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MacSurfer's Archive: Thursday, December 22, 2016
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple Music: Platform? Promoter? Both." ["In interviews this month, Mr. Iovine and Mr. Jackson, the quietly influential pair behind the delivery of some of pop music's most notable 2016 moments, discussed Apple's place in the music ecosystem and what the future of streaming may hold. These are edited excerpts from those conversations."]  New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 5:28 PM
  • "Jimmy Iovine & Larry Jackson discuss Apple Music's artistic relationships, pirating music, and Taylor Swift's treadmill fall" 9to5Mac 5:30 PM
  • "Apple Music execs Iovine & Jackson go on defense about Frank Ocean, Kanye West" AppleInsider 6:07 PM
  • "Nokia and Apple File Competing Lawsuits Over Patents: Lawsuits in the U.S., Germany mark the second time in seven years the companies have squared off over intellectual property"  WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:23 AM
  • "Apple-Nokia patent dispute highlights case for trolls" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:19 AM
  • "Apple suing Nokia in patent dispute, accuses company of extortion, attacks patent trolls" 9to5Mac 7:24 AM
  • "Apple now suing Nokia itself on antitrust grounds; Nokia suing Apple over 40 patents in 11 countries" Foss Patents 1:22 PM
  • "Apple and Nokia Battle Over Cellphone Patents" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:20 PM
  • "Apple predicted to post best holiday quarter revenue ever on strong iPhone 7 sales" AppleInsider 10:44 AM
  • "Huge demand for Apple's 'boring' iPhone 7 may lead to Apple's highest revenue in history" BGR 2:46 PM
  • "Thinking about Apple's Next New Product Category"  Tech.pinions 7:20 AM
OS X
News
  • "Redesigned Photos Web App on iCloud.com Now Available for Everyone" MacRumors 8:16 AM
  • "Apple extends developer deadline for mandatory App Transport Security support" ZDNet 1:24 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "Fix for recurring Microsoft Word 2016 document opening/saving bug" Betalogue 5:50 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "Photo app Luminar blends power and simplicity [Review] Cult of Mac 12:13 PM
  • "How to manage your network with iNet Network Scanner: A valuable tool for understanding your network and the devices connected to it." Macworld 7:22 AM
  • "Get to Know Your Mac's Dock" Intego 11:08 AM
  • "Inventory Your Disk Space" MacMost 10:46 AM
  • "How to use Siri to drag-and-drop images from Notification Center" iMore 8:57 AM
Press Releases
  • "Email client Spark for Mac adds a bunch of new productivity features in latest update" iDownload Blog 12:13 PM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Turkey & Russia Want to Unlock iPhone of Russian Ambassador's Killer"  macReports 10:45 AM
  • "Apple is asked for help to unlock iPhone 4s of man who killed Russian ambassador in Turkey" 9to5Mac 10:44 AM
  • "Russia And Turkey Want To Unlock Killer's iPhone 4s" The Mac Observer 5:27 PM
  • "Apple holding on in China amid smartphone brand slaughter" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 10:49 AM
  • "Apple's China growth reliant on attracting Android users" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 10:43 AM
  • "Samsung caught between Apple and a hard place in China" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 10:43 AM
  • "'Super Mario Run' Survey Asks Players How Much Game Should Cost And If They Would Play a Sequel" MacRumors 1:23 PM
  • "Super Mario Run breaks download record, but Nintendo stock is still falling" CNNMoney 7:32 AM
  • "New Apple Watch Series 2 'Go Swim' promo highlights water-resistant design" 9to5Mac 5:29 PM
  • "Apple Shares New 'Go Swim' Ad for Apple Watch" MacRumors 5:30 PM
  • "Uber may now have permission to track your iPhone" BGR 5:31 PM
  • "Today in Apple history: iPhone comes to the world's biggest carrier" Cult of Mac 8:13 AM
Non-Apple News
  • "From yoga pants to smart shoes: The technology of touch" BBC 6:54 PM
  • "Google's first flagship smartwatch won't be branded 'Pixel': Google confirms earlier rumors that it is building a pair of smartwatches." Ars Technica 5:54 PM
  • "Congress claims Snowden has been in contact with Russian intelligence: But they don't specify the nature of that contact." Engadget 2:46 PM
  • "How We Got Closer to Our Cyberhuman Future in 2016" Gizmodo 8:57 AM
  • "HTC sends out invitations for product event on January 12" DigiTimes 7:34 AM
  • "The Galaxy S8 may have a crazy feature no iPhone has: Beast Mode" BGR 7:33 AM
  • "Canada declares 'high-speed' internet essential for quality of life: The Canadian government wants every citizen to have access to download speeds of at least 50 Mbps" The Verge 7:30 AM
  • "Tech luminaries we lost in 2016" [Slideshow] Computerworld 7:19 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "Congressional Encryption Working Group Backs Encryption, Thoughts on CES -ACM 390" The Mac Observer 7:27 PM
  • "The Committed Podcast Looks at Apple AirPods and Microsoft's Surface Something or Other" Kirkville 10:45 AM
  • "Spanish Post Production Manager and Senior Editor David López Explains Why the Award-Winning Prime Time TV Show Salvados Went FCPX" fcp.co 8:14 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "New MacBook Pros Fail to Earn Consumer Reports Recommendation: Yes, it's the battery life. Lab tests reveal problems in three different MacBook Pro models." Consumer Reports 5:29 PM
  • "In a first, Consumer Reports won't recommend Apple's newest MacBook Pros over battery issues" Recode 5:32 PM
  • "MacBook Pro fails to earn Consumer Reports recommendation for first time" AppleInsider 5:29 PM
  • "2016 MacBook Pro Denied Recommendation From Consumer Reports Due to Battery Life inconsistencies" MacRumors 5:30 PM
  • "Apple drops requirement for apps to use HTTPS by 2017: Deadline for App Transport Security adoption delayed until time of Cupertino's choosing" The Register 9:21 PM
  • "Apple's coming attractions in 2017: Radical new iPhone, resized iPad?" FOXNews 2:45 PM
  • "AirPods selling out as quickly as they arrive at retail, Apple shipping orders faster than expected" AppleInsider 10:43 AM
  • "Why Is Apple Scaling Back iPhone 7 Orders?"  Market Realist 10:49 AM
  • "Apple replacing iPhone 7 Plus units with faulty cameras" Cult of Mac 12:12 PM
  • "Is your iPhone 7 Plus affected? Apple users report 'black screen of death' when trying to use their rear camera" Daily Mail (UK) 10:45 AM
  • "iOS 10 jailbreak beta released (but stay away for now)" iDownload Blog 7:28 AM
Apple Patent Applications
  • "Next-gen Apple Watch might thin down by moving haptic motor to wristband" AppleInsider 7:21 AM
  • "Apple Invents an Alternative Apple Watch Band Haptics System that could Leave Room for a Camera" Patently Apple 7:25 AM
  • "Patent Report: Apple watchbands with haptic feedback, a wireless charging station" Apple World Today 12:07 PM
  • "Apple Introduces a 3D Component to Assist Head and Eye Tracking in Future Desktops" Patently Apple 7:25 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:12 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:12 AM
  • "12" MacBook Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:12 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "The 2016 MacBook Pro is the first MacBook to not receive a recommendation from Consumer Reports" 9to5Mac 5:42 PM
  • "Apple Airpods review: You're worrying about the wrong thing" Yahoo! Finance 2:45 PM
  • "Apple AirPods are very cool, but I am returning them -- here's why" BetaNews 10:14 AM
  • "Beats Solo 3 review: decent sound, better wireless" The Verge 10:42 AM
  • "Hands-on: Glyph's Atom SSD is a good choice for MacBook and MacBook Pro-owning creatives [Video] 9to5Mac 5:30 PM
  • "The ET-3600 EcoTank is a great choice for those who print LOTS of pages each month" Apple World Today 7:28 AM
  • "LifePrint Review: AR Is Cool, But Not Easier Than YouTube" Wired 7:18 AM
  • "Hands-on: Glyph's Atom SSD is a good choice for MacBook and MacBook Pro-owning creatives [Video] 9to5Mac 5:55 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Pokemon Go Plus vs Pokemon Go on Apple Watch/Pokémon Go Plus or Apple Watch app: Which is best for your wrist?" iMore 2:50 PM
  • "Display Health Data in Apple Watch Complications with HealthFace" Kirkville 7:21 AM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "How to download and install Pokémon Go for Apple Watch" iMore 5:32 PM
  • "How To Create A Custom Vibration Alert For A Contact In iOS" AddictiveTips 1:24 PM
  • "How to capture deleted photos from an unsynced device: You might be able to retrieve deleted photos from an iOS device, provided that you haven't yet connected to a network." Macworld 7:28 AM
  • "How to log out of all active Facebook sessions from your iPhone" iDownload Blog 7:28 AM
  • "How to adjust notifications and status for your HomeKit accessories" iMore 7:25 AM
  • "How to Jailbreak Your iPhone on iOS 10 Using Yalu and Cydia Impactor (Mac)" iClarified 7:28 AM
  • "How to Jailbreak Your iPhone on iOS 10 Using Yalu and Cydia Impactor (Windows)" iClarified 7:27 AM
  • "How To Jailbreak iOS 10 / 10.1.1 With Mach_Portal + Yalu [Tutorial] Redmond Pie 7:21 AM
Tips
  • "Save your Apple Watch's battery while playing Pokémon Go with these tips!" iMore 5:32 PM
  • "Using Double Tap to Control Play/Pause on AirPods Tips" iLounge 2:46 PM
  • "Pokémon Go for Apple Watch is out! Here's what you need to know!" iMore 1:24 PM
  • "Tips for best holiday tech gifts" CBS News 8:13 AM
  • "Where to Download Yalu Jailbreak From" [Video] iClarified 7:28 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Link: The Mac's Marginalized Future" SchwarzTech 5:34 PM
  • "Trump's trade pick is trouble for Apple: 'To say he is a China hawk is an understatement.'" Apple 3.0 [Subscription Required for Full Article] 2:43 PM
  • "What To Expect From Apple In 2017" Mac360 8:56 AM
  • "On Apple, Spreadsheets, And Drones" PixoBebo 8:18 AM
  • "Why The Mac Is So 1999" McSolo 7:46 AM
  • "It's time for Apple to simplify its product line-up (again)" Apple World Today 7:28 AM
  • "Unfocused: A spray of complaints about Apple products" Macworld 7:28 AM
  • "The Mac in 2016: Grading our predictions/Last winter, Jason Snell predicted the Mac's course for the year. How much did he get right?" Macworld 7:28 AM
  • "Super Mario Run's Not-So-Super Gender Politics"  New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:18 AM
  • "Cassandra: Cables or Dongles; Adapters and a new Store for Apple Users in Siam" eXtensions 7:08 AM
Non-Apple
  • "A modest proposal for Facebook News Feed: Unlike other modest proposals you might have read, this one actually is modest." Ars Technica 5:36 PM
  • "Facebook 'lurking' is making you miserable and here's what you can do about it" Mashable 7:43 AM
  • "A Farewell to Wii U, The Game System For Nobody" Wired 7:18 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "New Apple Watch ad encourages you to go for a swim" iMore 5:58 PM
  • "Atari Releases RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic For iPhone and iPad, Download Now" Redmond Pie 8:42 PM
  • "CMRA camera band for Apple Watch looks pretty cool and useful" Apple World Today 1:23 PM
  • "Commanders, the worldwide release of War Commander: Rogue Assault has arrived! You can now join your friends and family from across the globe in epic warfare and unlimited fun. It's been a long, hard road to get here but we're not about to slow down. Thanks for all your dedication and support, and we'll see you in the War Zones." KIXEYE 11:00 AM
  • "Poll: How big a deal has it been adapting to all-USB-C ports on the new MacBook Pro?" 9to5Mac 10:43 AM
  • "AT&T Launches Spam Call Blocking with Call Protect for iPhone" The Mac Observer 10:14 AM
  • "Duet Display App. Turns iPad Into Additional Mac or PC Display With TouchBar, 50% Off For Limited Time" MacPrices 8:12 AM
  • "A Christmas miracle: RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic arrives on iOS" Cult of Mac 10:48 AM
  • "Classic 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' comes to iOS and Android" Engadget 7:33 AM
  • "This is the first MagSafe replacement that offers charging, data, and video in one cable" The Verge 7:30 AM
  • "Super Sport App Offers iOS Users Live Scores and Odds for Games" prMac 7:26 AM
  • "Block-a-Pix for iPhone and iPad - Find the Blocks, Discover the Picture" prMac 7:26 AM
  • "12 Star Apps: Amazing European Apps At Reduced Prices" 12 Star Apps 7:06 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Windows 10 - Microsoft shares major news about cyber viruses that can attack your PC: Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report shows a jump in the number of users with up-to-date anti-virus software." Daily Star 7:22 AM
  • "Microsoft Wins $927M Contract from Department of Defense" Zacks 7:25 AM
  • "Lotte to adopt AI-based retail services using IBM Watson" Pulse 7:26 AM
  • "Microsoft kicks off its Windows Store Countdown Sale, offering massive discounts" Neowin 7:06 AM
  • "Windows 10 Creators Update build 14986.1001 revamps Windows Defender" Neowin 7:06 AM
  • "Dell XPS 13 update brings big battery life improvements" TechnoBuffalo 7:09 AM
  • "New Dell XPS 15 Leaks With Quad Core Kaby Lake, GTX 1050 GPU" PC Magazine 7:10 AM
  • "HPE exec quits for online security startup: Channel overlord Lee Hughes slips off boss overcoat, hands to Mark Armstrong" The Register 7:12 AM
  • "AMD users dividing themselves" Fudzilla 7:15 AM
  • "Intel seeks to adapt silicon transistors to quantum computing" Hexus 7:16 AM
  • "Intel Z270 motherboard photos from ASRock, Gigabyte and MSI leaked" The Guru of 3D 7:16 AM
  • "IBM Names Global Financing GM Vice President and Controller" Monitor Daily 7:19 AM
  • "Oracle Petitions FCC To Reconsider Broadband Privacy Rules" MediaDailyNews 7:21 AM
  • "How to install Windows 10 Creators Update Build 14986 on Oracle VirtualBox" BetaNews 7:24 AM
  • "Oracle director resigns in protest over CEO work with Trump" Telecompaper 7:24 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "How IBM And Hewlett Packard Beat Apple" Forbes 6:13 PM
  • "Nokia Is Playing High Stakes Trying To Milk Apple" Seeking Alpha 6:03 PM
Industry News
  • "AWS catapulted Amazon into a breakout 2016 on Wall Street" TechCrunch 1:52 PM
  • "U.S. economy grew strong 3.5% in third quarter" CNNMoney 7:48 AM
  • "Dow Retreats From 20,000 Level in Lead-Up to Christmas Break: The Dow Jones Industrial Average couldn't catch a break on Thursday as it moved further from the elusive 20,000 milestone." TheStreet 4:50 PM
  • "Stocks Slip as Dip in Apple Shares Weighs" FOXBusiness 12:38 PM
  • "Market Close Report: NASDAQ Composite index closes at 5,447.42 down -24.01 points" Nasdaq 4:50 PM
  • "Stocks: The Dow 20,000 watch goes on ... and on" USA Today 12:39 PM
  • "U.S. Stocks Slip as Postelection Rally Eases: Quiet trading ahead of Christmas holiday amid low volumes" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:52 PM
  • "Asian markets mixed as stocks hit pre-Christmas lull" MarketWatch 7:52 AM
  • "European stocks slip, as Banca Monte dei Paschi stands on the brink" MarketWatch 7:53 AM

 
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