"Apple Taps Bob Mansfield to Oversee Car Project: Highly regarded executive helped bring to market many of Apple's signature products" ["Bob Mansfield had stepped back from a day-to-day role at the company a few years ago, after leading the hardware engineering development of products including the MacBook Air laptop computer, the iMac desktop computer, and the iPad tablet. Apple now has Mr. Mansfield running the company's secret autonomous, electric-vehicle initiative, code-named Project Titan, the people said."] WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:47 AM
"Apple Car Project Cruises Ahead With Help of Bob Mansfield: The former Apple VP is now 'running the company's secret autonomous, electric-vehicle initiative,' according to the WSJ." PC Magazine 4:01 PM
"Apple brings back Bob Mansfield to reportedly run its car project" The Verge 11:02 AM
"WSJ: Apple recruits retired hardware expert Bob Mansfield to lead Apple Car project" 9to5Mac 11:02 AM
"Apple Appoints Bob Mansfield to Oversee Electric Vehicle Team" MacRumors 11:02 AM
"Apple's next secret-project hire? Bob Mansfield, former hardware exec" CNET 12:34 PM
"China could shake Apple's earnings to the core: Here's why" CNBC 8:26 AM
"Apple: After The Biggest iPhone Decline Ever, Better Times to Come, Says Drexel" Barron's 9:34 AM
"Apple's June quarter predicted to be 'neutral event' for stock price, 'good enough' for investors" AppleInsider 7:34 AM
"Apple earnings may be hung up by iPhone: again: The company will report fiscal third-quarter financial results Tuesday. Based on sluggish demand for the iPhone, it probably won't be pretty." CNET 9:29 AM
"Mac users: Don't forget to claim your free Windows 10 upgrade/If you're a Mac user that also runs Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 on your desktop or laptop, and you've not yet grabbed your free upgrade to Windows 10, then time is running out for you." ZDNet 10:00 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Can't empty the trash on your Mac because an item is in use? Try this!" iMore 8:25 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Desktop Showdown: Apple's Siri vs. Microsoft's Cortana" Time 8:25 AM
"Blocs 2 review: Web design app balances simplicity and sophistication" Macworld 9:29 AM
"Polymail for Mac wants to provide a cross-platform email experience to die for" BetaNews 3:00 PM
"Installing OS X: What to do when 'this copy of the install OS X application cannot be verified'" Macworld 7:49 AM
"The Sky(pe) is falling! Skype moves to the cloud, but what about security? Microsoft's move of Skype to the cloud comes with a continuing lack of disclosure on security and privacy." Macworld 7:49 AM
"Chicago Apple Stores targeted in traveling fraud scheme" AppleInsider 8:20 PM
"Apple leases more than 40,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru" The Economic Times 8:25 AM
"Apple leases 40,000 sq ft offices in Bengaluru, India, for iOS app development accelerator" 9to5Mac 8:24 AM
"Here's how smartphones can save 125,000 US lives each year" Computerworld 8:08 AM
"The Best Laptop Computers for College Students in 2016" ["#5. Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 2015 Base Model"; #3. Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display 2015 Base Model; #1. Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display 2015 Flagship] Houston Chronicle 4:08 PM
"Suspect required to unlock iPhone using Touch ID in second federal case" 9to5Mac 10:00 AM
"As promised, CarPlay compatibility now available on all 2017 Fords; Hyundai Elantra too" 9to5Mac 7:35 AM
"CarPlay Now Available in All 2017 Ford Vehicles Equipped With SYNC 3" MacRumors 7:34 AM
"Pokémon Go to get new monsters & lure features, but crazy Nintendo valuation correcting" 9to5Mac 7:35 AM
"Watch all 8 generations of iPhones burn for your sick satisfaction" BGR 3:00 PM
"Today in Apple history: Windows scores big victory over Mac" Cult of Mac 8:25 AM
Non-Apple News
"Google-Backed Chinese Smartwatch to Go Head to Head With Apple" Bloomberg 9:03 PM
"Nike's latest soccer cleat is its most data-driven shoe yet" Engadget 2:56 PM
"'Pokémon Go' Surged by Building Community: Players connect in hunt for virtual monsters, despite game's lack of social features" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:35 AM
"'Pokémon GO' Hype Bubble Pops For Nintendo's Shares" Forbes 7:25 AM
"Yahoo Sells To Verizon In Saddest $5 Billion Deal In Tech History" Forbes 7:27 AM
"Yahoo sells internet biz to Verizon in $4.8B deal: After the sale Yahoo will be left with cash, investments in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan, and some patents" IDG News Service 7:25 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"TMO Background Mode: Interview With Host and Producer of 'Mac OS Ken,' Ken Ray" The Mac Observer 4:04 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-07-25: Bob Mansfield's Apple Car, iPhone 7 Launch Date" The Mac Observer 1:02 PM
"This slow week in Apple news we discuss iPhone 7 rumors and how Apple has taken health monitoring seriously with the iPhone and Watch. Plus the rebirth of Mystery Science Theater." The MT Show 7:15 AM
"iPhone 7 release date reportedly set for Friday, September 16th as rumor suggests 'iPhone 6SE' naming" 9to5Mac 7:49 AM
"iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Launch Predicted to Be Week of September 12th [Updated] MacRumors 8:29 AM
"Rumor: Apple's 2016 iPhone will be dubbed the 'iPhone 6SE'" AppleInsider 8:24 AM
"Report Says iPhone 7 May be Called iPhone 6SE" The Mac Observer 2:34 PM
"iPhone 7 Reportedly Launching on Sept 16" The Mac Observer 9:21 AM
"New redesigned iPhone? You may have to wait" USA Today 2:41 PM
"First Alleged Leaked Images of 12.9-inch 'iPad Pro 2' Surface" MacRumors 7:34 AM
"Unlikely photos of claimed '12.9-inch iPad Pro 2' prototype doing the rounds" 9to5Mac 7:35 AM
"Vendors to launch smartphones supporting biometrics recognition" ["Samsung is expected to lead all vendors by releasing its new flagship smartphone supporting iris recognition technology in the second half of 2016, while Apple is likely to roll out new iPhone devices with iris sensors in 2018, the sources indicated."] DigiTimes 11:38 AM
"Rumor: New iPhones with secure iris scanners coming in 2018" AppleInsider 11:38 AM
"iPhone Rumored to Include Iris Scanning Capabilities Starting in 2018" MacRumors 12:34 PM
"Iris scanning rumored to come to 2018 iPhones" iDownload Blog 12:42 PM
AppleCare/Helps
"Problems jailbreaking iOS 9.3.3? Check these common mistakes" iDownload Blog 8:05 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:08 AM
"Opinion: 5 reasons why you shouldn't jailbreak your iPhone" 9to5Mac 8:10 PM
"Bob Mansfield Running Apple Car Shows Tim Cook's Commitment" The Mac Observer 7:29 PM
"Here's how the rumored 'iPhone 7' release date compares to every iPhone launch so far" 9to5Mac 6:53 PM
"Way-Back-When Video: 1995 and Power Computing with Bob LeVitus" The Mac Observer 5:19 PM
"I'm not going back to Apple after using Windows 10 for a year" Tech Insider 4:09 PM
"Here's how the rumored 'iPhone 7' release date compares to every iPhone launch so far" 9to5Mac 4:08 PM
"Apple losing out on innovation, claims new study/Technically Incorrect: A survey asks consumers which companies represent innovation. Neither Apple nor Samsung do as well as they used to." CNET 4:05 PM
"About the Alleged Failure of the Apple Watch" The Tech Night Owl 8:58 AM
"Microsoft Simplifies Authenticator Apps, Lets You Sign in on Apple Watch" PC Magazine 4:01 PM
"Transit feature now available for Vancouver and Victoria on Apple Maps " Canadian Reviewer 3:07 PM
"Apple Maps Transit data expands to San Diego, British Columbia, Honolulu and Kansas City" iDownload Blog 2:41 PM
"Ford Bolsters Availability of SYNC 3 Plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto; Tech Offered on All 2017 Model-Year Cars, SUVs, Light Trucks and Electrified Vehicles" Business Wire 9:32 AM
"MobiTV Launches the MobiTV Connect™ Platform to Help Pay TV Providers Expand Their Services Beyond" PRNewswire 9:32 AM
"RESCUECOM Offers Expert's Guide to Keeping your Computer Running and Data Safe" PRNewswire 9:32 AM
"Hillary 2016 app sees gamification of political activism for iPhone-owning Democrats" 9to5Mac 9:29 AM
"Windows 10 Anniversary Update review: Cortana, Edge overshadow Windows Ink" PCWorld 9:43 AM
"25 PC and 16 Mobile Insider builds released since Windows 10's launch, over 5,000 enhancements made" WinBeta 9:34 AM
"Windows 10 Anniversary: Your Survival Guide to the Perpetual Upgrades/The end of the free update? A new Anniversary Update? New pricing models? Fear not, we've got answers" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:38 AM
"The Windows 10 Anniversary Update Review" Windows Central 9:32 AM
"Windows 10 review: It took Microsoft 30 years, but the new Start menu, Edge browser, apps and Cortana make Windows 10 the best Windows yet | Free upgrade ends on 29 July" PC Advisor 9:12 AM
"Windows 10 At 1 Year: 9 Ways It's Changed" InformationWeek 9:10 AM
"Windows 10 Anniversary Update is ready to go and free for just a few more days" Ars Technica 9:38 AM
"There's only a few days left to get Windows 10 for free -- this is why you should upgrade" BetaNews 9:42 AM
"Still undecided about Windows 10? Here's how to reserve that free upgrade" InfoWorld 9:37 AM
"Windows 10 release date, features, devices and free upgrade: Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends this week" IT PRO 8:52 AM
"First look: Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update" ZDNet 8:16 AM
"Windows Boss Terry Myerson Now in Charge of Windows Server Too" Softpedia 8:48 AM
"HP Spectre 13 review: The HP Spectre 13 is the world's thinnest laptop. Yes, it is suave. Yes, it is unique. But is this the best? Here is our full review." The Indian Express 8:34 AM
"EMC Stock's Going Away... So Let's Have A Dell Credit Party" Seeking Alpha 8:33 AM
"Dell Rolls Out Flex Pay Hybrid Cloud Options In Europe" TechWeekEurope 8:33 AM
"No More Ransom: Law Enforcement and IT Security Companies Join Forces to Fight Ransomware" Sky News 8:32 AM
"Europol, Intel and Kaspersky team up to crack down on ransomware" CNET 8:32 AM
"Intel and Samsung invest in fast memory start-up" Electronics Weekly 8:31 AM
"AMD and Intel underline the importance of diversification" ComputerWeekly 8:29 AM
"AMD revamps workstation lines and adds three cards/Siggraph 2016: Polaris based Radeon Pro WX 4100, 5100, and 7100" SemiAccurate 8:59 PM
"Linux 4.7 has been released, comes with support for AMD's RX480 GPU" Neowin 8:29 AM
"AMD Mulls CPU+GPU Super-Chip in a Server Reboot" FARS News Agency 8:28 AM
"AMD unveils Loom and ProRender software/Siggraph 2016: Video stitching on GPUs and raytracing" SemiAccurate 9:13 PM
"Is Your Oracle Invisible Index REALLY Iinvisible?" DatabaseJournal 8:27 AM
"Cisco pips Huawei, Juniper in Ethernet switch market: IDC" The Economic Times 8:26 AM
"Apple's Smartwatch And The Smartwatch Category Facing Retail Discontinuation By 2018" Seeking Alpha 6:52 PM
"BGC Partners downgrades Apple to Sell rating" Seeking Alpha 6:43 PM
"Apple Stock Lower Ahead of Q3 Earnings" TheStreet 10:47 AM
"Apple Shares Set For A Major Move" Seeking Alpha 9:29 AM
"The Chance for a 10% Apple Rally" 24/7 Wall St. 8:26 AM
"Jim Cramer is Cautious About Apple's Quarter and Thinks Analysts are Too Bullish" TheStreet 10:47 AM
"More Squawk from Jim Cramer: Apple Selling Billionth iPhone Exciting in Theory" TheStreet 9:33 AM
"Ask Matt: What's expected with Apple profits?" USA Today 7:36 AM
"Will Apple Weakness Hurt Texas Instruments this Quarter?" Estimize 8:26 AM
"Apples To Oranges: Why You Should Care More About Money Markets Than The iPhone 7" Seeking Alpha 7:26 AM
Industry News
"Stocks close lower as earnings ramp up ahead of Fed meeting: Verizon to buy Yahoo in $4.8 billion deal" MarketWatch 4:03 PM
"Sharp Selloff in Crude Pressures Wall Street Ahead of Fed Meeting: Investors keep one eye on plummeting crude oil prices on Monday and the other on the clock ahead of the kickoff to the Federal Reserve's July meeting tomorrow." TheStreet 4:03 PM
"Stocks close lower as oil prices tumble to $43; Dow falls 78 points: The broad U.S. stock market, which ended last week at a record high, fell Monday as markets pulled back at the start of the week that features a big batch of corporate earnings results, a key meeting on interest rates and a barrage of fresh economic data." USA Today 4:03 PM
"Weak Oil Pulls Wall St off Record Highs; Fed Meet Eyed" Reuters 4:03 PM
"U.S. Stocks Slip on Lower Oil Prices: Energy shares drag on the S&P 500, while Chevron, Exxon are among the biggest decliners on the Dow" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:02 PM
"Asia stock rally cools as easing hopes fade: Enthusiasm for stocks faded in Asia, with Japan shares flattening after a two-week run-up and markets in Australia and China making fractional gains only." MarketWatch 11:47 AM
"European stocks end choppy session in positive territory: European stocks ended a volatile session with small gains as optimism over upbeat earnings and deal-related news outweighed a slump in oil prices." MarketWatch 11:43 AM
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