"Over 100 Million iPhones in Use in US" ["The analysis shows the continued strength of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, now one year old,' said Mike Levin, Partner and Co-Founder of CIRP. 'We estimate a combined 60 million of these flagship phones sold in the US from the September 2014 launch through September 30, 2015. For comparison, the iPhone 5S sold about 28 million in the same period in 2013-2014. With only a weekend of availability in the quarter, we estimate 4 million of the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sold in the US."] Consumer Intelligence Research Partners [2-page PDF] 4:01 PM
"Over 100 Million iPhones Now in Use in U.S., Nearly Two-Thirds Are iPhone 6 or Later" MacRumors 4:02 PM
"Apple's dirty little secret: sucky software/Oh Apple, what happened to the days when you were the interface of choice because you were easier to understand than any other tech product?" Phoenix Business Journal 8:19 AM
"Apple's sales in India cross the $1 billion mark: Analysts attributed this to the surge in demand for iPhones" The Economic Times 8:22 AM
"Apple To Buy Box; Netflix Also In 2016 Predictions: Apple will acquire an online data storage firm such as Box or Dropbox, while video streamer Netflix will offer movie downloads in the U.S., predicts research firm CCS Insight in its 2016 outlook." Investor's Business Daily 10:43 AM
"A Look at Apple's Evolution in the Payment-Processing Market" Market Realist 8:19 AM
"Dunkin' Donuts Tests Mobile Ordering, Donut Delivery: Getting your hands on some yummy donuts, coffee, and sandwiches just got a little bit easier for some." PC Magazine 9:04 PM
"Brand New Leather Touchscreen Gloves: A bold statement with an iconic look." Mujjo 7:26 PM
"Pad & Quill unveils three new luxurious cases for the iPad Pro" AppAdvice 6:05 PM
"Things gets a native Apple Watch app with its own complications" iMore 1:19 PM
"Cinnabon Chooses Revel Systems' Point of Sale System for iPad, for Roll-out to Bakeries Across the Country" MacPrices 1:16 PM
"Box updates its iOS app with 3D Touch, Split View, Spotlight search support" VentureBeat 11:14 AM
"Gift Guide: Kiddie tech beyond video games, tablets" Associated Press 10:32 AM
"DTE Insight app helps customers track and manage energy use" PRNewswire 3:59 PM
"Microsoft Unveils Collaboration With HP Enterprise: Software company also seeks to court corporate customers with new cloud software" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:05 AM
"Windows turns 30: a visual history" The Verge 9:19 AM
"Windows 1.0 to 10: The changing face of Microsoft's landmark OS" ZDNet 12:33 PM
"Microsoft releases new Windows 10 Mobile test build that's likely RTM" ZDNet 5:40 AM
"Microsoft to turn Dynamics ERP into a service, starting with Dynamics AX in 2016" ZDNet 8:56 AM
"Microsoft Dynamics AX: A new ERP is born, this time in the cloud/An HTML5 interface delivers a consumer-style experience" IDG News Service 9:36 AM
"Microsoft releases cumulative update (KB3118754) for Windows 10" Neowin 10:24 AM
"Microsoft Improves Edge Security in Windows 10 1511" Thurrott 6:10 AM
"Microsoft Edge gets extra protection against unwanted code injection: Because there's nothing worse than a useless tool" The Inquirer 9:33 AM
"Microsoft rolls out Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4, now with Hyper-V containers" ZDNet 12:37 PM
"Firmware Updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 Address Reliability Issues" Thurrott 6:10 AM
"Microsoft would have to pay up for Salesforce growth" USA Today 6:42 AM
"Microsoft kills Windows 10 IoT support for Intel's Galileo boards" Neowin 11:01 AM
"Intel Sees Return to Growth in 2016: Chip maker also raises annual dividend" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:18 PM
"Intel Sees 2016 Sales Growing in Mid-Single Digits Percent Range" Bloomberg 12:29 PM
"HP redesigns its second-generation Elite x2 detachable: HP's Elite x2 1012 tablet/laptop hybrid is aimed at executives and knowledge workers, and also designed to make life easy for IT departments." ZDNet 5:38 PM
"HP's new $899 Elite x2 1012 tablet is a Surface competitor for the enterprise" VentureBeat 6:10 AM
"Exertis and Dell launch holiday incentive scheme" Mobile News 6:38 AM
"IT deal with Dell to affect third of Blue Cross workers" Providence Journal 6:38 AM
"Union says IBM Germany considering up to 3,000 layoffs - report" Reuters 12:33 PM
"IBM Aims To Bring Sports Venues Into The Digital Age: IBM has announced a consortium of architects, telecoms, and digital designers to bring immersive digital experiences to sporting and entertainment venues. Big Blue also launched a consulting service covering sports, entertainment, and experience." InformationWeek 12:34 PM
"IBM Wants to Help Professional Sports Teams Enter The Digital Age" TechCrunch 6:00 AM
"IBM seeks IT deals from sports and entertainment venue industry" Infotech Lead 6:40 AM
"Attacks Fan Encryption Debate: Paris assaults prompt renewed government push for Silicon Valley to open up systems" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:56 PM
"Tech Industry Coalition Defies Calls for Weakened Encryption" NBC News 8:56 PM
"$AAPL Rises as Goldman Sachs Tells Wall Street to Think Differently about Apple" The Mac Observer 5:03 PM
"Apple, Facebook and Amazon Part of New Sustainability Fund" TheStreet 8:19 AM
Industry News
"U.S. stocks finish flat as health-care, energy sectors weigh: UnitedHealth's tumble followed its announcement that it might withdraw from offering coverage through Obamacare" MarketWatch 4:31 PM
"Square, Match IPOs Give the Market a Needed Boost" TheStreet 4:31 PM
"Stocks dip fractionally as Street anticipates rate hike" USA Today 4:31 PM
"UnitedHealth Limits Dow Gains, Equities End Flat" FOXBusiness 4:31 PM
"Health-Care, Energy Shares Weigh on Market: Moves follow market's biggest rally in nearly a month" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:30 PM
"Dollar falls against yen after Bank of Japan keeps policy steady/The U.S. dollar was lower against the yen during Asia trade Thursday, as the Bank of Japan's decision to stand pat at its policy meeting reined in dollar-long positions." MarketWatch 7:04 AM
"European stocks jump as Fed signals readiness for a rate hike/European stocks pushed higher Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated the world's largest economy looks healthy enough to withstand a modest rise in borrowing rates." MarketWatch 7:05 AM
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