"Tim Cook's record-crushing tenure as Apple CEO is the most under-appreciated story in business" CNBC 12:47 PM
"The facts about Apple's tax payments: Apple believes every company has a responsibility to pay its taxes, and as the largest taxpayer in the world, Apple pays every dollar it owes in every country around the world. We're proud of the economic contributions we make to the countries and communities where we do business." Apple 6:41 PM
"Paradise Papers: Apple's secret tax bolthole revealed: The world's most profitable firm has a secretive new structure that would enable it to continue avoiding billions in taxes, the Paradise Papers show. They reveal how Apple sidestepped a 2013 crackdown on its controversial Irish tax practices by actively shopping around for a tax haven." ["The Paradise Papers is the name for a huge leak of financial documents that is throwing light on the world of offshore finance."] BBC 12:38 PM
"Apple secretly moved parts of empire to Jersey after row over tax affairs: Rearrangement allowed tech firm to keep paying ultra-low tax rate when Ireland tightened rules, Paradise Papers reveal" The Guardian 3:35 PM
"After a Tax Crackdown, Apple Found a New Shelter for Its Profits: The tech giant has found a tax haven in the island of Jersey, leaving billions of dollars untouched by the United States, leaked documents reveal." New York Times [Free Registration Required] 3:34 PM
"Apple could be on the hook for €1 billion in interest on its Irish tax bill" Business Insider 3:52 PM
"Apple moved billions into Jersey after Ireland tightened tax rules: Ireland's lax tax rates were too onerous for the world's most profitable company, so it skipped into the English Channel." ZDNet 7:44 PM
"Apple might be behind the new Intel-AMD deal: Apple likely will be one of the first buyers of this new chip design" MarketWatch 2:30 PM
"Supreme Court rejects Samsung appeal of patent loss to Apple: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to step back into the years-long feud over patents between the world's top smartphone makers, declining to hear Samsung's appeal of a lower court ruling that reinstated a jury award of about $120 million in favor of Apple." Reuters 9:04 AM
"Supreme Court rejects Samsung appeal in Apple patents case" Associated Press 9:06 AM
"Supreme Court won't hear Apple v. Samsung round two: Apple has final resolution in one of its two blockbuster cases against Samsung." Ars Technica 12:47 PM
"Power Players 2017: Apple's Angela Ahrendts Says Retail Is The Product" AdAge 8:06 AM
"After First Weekend of Sales, iPhone X Adoption is Stronger than the iPhone 8 & 8 Plus" Localytics 10:09 AM
"iPhone X Initial Sales Indicate 'Strong Demand, Tight Supply' as Stores Sell Out: U.S. carriers said there was a 'healthy initial response' to Apple's newest flagship model on its launch day and over the weekend, according to KeyBanc analysts. Many were sold out of iPhone X models within a few hours." TheStreet 8:27 AM
"Apple: It's Not Just About the iPhone" Barron's 12:46 PM
"Opinion: Now Apple must show what's next after iPhone X/Expect longer iPhone upgrade cycles and a fully valued stock" MarketWatch 8:27 AM
"Is Apple's Long Forgotten Catalyst Coming Back?" Seeking Alpha 8:05 AM
"Apple knew of Irish planning changes before Varadkar meeting: Tech giant had been informed 'publicly and privately' of Government's intentions" Irish Times 8:04 AM
"First weekend of iPhone X outpaces iPhone 8" Axios 10:09 AM
"iPhone X adoption outpacing iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, report" Mashable 10:09 AM
"Apple's iPhone X gamble could be paying off: Seems like there's no shortage of people who want to pay over a thousand dollars for a smartphone." ZDNet 10:51 AM
"IDC forecast predicts strong demand for iPhone X in China" TechCrunch 6:44 PM
"Broadcom-Qualcomm deal could smooth Apple beef, but bid may fail, analysts say" MarketWatch 3:34 PM
"Apple CEO Tim Cook: There Are Now More Than 1000 AR Apps In The App Store" Forbes 7:50 AM
"Animoji Karaoke: iPhone X owners are making incredible lipsync music videos with animojis" Business Insider 8:00 AM
"Animoji Karaoke: The weird and wonderful new iPhone X trend" Telegraph 8:17 AM
"Apple offers 30-minute online training sessions to iPhone X purchasers" AppleInsider 7:50 AM
"Samsung hid a savage easter egg in its latest anti-Apple ad" Mashable 8:24 AM
"Samsung made fun of the iPhone X in its latest ad" Business Insider 8:00 AM
"Today in Apple history: iTunes sales hit astonishing new heights" Cult of Mac 8:16 AM
Non-Apple News
"AI researchers want governments to ban killer robots, before it's too late" Mashable 8:21 PM
"Let's get ready to grumble! UFC secretly choke slams browsers with Monero miners: Crypto-crafting JavaScript appears on hipster-boxing site" The Register 8:21 PM
"Sprint and Altice are teaming up to launch a new wireless carrier" BGR 7:45 PM
"Congress Can Crack Down On Tech Companies, But It Can't Do Much To Their Algorithms" BuzzFeed 6:42 PM
"Comcast internet is down across the country today" Axios 2:31 PM
"Mountain of Debt Casts Shadow Over Broadcom-Qualcomm Deal" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:25 PM
"Broadcom Ready to Go Hostile for $105 Billion Qualcomm Deal" Bloomberg 2:08 PM
"US judge says 'global de-indexing order' against Google threatens free speech" Ars Technica 12:13 PM
"Hackers can gain access to your computer monitor — a cybersecurity expert shows us how easy it is" Business Insider 12:13 PM
"Broadcom offers to buy Qualcomm in $130 billion deal: If the deal goes through it will be one of the largest acquisitions of its kind in history." ZDNet 7:59 AM
"Off-brand tablets look done, but big players are growing: And heeeere comes Amazon with its crazy low prices" The Register 7:55 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Fighting The Machine & Saying the S-Word – Mac Geek Gab 682" The Mac Observer 6:36 PM
"Apple's iPhone X has higher margin than iPhone 8: analysis" Reuters 6:43 PM
"iPhone X Component Costs Estimated at $357.50" MacRumors 6:43 PM
"Ming-Chi Kuo: 2018 iPhones Will Have 'More Complex' Metal Frames for Improved Cellular Signal Transmission" MacRumors 10:09 AM
"iPhone users fume over letter 'i' bug" BBC 7:55 AM
"A weird iOS bug means some iPhone owners can't use the letter 'i'" Business Insider 8:00 AM
"iOS 11.1 Autocorrect Bug Explained" MacStories 8:12 AM
"iPhone X: We can reduce but not eliminate burn-in on OLED screen, says Apple/Burn-in is a fact of life for OLED displays, including the iPhone X's Super Retina display." ZDNet 9:05 AM
"Apple warns of iPhone X screen burn-in problems" BetaNews 8:16 AM
"Pixel-style display woes on your shiny new X? Perfectly normal, says Apple" The Register 8:27 AM
"iPhone X Named 'Most Breakable iPhone Ever' as Glass Shatters in Series of Drop Tests" MacRumors 8:24 AM
"How the iPhone X changes how you use iOS: The iPhone X has no home button, which means users have a whole new set of gestures to learn if they're going to navigate iOS 11 successfully. It also means corporate training materials will need updates, along with changes in app design and website interactions." [Slideshow] Computerworld 3:52 PM
"Apple likely to expand supply chain for Apple Watch" DigiTimes 8:03 AM
"Apple's New iPhone X Guided Tour Video Acquaints Users With New Features and Gestures" MacTrast 8:17 AM
"Apple Releases Second Beta of iOS 11.2 for Developers" MacRumors 12:11 PM
"Apple releases iOS 11.2 developer beta for iPhone X" iLounge 9:07 AM
"Some Apple Users Report iPhone X Activation Issues" The Mac Observer 12:31 PM
"Apple Obsoletes 2010 Mac Pro, Time Capsule (4th Gen) and AirPort Extreme (5th Gen)" MacRumors 8:13 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Target Black Friday 2017 ad features $250 Apple iPad deal: You can also get $120 off the 10.5-inch iPad Pro tablet, but the retailer isn't offering any discount on the iPad mini 4." ZDNet 7:59 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:07 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:07 AM
"12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:07 AM
"iPhone X review: Apple's finest smartphone ever" Cult of Mac 12:13 PM
"The iPhone X review, in your face!" The MT Show 9:34 AM
"iPhone X Camera Review: Guatemala" Austin Mann 3:31 PM
"10 Thoughts on iPhone X After a Weekend of Use" AppAdvice 3:34 PM
"iPhone X Diary: The keynote impressed me, but real-life use wows me" 9to5Mac 8:02 AM
"iPhone X OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out" ["The result: Apple has produced an impressive Smartphone display with excellent performance and accuracy, which we cover in extensive detail below. What makes the iPhone X the Best Smartphone Display is the impressive Precision Display Calibration Apple developed, which transforms the OLED hardware into a superbly accurate, high performance, and gorgeous display, with close to Text Book Perfect Calibration and Performance!!"] DisplayMate 12:10 PM
"Face ID is not perfect, but it has room to grow" iDownload Blog 8:17 AM
"How to Get iPhone X's New Ringtone on Any iPhone in 3 Simple Steps" iPhone Hacks 8:47 AM
"How to find the model number for your iPhone X or iPhone 8" iMore 8:31 AM
"How to quickly start writing notes on an iPad" Apple World Today 7:45 AM
Tips
"Top 10 iPhone X Tips and Tricks: Reachability, Face ID, Screenshots and More" MacRumors 7:44 PM
"Slowing iPhone Battery Drain: Q. Why does the iPhone battery drain so much? I have an iPhone 6 and consider myself a 'normal' user of the iPhone. I have gone to Apple's website and done everything suggested to slow the drain, but sometimes by 6 p.m. I'm down below 50 percent. What else can I do?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 6:46 PM
"iPhone X tips: How to record your own Animoji karaoke" AppleInsider 12:11 PM
"iStockNow Provides Bird's-Eye View of iPhone X Availability at Apple Stores Around the World" MacRumors 11:17 AM
"Here's the best and fastest way to open the app switcher on iPhone X" Mashable 11:01 AM
"How to See Which Apple Stores Have iPhone X In Stock" The Mac Observer 10:34 AM
"How to See What Information you are Sharing with Apple" Apple Must 10:21 AM
"Slowing iPhone Battery Drain" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 10:20 AM
"Face ID may require a passcode if the battery charge falls below 10%" iDownload Blog 10:08 AM
"These are the iPhone X tips Apple wants you to know" Computerworld 9:34 AM
"iPhone X tips: Maximize battery life with 'dark mode' inverted colors and grayscale" AppleInsider 9:09 AM
"Introductory Pricing Coming to App Subscriptions" MacStories 6:43 PM
"Chipotle's New Mobile App Makes Ordering Real Food On-The-Go Even Easier: New Chipotle app, available on iPhone and Android, includes quick reorder, easier customization of meals, and Apple and Android pay" Business Wire 2:02 PM
"Data Shredder iOS 2: Securely Wipe iPhone & iPad with Military Grade Data Deletion" PRNewswire 2:02 PM
"Questland is an RPG fan's dream" 148Apps 10:18 AM
"iPhone X features 7 new Dynamic and 6 new Live wallpapers [Gallery] 9to5Mac 10:09 AM
"iPhone X Not Expensive Enough? The iPhone X Tesla Gold And Solar-Powered Version Costs $4,500" Redmond Pie 9:34 AM
"The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of November 6: Dave Marra, Joe Kissell, Garry Barker, Chuck Joiner" The MUG Center 9:01 AM
"Here's How You Can Get a Gold iPhone X" iPhone Hacks 8:47 AM
"Monument Valley 2's surprise launch was a big success" The Verge 8:24 AM
"Apple adds new Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day" iDownload Blog 8:17 AM
"The 12 best iPhone and iPad word games" Macworld 8:02 AM
"NextLook Helps Users Find and Share Hairstyles" prMac 8:00 AM
"Heavy Steel, a New Cross-Platform Multiplayer Crossplatform Arena Battle" prMac 8:00 AM
"Intel and Ericsson 5G connected cars trial attains 1Gbps speeds" ZDNet 7:44 PM
"Intel Management Engine runs on MINIX 3 OS" Hexus 8:35 AM
"Microsoft goes to bat for Dreamers: Windows giant sues Uncle Sam to block staff deportations" The Register 6:42 PM
"Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on India visit, interacts with employees in Hyderabad" Financial Express 8:52 AM
"Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella interacts with employees in Hyderabad" The Economic Times 8:50 AM
"No More Free Windows 10 Upgrades After December, Microsoft Confirms" Tech Times 8:50 AM
"Microsoft keeps going green with Azure cloud in Europe" IT PRO 8:49 AM
"Free Windows 10 Upgrade Offer Will End December 31, 2017" UberGizmo 8:48 AM
"Microsoft ends its free Windows 10 upgrades December 31st" Guru3D 8:46 AM
"Microsoft releases cumulative updates for Windows 10 ahead of regular Patch Tuesday" Guru3D 8:46 AM
"Microsoft: Tech means marketing is now a career option for more people" Marketing Week 8:45 AM
"Krungsri and IBM apply blockchain to related party transactions" Banking Tech 8:41 AM
"IBM Pitches Blockchain to British Columbia for Pot Supply Chains" Coin Desk 8:40 AM
"Blockchain Technology Global Market 2017: Key Players – IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Deloitte, Ripple, Chain, Abra, BitFury" Industry Today 8:40 AM
"Stocks close at all-time high as benchmarks set milestone for records: Broadcom makes unsolicited offer for Qualcomm; Sprint crashes as T-Mobile merger talks unravel" MarketWatch 4:28 PM
"Crude Oil, Energy Rally Give Wall Street Fuel to Close at Records: Political unrest in the Middle East sends crude oil prices to their best gains in nearly a year and carries Wall Street to new records to begin the week." TheStreet 4:28 PM
"Stocks Up, Nasdaq Leads; 4 Reasons Why Apple Is On Track For Strong Gains" Investor's Business Daily 4:27 PM
"Wall Street climbs to record highs amid merger talk" Reuters 4:27 PM
"U.S. Stock Indexes Post Records, Fueled by Energy Shares: Energy shares in the S&P 500 notched their second-biggest gain this year as oil prices rallied" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:27 PM
"Hong Kong stocks slip on China economic worries; Nikkei pares gain: Stock markets were broadly lower in Asia on Monday, with Hong Kong lagging behind the region as China-related firms pulled back." MarketWatch 7:39 AM
"Germany's DAX ends with small loss, retreating from record: A pan-European stock benchmark closed slightly higher Monday, while German's main gauge pulled back from a record, as a drop for banks and telecoms limited gains and as a political shake-up in Saudi Arabia caused some jitters." MarketWatch 11:42 AM
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