"The Operating System Fountain of Youth: iOS" Monday Note 7:57 AM
"Apple blamed for loophole in mobile app refund policy" ["But the content developer cannot take part in the process under Apple's refund policy. Apple does not even provide information about the users who have requested and received the refund, claiming it is to protect consumer rights. For this reason, the developers have no other choice but to manually track down the users and check if they continue to use the charged content they have already received refunds for."] The Korea Times 7:35 AM
"Apple's 'excited' about self-driving car potential: Maybe Project Titan isn't dead after all." IDG News Service 7:35 AM
"Apple again late to another market others pioneered. Or is it? Cupertino's ambitions to apply machine learning to transportation revealed in letter" The Register 8:02 AM
"Apple's greatest weakness: iPhone continues to underperform the market as a whole" Business Insider 9:24 AM
"The secret to understanding user behavior in the App Store" The Next Web 8:54 AM
"Protect Yourself Against Calendar Spam" MacMost 9:54 AM
"Fixing 'The application 'Application.app' is not open anymore' Mac Error" OS X Daily 7:57 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"The Finder's GUI tax can be very expensive" The Robservatory 2:25 PM
"Quickly expand compressed files in Finder" The Robservatory 2:25 PM
"The easy-peasy guide to ripping DVDs on macOS Sierra" Mac Kung Fu 12:38 PM
"How to create custom greeting cards in Photos for Mac: Photos for Mac makes it ridiculously fun to create custom greeting cards and yearly newsletters." Macworld 7:35 AM
"How to Show the User Library Folder in macOS Sierra" The Mac Observer 7:32 AM
"How to enable AirDrop file transfers between unsupported Macs and over Ethernet" iDownload Blog 8:11 AM
"Get The Mac's Color Wheel For 99-cents" Mac360 7:36 AM
Press Releases
"Procreate for iPad updates with major layer enhancements, Photoshop import & more" AppleInsider 2:25 PM
"Google Chrome for Desktop Updated to Version 55 - Defaults to HTML5, Fixes Security Holes" MacTrast 8:23 AM
"This Slack app is the most frictionless way to talk to team members" The Next Web 8:12 AM
"Tales of Cosmos - New Open World Adventure Game for Mac and Windows" prMac 7:33 AM
"Fitness Trackers in the Lead as Wearables Market Grows 3.1% in the Third Quarter, According to IDC" ["Apple's decision to launch its second-generation watches in mid-September, towards the end of the quarter, did contribute to its year-over-year decline in 3Q16. However, the primary reasons for the downturn were an aging lineup and an unintuitive user interface. Though both issues have been addressed with the latest generation watches, Apple's success will likely be muted as the smartwatch category continues to be challenged."] Business Wire 8:25 AM
"Apple Watch sales plunge as Fitbit continues to rule wearables" Business Insider 8:37 AM
"Apple Watch Sales Decline 71% in Third Quarter Thanks to Late Series 2 Intro" The Mac Observer 10:35 AM
"IDC: Apple Watch sales fell 71% last quarter" Apple 3.0 2:16 PM
"Apple Watch Sales Down 70 Percent Year-Over-Year, According To Research Firm" Digital Trends 6:36 PM
"Apple's Next Store Opens in Shanghai on December 10" MacRumors 7:56 AM
"Burglars crash car into Palo Alto Apple Store" San Jose Mercury News [Free Registration Required] 8:24 AM
"Burglars ram SUV into Palo Alto Apple store in smash-and-grab raid" AppleInsider 8:23 AM
"Apple Shares New 'Romeo and Juliet' Ad Highlighting the iPhone 7's Camera" MacRumors 7:18 PM
"Why Netflix downloads offline video to your iOS device in 1-3 minute chunks" 9to5Mac 7:34 AM
"5 years after his death, Steve Jobs still among top 'current' tech leaders" Cult of Mac 9:21 AM
"Today in Apple history: Apple Store celebrates millionth online sale" Cult of Mac 8:21 AM
Non-Apple News
"Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content" Reuters 9:14 PM
"100 million students worldwide will learn to code this week for Hour of Code: Monday kicks off Computer Science Education Week, and Code.org's Hour of Code will teach millions of students across every country new coding skills. Here's why it's important, and how your company can participate." TechRepublic 8:23 AM
"Dangerous Galaxy Note 7 Broke Basic Engineering Rules, Says Damning New Report" Digital Trends 8:19 AM
"EU accuses Facebook and Twitter of failing to remove hate speech" Telegraph 8:11 AM
"In five years, machine learning will be a part of every doctor's job, Vic Gundotra says: Gundotra, a longtime Microsoft and Google executive, is now the CEO of AliveCor, a mobile health-tech startup." Recode 8:11 AM
"In OpenAI's Universe, Computers Learn to Use Apps Like Humans Do" Wired 8:02 AM
"Google's new Trusted Contacts app lets you share your location in emergencies" TechCrunch 7:46 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"TMO Background Mode: Interview with Co-Founder of Brydge Technologies Nicholas Smith" The Mac Observer 3:04 PM
"Upgrade #118: Missed that by 100%" Relay FM 2:53 PM
"Fake News and Snatched iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2016-12-05" The Mac Observer 12:40 PM
"New MacBook Pro with Touch Bar suffers from serious battery issues: All-day battery life? Only if your workday is about 3 hours long, claim some owners of Apple's new MacBook Pro." ZDNet 8:20 AM
"Some MacBook Pro with Touch Bar owners are reporting serious battery issues" The Next Web 8:12 AM
"Does the brand new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar have a battery problem?" BGR 8:12 AM
"iPhone battery Bug Angers Apple Consumers" Investopedia 10:28 AM
"Report: Apple May Drop Intel Chips" Investopedia 8:54 AM
"The next generation of LCD displays could go toe-to-toe with OLED screens" The Verge 4:59 PM
"Forget the OLED iPhone 8, the LCD screen might be making a comeback" BGR 5:00 PM
"Apple Finally reveals the cause of its iPhone 6s 'unexpected shutdown' bug - but only on its Chinese website" Daily Mail (UK) 8:13 AM
"Almost all fake iPhone chargers are 'unsafe', warns Trading Standards" V3 8:11 AM
"Hacker Luca Todesco advises jailbreakers to avoid updating to iOS 10.2" iDownload Blog 10:27 AM
"Apple releases fifth watchOS 3.1.1 developer beta for Apple Watch" 9to5Mac 12:50 PM
"Sonos Play:1 vs. Bose SoundTouch 10: Which should you get?" iMore 9:21 AM
"Aukey 30000mAh Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0 review: Can fully charge a sleeping MacBook" Macworld 8:24 AM
"Lust List: Moshi's AirPlay Spatia speaker looks old-fashioned but is anything but [Review] Cult of Mac 7:56 AM
"The HeadStand Avant displays your headphones in style" Apple World Today 8:03 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Procreate for iPad adds Photoshop PSD import, screen capture/live streaming, keyboard shortcuts and more" 9to5Mac 7:36 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to get a word count with Microsoft Office for iPad: Getting a word count with Office for the iPad is simple—but you have to know where to look." Macworld 7:21 PM
"How to remove a previous owner's Apple ID from a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch" Macworld 7:18 PM
"Remove Geo-Restrictions on iPad or iPhone" Apple Gazette 6:35 PM
"How to get rid of image burn-in on an LCD display: Annoying image burn-in on LCD displays can usually be minimized or eliminated." TechHive 6:12 PM
"Getting an Android phone this holiday season? Here's how to migrate from iOS to the Google world.: The iPhone 7 was enough of a letdown to push plenty of people into Google's arms. If you're hoping for a new device this holiday season here's how to make your transition easy." TechRepublic 4:37 PM
"Why I cancelled my new 15-inch MacBook Pro order: When Apple's new MacBook Pros were announced in October, David Gewirtz's long wait was rewarded with a slightly queasy feeling, because the most obviously powerful model was a 15-inch machine with dual GPU." ZDNet 8:20 AM
"Why Apple, Not Sirius, Should Acquire Pandora" Investopedia 8:14 AM
"We're Halfway Through The Grave Danger Of Apple's Decade-long Malaise" Mac360 8:13 AM
"We Kick, We Scream, We Complain, But Apple Moves The Technology Bar Forward" NoodleMac 8:02 AM
"Where will they park all the Apple cars?" Apple 3.0 7:57 AM
"Apple Says All Autonomous Car Prototypes Are Created Equal" The Mac Observer 7:33 AM
Non-Apple
"Microsoft begs for unity in a divided world/Commentary: For its holiday ad, Redmond shows people who are making a difference in the world." CNET 1:38 PM
"Google Pixel Vs Pixel XL: What's The Difference?" Forbes 1:34 PM
"Alexa and Google Home Record What You Say. What Happens to Your Data?" Wired 8:37 AM
"How Google Assistant helped me learn basic German on a European vacation" VentureBeat 8:20 AM
"I Live with Robots. Eventually You Will Too" Tech.pinions 7:57 AM
"Google Docs adds a quick citation button just in time for finals season" The Verge 5:00 PM
"Netflix becomes the Top Grossing iPhone app for the first time" TechCrunch 4:24 PM
"'FNAF: Sister Location' Coming to Mobile (Hopefully) Soon" Touch Arcade 2:15 PM
"Apple adds Minneapolis-Saint Paul transit directions to Apple Maps" AppleInsider 12:51 PM
"Apple Watch Gift Guide: best docks, bands, and active lifestyle accessories" 9to5Mac 12:39 PM
"New Video Featuring Jaron Lanier: KMI Launches K-Board Pro 4 - Keyboard with Smart Fabric Technology to Feel & Respond Like True Musical Instrument" Thomas PR 12:25 PM
"Download This Unofficial Super Mario Game For iOS Before It Gets Pulled By Apple" Redmond Pie 10:27 AM
"App Store Gains New Section for Single Sign-on Apps From Supported TV Providers" MacRumors 8:54 AM
"The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of December 5: Kevin La Rue of MacPhun, Cord Cutting and Holiday Parties Galore" The MUG Center 8:22 AM
"Runkeeper now lets you track workouts iPhone-free with Apple Watch Series 2 GPS" 9to5Mac 8:21 AM
"Micron Announces 5100 Series Enterprise SATA SSDs With 3D TLC NAND" AnandTech 8:11 AM
"KPMG, Microsoft join hands to boost digital transformation" The Economic Times 8:43 AM
"KPMG and Microsoft form IoT alliance in India" MS Power User 9:21 AM
"Salesforce's Relationship With Microsoft Sours" Investopedia 2:23 PM
"Microsoft 'Absolutely' Had to Be in Hardware, Former CEO Steve Ballmer Says" Softpedia 8:44 AM
"Microsoft SQL Server gets 'clone magic' tool from Redgate" ComputerWeekly 8:42 AM
"Microsoft Warns of New Scams Aimed at Windows Users" Softpedia 8:31 AM
"Microsoft takes aim at Amazon's Echo with Windows 10 HomeHub feature" The Verge 11:46 AM
"Of Home Hub and Microsoft's Missed Opportunities (Premium)" Thurrott 9:21 AM
"Report: Microsoft responds to Amazon Echo, Google Home with 'HomeHub'" Search Engine Land 9:18 AM
"Microsoft's HomeHub to rival Amazon Echo, to enable IoT integration with Cortana" Mobile Choice 8:58 AM
"Microsoft to take on Amazon Echo, Google Home with Home Hub and Cortana" phoneArena 8:54 AM
"Your Windows 10 PC Will Soon Rival Amazon Echo" Tom's Guide 8:55 AM
"Microsoft Home Hub: Your Windows PC might just 'crush' Amazon Echo & Google Home" Financial Express 8:53 AM
"Microsoft Home Hub To Compete With Amazon Alexa And Google Home?" Tech Times 8:52 AM
"Windows 10 'HomeHub': Microsoft to rival Amazon Echo with no new devices" The Inquirer 8:50 AM
"IBM CEO Joins Trump Business-Policy Advisers: President-elect names Ginni Rometty as one of 16 business leaders on the President's Strategic and Policy Forum" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:31 PM
"IBM CEO Joins Trump Business-Policy Advisers" Nasdaq 7:48 AM
"HP announces security enhancements for printers, printing services division" ITBusiness Canada 7:47 AM
"HP shifted billions in direct sales to resellers in 2016, Dion Weisler reveals - Hardware - CRN Australia" CRN 7:45 AM
"Intel Partners With the NFL on VR Replays" Investopedia 3:20 PM
"Intel Apollo Lake NUC board specifications published" Hexus 7:43 AM
"Microsoft, Intel, Others Oppose China Plans to Get Access to Source Code" Softpedia 7:42 AM
"Intel Collaborates with AWS to Strengthen Position in IoT" Zacks 5:16 PM
"Intel details upcoming Apollo Lake-equipped NUCs" TechSpot 5:16 PM
"Intel Will Act as Tester and Test Subject in 5G Wireless Trial" Fortune 5:16 PM
"AMD Will Find Its Zen In 2017" Seeking Alpha 5:15 PM
"Oracle Corporation (ORCL): Could This Deal Help Oracle Stock?" Profit Confidential 7:36 AM
"Oracle Says It Won't Change NetSuite Product Prices, Structure" Silicon 7:25 AM
"Cisco, Arista Trial Reveals Bad Blood in Networking Tech Rivalry" Bloomberg 7:23 AM
"U.S. Tech Firms to Join Forces on Takedown of Terror Content: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft to use database to speed up the removal of terror content" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:12 PM
"Apple: Buy The Tree, Not The Fruit/Apple's narrow economic moat is vulnerable to Samsung, but the economic moat may achieve upside and exists in sustained revenue growth." Seeking Alpha 3:20 PM
"Why Apple and Its Peers Continue to Spend So Much on Buybacks" Market Realist 8:19 AM
"Apple stock price target cut on lower iPhone sales outlook" MarketWatch 8:19 AM
"Apple, Starbucks, Cisco: Doug Kass' Views" TheStreet 8:22 AM
Industry News
"Dow closes at all-time high as Trump rally marches on: Apple shares slide as Apple Watch shipments tank" MarketWatch 4:06 PM
"Dow Marches to Another Record Close as S&P 500, Nasdaq Also Rise: Stocks enjoyed another strong day on Wall Street as the financial sector pushed the S&P 500 higher." TheStreet 4:05 PM
"Stocks Rise, Euro Recovers After Italy Referendum Result: Investors had widely anticipated the vote result and resignation of Premier Matteo Renzi" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:05 PM
"Asian shares drop, as Italian referendum hit bank stocks: Stock markets in Asia fell Monday, as investors feared the 'no' vote in Italy's referendum could hurt the country's banking system and spark global contagion." MarketWatch 9:40 AM
"Italian stocks fall after voters reject Renzi in referendum: Italian stocks retreated Monday after Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's resignation announcement following defeat of a constitutional referendum, but questions remain about political uncertainty and the possibility of another eurozone crisis." MarketWatch 12:24 PM
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