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1. Pointers: Yes, you can still burn a music CD in iTunes

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/29/era.of.ipods.streaming.music.do.not.eliminate.cds.entirely.just.yet.128823/#ixzz3biSDB9kw

2. Woman tosses Apple computer that turns out to be worth $200K

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/woman-tosses-apple-computer-turns-020430599.html

3. Apple details workaround for iOS Messages bug, permanent fix coming soon

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/28/apple-details-workaround-for-ios-messages-bug

4. Google's Free, Unlimited Google Photos Service Now Available on iOS and Web

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/28/google-photos-for-ios-web-now-available/

5. Apple says Watch OS 1.0.1 attempts to record heart rate every ten minutes, but won’t if arm is moving

http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/30/apple-says-watch-os-1-0-1-attempts-to-record-heart-rate-every-ten-minutes-but-wont-if-arm-is-moving/

Note: Does this mean it only works if you are no longer living.

6. Apple’s HomeKit platform will see first accessories launch next week

http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/29/apple-homekit-shipping-june/

7. Apple's 12.9" iPad will feature Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch, NFC & more, source says

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/03/apples-129-ipad-will-feature-bluetooth-stylus-force-touch-nfc-more-source-says

8. TSMC reveals that 7nm Processors will available in 2017

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/tsmc-reveals-that-7nm-processors-will-available-in-2017.html

9. Apple Files a European Patent that Advances their Work on an Exciting Video Headset Device

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-files-a-european-patent-that-advances-their-work-on-an-exciting-video-headset-device.html

9. Is Apple building a YouTube killer? The rumor returns

< http://venturebeat.com/2015/05/31/is-apple-building-a-youtube-killer-the-rumor-returns/>

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AAPL 131.78 Down 0.26(0.20%)

1. Man fined $120 for using Apple Watch while driving

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/28/law.unclear.on.whether.new.device.is.bluetooth.accessory.or.hand.held.device.128808/#ixzz3bUMdw5C4

2. Appeals court slams Bromwich, but denies Apple request for replacement

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/28/notes.court.appointed.monitor.acted.outside.remit.but.refuses.to.appoint.new.one.128806/#ixzz3bUMn1eqi>

3. Apple buys German augmented-reality firm Metaio

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/28/may.be.part.of.rumored.maps.revamp.offer.ar.options.to.street.level.views.128805/

4. Avago buys chip supplier Broadcom in $37 billion deal

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/28/combined.company.expects.to.pull.down.15.billion.in.annual.revenue.128795/#ixzz3bUNHsrOp

5. iPhone sales surge in Q1 on strong China, emerging market performance

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/28/iphone-sales-surge-in-q1-on-strong-china-emerging-market-performance

6. Jawbone sues Fitbit for 'systematically plundering' confidential data

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/28/jawbone-sues-fitbit-for-systematically-plundering-confidential-data

7. Apple Adds High-End 15" Retina MacBook Pro to List of Macs Supporting Dell's 5K Display

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/28/15-mbp-supports-dell-5k-up2715k-display/

8. 1 year on with Swift

http://www.amsys.co.uk/2015/blog/1-year-swift/#.VWfJxOcYKLB

9. An Apple Patent Reveals More Force Touch Details for Controlling a Virtual Paint Brush and Interacting with 3D Buttons

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/an-apple-patent-reveals-more-force-touch-details-for-controlling-a-virtual-paint-brush-and-interacting-with-3d-buttons.html

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AAPL 132.04 Up 2.43(1.87%)

1. Rare iOS bug can cause text messages to crash your iPhone

< http://www.cnet.com/news/ios-bug-causes-text-message-string-to-crash-your-iphone/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. iOS 9 to Gain New 'Proactive' Lifestyle Management Feature With Augmented Reality Maps

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/27/ios-9-proactive-lifestyle-management/>

3. Google Search Will Begin Indexing iOS App Content in Coming Weeks

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/27/google-search-ios-app-indexing/>

4. Developer of first Apple Watch battery strap demos faster charging using hidden port (Video)

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/27/apple-watch-battery-strap-faster-charging-hidden-port/>

5. Jony Ive prepares to retire from Apple

< http://www.cio.com/article/2926833/apple-os/jony-ive-prepares-to-retire-from-apple.html>

6. Apple has finally fixed one of the most annoying Mac bugs

< http://fortune.com/2015/05/27/apple-mac-bug/?xid=yahoo_fortune>

7. Apple Supplier Broadcom Reportedly in Talks to be acquired

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-supplier-broadcom-reportedly-in-talks-to-be-acquired.html>

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AAPL 129.62 Down 2.92(2.20%)

1. Apple replaces flawed discoveryd in new OS X 10.10.4 beta release

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/26/new.update.resolves.most.networking.issues.induced.by.new.networking.routine.128767/#ixzz3bIbeiQmC

2. Rumor: TSMC preparing trial run of 10-nanometer ARM chips, could power future iPhones

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/26/rumor-tsmc-preparing-trial-run-of-10-nanometer-arm-chips-could-power-future-iphones

3. Apple's multitouch 'fusion keyboard' invention with multitouch keys could replace touchpads

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/26/apples-multitouch-fusion-keyboard-invention-with-multitouch-keys-could-replace-touchpads

4. iOS 9 to Feature Force Touch With Haptic Feedback, New Keyboard and Group Read Receipts

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/26/ios-9-to-feature-force-touch/

5. Microsoft Announces Cortana For iPhone Available Later This Year

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/26/microsoft-cortana-iphone-app-announced/

6. iPhone rumor roundup: Asian sources claim we’ll see thinner phones, more powerful chips & bigger cameras

http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/26/iphone-6s-rumor-roundup/

7. Apple Granted 44 Patents Today Covering Vehicle Location, Lateral Force Tracking, iPhone 5C Design Wins & More

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-granted-44-patents-today-covering-vehicle-location-lateral-force-tracking-iphone-5c-design-wins-more.html

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AAPL 132.54 Up 1.15(0.88%)

1. Apple television service held up by local programming demand?

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/23/will.it.really.cause.a.delay.128737/#ixzz3b4NOIgMa

2. Rumor: Intel prepping next-gen Skylake chips for August debut, may curtail Broadwell sales

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/22/rumor-intel-prepping-next-gen-skylake-chips-for-august-debut-may-curtail-broadwell-sales>

3. Watch OS 1.0.1 update causes Apple Watches to skip heart rate tracking, users say

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/22/watch-os-101-update-causes-apple-watches-to-skip-heart-rate-tracking-users-say>

4. OS X 10.11 Could Feature Control Center, 'Rootless' Security and More, iOS 9 to Support A5-Based Devices

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/22/os-x-10-11-control-center-rootless-ios-9-a5/>

5. Personal details of 500million Android users at risk: Researchers find it is impossible to completely clear data from handset when changing phone

< http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3093953/Personal-details-500million-Android-users-risk-Researchers-impossible-completely-clear-data-handset-changing-phone.html>

6. Apple will determine who the 10nm Chip Leader will be in 2016

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-will-determine-who-the-10nm-chip-leader-will-be-in-2016.html>

7. Smartphones Can't Be Trusted to Run Our Lives

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/82086.html>

8. Rumor: Microsoft interested in acquiring BlackBerry

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/25/rumor-microsoft-interested-in-acquiring-blackberry>

9. Apple has sold 2.5 million smartwatches, but demand has dipped

< http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/shopping-data-suggests-apple-watch-demand-has-tailed-off/#ixzz3bBNWsMAs>

10. Yet another report points to a huge camera upgrade for the iPhone 6s

< http://bgr.com/2015/05/25/iphone-6s-specs-rumor-12-megapixel-camera/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBoyGeniusReport+%28BGR+|+Boy+Genius+Report%29>

11. Elon Musk is terrified that Google CEO Larry Page will accidentally create 'evil' robots that take over the world

< http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-terrified-larry-page-artificial-intelligence-2015-5#ixzz3bBOn4gVF>

Note: He needs help.

12. The Korean Press Sift through Patent Statistics in an Effort to Find Apple's Next Great Direction

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/the-korean-press-sift-through-patent-statistics-in-an-effort-to-find-apples-next-great-direction.html>

Note: No direction.

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AAPL 131.39 Up 1.33(1.02%)

1. Apple Watch sales to reach 36 million in first year, analyst predicts

< http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-sales-to-reach-36-million-over-first-12-months-predicts-analyst/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Range of Apple's iCloud services suffer continued downtime

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/21/worldwide.issue.disrupting.most.areas.of.icloud.services.slowing.response.time.128712/#ixzz3aorvQbgs

3. OWC tears down new Retina iMac, few substantive differences found

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/21/new.model.seemingly.intended.to.expand.line.lower.prices.128709/#ixzz3aos5aGjz>

4. Adobe discontinues Photoshop Touch, offers video glimpse of future replacement tech [u]

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/21/adobe-discontinues-photoshop-touch-offers-video-glimpse-of-future-replacement-app>

5. New 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro Lives Up to Apple's Claims, Reaches SSD Throughput Speeds of 2GB/s

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/21/15-inch-retina-macbook-pro-2gbps-throughput/>

6. Apple Working on Split-Screen Multitasking, Multi-User Support for iPad

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/21/ipad-split-screen-multitasking-multiple-users/>

7. Apple Planning Transit Routing in iOS 9 Maps, Advances on Indoor Mapping Project

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/21/ios-9-maps-transit-routing-indoor-mapping/>

8. Debunk: That’s not an iPhone 6C with Touch ID, new iPhones unlikely for August

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/21/debunk-iphone-6c-touch-id-iphones-august/>

9. I sent my iPhone for repair. But the store won't give it back

< http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/may/21/i-sent-my-iphone-for-repair-but-the-store-wont-give-it-back>
Note: They returned the wrong phone. Now will not return the correct even with court judgments.

10. Apple Invents Compact and Powerful Hotspot Devices

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-invents-compact-and-powerful-hotspot-devices.html>

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AAPL 130.06 Down 0.01(0.01%)

1. LG Display shows off press-on 'wallpaper' TV under 1mm thick

< http://www.cnet.com/news/lg-displays-latest-oled-tv-sticks-to-the-wall-is-under-1mm-thick/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Briefly: Apple renews TomTom maps, Apple Pay expansions

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/20/maps.to.continue.to.use.tomtom.data.for.navigation.with.renewed.contract.128698/#ixzz3ajDGVFzt

3. Apple Watch: Watch OS 1.0.1 update out, Cook adds China to June list

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/19/first.software.update.for.apple.watch.adds.emoji.offers.bug.fixes.more.128686/#ixzz3ajDZ1IEX

4. Apple upgrades some 27" non-Retina iMac orders to 5K model following price cut

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/20/apple-upgrades-some-27-non-retina-imac-orders-to-5k-model-following-price-cut>

5. Apple launches new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch trackpad

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/19/apple-launches-new-15-inch-macbook-pro-with-force-touch-trackpad>

6. Apple lowers price of 5K iMac, adds new $1,999 configuration

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/19/apple-lowers-the-price-of-the-5k-imac-adds-new-1999-configuration>

7. Apple Watch Demand Flattening as 42mm Models Estimated to Represent Over 80% of Orders

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/20/apple-watch-demand-slowing-kuo/>

8. A frightening new vulnerability could let hackers bypass the one thing that keeps us safe online

<http://www.businessinsider.com/the-logjam-bug-explained-2015-5#ixzz3ajGwQkMS>

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AAPL 128.77 Down 0.18(0.14%)

1. Google's Driverless Cars to Leave the Nest

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82064.html

2. Consumer Group Worries Over Safety of Google's Self-Driving Cars

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82054.html

3. Windows 10 free upgrade will not be available to pirates

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/15/microsoft.clarifies.stance.on.free.windows.10.upgrade.qualification.128641/#ixzz3aQf4Fusc

Note: Don’t pirates consider all software free.

4. Apple Appears to Have Acquired GPS Firm Coherent Navigation [Confirmed]

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/17/apple-coherent-navigation-acquisition/

5. Testing The 12-inch MacBook's Performance with Windows 10

http://www.alexvking.com/12_inch_macbook_and_windows_10.html

6. These are the iPhones and Macs that are becoming ‘obsolete’ next month

http://bgr.com/2015/05/15/iphone-mac-obsolete-support/

7. Dell Invents a Dual Display Pro Tablet Aimed at Students & Pros

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/dell-invents-a-dual-display-pro-tablet-aimed-at-students-pros.html

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AAPL 128.77 Down 0.18(0.14%)

1. Google's Driverless Cars to Leave the Nest

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82064.html

2. Consumer Group Worries Over Safety of Google's Self-Driving Cars

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82054.html

3. Windows 10 free upgrade will not be available to pirates

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/15/microsoft.clarifies.stance.on.free.windows.10.upgrade.qualification.128641/#ixzz3aQf4Fusc

Note: Don’t pirates consider all software free.

4. Apple Appears to Have Acquired GPS Firm Coherent Navigation [Confirmed]

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/17/apple-coherent-navigation-acquisition/

5. Testing The 12-inch MacBook's Performance with Windows 10

http://www.alexvking.com/12_inch_macbook_and_windows_10.html

6. These are the iPhones and Macs that are becoming ‘obsolete’ next month

http://bgr.com/2015/05/15/iphone-mac-obsolete-support/

7. Dell Invents a Dual Display Pro Tablet Aimed at Students & Pros

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/dell-invents-a-dual-display-pro-tablet-aimed-at-students-pros.html

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AAPL 128.95 Up 2.94(2.33%)

1. Microsoft Windows Phone by any other name: It's now 'Windows 10 Mobile'

< http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-drops-windows-phone-in-favor-of-windows-10-mobile/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Apple Watch lacks 'kill switch' to thwart thefts

< http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-faulted-for-necessary-security-to-thwart-theft/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

Note: Want to buy a watch cheap?

3. Apple HomeKit Devices Will Be in Stores in June, Says Apple

< http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-homekit-devices-stores-june-215257219.html>

4. Final Cut Pro 10.2.1 solves bugs causing crashes, Timeline problems

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/14/final-cut-pro-1021-solves-bugs-causing-crashes-timeline-problems>

5. Apple display supplier Sharp posts $1.9 billion annual loss, avoids collapse

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/14/apple-display-supplier-sharp-posts-19-billion-annual-loss-avoids-collapse>

6. Apple intervenes in Radio Shack sale in effort to protect customer data

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/14/apple-intervenes-in-radio-shack-sale-in-effort-to-protect-customer-data>

7. Apple Pushes Back HomeKit Launch to August or September

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/14/homekit-launch-pushed-back/>

OK which one do you believe Apple or Fortune?

8. Small number of users report Find My iPhone showing unknown devices, could be related to sold Macs

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/14/find-my-iphone-glitch/>

9. Microsoft Pushes Office for Mac 2011 14.5.0 Update — Beware, it’s a Double-Edged Sword

< http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-office-for-mac-2011-14-5-0-update/>

10. Apple Tweaks Patents Relating to Smartphone Sidewall Displays and a Removable Device Clip with Glass Trackpad

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-tweaks-patents-relating-to-smartphone-sidewall-displays-and-removable-device-clip-with-glass-trackpad.html>

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AAPL 126.01 Up 0.15(0.12%)

1. The rise of the Internet police

http://www.cnet.com/news/rise-of-the-internet-police/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. Apple, A123 Systems settle lawsuit over battery employee poaching

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/13/former.battery.tech.company.went.bust.after.key.employees.left.for.apple.128591/#ixzz3a3hIX4Kv

3. Supplies of 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Continue to Tighten Ahead of Broadwell Refresh

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/13/15-inch-rmbp-supplies-continue-tightening/

4. Tesla hires head Apple recruiter after losing own recruiter to Apple Car team

http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/13/tesla-hires-head-apple-recruiter-after-losing-own-lead-recruiter-to-apple-car-team/

5. BlackBerry (BBRY) Shares Up on Rumors of Buyout by Apple - Analyst Blog

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/blackberry-bbry-shares-rumors-buyout-175505512.html

6. Leica, Apple working to fix Monochrom DNG bug that could erase Photos app library

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/13/leica-apple-working-to-fix-monochrom-dng-bug-that-could-erase-photos-app-library

7. Amazon Named ‘Most Reputable’ While Apple Doesn't Make the Cut

http://www.thestreet.com/story/13150134/1/amazon-named-most-reputable-while-apple-doesnt-make-the-cut.html?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO

8. A Top Israeli Technology Executive Notes that Apple's 700 Engineers are mainly working on new Chip Designs

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/a-top-israeli-technology-executive-notes-that-apples-700-engineers-are-mainly-working-on-new-chip-designs.html

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AAPL 125.86 Down 0.46(0.36%)

Earlybird was asleep yesterday. Lots of traveling this month you may have missing days.

1. Verizon to buy AOL in $4.4B bet on mobile, video

< http://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-to-acquire-aol-for-4-4-billion-in-digital-push/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. First Look: Microsoft Surface 3

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/12/x86.powered.surface.3.offers.more.possibilities.128549/>

3. Apple's next-gen 'iPhone 6s' to come in rose gold model, feature 2GB RAM, 12MP camera

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/12/apples-next-gen-iphone-6s-to-come-in-luxury-rose-gold-model-feature-2gb-ram-12mp-camera>

4. Australian government announces crackdown on tax avoidance by Apple, others

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/11/australian-government-announces-crackdown-on-tax-avoidance-by-apple-others>

5. Apple releases third developer, second public betas of iOS 8.4, OS X 10.10.4

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/11/apple-releases-third-developer-seed-of-ios-84-beta-as-wwdc-approaches>

6. Rumor: Apple's 12.9" 'iPad Pro' to feature silver nanowire touch panel, debut in 2016

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/11/rumor-apples-129-ipad-pro-to-feature-silver-nanowire-touch-panel-debut-in-2016>

7. Next A9-Based iPhone Predicted to Have 12MP Camera, 2GB RAM, Rose Gold and More, Mass Production in August

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/12/kgi-iphone-6s-2015-predicitions/>

8. Analyst: No 4-inch iPhone coming

< http://macdailynews.com/2015/05/12/analyst-no-4-inch-iphone-coming/>

9. ‘Jellyfish’ proof-of-concept malware may inject keylogger on Macs

< http://www.macissues.com/2015/05/12/jellyfish-proof-of-concept-malware-may-inject-keylogger-on-macs/>

10. Apple product launches have an undeniable effect on electronic store sales

< http://www.businessinsider.com/electronic-store-sales-during-apple-product-releases-2015-5#ixzz3Zy3w8A2E>

11. Apple Granted 29 Patents Today Covering 3 Camera Patents, the EarPod's Electroforming Housing Process and Much More

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-granted-29-patents-today-covering-3-camera-patents-the-earpods-electroforming-housing-process-and-much-more.html>

12. TSMC Snapped up Orders from Apple for SSD Controller Chip

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/tsmc-snapped-up-orders-from-apple-for-ssd-controller-chips.html>

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AAPL 127.62 2.36(1.88%)

1. Ericsson continues lawsuit rampage against Apple, expands to Europe

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/08/suits.filed.in.uk.germany.the.netherlands.over.expired.licensing.terms.128535/#ixzz3ZpTRrQJ6

2. Fiat CEO meets with Tim Cook, says Apple planning automotive 'intervention'

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/10/fiat-ceo-meets-with-tim-cook-says-apple-eyeing-automotive-intervention

3. Apple seeds Xcode 6.3.2 gold master to developers

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/08/apple-seeds-xcode-632-gold-master-to-developers

4. Developer hacks Watch OS to get a web browser running on Apple Watch

http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/10/developer-hacks-watch-os-to-get-a-web-browser-running-on-apple-watch/

5. Apple under antitrust investigation over revamping of Beats streaming music service

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-under-antitrust-investigation-over-revamping-of-beats-streaming-music-service/?

6. Apple plugs multiple gaps in Safari with security patch releases

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2407738/apple-plugs-multiple-gaps-in-safari-with-security-patch-releases

7. Apple Stores will begin Selling the New MacBook in 2 Weeks

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-stores-will-begin-selling-the-new-macbook-in-2-weeks.html

8. Apple reveals their Invisible Light Technology that's integrated into the Apple Watch and beyond

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-reveals-their-invisible-light-technology-thats-integrated-into-the-apple-watch-and-beyond.html

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AAPL 125.26 Up 0.25(0.20%)

1. Xiaomi's Mi 4i Spreads in Asia

< http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82023.html>

2. Spotify reportedly working on its own video streaming service

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/07/alleged.discussions.with.video.producers.suggests.spotify.video.service.on.the.way.128520/>

3. TestFlight Experiencing Extended Downtime for Many Developers

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/07/testflight-itunes-connect-down-may-2015/>

4. Latest Flickr iOS app mimics Camera Roll view as it offers to auto-upload all your iPhone photos

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/07/automatically-upload-iphone-photos/>

5. Spotify turns up the heat against Apple’s streaming music service, making fresh anti-competitive behavior claim

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/07/apple-beats-music-spotify-complaint/>

6. Mac App Store a ghost town→

< http://www.512pixels.net/blog/2015/5/mac-app-store-a-ghost-town>

7. Could Apple become its own cellular carrier?

< http://www.macworld.com/article/2919139/could-apple-become-its-own-cellular-carrier.html#tk.rss_all>

8. Apple Patent Reveals a Current Overview of Apple Pay

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-patent-reveals-a-current-overview-of-apple-pay.html>

9. Apple's Invention Reveals New Methods for Strengthening Aluminum used in thin iDevices and Macs

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apples-invention-reveals-new-methods-for-strengthening-aluminum-used-in-thin-idevices-and-macs.html>

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AAPL 125.01 0.79(0.63%)

1. Former Apple retail boss Ron Johnson launches 'Enjoy' shopping site

< http://www.cnet.com/news/former-apple-retail-exec-launches-enjoy-for-new-shopping-experience/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

Note: Just remind any who asks about this company Mr. Jonson is the guy at Apple who out and out lied to the dealers and the guy who almost single handed torpedoed Pennys.

2. Microsoft Fires Up Its Business Engines

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/edpick/82010.html>

3. Security and the Cloud — Turning a Corner

< http://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2015/05/security-and-the-cloud-turning-a-corner/>

4. Cloud security for wearable technology

< https://www.rickscloud.com/cloud-security-for-wearable-technology/ >

5. Apple plans late June launch for revamped iTunes, despite obstacles

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/06/company.pushing.forward.despite.reports.of.record.company.reticence.federal.investigations.128502/>

6. Feature: Apple's 'discoveryd' failure in Yosemite and iOS 8

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/06/a.widely.reported.bug.in.new.apple.hardware.and.software.remains.unfixed.128499/#ixzz3ZOlgeoM0

7. Apple releases Safari 8.0.6, 7.1.6, and 6.2.6 to fix WebKit vulnerabilities

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/06/apple-releases-safari-806-716-and-626-to-fix-webkit-vulnerabilities>

8. Apple Confirms 'Applebot' as In-House Web Crawler for Services Like Siri and Spotlight

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/06/applebot-web-crawler-siri-and-spotlight/>

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AAPL 125.80 Down 2.90(2.25%)

1. First look at Microsoft's new Surface 3 hybrid

< http://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-surface-3/?ftag=CAD9f89b0c&bhid=19987360485431813443298831240330>

2. Brother debuts pair of all-in-one inkjet printers, new high-volume ink

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/05/new.printers.with.inkvestment.cartridges.lower.color.printing.to.005.per.page.128480/#ixzz3ZIwFFMh1

3. European Commission Apple, Amazon anti-trust ruling will miss deadline

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/05/multinational.tax.haven.ruling.will.wait.to.prevent.sacrificing.the.rule.of.law.128481/#ixzz3ZIwQsn1Z

4. OpenTV sues Apple over iTunes content streaming technology

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/05/opentv-sues-apple-over-itunes-content-streaming-technology>

5. How-To: Understand and unlock Apple’s Mac and iPhone security screws

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/05/how-to-understand-and-unlock-apples-mac-and-iphone-security-screws/>

6. PayPal partner Home Depot quietly drops support for Apple Pay after quietly accepting it

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/05/home-depot-apple-pay/>

7. Fix OS X crashing when a particular folder is opened

< http://www.macissues.com/2015/05/05/fix-os-x-crashing-when-a-particular-folder-is-opened/>

8. Self-destructing virus kills off PCs

< http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-32591265>

9. Apple Granted 38 Patents Today Covering a POP System, In-Cell Display, Apple Watch Designs and More

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-granted-patent-38-patents-today-covering-a-pop-system-in-cell-display-apple-watch-designs-and-more.html>

10. Apple has been Granted an Invisible Optical Label Patent for Pairing Devices

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-has-been-granted-an-invisible-optical-label-patent-for-pairing-devices.html>

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AAPL 128.70 Down 0.25(0.19%)

1. How fear and self-preservation are driving a cyber arms race

< http://www.cnet.com/news/how-fear-and-self-preservation-are-driving-a-cyber-arms-race/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Holy Crap: Microsoft Is Building Tomorrowland!

< http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/82000.html>

3. Apple stops code-signing for iOS 8.2, blocking downgrade possibilities

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/05/04/action.rooted.in.security.but.poses.issues.for.jailbroken.devices.128473/#ixzz3ZDusibch

4. Apple efforts to end free streaming music on Spotify, YouTube spur DOJ inquiry – report

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/04/apple-efforts-to-end-free-streaming-music-on-spotify-youtube-spur-doj-inquiry---report>

5. Remote for Next-Generation Apple TV to Include 'Touch Pad' for Scrolling

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/04/next-apple-tv-remote-touch-pad/>

6. Significant R&D Increase Suggests Apple is Working on Something Big

< http://www.aboveavalon.com/notes/2015/5/3/significant-rd-increase-suggests-apple-is-working-on-something-big>

Note: Car

7. Gold Plate your $399 Apple Watch and Look Rich

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/gold-plate-your-399-apple-watch-and-look-rich.html>

8. Inventors of Medical Apps Sue Apple over HealthKit and Health App

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/inventors-of-medical-apps-sue-apple-over-healthkit-and-health-app.html>

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AAPL 128.95 Up 3.80(3.04%)

1. Steer Clear of iOS 8's Infinite Loop

< http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81999.html>

2. Our inside look at Microsoft's HoloLens leaves us wanting more

< http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-showed-us-the-hololens-five-most-fundamental-features/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Tesla's Elon Musk introduces 'beautiful' money-saving home battery backup system

< http://www.cnet.com/news/teslas-elon-musk-introduces-beautiful-money-saving-home-battery-back-up-system/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

4. Shiny Apple Has a Few Soft Spots

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81991.html>

5. Apple's 12.9" iPad will feature Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch, NFC & more, source says

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/03/apples-129-ipad-will-feature-bluetooth-stylus-force-touch-nfc-more-source-says>

6. Rumor: Purported industrial renderings of Apple's 'iPad Pro' back 12.9-inch display

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/01/rumor-purported-industrial-renderings-of-apples-ipad-pro-back-129-inch-display>

7. Apple confirms ink in some darker wrist tattoos can interfere with Apple Watch heart rate sensor

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/05/01/apple-confirms-ink-in-some-darker-wrist-tattoos-can-interfere-with-apple-watch-heart-rate-sensor>

8. iFixit Posts Apple Watch Repair Manuals for Battery, Screen and More

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/01/ifixit-apple-watch-repair-manuals/>

9. Review: OWC’s Envoy Pro mini hides a MacBook-like SSD inside a USB 3.0 flash drive

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/05/02/review-owcs-envoy-pro-mini-hides-a-macbook-like-ssd-inside-a-usb-3-0-flash-drive/>

10. In Springfield, Steve Wozniak talks Apple's early days, the future of humans and machines

<http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/05/steve_wozniak_talks_apple_early_days_future_springfield.html>

11. Can Macs get viruses? We ask an expert

< http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/can-macs-get-viruses/#ixzz3Z62H3Hu0>

12. Apple Sued for Allegedly Infringing 7 Patents from STMicroelectronics

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/05/apple-sued-for-allegedly-infringing-7-patents-from-stmicroelectronics.html>

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