"Apple WWDC 2018: What to Expect/Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday. Here are the odds on what Cupertino might unveil." PC Magazine 7:19 AM
"Apple's WWDC 2018 Promises Plenty of Software Talk—And Maybe Some iPads" Fortune 11:27 AM
"How One Apple Programmer Got Apps Talking to Each Other" ["'No, you're wrong,' Soghoian told the notoriously brutal CEO. Jobs fired back: 'And you are?' 'I'm Sal Soghoian, and you're wrong. My technology is better than Windows.'"] Wired 7:55 AM
"It's time for Apple's next act of courage: Kill the MacBook keyboard" Mashable 8:08 AM
"Apple Secret Lab In Oregon Starts Working On Mac Processors To Replace Intel Chips" Tech Times 8:17 AM
"Apple approves update to messaging app Telegram amid Russia flap" Reuters 7:19 AM
"The Apple of My Eye: Apple Shares Hit All Time High" TheStreet 6/1
"Apple Looks to Expand Advertising Business With New Network for Apps: Increasing ad sales could help offset slowing iPhone growth, but effort would face stiff competition from Google and Facebook" ["It's unclear where Apple's planning for the possible ad network stands. Representatives for Apple, Snap and Pinterest declined to comment. The digital ad effort, if it proceeds, would push Apple into territory dominated by Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which claims 35% of the mobile ad market, and Facebook Inc., which has 25%, according to research firm eMarketer."] WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6/1
"Apple's WWDC 2018: Forget the gadgets, it's all about services and software/Apple may want you to use its hardware less, but it still has a way to keep you in its world." CNET 6/1
"Apple WWDC 2018: Why announcement of new iPhone software and more is so mysterious" The Independent 6/1
"Apple WWDC 2018: New iPhone software will 'stop people using it too much'" The Independent 6/1
"Apple declines invite to EU hearing, cites appeal against EU tax order" Reuters 6/1
"Apple, Samsung trying to put patent dispute behind them through mediation" Foss Patents 6/1
"Apple to debut phone-to-phone augmented reality: sources" Reuters 6/1
"Apple's Workforce Growth in Oregon Could Point to Desktop-Class CPU Ambitions" MacRumors 6/1
"Your iPhone is tracking your movements and storing your favorite locations all the time: Your iPhone is keeping a detailed history of places you visit on a regular basis and storing this information on your iPhone." ZDNet 7:19 AM
"Toshiba completes $18B sale of memory business to consortium including Apple" 9to5Mac 11:29 AM
"Alexa Is Coming for Your Laptop: Siri and Cortana already live on our computers. Now Alexa is joining the fray. Is it really necessary?" Slate 9:13 AM
"Google, Apple, Amazon bet on virtual assistants: Voice could be the next big tech revolution; here's why" Financial Express 9:27 PM
"We're at WWDC 2018 and here's how to follow along with us! Apple is hosting its annual developer conference starting June 4 and iMore will be on the ground and in the mix. Here's everything you need to know to join us from the comfort of your living room." iMore 9:15 AM
"Sources: Amazon eyes downtown Raleigh for HQ2; Apple deal 'imminent'" WRAL 6/1
"Apple announcement of North Carolina campus 'imminent,' report says" AppleInsider 6/1
"Apple wants to build the next paradigm of user interfaces" Computerworld 6/1
"Apple reportedly hiring Intel engineers to staff-up chip development lab in Oregon: Report lends weight to rumours of Apple shift from Intel for desktop and laptop computers" V3 6/1
"Toshiba completes $18 billion sale of chip unit to Bain consortium" ["The consortium includes South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, Apple Inc, Dell Technologies, Seagate Technology and Kingston Technology."] Reuters 6/1
"iPhone X clone? Xiaomi Mi 8 has notch, face unlock, top chipset but far lower price: Xiaomi's new flagship Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the first Android phone with the iPhone X's 3D face unlock." ZDNet 6/1
"Apple approves Telegram update after Russian government demands app shutdown" AppleInsider 6/1
"Telegram says Apple is blocking its app updates globally" BetaNews 6/1
"Student Fined $400 for Checking Time on Apple Watch While Driving" iDrop News 6/1
Non-Apple News
"Samsung reportedly planning an August reveal for the Galaxy Note 9" Mashable 1:21 PM
"Facebook's acquisition of Instagram was the greatest regulatory failure of the past decade, says Stratechery's Ben Thompson" Recode 9:12 AM
"Shooting the world's best cars with the OnePlus 6: I use the OnePlus 6 to photograph the Bugatti Chiron and Rolls Royce Dawn." CNET 7:31 AM
"Fitbit misled consumers with ACCC claiming another scalp" ZDNet 6/1
"Google reportedly won't renew controversial drone imaging program: Google will apply its AI expertise to drone footage until 2019, then it will stop." Ars Technica 6/1
"YouTube dominates social media use among teens as Facebook fades, survey finds" CBS/AP 6/1
"Jeff Bezos on Amazon Web Services and lock-in: 'You never want your customers to be trapped'" GeekWire 6/1
"Why Does Gmail Keep Suggesting the Wrong Contact?" Lifehacker 6/1
"ARM's powerful new chips might finally help Android phones catch up to the iPhone" BGR 6/1
"Teens Falling Away From Facebook" TechNewsWorld 6/1
"Duck, cover, and reboot your router? Why the FBI's new warning is no joke" Digital Trends 6/1
"Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug" BBC 6/1
"Facebook stockholders tell Zuck to cede shares as data scandal branded 'human rights violation'" The Register 6/1
"Google's 'Reserve' tool winning converts, taking search to next level" Reuters 6/1
Publications/Podcasts
"Cult of Mac Magazine: Hidden Apple Watch metric tells if you should exercise, and more!" Cult of Mac 9:10 AM
"iMore show 609: Apologies to Red-headed Stepchildren/The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, Mac, and Apple!" iMore 6/1
"WWDC 2018 Keynote Announcement Predictions -TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-01" The Mac Observer 6/1
"iOS 12! New Macs! Catch our WWDC '18 predictions on The CultCast" Cult of Mac 6/1
"Intego Mac Podcast: Cryptojacking, Russian Router Malware, and Parental Controls" Intego Mac Podcast 6/1
"Code 2018: When will Silicon Valley take responsibility for its products? Who's growing up — and who's lagging behind — was a recurring question this week at the Code Conference." Recode 6/1
"Podcast: gearing up for WWDC, iOS 11.4, interview with Swiss watch manufacturer" AppleInsider 6/1
"Samsung joins triple-camera trend to catch up with rivals" ["One of Apple's next premium smartphones, reportedly named as the iPhone X Plus, is also anticipated to come fitted with three camera lenses on the rear."] The Investor 6/1
"iPhone X Plus Said to Feature Triple-Lens Rear Camera in 2018, Despite Most Rumors Pointing to 2019" MacRumors 6/1
"Supposed 'iPhone SE 2' screen protector again hints at sensor notch" AppleInsider 6/1
"Image Shows Supposed 'iPhone SE 2' Screen Protector With Smaller iPhone X-Style Notch" MacRumors 6/1
"Apple's 2018 LCD iPhone Launch Date Reportedly Delayed by Two Months" Nashville Chatter 6/1
"Sketchy Korean report claims new LCD iPhone delayed until November" 9to5Mac 6/1
"Rumored LCD iPhone with Face ID may be unavailable until November" iDownload Blog 6/1
"Apple to cut orders for power management chips: The decision has sent suppliers' share prices tumbling." CNET 6/1
"Apple is already working on custom Mac processors in 'secret' lab: Apple steps up its bid to move everything in-house." Engadget 6/1
"Apple to launch its own 'digital health' features in iOS 12, says report" TechCrunch 6/1
"iOS 12 Beta Delayed? Apple Sneaks iOS 11.4.1 Beta Out To Testers" Forbes 6/1
"Ahead of the iOS 12 emoji, Emojipedia lists what we might expect next year" 9to5Mac 6/1
Price Trackers/Deals
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 6/1
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 6/1
"Review: CalDigit's T4 RAID Offers Lots of Fast Storage, Thunderbolt 3, and 85W Charging" MacRumors 6/1
"The Riotoro Prism Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review: Making A Strong Debut" AnandTech 6/1
"Lifeproof Squamish 20L Review: One Dry Backpack/LifeProof's first backpack does a lot right, but falls short of the mark." Wired 6/1
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"YouTube Music Isn't Even Close to a Spotify Killer" Gizmodo 8:19 AM
"Review: Camera+ 2 proves obsessing over iPhone photos is still fun" Mashable 7:24 AM
"AirPlay 2 Review: A computational audio duet for your HomePod" iMore 6/1
"iOS 11.4: Should you install it now or wait for the bug fixes to drop? I've been running the latest iOS release on my devices for the past few days, and it's time to pass verdict on this release." ZDNet 6/1
"'Space Pioneer' Review – A Game that's Truly Outta this World" Touch Arcade 6/1
How-To/Tutorial
"How to Find the Model Number of Your iPhone" iClarified 2:12 PM
"How to delete apps on iPhone and iPad" iMore 12:40 PM
"Here's everything you need to do to switch from an Android device to an iPhone" Business Insider 8:10 AM
"How to make your iPhone or iPad use Messages in iCloud | Mac Kung Fu" Mac Kung Fu 7:31 AM
"How to Set a Room for Your Apple TV and HomePod for AirPlay 2" The Mac Observer 6/1
"How to hide notification badges on iPhone app icons" iDownload Blog 6/1
Tips
"Making The Grade: Criteria for picking the best iPad apps" 9to5Mac 9:14 AM
"There's a scary iPhone feature that erases all your data after too many password attempts — here's why you should turn it on anyway" Business Insider 9:14 AM
"Apple Family Sharing: Remember, in-app purchases can't be shared" Macworld 6/1
"Apple, Please Fix the Worst Thing About the iPhone X" Gizmodo 9:41 AM
"Innovation myopia: Seeing it where you want to" Macworld 7:56 AM
"Flaccid phone features foment 'flagship fatigue': The smartphone market isn't growing. Average phone prices are declining. And brash smartphone startups are going out of business. That's the good news." Computerworld 7:53 AM
"The best multiplayer ARKit 2.0 demo at WWDC 2018 would be Pokémon Go PvP: If Apple wants to show off multiplayer ARKit 2.0 at WWDC 2018, here's how they could do it!" iMore 7:22 AM
"Thinking Deeply About the Browser We Use: Chrome, Safari, Firefox?" The Mac Observer 6/1
"Apple rumor: the cheaper new iPhone will be delayed until November" Mashable 6/1
"The iPhone dongle is still my f***ing nightmare" ["'At some point,' Joswiak told Buzzfeed two years ago, 'we're all going to look back at the furor over the headphone jack and wonder what the big deal was.' He's right; it's not a big deal. It's just Dongle. This is what power does to those without. They want their company to [...] either become normal or just barely irritating that to complain about it would seem silly. Dongle is death by a thousand free cuts — luckily I'm only on my sixth."] The Outline 6/1
"iOS vs. Android: When the market is saturated, who wins?" Apple 3.0 6/1
"Sorry, Apple and Samsung. Smartphone innovation is happening in China." Mashable 6/1
"The Pixel 3 will be the culmination of a decade of missed opportunities" BGR 11:51 AM
"Self-driving cars will kill people and we need to accept that" The Next Web 11:51 AM
"Help, I'm being held prisoner in a security camera testing factory. So please read this...: Reg vulture gets its claws on Reolink's Argus 2" The Register 7:57 AM
"I got into a creepy fight with an AI assistant" The Next Web 7:38 AM
"The all-screen phone everyone's going crazy over... isn't an all-screen phone" BGR 6/1
"What is 'Forecastable' About 5G?" Tech.pinions 6/1
"The Map Platform and the Map First UI" Tech.pinions [Subscription Required for Full Article] 6/1
"Lenovo Readying Sequel to Weirdest Laptop Ever" LAPTOP Magazine 6/1
"4 reasons my love affair with Amazon is fizzling" Digital Trends 6/1
"Here's how quickly Facebook rebuilt its profile on me" CNET 6/1
Humor/Cartoons
"No, Mister Bond. I expect you to buy. At the end of last year, I got a new iPhone 8 Plus. And I love it: the cameras are gorgeous, it's plenty fast, the display is beautiful, there's oodles of space..." Noise to Signal Cartoon 2:50 PM
"Coming June 2: Gene Steinberg meets columnist Peter Cohen and TidBITS' Managing Editor Josh Centers, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 9:57 PM
"Get a 'look inside' Quebec's busiest airports with Apple Maps" Canadian Reviewer 8:09 AM
"Apple Pay powers 'order ahead' drink feature at BottleRock Music Festival" 9to5Mac 7:24 AM
"Apple floats new App Store ad network concept to Snapchat, Pinterest & others" AppleInsider 6/1
"Apple is Doing a College Apple Pay Promotion at the University of Washington" The Mac Observer 6/1
"Complete list of Apple Maps 'Look Inside' for Airports" iMore 6/1
"EARTH is the Coolest Desktop Globe on the Planet with an AR iPhone App" The Mac Observer 6/1
"Companies can skip a Windows 10 upgrade, but they have to hurry" Computerworld 6/1
"Windows 10 quick tips: Get the most out of Cortana/Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana can make your life easier and more efficient — if you know how to really take advantage of it." Computerworld 6/1
"Surface 3 gets its first firmware update in a year and a half" Neowin 6/1
"Lenovo is working on a successor to its unique Yoga Book convertible" The Verge 6/1
"Dialog tumbles after Apple confirms chip development plans" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 6/1
Industry News
"Dow ends over 200 points higher after stronger-than-expected jobs report: U.S. economy adds 223,000 jobs in May" MarketWatch 6/1
"Dow Jumps Over 200 Points Following Solid U.S. Jobs Report: Stocks rise Friday as Wall Street assesses a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report for May." TheStreet 6/1
"Stocks Close Higher As Wall Street Cheers Jobs Report, Nasdaq Clears Resistance" Investor's Business Daily 6/1
"Stocks higher as unemployment falls to an 18-year low: The U.S. economy added 223,000 workers in May, surpassing the 188,000 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting. The unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, an 18-year low and down from April's 3.9%. Wage inflation inched higher, to 0.3%." FOXBusiness 6/1
"U.S. Stocks Gain After Strong Jobs Report: Dow industrials recoup most of their losses for the week; worries about eurozone stability ease" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6/1
"Asian markets end mixed, as MSCI's inclusion fails to make a splash in China: Nikkei up as automakers make gains" MarketWatch 6/1
"FTSE 100 follows Europe's lead higher as Italy forms a new government: U.K. stocks bounced up Friday as the broader European equity market found cheer from the formation of a new government in Italy, but London's blue-chips benchmark was headed for a lackluster weekly performance." MarketWatch 6/1
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