"Apple's Ultimate Comeback: Celebrating the tech giant's near failure and incredible turnaround." Fortune 7:08 AM
"Holding out for a Jobs: Tim Cook still auditioning for position of Apple god/The future is Watch, the future is data, the future is taking on Uncle Sam" The Register 6:36 AM
"Happy 40th birthday, Apple. Welcome to middle age: The company is 'over the hill' (according to young people). But does that mean it has to be boring?" CNET 7:20 AM
"Apple still strong at 40, but are best years behind it?" Associated Press 10:52 AM
"Stop panicking! Here's why Apple and the iPhone are far from doomed: While there's no doubt that Apple is going to face increased challenges over the coming years, rumors of a coming 'iPhone apocalypse' are greatly exaggerated. If anything, the constant pressure that Android device makers put on price puts Android at greater threat." ZDNet 7:08 AM
"The quest for an unbreakable phone is 'impossible,' says Apple: Apple is pushing hard to make its phones more secure, but the quest for perfect security will never be met." CNNMoney 6:39 AM
"FBI takes heat for keeping iPhone hack details under wraps: Criticism is mounting as the agency is reportedly trying its iPhone cracking method on more devices." Macworld 1:02 PM
"FBI Tests Technique's Ability to Unlock More Versions of iPhone: Government is likely to take months to decide whether to give Apple details of security flaw exploited to decipher encrypted data" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:11 AM
"Apple shows solid progress in latest supplier responsibility report: The tech giant's latest supplier responsibility report reveals better working conditions, a drastic drop in child labour, and a massive reduction in carbon emissions since it began probing its supply chain in 2008." ZDNet 7:08 AM
"Has Apple lost its innovation edge? The brand should be 'milking their cash cows to get new calves,' warns Guy Kawasaki, former Apple chief evangelist." CNBC Videos 7:26 AM
"Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon voice support for Obama's Clean Power Plan" VentureBeat 12:14 PM
"Apple's first 40 years: An oral history from inside the loop/Alums Alan Kay, Andy Hertzfeld, Debi Coleman, John Sculley and others share memories for Apple's 40th anniversary. Spoiler: Bill Gates had a bigger role in Apple's success than even he may know." CNET 7:20 AM
"15 Products That Defined Apple's First 40 Years" Wired 7:20 AM
"Apple at 40: Top 10 world-changing inventions - iPhone, iOS, iPad and iPod" V3 8:20 AM
"The products that made Apple" [Slideshow] CNNMoney 7:21 AM
"Apple alums: Where are they now? (pictures)" CNET 7:19 AM
"Here's What Happened to Apple's Third Co-Founder: The original partnership was formed 40 years ago" Time 7:21 AM
"11 Times Apple Appeared on the Cover of TIME Magazine" Time 12:25 PM
"Yo ho ho! Apple flies pirate flag to celebrate its 40th birthday" Cult of Mac 6:55 AM
"Apple celebrates its 40th birthday in rebellious style" The Next Web 7:30 AM
"This is what $1.5m worth of limited edition Apple hardware looks like" The Next Web 8:20 AM
"Steve Wozniak: We were so young & naive" CNBC Videos 5:39 PM
"When Steve Jobs was away, Apple's designers snuck out a penis-shaped remote control" The Register 6:36 AM
"New Apple Campus 2 drone flyover offers latest close-up of construction progress [Video] 9to5Mac 7:06 AM
"Walmart cuts iPhone price by $100" CNNMoney 6:39 AM
"Sprint carrier update causing LTE connectivity problems for some users" MacNN 9:00 AM
"Siri now responds appropriately to sexual assaults" Mashable 5:48 PM
"Google Brings Virtual Reality to the iPhone: By bringing Cardboard compatibility to iOS, Google could possibly seed the market." Fortune 7:07 AM
"The FBI is going to unlock another iPhone" The Inquirer 6:41 AM
"Taylor Swift stars in comical new Apple Music ad (featuring Drake and Future)" 9to5Mac 8:23 AM
"Apple Music is 'Distractingly Good' for Taylor Swift in New Ad" MacRumors 9:33 AM
"Revisit the mid-2000s through iPod commericals" The Verge 10:17 AM
"Here's everything Laurene Powell Jobs inherited from the late Steve Jobs, including a superyacht and a colossal stake in Disney" Business Insider 10:17 AM
"Instead Of An iPhone 6S, This Man Gets A Chinese Pancake" Digital Trends 7:26 AM
Non-Apple News
"Exclusive: Time Inc considers taking on private equity partner for Yahoo bid" Reuters 9:15 PM
"Reddit change sparks concerns about U.S. government spying" Reuters 9:15 PM
"Surprise! iOS 9.3 Is Actually Most Stable iOS In Years" Fortune 10:29 AM
"Global smartphone sales to grow 7% in 2016, says Gartner: Global smartphone sales will, for the first time, exhibit single-digit growth in 2016, according to Gartner." DigiTimes 7:26 AM
"iPhone SE is a clever blend of old and new tech" ZDNet 8:21 AM
"How A New Technology Will Help Apple Make iPhone 7 Thinner And Lighter" Redmond Pie 9:33 AM
"New iOS exploit works only on managed devices: Researchers find they can insert a rogue profile in an enterprise-configured iOS device, but it requires phishing to work." Macworld 6:24 PM
"The iPhone SE" ["I prefer the flat sides. (It stands up!) I prefer the small circular volume buttons. I prefer the power button at the top, rather than directly opposite the volume-up button. I absolutely loathe the camera bump on the 6/6S; the lack of said bump on the SE feels downright luxurious in contrast."] Daring Fireball 6:55 AM
"iPhone SE First Impressions: Small Size is Perfect and Performance is Impressive but Power Button Rattles" MacRumors 2:12 PM
"iPhone SE diary: Day 1, first impressions" 9to5Mac 10:25 AM
"iPhone SE Vs iPhone 6s Vs iPhone 5s Waterproof Test [Video] Redmond Pie 8:38 PM
"iPhone SE vs iPhone 5s comparison review: Apple reinvigorates the 4in iPhone lineup with an A9 chipset and an upgraded camera" Macworld UK 9:32 AM
"9.7-inch iPad Pro review: Hits the sweet spot between size and price" Macworld 7:10 AM
"9.7-inch iPad Pro review: Pretty fly for a small fry" IDG.tv 6:54 AM
"Apple iPad Pro 9.7-Inch Review: Apple's new iPad Pro is the best tablet you can buy. But it's still not a laptop" Digital Trends 2:13 PM
"Does the 9.7-inch iPad Pro import photos just as fast as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro?" Bare Feats 11:23 AM
"Some Thoughts on the Apple Pencil" Kirkville 6:53 AM
"Review: Mujjo Leather Case for iPhone 6 & 6s" 9to5Mac 12:12 PM
"Review: Mpow Antelope Bluetooth Sweatproof Stereo Sports Headphones" Run Around Tech 7:21 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Miitomo - Nintendo Tries To Bring Everyone Together" Apple'n'Apps 9:13 PM
"'Monkey Swingers' Review - These Are Some Seriously Tall Trees" Touch Arcade 6:08 PM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to use all of Snapchat's new features from the Chat 2.0 update" BGR 6:24 PM
"How To: Save an Apple News Article for Later Reading" MacTrast 5:42 PM
"How to keep your Apple Watch screen on longer" iMore 4:25 PM
"How to record phone calls on iPhone, no jailbreak or additional apps required" iDownload Blog 1:02 PM
"How to Stream YouTube Audio Ad-Free on iPhone" iPhone Hacks 12:47 PM
"How to extract a still shot from a Live Photo" iMore 10:30 AM
"iOS 9: Interact with Notifications on Your iPhone and iPad" The Mac Observer 8:21 AM
"How to make the interface easier to see on Apple TV" iMore 7:21 AM
"How to Find the IP Address of Your Apple TV" iClarified 6:54 AM
"Moving CD-Ripped Music From the Computer to the iPad: Q. I have many CDs that I purchased from various retail stores (not Apple iTunes) and loaded into my iTunes library on my computer. Is it possible to download these albums to my iPhone and iPad? If so, how?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 8:58 AM
"Steve Jobs sold most of his Apple stock when he was ousted from the company in 1985 — today it would be worth $66 billion" Business Insider 4:30 PM
"Apple diss about 'sad' PCs sparks irritation" FOXNews 4:30 PM
"My Life as a Nerd Began With Apple" Re/code 4:26 PM
"Has Apple become boring in its middle age? [Friday Night Fights] Cult of Mac 4:24 PM
"John McAfee Claims FBI's Battle With Apple Was All Precedent, Government Contractor Cellebrite Had The Technology" HotHardware 4:58 PM
"The FBI Hacked One iPhone and is Hungry for More" The Mac Observer 4:13 PM
"Will Apple's FBI tussle take a bite out of the brand?" Associated Press 2:13 PM
"The Most Important Thing to Remember on Apple's 40th Birthday" The Mac Observer 5:46 PM
"Apple looks pretty damn good at 40" VentureBeat 5:14 PM
"My life as an Apple guy: On Apple's 40th anniversary, Jason Snell marvels at how its products have shaped his life and career." Macworld 2:12 PM
"An intriguing account from someone who replaced his Mac with an iPad" BGR 1:10 PM
"This chart shows very clearly why the iPhone is so important to Apple" Business Insider 1:02 PM
"Waiting for Apple's 'next big thing" Ted Landau 12:47 PM
"Bring on the goats! Apple's cloud failure demands further sacrifice: Devices are Apple's thing. Distributed systems are Google's" The Register 10:53 AM
"Apple Inc. vs. the FBI Reaches an Unexpected Conclusion, but It's Not Over" The Motley Fool 10:29 AM
"Taylor Swift's Apple Music ad is painful in a couple ways" The Verge 8:59 AM
"Coming April 2: Gene Steinberg meets John Martellaro, of The Mac Observer, and ethical hacker Dr. Timothy Summers, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 7:56 PM
"6 useful Apple Pencil apps for people who don't draw" Cult of Mac 4:24 PM
"Maclocks First to Announce New iPad Pro Kiosk" prMac 10:30 AM
"Canon Unveils 11 New Monochrome imageCLASS Models" PRNewswire 10:27 AM
"6 great jailbreak tweaks for the Messages app" iDownload Blog 6:53 AM
"Barclays misses March target for Apple Pay rollout" The Inquirer 6:42 AM
"Never say never: Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo' is now on Apple" CNNMoney 6:39 AM
"Microsoft And Amazon Have A Plan For Driverless Cars" The Huffington Post 9:56 AM
"Amazon, Microsoft look for big data role in self-driving cars" Reuters 9:48 AM
"For Windows 10, March goes out like a lion" Computerworld 12:30 PM
"Windows 10 continues its slow and steady climb in popularity" The Inquirer 9:49 AM
"Windows 10 usage surges as Microsoft pushes upgrade as a Recommended update" PCWorld 12:22 PM
"Windows 10 continues its slow march to desktop domination" BetaNews 9:25 AM
"Why Microsoft wants to help developers build bots: Conversations are cross-platform and mobile, even when Windows 10 Mobile isn't winning" IDG News Service 2:12 PM
"Microsoft fires back at AWS with Azure Functions service and more" Tech Central 9:23 AM
"Microsoft Officially Launches Azure Service Fabric" TechWeekEurope 9:15 AM
"What Windows 10 means for VR and AR" TechRadar UK 9:14 AM
"Users Finally Excited About Windows 10 As Windows 7 Loses Ground" Softpedia 9:13 AM
"Microsoft's biggest cloud announcements at Build 2016" WinBeta 9:13 AM
"China may lead Microsoft's desired 'bot revolution' as apps risk getting displaced: analysts" South China Morning Post 9:10 AM
"Free Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming this summer" Pocket-lint 9:07 AM
"Apple Inc.: Should You Follow Analysts' Predictions?" Insider Monkey 10:17 AM
Industry News
"S&P 500 posts biggest weekly gain in a month: March jobs report beats expectations; ISM shows first expansion in manufacturing in six months; tumbling oil hits energy sector" MarketWatch 4:39 PM
"Stocks Close at 2016 Highs on Manufacturing Surprise" TheStreet 4:39 PM
"Deja vu: Stocks kick off Q2 in the red, then erase losses, turn up" USA Today 4:39 PM
"Positive Factory Data Help Stocks See Strong April Start" FOXBusiness 4:39 PM
"Stocks Higher on Encouraging U.S. Data: Despite a steep fall in oil, U.S. equities gain" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:38 PM
"Nikkei sinks 3.6% as business confidence tumbles: Stocks in Japan suffered their biggest drop in more than a month Friday amid worries about deteriorating sentiment among Japanese companies." MarketWatch 7:36 AM
"European stocks slide as Japanese gloom infects investors: European stocks began the second quarter with a loss on Friday, hurt by dismal data from Japan and remaining lower even after U.S. monthly jobs growth came in stronger than anticipated." MarketWatch 12:41 PM
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