheat Sheet 9:37 AM
"Will Coast By Opera Replace Safari As Your Favorite Browser?" AppAdvice 9:33 AM
"Why Now's The Right Time For A New Calendar App: After years of domination by giants, events are happening in the sector." ReadWrite 9:08 AM
"Three Big Question Marks Remain Ahead Of Apple's iPhone Event" AppAdvice 8:49 AM
"Could It Finally Be Curtains for iPod classic This Week?" Mac|Life 8:40 AM
"New iPhone launch: The lost surprise: It's iPhone launch week and while the hoopla will be as big, it's not likely that Apple will be able to surprise us as in years past." ZDNet 8:32 AM
"What Will the iPhone 5C Cost?" AllThingsD 8:32 AM
"Game over: In the 'Race to a Billion' there is a graph showing Android reported activations and iOS cumulative unit sales along cumulative console sales. The contrast between mobile phone platforms and game consoles is striking, with an order of magnitude difference in consumption. The best performing console to date is the Wii with about 100 million units sold so far." asymco 8:40 AM
"The end of Windows as we know it: A massive reorganization currently underway in the Windows unit foresees a wholesale change in the venerable OS" InfoWorld 8:28 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Apples to apples comparison of the Apple IPhone 5S is very funny! (Video)" Apple Gazette 8:45 AM
"Hilarious Fake Ad Shows Who Will Really Be Buying The Gold iPhone 5S [Video] Cult of Mac 8:25 AM
"Tap Dancing, NSA Style." The PC Weenies [cartoon] 7:47 AM
"A few suggestions for the NSA" The Joy of Tech [cartoon] 7:41 AM
"Yahoo Launches New 'Screens' Video App For iOS" Cult of Mac 2:13 PM
"Yahoo's new Screen iOS app is a remote control for web video" iDownload Blog 2:13 PM
"Chic iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C Cases and Covers Announced by Studio Credence" PRWeb 1:10 PM
"Sell iPad 1 Devices to Us and Enjoy Latest App Versions, Says Gadget Panda" PRWeb 1:10 PM
"Nearly Two Out of Three American Smartphone Owners Do Not Plan to Purchase the New iPhone" PRWeb 1:10 PM
"Physio-Control and PulsePoint Join Forces to Expand Citizen CPR and AED Response: Partnership will accelerate use of PulsePoint mobile app to help improve sudden cardiac arrest survival" Business Wire 1:12 PM
"New iOS App from Performance Foodservice Enables Customers to Track Deliveries, Discover New Recipes and Review Market Trends" Business Wire 10:10 AM
"Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial Provides Basic and Advance Techniques On How To Use Editorial" 148Apps 9:08 AM
"WebMD Introduces a New Flagship App" PRNewswire 9:04 AM
"Apple's share price may skid after Tuesday" BGR 3:43 PM
"Apple's Media Event Gives Investors Four Reasons To Buy The Stock Now" Forbes 9:32 AM
"Chart of the day: What new iPhones do to Apple's shares" Fortune 8:14 AM
"Cantor's White Says Apple Is His Favorite Stock in '14" Bloomberg 9:37 AM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: Apple, Facebook spur tech stocks; Molex surges/Apple Inc. was among tech-sector advancers on Monday ahead of a company event expected to involve the iPhone, Facebook Inc. climbed toward $45 and Molex Inc. surged on a takeover offer." MarketWatch 4:13 PM
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