"Apple accused of 'sabotaging' old iPhones with upgrades: but how can users protect them? Planned obsolescence has been around for decades, and a group of consumers thinks that Apple is engaging in it." Computer Business Review 8:42 AM
"Apple accused of 'sabotaging' older iPhones? Get real" Apple Must 11:04 AM
"Who benefits from Apple's public betas? We all do: Apple's public beta program has its ups and downs, but in the end, everybody wins, even if you don't install macOS Sierra or iOS 10 for months." Macworld 7:55 AM
"Network-1 Announces Settlement of Patent Litigation with Apple Inc." PRNewswire 6:06 PM
"Apple pays $25 million in settlement with patent troll" The Verge 6:06 PM
"Is the Apple Store the worst place to buy Apple products? Commentary: With Apple blessing discounts of its products in other stores such as Best Buy, it makes less sense to shop in Apple Stores for Apple products." CNET 8:57 AM
"Why Is Apple Slowing, And Samsung Sprinting?" Forbes 12:36 PM
"Has the Last MacBook Air Shipped? While a slew of new products appears to be in the pipeline, there's little evidence of a refresh to the Air. Could Apple finally be done with its tiny titan?" The Motley Fool 8:36 AM
"Apple, Inc. Earnings: Mark Your Calendar" The Motley Fool 2:37 PM
"Should I Download MacOS Sierra Beta? Should you upgrade to the beta of Apple's new operating system? We're (hesitantly) optimistic." PC Magazine 11:46 AM
"A Screenshot Tour of MacOS Sierra, Your Mac's Newest Operating System" Lifehacker 10:30 AM
"The 68 companies (including Apple) that are taking North Carolina's anti-LGBT law to court: The legal filing, in conjunction with the Human Rights Campaign, says the law condones 'invidious discrimination.'" Recode 6:10 PM
"The new era of payment processing will change everything" Business Insider 6:11 PM
"The iPhone drops to fifth most popular smartphone in China" Business Insider 7:53 AM
"Apple's Tim Cook condemns 'senseless killings': The Apple CEO says the killings remind us that 'justice is still out of reach for many.'" Recode 7:52 AM
"Tim Cook Speaks Out Against 'Senseless Killings' of Two Black Men, Sends Condolences to Families of Slain Dallas Police Officers" MacTrast 11:11 AM
"'No,' barista tells Tim Cook, we don't take Apple Pay" Business Insider 11:12 AM
"Pennsylvania Man Sues Apple Over 'Web Carousels' Patent" MacTrast 9:49 AM
"Apple Sued for Using Carousel Effect on Website" The Mac Observer 11:06 AM
"Apple Pay/contactless payment users are better tippers – Square data" 9to5Mac 7:56 AM
"Apple Maps adds 29 Flyover locations, expands traffic and transit" AppleInsider 7:56 AM
"Privacy and Apple are the big winners at ISPA heroes and villains awards" The Inquirer 2:37 PM
"Forget Apple Watch, the next wearable tech will be your skin" The Scotsman 8:42 AM
"Idiot brings gun-shaped iPhone to airport" The Register 7:44 AM
"No, It's Not A Good Idea To Take A Gun-Shaped iPhone Case To An Airport" Digital Trends 8:06 AM
"Samsung Promises Big Things Ahead Of Note 7's iPhone Fight" Forbes 8:38 AM
"Here are the 2016 iPhone Photography Award winners" iMore 7:51 AM
"Don't play Pokemon Go while driving a car, state says: 'No Pokemoning from behind the wheel.'" CNET 2:21 PM
Non-Apple News
"Facebook on graphic violence in Live videos: 'Context and degree are everything'" Business Insider 7:24 PM
"Consumer Reports Dings Rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active For Failing Water-Resistance Tests" HotHardware 6:01 PM
"Consumer Reports testing reveals Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is a water-resistance FAIL" BetaNews 11:06 AM
"ESPN bosses mull an online streaming package: The company is reportedly working on a cord-cutter package, but only for niche sports." Engadget 9:40 AM
"Heads up, cord-cutting sports fans: ESPN to reportedly sell more online-only programming" GeekWire 7:48 AM
"Malware hits millions of Android phones" BBC 7:43 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The TouchArcade Show - 265 - Go, 'Pokemon Go', Go" Touch Arcade 9:09 PM
"Our impressions of the iPhone's iOS 10 and Apple Watch watchOS 3 beta 2 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 45)" CNET 6:44 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-07-08: Apple Sabotage, Installing Apple's Public Betas" The Mac Observer 12:40 PM
"Rebound 93: That's Cool, Senator" Six Colors 9:16 AM
"The cheap ways to protect your tech without AppleCare, this week on The CultCast" Cult of Mac 8:22 AM
"Apple iPhone 6s review: Apple latest is great, but it's the greatest no longer/A better phone than its predecessor in every possible way - the iPhone 6s is another brilliant smartphone from Apple" Alphr 7:07 PM
"Photo review: The Woven Nylon Apple Watch bands are fabulous" iMore 8:21 AM
"This mechanical keyboard is a great, cheap option for Mac users" The Verge 7:49 AM
"OhGizmo! Review: The Zus Kevlar Charging Cable" Oh Gizmo! 8:40 AM
"Review: Braven BRV-1M Bluetooth Speaker" iLounge 6:44 PM
"CUBIK takes an angular approach to computer speakers" Apple World Today 7:58 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the iOS 10 beta on my old iPad" Macworld 6:14 PM
"Apple iOS 10 public preview: Seven things I like and one I don't" ZDNet 7:53 AM
"iOS 10 will make you love your lockscreen: More powerful notifications, widgets, and raise to wake will change how you use your iPhone" The Verge 9:17 AM
"Get to know iOS 10's radically new lock screen: You can now interact with your iPhone or iPad without even unlocking it." Macworld 12:26 PM
"iOS 10's Control Center fixes Apple's longstanding mess at last" The Verge 2:30 PM
"Google is making better apps for the iPhone than for Android: Just download Motion Stills, right now" The Verge 12:25 PM
"Kaspersky Safe Kids (for iPhone)" PC Magazine 2:21 PM
"The Best TV Tracking App for iPhone: TVShow Time and iTV Shows 3 go head-to-head" AppAdvice 11:46 AM
"'Uncharted: Fortune Hunter' Review – Temples and Tile Trials" Touch Arcade 10:44 AM
"'Mahluk: Dark Demon' Review – Slashing Shadows and Silhouettes" Touch Arcade 6:11 PM
How-To/Tutorial
"How the new Messages effects work on older iPhones, iPads, and Macs" iMore 6:42 PM
"Bottom line: Should you install the public beta of iOS 10?" Macworld 6:14 PM
"How to Install Apple's iOS 10 and macOS Sierra Public Betas" The Mac Observer 9:35 AM
"How to install the iOS 10 public beta on your iPhone or iPad" BGR 8:31 AM
Tips
"7 tricks that make your iPhone or iPad better" USA Today 8:38 AM
"Keeping Podcasts Under Control: Q. I am a heavy user of the Podcasts app on my 16-gigabyte iPhone 6. In Settings, I can see that the Documents & Data used by the app are taking up almost a gigabyte of space. What can I do?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 7:44 AM
"Here's why you'll love iOS 10's QuickType suggestions" Computerworld 7:26 AM
"1 Reason It Makes Sense for Apple to Buy Tidal: Apple would bring in a powerful, artist-friendly executive that can help differentiate the platform." The Motley Fool 9:13 PM
"The Curse of Apple Supporting Older Hardware" The Mac Observer 8:36 PM
"Coming July 9: Gene Steinberg meets John Martellaro, of The Mac Observer & Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's 'iTunes Guy,' this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 8:21 PM
"Apple Music for Android updated with playback + sorting issue fixes" 9to5Mac 6:14 PM
"WeatherTunes Lets the Climate Choose Your Music" MacStories 1:55 PM
"AAPL Stock: 3 Reasons to Stay Clear of Apple Inc." Profit Confidential 8:42 AM
"Apple Share Loss In China Likely To Be Qualcomm's Gain" Seeking Alpha 11:12 AM
"This might be the most bearish thing we've read about Apple so far" Business Insider 11:46 AM
Industry News
"S&P 500, Dow log highest closing levels in a year: U.S. economy adds 287,000 jobs in June" MarketWatch 3:30 PM
"S&P 500 Soars to Near Record Close as Jobs Report Brings Relief Over U.S. Economy: Wall Street closed out the holiday-shortened week with a bang. Stocks bagged major gains after a blowout jobs report brought relief over the state of the U.S. economy." TheStreet 3:30 PM
"U.S. Stocks Surge After June Jobs Report: S&P 500 nears record high after nonfarm payrolls increased by 287,000 in June" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:29 PM
"Shanghai, Nikkei end lower as investors eye U.S. jobs report: MarketWatch" MarketWatch 7:22 AM
"European stocks surge as U.S. jobs picture brightens: European stocks swung higher Friday with added lift from an upbeat U.S. jobs report that helped financial shares advance after their tough week." MarketWatch 11:10 AM
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