"Dedicated to the best store experience for everyone. We created the App Store with two goals in mind: that it be a safe and trusted place for customers to discover and download apps, and a great business opportunity for all developers." Apple 8:38 AM
"Apple defends App Store practices, noting human reviews and free apps" VentureBeat 8:39 AM
"Apple publicly makes its case for the App Store: The Supreme Court recently ruled against Apple, allowing customers to sue the company under antitrust laws." Engadget 8:55 AM
"Apple fights back as regulatory scrutiny intensifies: Tech group sets out 'principles and practices' amid criticism on both sides of Atlantic" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 9:27 AM
"Apple defends App Store amid mounting criticism" Reuters 2:49 PM
"Apple's new App Store website takes aim at antitrust, anti-competitive claims" TechCrunch 11:13 AM
"Apple Goes on App Store Defense" Motley Fool 2:34 PM
"Inside the Apple Team That Decides Which Apps Get on iPhones: The former head of App Store reviews discusses why apps get rejected, competition between Apple and developers, and planning for WWDC." Bloomberg [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:43 AM
"Apple's former app approval chief says he's 'really worried' about company's anticompetitive behavior" The Verge 8:52 AM
"Even Apple's ex-head of app reviews says App Store is unfair to Spotify, Netflix: 'Apple needs to own up' to irresponsible App Store policies against Apple's direct competitors like Spotify and Netflix, said Phillip Shoemaker, who ran app approvals for seven years." CNET 11:04 AM
"Former App Store boss talks approvals process" Cult of Mac 8:52 AM
"A Wall Street firm has sorted out how much Apple will make from its new credit card with Goldman Sachs: The new Apple Card launches this summer, and it could reap as much as $1 billion in annual revenues for the Apple within a few years, according to estimates from Alliance Bernstein." Business Insider 8:54 AM
"Apple Face Another Lawsuit Over Improper iTunes Data Disclosures" HotHardware 3:56 PM
"Exclusive screenshots reveal new Music and TV apps for Mac" 9to5Mac 10:55 AM
"Apple's Upcoming Music and TV Apps on Mac Revealed in Leaked Screenshots" MacRumors 11:40 AM
"MacOS 10.15 leak shows new Music and TV apps: Screenshots from Apple's new MacOS leak ahead of WWDC." CNET 7:16 PM
"Mobility, Macs and remote working will drive future employment" AppleMust 8:10 AM
"Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 83 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements" MacRumors 12:31 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"1Password on Mac becomes even smarter with latest update: Our favorite password manager, 1Password, just received a hefty update this week to make it smarter and more intelligent than ever before." iMore 8:44 PM
"Customising the Mac Terminal to increase productivity and improve the interface: Simple shell customisation techniques" Towards Data Science 7:32 PM
"Moving to a new country? What you need to know about your Apple ID and app purchases" Macworld 8:41 AM
"Your iPhone is leaking personal info to tracking companies" The Next Web 9:06 AM
"Apple is zeroing in on health tracking with its Tueo Health acquisition" Business Insider 10:01 AM
"Tim Cook donates to memorial fund for beloved Auburn couple" Cult of Mac 8:43 AM
"Apple Pay's now your ticket to ride New York's subways" CNET 8:18 AM
"NYC subway riders will be able to swipe in with Apple Pay starting Friday" TechCrunch 8:39 AM
"Salesforce co-founder Parker Harris explained how Salesforce created the App Store URL and gave it away to Steve Jobs" Business Insider 3:44 PM
"Steve Jobs Didn't Want Apple's 'Mac vs. PC' Ads to Be Too Funny" Barron's [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:05 AM
Non-Apple News
"Report: DOJ officials want T-Mobile and Sprint to create a new competitor as part of merger" 9to5Mac 7:29 PM
"Hackers actively exploit WordPress plugin flaw to send visitors to bad sites: If you're seeing more malicious redirects than usual, now you know why." Ars Technica 6:27 PM
"Huawei files motion to toss ban on US government purchases" AppleInsider 5:10 PM
"Samsung pulls Galaxy S10 update after reports of phone-freezing bugs" Android Police 12:22 PM
"FCC's broadband deployment report called 'fundamentally at odds with reality'" TechCrunch 12:17 PM
"Paid Dropbox users are getting 1TB more storage space today" Engadget 12:13 PM
"Report: US comes in 30th place for average 4G speeds with South Korea, Norway, and Canada leading the world" 9to5Mac 11:51 AM
"Laptops are getting weird and wonderful again: It's all about dual-screens and foldable devices" The Verge 8:51 AM
"Amazon launches 'Alexa, delete what I said today' voice command" VentureBeat 8:39 AM
"Huawei: Blacklisting us could put tens of thousands of Americans out of work" Business Insider 8:30 AM
"Flipboard breach exposed usernames and passwords" Engadget 10:03 AM
"News aggregator app Flipboard breached: All passwords reset after hackers pinch user data/Over half a billion installs? This one's not over yet, we reckon" The Register 8:20 AM
"Your Kids Think You're Addicted to Your Phone: A new study found that while parents feel increasingly glued to their phones, attitudes among teenagers moved in the opposite direction." New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:07 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Stacktrace Podcast 038: 'The infamous checkbox'" 9to5Mac 12:25 PM
"Apple cutting older iPhone production, 2019 iPhone schedule on track says supply chain report" AppleInsider 8:51 AM
"Apple cuts production of older iPhones with new models 'on track'" Cult of Mac 9:17 AM
"Apple Just Updated A Product No One Even Knew They Still Sold: Apple released an updated version of the iPod touch as a low-cost option to power its upcoming gaming service." Inc. 12:30 PM
"Download: iOS 12.3.1 IPSW Link For iPod touch 7 Released" Redmond Pie 2:49 PM
"Apple is catching up with Huawei and Samsung after winning another patent for a foldable iPhone" Business Insider 8:30 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:10 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:10 AM
"13" MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:10 AM
"iPod touch 7 first impressions: So ... very ... small/It's been four years since Apple updated the iPod touch and in those four years, everything else got a whole lot bigger." iMore 7:43 PM
"Back to the Mac 014: MacBook Pro (2019) hands-on – this is what we asked for [Video] 9to5Mac 9:23 AM
"iPhone XR vs. Galaxy S10E: Which phone has the best camera/At $750, both phones are cheaper than their flagship cousins. But which of the two takes better photos and videos?" CNET 8:19 AM
"AirPods (2019) review: Simple and convenient, but Android users have better options" Android Authority 3:45 PM
"Does the 2019 MacBook Pro 15-inch 8-core exhibit thermal throttling?" Bare Feats 10:00 AM
"Apple Card, Venmo Card and PayPal Card: Which should you get? CNET looks at how different digital cards stack up." CNET 8:19 AM
"HyperDrive iPad Pro 6-in-1 USB-C Hub moves the iPad Pro closer to a laptop replacement" Apple World Today 8:11 AM
"Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 review: B&O's signature sound in an in-ear monitor" TechHive 8:42 AM
"Review: The Zendure Passport GO is the most capable world travel adapter yet" AppleInsider 10:04 AM
"Review: The Lutron fan controller is the best way to integrate your fan with HomeKit — for now" AppleInsider 10:55 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to add AppleCare to your iPhone after purchase" 9to5Mac 3:58 PM
"How to resize a JPG on your iPhone" Cult of Mac 3:10 PM
"How to Disable Background App Refresh on iPhone & iPad" OS X Daily 2:49 PM
"How to properly clean your iPhone's speakers without damaging them" Business Insider 2:48 PM
"iOS: How to Use Excel's Insert Data From Picture to Scan Spreadsheets" The Mac Observer 12:48 PM
"How to turn on Apple's 'Live Listen' feature to use your AirPods as a baby monitor or make them hearing-aid-friendly" Business Insider 11:51 AM
"How to make iPhone's Screen Time actually helpful" Mashable 10:28 AM
"Using Airplane Mode on the Apple Watch" Kirkville 9:24 AM
"You'll soon be able to use your iPhone to get on the New York City subway — here's how to set it up" Business Insider 8:30 AM
"How to turn off the Apple Watch auto-launch remote function" Apple Must 8:10 AM
Tips
"Can You Repair a MacBook Yourself?" Apple Gazette 10:28 AM
"12 Google Docs tips for iOS users" Computerworld 8:10 AM
"Apple's privacy schtick is just an act, say folks suing the iGiant: iTunes 'purchase histories sold' to highest bidders/Class-action lawsuit accuses Cupertino of flogging personal info to marketroids" The Register 6:41 PM
"Sniping From Goldman Sachs Rivals on Apple Card" Daring Fireball 2:51 PM
"The Independent on Apple and Privacy" Daring Fireball 2:49 PM
"Huawei and the phony hate for Apple's iPhone in China" Roughly Drafted 2:49 PM
"What really happens to AirPods when they die" The Loop 9:27 AM
"Apple 6K Pro Display: Rumor Analysis" iMore 9:24 AM
"Cassandra -Midweek Review: China-related problems; Attractions of AI in Image Editing; WWDC Hints and more" eXtensions 9:18 AM
"Apple and Google Are at War Over Privacy (Premium)" Thurrott 9:05 AM
"Why the iPod touch is still totally relevant" Cult of Mac 1:01 PM
"Editorial: If you can't see a market for the new iPod touch, you aren't looking very hard" AppleInsider 12:13 PM
"Apple's iPod touch revival is the company's most immediate solution to diversifying revenue" Business Insider 9:05 AM
"Here's why the new iPod touch is brilliant" Mashable 8:57 AM
"It's time for Apple to kill 3D Touch: Several years in, 3D Touch in iOS is still not intuitive for most, and developers still can't rely on it." Macworld 8:42 AM
"Do You Love or Hate Apple's Locked Down App Store?" Gizmodo 3:42 PM
"Former Apple App Store Approvals Chief Bemoans Anti-Competitive Practices" HotHardware 3:56 PM
"Apple's former head of App Store approval is worried about the company competing with developers: 'There is now a conflict'" Business Insider 1:10 PM
"Former App Store Approval Chief on Rejecting Apps" The Mac Observer 12:43 PM
"Apple explains App Store principles in fight against monopoly charges" Cult of Mac 11:05 AM
"Apple Defends App Store Practices in Light of Antitrust Discourse" MacStories 10:03 AM
"Apple's latest defense of the App Store just shows how hard it is to compete with Apple" The Verge 9:32 AM
"Apple defends itself against monopolistic App Store claims in new webpage" 9to5Mac 8:45 AM
"Apple Says App Store 'Welcomes Competition' Following Criticism From Spotify and Others" MacRumors 8:40 AM
Non-Apple
"I Killed Google and My Phone Almost Died: I set out on a journey to sidestep Google's version of Android and instead use free, private, and secure open-source alternatives on my phone. I made some stupid mistakes, including potentially bursting into flames, but I learned a lot along the way." PC Magazine 3:53 PM
"Google's grand Assistant transformation is slowly taking shape" Computerworld 10:55 AM
"Is the Pixel 3a what Google Pixel should have been from the start?" Android Authority 9:33 AM
"PCs Are Changing Their Spots but not Learning New Tricks" Tech.pinions [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:24 AM
"What Intuit knows about you: If you file taxes with TurboTax, use the budgeting app Mint, or run a small business with QuickBooks, Intuit — the parent company of all of these services — knows as much about you as your bank does, if not more." Axios 9:06 AM
"Opinion: If the US is serious about the race for 5G leadership, the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint should move forward" Business Insider 8:54 AM
"Facebook should do more to stop malicious propaganda videos" The Verge 8:51 AM
"'Shame on Mark Zuckerberg': Facebook enraged lawmakers again after evading questions about its year from hell" Business Insider 8:31 AM
"OnePlus 7 review: A more affordable OnePlus 7 Pro alternative" CNET 8:30 AM
"Intel's future of PCs: Extra screens, modular computing and laptops that know where you are" ZDNet 8:06 AM
"Intel dreams of the PC's future: 'Ambient PCs,' fancy fabrics, and a monster dual-display gaming rig" PCWorld 8:50 AM
"Intel's Project Athena: Defining The Next Generation Of Premium Laptops" AnandTech 10:55 AM
"Intel Unveils 10th Gen Core Ice Lake-U & Ice Lake-Y Mobile CPUs: 10nm Sunny Cove Later This Year" AnandTech 9:16 AM
"Intel's gaming laptop prototype is a dual-screen PC with a point: Honeycomb Glacier is a new form-factor concept focused on companion displays." Engadget 8:50 AM
"Intel's Concept Gaming Laptop Has Two Screens and Tracks Your Eyes" LAPTOP Magazine 9:15 AM
"Intel's wild new idea for the laptop of the future involves 2 screens and a hinge that lets it stand up on its own" Business Insider 10:54 AM
"Intel's Concept Touchpad Lets You Control Apps on a Closed Laptop" LAPTOP Magazine 9:15 AM
"Intel Announces Optane Memory M15: 3D XPoint On M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4" AnandTech 9:16 AM
"Intel Gives Its Optane Memory Cache Drives a PCI Express Boost: The update to Optane Memory M10, the M15 has two extra PCIe lanes, faster read and write speeds, and quicker startup times. Expect it between July and September, in three sizes." PC Magazine 9:01 PM
"Intel Odyssey Futuristic 2035 GPU Collection Is Totally Wild, Driver Advancements, Game Updates Released" HotHardware 11:05 AM
"Intel Turns the NUC Into a Modular Slot-In Card" PC Magazine 8:06 AM
"Dual carriageway to autobahn: Intel revs up Optane caching memory by doubling PCIe lanes" The Register 8:22 AM
"Intel, AMD, and ARM each see our computing future differently" The Verge 10:02 AM
"Intel vs. AMD at Computex 2019" Digital Trends 12:49 PM
"AMD Ryzen 3000 and Epyc CPUs could seriously threaten Intel, say analysts" TechRadar UK 11:21 AM
"AMD Stock Surges On Investor Confidence In Ryzen 3000 Zen 2 CPUs" HotHardware 3:55 PM
"AMD promises third-gen Threadripper CPUs are coming" The Inquirer 11:20 AM
"Microsoft hints at new modern Windows OS with 'invisible' background updates: Windows might be getting more like Chrome OS" The Verge 8:49 AM
"Microsoft teases a 'modern OS' with 'seamless updates'" Engadget 8:49 AM
"HP using Israeli cybersecurity technology on its new computers" Jerusalem Post 11:19 AM
"HP Taps Deep Instinct to Lock Down New Devices" Channelnomics 11:19 AM
"Oracle's Story Now Has Some Worrisome Parallels With IBM's: Like IBM, Larry Ellison's company has begun leaning heavily on layoffs and stock buybacks to boost its EPS in the face of little-to-no revenue growth. It has also relied heavily on M&A over the years to boost sales growth." RealMoney 3:55 PM
"Report: Oracle lays off hundreds from its Seattle office as its cloud strategy remains grounded" GeekWire 11:17 AM
"Oracle, Agilent Can Exclude Foreign Entities, Colo. High Court Says" Law360 [Paid Membership Required] 11:17 AM
"Cisco Stock Has the Defenses to Survive the Trade War" InvestorPlace 9:17 AM
"Cisco sees strong shift towards SD-WAN" IT Web 11:17 AM
"Cisco puts $1M in FirstWave's lab extension" ARN 11:17 AM
"IBM Sells Face Recognition Surveillance to a Dictatorship: Report" Gizmodo 8:48 PM
"PC Makers New Strategy for Getting Around Level Four Tariffs" Tech.pinions [Free/Paid Registration Required] 10:55 AM
"Why Apple and Goldman Can Afford Apple Card (When Others Can't)" Motley Fool 2:57 PM
"Apple is having its worst month of the year, but it could be the perfect time to buy" CNBC 9:05 AM
"Chinese Apple boycott could halve iPhone sales in the country" 9to5Mac 8:44 AM
Industry News
"Stocks close lower as tariff clash magnifies global growth worries: Treasury bond yield-curve inversion deepens" MarketWatch 3:58 PM
"Stocks Slide as Bond Yields Tumble, China Threatens Rare Earths Ban: Stocks tumble Wednesday as falling bond yields and a rare earth ban threat by China rattle Wall Street." TheStreet 10:31 AM
"After Another Stock Market Sell-Off, Here's The Biggest Question For Investors: The stock market Wednesday pared losses as the major indexes touched a bearish milepost, and now come to a critical juncture." Investor's Business Daily 3:58 PM
"Stocks slump to 3 month lows, bonds rally, as recession fears rise with trade war" FOXBusiness 3:58 PM
"U.S. Stocks, Bond Yields Fall Further Amid Trade Jitters: Fears that U.S.-China trade row will add pressure on already slowing world economy have rocked markets" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:57 PM
"Asian markets fall, following Wall Street's lead: Nikkei down 1.2%; China avoids currency-manipulator label by U.S." MarketWatch 8:56 AM
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