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MacSurfer's Archive: Monday, May 4, 2015
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple pushing music labels to kill free Spotify streaming ahead of Beats relaunch: The Department of Justice is looking closely into Apple's business practices in relation to its upcoming music streaming service, according to multiple sources. The Verge has learned that Apple has been pushing major music labels to force streaming services like Spotify to abandon their free tiers, which will dramatically reduce the competition for Apple's upcoming offering. DOJ officials have already interviewed high-ranking music industry executives about Apple's business habits."  The Verge 7:59 AM
  • "Next in Apple's crosshairs? Free music streaming at Spotify: A report says Apple's latest tactic to catch up in the streaming-music race is pushing labels to cut off free listening options at rivals like Spotify, which has the Department of Justice sniffing around." CNET 10:38 AM
  • "Apple may be preparing to deal a big blow to Spotify" Business Insider 9:35 AM
  • "Report: Apple Targets Spotify, Attracts DOJ's Attention" PC Magazine 1:28 PM
  • "Apple's Rumored Streaming Music Service gets DOJ Attention" The Mac Observer 10:11 AM
  • "Apple is a 'disruptive monster' says R1 head of music"  BBC 7:55 AM
  • "Significant R&D Increase Suggests Apple is Working on Something Big"  Above Avalon 12:36 PM
  • "What Makes Apple the Most Valuable Company?"  Investopedia 10:10 AM
  • "Three Reasons Apple Should Acquire IBM"  Forbes 7:51 AM
  • "IBM, Apple Partnership Takes Aim at Japanese Seniors: IBM and Apple have teamed up with Japan Post Group to deliver IBM MobileFirst for iOS solutions to improve the lives of Japanese senior citizens." eWeek 8:14 AM
  • "Jefferies Sees Apple Pay As A 'Compelling Killer' App For Apple Watch" Benzinga 8:46 AM
  • "Icahn Wants Bigger Share Buyback From Apple" 24/7 Wall St. 7:46 AM
OS X
News
  • "Apple redesigns Apple Watch interface guidelines website for developers" 9to5Mac 7:50 PM
  • "Apple updates Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines website with new design, more resources" AppleInsider 7:50 PM
  • "Apple stops iOS 8.2 code signing, prevents downgrades from iOS 8.3" AppleInsider 6:41 PM
  • "Apple Stops Signing iOS 8.2, Downgrades and Restores No Longer Possible" iClarified 2:28 PM
  • "Apple Adds RAW Support for 18 New Cameras from Canon, Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, More" The Mac Observer 5:08 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "FaceTime audio issues with pre-Bluetooth LE Macs seemingly persist in OS X 10.10.3 & 10.10.4 Beta" 9to5Mac 8:04 AM
  • "Radical Approach Fixes Many iTunes Sync Problems with iOS Devices" Kirkville 8:06 AM
  • "Yosemite discussion digs into issues with Apple's user interface design, including workarounds for some problems, notes on Apple's apps, historical perspectives and human interface design principles; other notes talk about remote control software (TeamViewer and Timbuktu) and issues with SSD trim support and kernel extensions (kext)." MacInTouch 4:02 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "Metadatics review: Forget iTunes, this is a better way to tag your music files" Macworld 8:04 AM
  • "Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Memories Digitized" YMP Now 12:46 PM
  • "Cassandra: Rotating Images in Apple Maps Information Windows" eXtensions 7:49 AM
  • "OS X Yosemite: How to Find Non-Apple Extensions Lingering in Your Mac" The Mac Observer 2:12 PM
  • "Easy Mac Hack: Disable Shadows in OS X Screenshots" Mac|Life 1:26 PM
  • "How To Create And Manage Your Own Mac Spam Machine For Fun And Profit" Mac 360 7:48 AM
  • "This Mac Alarm Clock Has Muscle" TeraTalks 7:49 AM
  • "The Tale Of Two Mac Timer Apps" Mac 360 7:49 AM
  • "How To Get Free Music And Audio From SoundCloud" NoodleMac 7:48 AM
Op/Ed
  • "Looking at the new Vue 2015 Product Line for 3D Artists" Architosh 7:48 AM
Press Releases
  • "Getting the most of Mac ID: Unlock your Mac with Touch ID and much more!" iMore 3:45 PM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Apple hires new spaceship general contractor as questions swirl about construction delays" ["Rudolph & Sletten Inc., a veteran Silicon Valley builder, will complete the ring-shaped structure's interior build-out, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation."] Silicon Valley Business Journal 3:48 PM
  • "Apple hires new general contractor to finish Campus 2 interior" AppleInsider 5:31 PM
  • "Who exactly is the Apple Watch for? After a year of lusting and longing, the first lucky customers have finally strapped on their brand new Apple Watches." CNNMoney 7:56 AM
  • "Apple iPhone captures 12% smartphone market share in China in 1Q15, says Strategy Analytics" DigiTimes 8:10 AM
  • "Apple is on the verge of being China's number one smartphone maker" Cult of Mac 8:09 AM
  • "Pitbull: Music biz should have partnered with Steve Jobs" CNBC Videos 4:12 PM
  • "Apple pulls YouTube from older 2nd-gen Apple TVs after planned Google API change" 9to5Mac 9:35 AM
  • "Google ends YouTube support on older Apple TVs and pre-iOS 6 hardware due to API changes" iDownload Blog 10:43 AM
  • "Want an Apple Watch right away? Order the 38mm Stainless Steel with Classic Buckle" CIO 8:39 AM
  • "Parents use their Apple Watch to share newborn's heartbeat with distant family" iMore 9:35 AM
  • "iPhone-loving Manny Pacquiao gives Samsung a jab" Cult of Mac 12:34 PM
Non-Apple News
  • "America's Largest Cable Company, Comcast, Sees Internet Subscriptions Pass TV" DailyTech 3:45 PM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "#35: Where The Fluoroelastomer Meets the Road ↦" Six Colors 8:48 PM
  • "The MacNN Podcast, episode 13: Powerwall to the People" MacNN 3:48 PM
  • "TMO Daily Observations 2015-05-04: Apple's Strong Arm Negotiations, Apple Watch Calibration" The Mac Observer 12:30 PM
  • "Use Macs to create stuff (cheap)." The MT Show 7:49 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "Apple TV Remote Expected to Add Touch Pad in Redesign" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:24 PM
  • "New Apple TV remote control will have touchpad in addition to new features/buttons" 9to5Mac 7:18 PM
  • "Apple Watch diagnostic port: a goldmine for accessory makers" Engadget 7:57 AM
  • "Hidden port for Apple Watch can be used to charge it, perhaps more" ZDNet 8:01 AM
  • "Jewelers start gold plating Apple Watch to undercut Apple's pricey Edition models" 9to5Mac 7:17 PM
  • "The Apple Watch has a secret port, and accessory makers say they can use it to extend battery life" Business Insider 10:11 AM
  • "12.9" iPad Pro rumored to feature stylus, NFC, Force Touch input, USB-C connector and more" iDownload Blog 8:07 AM
  • "Rumored iPad Pro will feature a Bluetooth stylus and other interesting features" BGR 8:58 AM
AppleCare/Helps
  • "Fix a faulty Digital Crown on your Apple Watch" MacIssues 10:38 AM
  • "Got a problem with your Apple Watch? Try these quick fixes" ZDNet 8:01 AM
  • "iPad or iPhone battery draining fast? Could be the Amazon Kindle app" ZDNet 7:58 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "Today's Top iPhone /iPad /Mac App Freebies And Price Drops" App Sliced 10:40 AM
  • "Owen's Odyssey For iPhone/iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" App Sliced 10:40 AM
  • "WolframAlpha For iPhone/iPad Is $0.99 Right Now (Previously $2.99)" App Sliced 10:40 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:45 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:45 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "Apple Watch review: Beautiful form, frustrating function" Macworld 7:53 AM
  • "Review: Apple Watch as a design piece" 9to5Mac 9:35 AM
  • "5K 60Hz Shootout: iMac 5K vs Mac Pro 'tube' and 'tower" Bare Feats 10:02 AM
  • "M-Edge Folio Plus Pro Keyboard review: Universal keyboard case is ill-suited for the iPad" Macworld 8:08 AM
  • "Review: Urban Armor Gear, the military-spec iPhone & iPad cases dropped from space (Video)" 9to5Mac 9:36 AM
  • "Review: Jorno Bluetooth keyboard and stand" MacNN 9:35 AM
  • "Here's How the LG G4 Camera Stacks Up To the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6" Gizmodo 1:27 PM
  • "Review: This protective PureGear case is slim, stylish and better than an Otterbox" AppAdvice 1:27 PM
  • "Review: Speck MightyShell + FACEPLATE for the iPhone 6 Plus" Run Around Tech 8:09 AM
  • "Mac Game Review: The Spatials 2.7" MacNN 9:36 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Printastic: iOS App Produces Books from User's Photos" eXtensions 7:50 AM
  • "Inside Airbnb's new, beautiful magazine-style iPad and Android tablet app" Digital Arts 8:05 AM
  • "Hands On: Bean Dreams -- Bean's Quest 2.0 (iOS)" MacNN 8:07 AM
  • "Burn it Down is a dark platformer. Literally" iDownload Blog 8:07 AM
  • "Journey to the bottom of the ocean in Jelly Reef, a gorgeous roguelike puzzle game" AppAdvice 4:09 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "How to start and monitor a workout on Apple Watch" AppleInsider 5:52 PM
  • "How to restore an erased Apple Watch from backup" Cult of Mac 4:08 PM
  • "How to stop remote images from loading in Mail for iPhone and iPad" iMore 3:45 PM
  • "How to save battery life on Apple Watch during workouts" iMore 1:39 PM
  • "How to Calibrate Apple Watch for More Accurate Step Tracking" The Mac Observer 12:31 PM
  • "How to complete various actions hands-free on Apple Watch" iDownload Blog 11:22 AM
Tips
  • "Why doesn't my iPhone reconnect to Wi-Fi after I turn it on?" iLounge 3:52 PM
  • "Tips on staying safe when using free Wi-Fi hotspots [Infographic] BetaNews 2:27 PM
  • "Apple Watch Power User Tips" MacMost 10:38 AM
  • "Pointers: Missed Notifications on Apple Watch" MacNN 8:07 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Long Time Bear Convinced Apple's Lowest Point Is Near" The Mac Observer 7:20 PM
  • "Mac Users: Do You Science? Tyson, Levin, Dawkins, Nye Do" FairerPlatform 3:50 PM
  • "What's the story behind slumping iPad sales?" BGR 2:34 PM
  • "Opinion: The secret Apple Watch port should probably stay hidden... for now" 9to5Mac 1:27 PM
  • "Is Apple Targeting Spotify, Free Music-Streaming Services?" Newsy 4:15 PM
  • "If Apple kills free Spotify streaming, it will make Beats Music even more hated than Tidal" BGR 1:10 PM
  • "Apple, Google Learn That The Car Is More Than Just A Smartphone On Wheels" Forbes 12:35 PM
  • "Ars Technica reviews Apple Watch, misses the mark" MacDailyNews 12:31 PM
  • "We now know Angela Ahrendts isn't to blame for the Apple Watch launch screwups" Business Insider 11:50 AM
  • "These 8 problems with the Apple Watch are 'infuriating'" BGR 10:25 AM
  • "Should Apple Promote Its New Products if It Can't Ship Them?" Kirkville 8:44 AM
  • "Buying the Watch you want from Apple is now harder than ever" BGR 8:07 AM
  • "Uh Oh. Apple And Samsung Sitting In A Tree, Are They K-I-S-S-I-N-G?" Mac 360 7:48 AM
  • "Apple Watch Needs This Killer Feature" Mac 360 7:48 AM
Non-Apple
  • "ZTE Blade S6: An iPhone 6 copycat maybe, but a decent mid-range smartphone nonetheless [Review] BetaNews 8:03 AM
Humor/Cartoons
  • "Popular YouTube series 'Kids React!' takes on the Apple Watch" Apple World Today 8:34 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "VOLO Cases Featuring Sanitized Hygiene Protection for iPhone and Android" VOLO Cases 3:53 PM
  • "Sharing app Droplr wants to woo you back with a 'free' tier" Engadget 5:38 PM
  • "MyFitnessPal adds premium subscription option for $9.99 per month" iMore 2:34 PM
  • "Google acquires Timeful time management iOS app to improve Gmail, Calendar, & more" 9to5Mac 1:36 PM
  • "These Are the Deals You're: Star Wars junkie like us? Grab any of these Star Wars games or bundles on Mac for up to 77% off!" Aspyr 1:28 PM
  • "Griffin erects the WatchStand for Apple Watch and iPhone" TechnologyTell 1:28 PM
  • "Tweetbot Adds Support for New Twitter 'Quote' Feature" MacStories 12:36 PM
  • "Trimble and Nemetschek Group form strategic alliance" Architosh 12:35 PM
  • "GE to Create Intelligent LED Lightbulbs Compatible with Apple HomeKit" MacRumors 12:35 PM
  • "6 smart ways to protect your precious Apple Watch" Cult of Mac 12:35 PM
  • "GE to develop new LED bulbs that work with Apple's HomeKit" AppleInsider 3:44 PM
  • "GE Intelligent LED Lighting Connects with Apple® HomeKit Ecosystem" Business Wire 11:52 AM
  • "Instantly communicate in another language with Heart to Heart" AppAdvice 10:44 AM
  • "Here are our favorite third-party Apple Watch bands" iMore 10:28 AM
  • "6 Sites and Apps to Help You Learn a Language for Free" Gizmodo 10:25 AM
  • "The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of May 4: Aaron Davis of Apple, Pat Fauquet, Adam Christianson & Apple Watch" The MUG Center 10:24 AM
  • "Meerkat adds Facebook support, 'mobbing' to iOS app" CNET 10:10 AM
  • "ShowStoppers® and MacTech® partner to showcase Apple developers to journalists" PRNewswire 9:44 AM
  • "Media Planning Goes Fully Mobile with Telmar's Latest Keystone Cross Media™ App for Apple Devices" Business Wire 9:44 AM
  • "Super Mario knockoff makes it into the App Store" iDownload Blog 9:44 AM
  • "iPad-Based iLynn Program Provides A Private University Experience For State University Price" MacPrices 9:18 AM
  • "Night Stand for Apple Watch and iPhone: First look at a really useful Kickstarter project" Apple World Today 8:10 AM
  • "Indigo Domotics Releases New iOS Control Client" prMac 2:34 PM
  • "Cyclopsy - The Free Puzzle Game For iOS and Android" prMac 8:43 AM
  • "U2TOURFANS - U2 Fan Site Launches Mobile App" prMac 8:00 AM
  • "Felix Game Studio launches Spider Smash - Wait, Aim, and Tap Precisely" prMac 8:00 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Microsoft readies new Azure Stack bundle for private cloud customers" ZDNet 12:37 PM
  • "Microsoft CFO Discusses Windows as a Service Strategy" Maximum PC 11:45 AM
  • "Microsoft wants to bring encrypting to a file level with Windows 10" WinBeta 11:45 AM
  • "Windows 10: 'Free' can potentially cost a lot" BetaNews 9:38 AM
  • "Microsoft sheds light on Windows 10 revenue, future OS pricing plans" ExtremeTech 6:41 PM
  • "Microsoft previews a customizable, versatile Windows 10 for enterprise" TechRadar UK 11:42 AM
  • "It really is game over for Windows 8.x" BetaNews 9:39 AM
  • "Microsoft fleshes out 'Windows as a service' revenue strategy" Computerworld 9:44 AM
  • "Microsoft's HoloLens offers brief glimpse into the future" Fortune 8:34 AM
  • "How old does Microsoft think these executives are?" MarketWatch 8:34 AM
  • "Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on IT transformation, Amazon, and being a 'Windows company'" Fortune 8:34 AM
  • "IBM Launches Power Systems for SAP HANA" eWeek 5:52 PM
  • "Why IBM is back in style for top tech investor" Yahoo Finance 8:31 AM
  • "Buffett defends core holdings like IBM, Coca-Cola, in interview" Reuters 8:29 AM
  • "Buffett remains confident in IBM's business prospects" Associated Press 8:28 AM
  • "IBM's buybacks beneficial to shareholders: Buffett" CNBC Videos 8:30 AM
  • "Buffett: We'll make 'considerable' money on IBM" CNBC Videos 8:30 AM
  • "Here's how we're monetizing Watson: IBM's Rometty" CNBC 8:29 AM
  • "Watson enormously valuable future: Buffett" CNBC Videos 8:28 AM
  • "Why IBM and not Apple? Warren Buffett answers" CNBC Videos 8:19 AM
  • "IBM challenges Intel for space on SAP HANA" ZDNet 11:28 AM
  • "10 Years After IBM Buy, Lenovo Looks For New Relevance" Forbes 8:32 AM
  • "Fiorina's Time at H-P Gets a Close Look: After launching bid for president, ex-CEO defends 'tough choices' at computing giant" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:29 PM
  • "HP Pavilion, Envy, Envy Phoenix Desktops Target Back-To-School Buyers" InformationWeek 11:37 AM
  • "HP wants to make Windows 8.1 PC desktops cool again with new Pavilion and ENVY models" Windows Central 11:35 AM
  • "HP outs new AMD R9 380 and two other unannounced Radeons in new systems" PCWorld 9:12 AM
  • "HP beckons back-to-schoolers with Pavilion, Envy, and Envy Phoenix PCs, plus a 4K display" PCWorld 9:11 AM
  • "HP revamps PCs: Is it really year of the desktop?" ZDNet 8:21 AM
  • "Dell SonicWALL Secure Remote Access Access Control Flaw in 'cgi-bin/editBookmark' Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks" Security Tracker 11:31 AM
  • "Dell's still fighting about going private; Shareholder seeks appraisal after approving buyout" Austin Business Journal 11:30 AM
  • "5 Reasons Oracle Is A Cloud Company" Forbes 11:26 AM
  • "Oracle: Oracle Mobile Platform" EContent 11:25 AM
  • "Oracle Joins Microsoft Going Long in Bonds as Fed Gets Antsy" Bloomberg 8:18 AM
  • "SAP, Oracle Lead Contenders in Would-Be Salesforce Pursuit" Bloomberg 8:18 AM
  • "Cisco's New CEO Is an Insider, Sales Pro: Personality was key factor in board's decision to select Robbins" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:48 PM
  • "John Chambers steps down as Cisco's CEO" Reuters 8:16 AM
  • "Inside Chuck Robbins Appointment to Be Cisco CEO" Bloomberg 8:16 AM
  • "Cisco names Chuck Robbins next CEO" USA Today 8:16 AM
  • "Cisco Names Longtime Sales Executive Chuck Robbins As Next CEO" Forbes 2:34 PM
  • "Cisco Replaces John Chambers as CEO, Chuck Robbins to Take Over" TheStreet 8:15 AM
  • "Cisco names Chuck Robbins as CEO; John Chambers to become executive chairman" Fortune 8:15 AM
  • "Cisco names Chuck Robbins as CEO, replacing John Chambers" SiliconBeat 8:15 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Why IBM and not Apple? Warren Buffett answers" [Video Report] CNBC 8:13 AM
  • "YouNow ahead of competitors: Fred Wilson" NBC News 10:48 AM
Industry News
  • "S&P 500 ends just shy of new record" USA Today 4:00 PM
  • "S&P 500 Closes Near Records on Anticipation of Snapback" TheStreet 4:00 PM
  • "Market Snapshot: U.S. Stocks Climb; S&P 500 Closes Shy Of Record High" MarketWatch 4:00 PM
  • "US stocks climb, pushing market back near record levels; Cognizant jumps on earnings: Stocks are moving slightly higher in midday trading, building on their gains from Friday." Associated Press 1:19 PM
  • "U.S. Stocks Close Higher: S&P 500 index ends just shy of a record high" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:59 PM
  • "Asia Markets: Chinese shares close higher, recovering from earlier losses/China shares closed higher Monday, recovering from an early fall after a reading of the country's manufacturing activity slowed more sharply than initially expected, a further sign the economy is flagging." MarketWatch 8:01 AM
  • "Europe Markets: European stocks push higher after manufacturing data/European stocks rose Monday, recovering from one of the worst weeks in months, supported by robust manufacturing data across the region." MarketWatch 8:01 AM

 
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