"Apple's working on a powerful, wireless headset for both AR, VR: The headset, which would straddle the two technologies and tap into Apple's own chips, is slated for 2020. It's the biggest sign of Apple's interest in virtual reality." CNET 1:16 PM
"Apple is reportedly building an insane '16K' VR headset" TechCrunch 7:59 PM
"iTunes Store at 15: How Apple's mighty media marketplace murdered the mixtape" The Independent 6:53 AM
"For Apple's iPhone X, is it time for 'full panic mode'? Apple suppliers are hinting at a rough quarter, with indications people aren't spending big on the iPhone X." CNET 7:33 AM
"Apple is just as 'disappointed' with iPhone X sales as everyone else" BGR 7:58 PM
"Apple Preview: iPhone Shipments Are a Tough Call" Barron's 2:10 PM
"Apple can climb over the peak for smartphones/It used to be said that when the US sneezes, the whole world catches a cold: for personal tech, the same applies to Apple. Fears over the ailing health of the smartphone market has sent shivers around suppliers; shares in chipmakers fell this week as a result." Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 6:46 AM
"Comment: Apple's decision to discontinue AirPort products is the wrong decision at the wrong time" 9to5Mac 7:48 AM
"Apple makes yet another short-sighted decision: Apple has discontinued a product that it should have made a cornerstone of its home automation and entertainment ecosystem." ZDNet 8:41 AM
"Watch Steve Jobs passionately defend his commitment to Apple in 1997" CNBC 7:46 AM
"Qualcomm's first ITC complaint against Apple down to three patents (from the original six)" Foss Patents 10:54 AM
"Hagens Berman: Class Action Reveals Widespread Overpricing Scheme Affecting Purchasers of Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics/Attorneys alert consumers to rampant overpricing of smartphones, laptops, desktops, tablets and other devices" ["DRAM is an integral part of all modern computing electronics, and any smartphone, laptop, desktop computer or similar device is likely affected. This includes any devices made by the following major companies: Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung and many others."] Business Wire 6:37 PM
"Samsung, Micron, Hynix allegedly conspired to keep DRAM prices high, class action suit filed" AppleInsider 6:38 PM
"Could Apple's iPhone Shipments Increase in Fiscal 2Q18?" Market Realist 11:44 AM
"Data suggests China's smartphone decline worse, Apple's iPhone pushed out of fourth place" AppleInsider 8:39 AM
"Xiaomi overtakes Apple in China, Apple relegated to 'Others,' Samsung sales halved" 9to5Mac 6:59 AM
"Hanwang Technology Elects Chairman, Signs Trademark Agreement With Apple" Reuters 7:41 AM
"The evolution of the iPad: With the release of the sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad (2018), it's a good time to take a look at the evolution of Apple's game-changing tablet." [Slideshow] Computerworld 6:46 AM
Non-Apple News
"Net Neutrality and Cambridge Analytica Scandal Fuel VPN Use" PC Magazine 9:35 PM
"Google co-founder Sergey Brin warns over AI 'revolution': Annual letter says developments have brought 'new questions and responsibilities'" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 9:12 PM
"Studies find Google Assistant the most accurate virtual assistant, while Alexa is 'most improved'" 9to5Google 9:11 AM
"Keeping your laptop on your lap isn't a major risk to your fertility: A laptop's heat affects men more than women" The Verge 9:11 AM
"This projector smartwatch turns your arm into a terrible touchscreen" The Verge 6:59 AM
"T-Mobile, Sprint finalizing merger terms: sources" Reuters 11:44 AM
"T-Mobile and Sprint may announce a merger as soon as next week" BGR 6:51 AM
"Woman caught out by non-certified phone repairer has warning" Stuff: New Zealand 6:48 AM
"Facebook in damage limitation mode" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 6:45 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 220, With Special Guest Jim Dalrymple" Daring Fireball 7:59 PM
"We talk iPhone SE leaks, Steve Jobs saving Pixar, and the brightest flashlight on earth on The CultCast" Cult of Mac 2:38 PM
"Goodbye AirPort Base Station, Suicide Prevention Resources -TMO Daily Observations 2018-04-27" The Mac Observer 1:07 PM
"Apple vs. the FBI never ended, and the FBI is winning" [Podcast] Mashable 11:43 AM
"iMore show 604: Wingardium LumaFusion!" iMore 10:54 AM
"Jony Ive remembers Azzedine Alaïa" [Interview] Wallpaper* 9:47 AM
"AppleInsider Podcast talks iPhone rumors, committing to USB-C, and EU proposals to regulate app stores" AppleInsider 8:42 AM
"Review: ElevationLab's innovative hybrid CordDock blends a unique MFi cable and slim, sturdy dock" 9to5Mac 6:54 PM
"Nest Hello review: A premium doorbell for the paranoid homeowner" Engadget 10:54 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"iOS 11"s Streamlined, Yet Extensible File Management" MacStories 9:49 AM
"Transit app makes public transportation a breeze [Essential iOS Apps #6] Cult of Mac 11:44 AM
"Google Tasks review: Still more to do" The Verge 8:37 AM
"'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' feels like it was designed by Voldemort/You'll need all the gold in Gringott's to get through the new Harry Potter adventure." Macworld 6:57 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to add trusted phone numbers for Two-Factor Authentication to your Apple ID account" iDownload Blog 2:47 PM
"iOS: Here is How to Set Up iPhone Voicemail" The Mac Observer 2:12 PM
"How to Set up and Add Members to an Apple Music Family Subscription" iDrop News 12:45 PM
"How to use Instant Notes to draw ideas out without unlocking the iPad or iPad Pro" AppleInsider 10:53 AM
"How to make your iPhone or iPad choose the right Wi-Fi network" iMore 8:39 AM
"How to use Power Saving Mode on an Apple Watch during workouts" Apple World Today 6:52 AM
"Can't Save Pictures in Safari on iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7? Here's Why!" OS X Daily 6:52 AM
Tips
"iOS: Stop Third-Party Apps From Accessing iOS Contacts" The Mac Observer 1:58 PM
"Apple is in a correction, and one market watcher sees possible bear market ahead" CNBC 2:09 PM
Industry News
"Stocks post weekly losses in lackluster session as strong results fail to excite bulls: First-quarter GDP tops forecasts but slows from previous quarter" MarketWatch 7:28 PM
"Dow Drops Slightly, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post Small Gains: Stocks ended mixed on Friday, with the Nasdaq up slightly after tech giants Amazon.com, Microsoft and Intel posted stellar earnings on Thursday." TheStreet 7:28 PM
"Stocks Flat As Nasdaq Faces Resistance, Amazon Tries To Stop Backslide" Investor's Business Daily 7:28 PM
"U.S. Stocks Post Weekly Loss: Corporate results have put firms in the S&P 500 on track to post earnings growth of 23% for the latest quarter" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:28 PM
"Asian stocks extend gains on easing concerns about geopolitical risks: Asian stocks extended gains Friday, as investor concerns over geopolitical risks eased." MarketWatch 7:42 AM
"European stocks lock in weekly gains as euro weakens: German and U.K. stocks led advances in European equity trade Friday, amid weakness in the euro and the pound against the dollar. For the week, the pan-Europe benchmark posted a gain amid a raft of corporate quarterly results." MarketWatch 12:27 PM
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