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1. Changed your mind on Windows 10? Here's how you can roll back: How To Video

http://www.cnet.com/videos/changed-your-mind-on-windows-10-heres-how-you-can-roll-back/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. Apple releases second beta of 10.10.5 to developers

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/30/follows.same.two.week.schedule.as.ios.841.release.date.unknown.129765/#ixzz3hQPlxauX

3. New Apple TV rumored to debut in September with touchpad remote, dedicated app store, Siri support

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/30/new-apple-tv-to-debut-in-september-with-touchpad-remote-dedicated-app-store

4. Federal appeals court declines to stay Smartflash case against Apple

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/30/federal-appeals-court-declines-to-stay-smartflash-case-against-apple

5.New 'iPhone 6s' leak shows parts such as unified flex cables, camera and home button rings

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/30/new-iphone-6s-leak-shows-parts-such-as-unified-flex-cables-camera-and-home-button-rings

6. Latest Android security exploit could leave more than half of current devices 'dead' & unusable

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/30/latest-android-security-exploit-could-leave-more-than-half-of-current-devices-dead-unusable

7. PSA: Here’s how to keep Apple’s Lightning cables working with your iPad, iPhone + iPod

http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/30/psa-how-to-keep-apple-lightning-cables-working-with-ipad-iphone-ipod/

8. OS X Yosemite vs Windows 10: The Mac and PC operating systems go head to head UPDATED

http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/mac-software/os-x-yosemite-vs-windows-10-comparison-preview-3591944/

9. A Second Apple Stylus Invention Surfaces Regarding Haptics that could Simulate Texture

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/a-second-apple-stylus-invention-surfaces-regarding-haptics-that-could-simulate-texture.html

10. Apple Invents an Incredible Stylus with Texture Sensing Capabilities, 3D Image Generation & More

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-invents-an-incredible-stylus-with-texture-sensing-capabilities-3d-image-generation-more.html

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1. Microsoft rolls out Windows 10

http://www.cnet.com/tags/windows-10/?ftag=CAD9f89b0c&bhid=19987360485431813443298831240330

2. Windows 10 marks turnaround moment for Microsoft

http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-marks-turnaround-moment-for-microsoft/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

3. Apple releases third public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/29/release.is.modeled.on.fifth.developer.beta.issued.on.monday.129746/#ixzz3hJtHXkvy

4. Apple issues driver update for Windows 7, 8 on Macs

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/29/improves.facetime.compatibility.with.boot.camp.based.installs.129738/#ixzz3hJtdrUNN

5. Tom Brady switching from Samsung to an iPhone 6 now at the center of DeflateGate

http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/29/tom-brady-iphone-6-switch-deflategate/

Note: Since I live in Indy the reaction around here –“just another lie.”

6. Running Windows 10 on a Mac: Frequently asked questions

<Running Windows 10 on a Mac: Frequently asked questions>

ONE EXTRA SPECIAL ITEM – You have to view this video. You will love it.

The product is not yet for sale but willing to bet it will sell, I also see it in the future being used in theaters, etc. You be the judge.

.www.youtube.com/embed/HUgv5MDF0cQ "

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AAPL  123.38 Up 0.61(0.50%)

1. Motorola wants to sell its next Moto X directly to you

http://www.cnet.com/news/motorola-wants-to-sell-its-next-moto-x-directly-to-you/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. Intel, Micron reveal 3D XPoint non-volatile memory technology

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/28/new.process.could.be.used.in.place.of.dram.nand.memory.alike.129719/#ixzz3hE15ccBg

3. You'll be able to get a free iPhone 6S when it launches if you buy an iPhone 6 through T-Mobile

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/youll-able-free-iphone-6s-154610103.html

4. The Tragedy of iTunes and Classical Music

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/07/the-tragedy-of-itunes-and-classical-music/399788/

5. Apple Granted 47 Patents Today Covering Biometrics with Tactile Feedback, the Apple Watch Charger & More

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-granted-47-patents-today-covering-biometrics-with-tactile-feedback-the-apple-watch-charger-more.html

6. Opinion: iTunes is now so clunky the only safe solution is to nuke it from orbit

http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/28/opinion-itunes-nuke-from-orbit/

7. The Windows 10 Ho-Hum Report

http://www.technightowl.com/2015/07/the-windows-10-ho-hum-Report/

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AAPL  122.77 Down 1.73(1.39%)

1. What To Do if Your Car Tries to Kill You

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82304.html

Note: Massive recall beyond this for Chrysler. My advice avoid Chrysler cars.

2. Leak claims Parallels 11 will allow OS X users access to Cortana

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/27/feature.will.allegedly.allow.cortana.voice.commands.to.be.always.on.in.parallels.129706/#ixzz3h95YiBju

3. Intel Skylake may offer 30 percent battery improvements over Broadwell

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/27/internal.slides.describe.performance.improvements.in.next.intel.chip.generation.129699/#ixzz3h95qB0Fj

4. Supply chain evidence of 4-inch 'iPhone 6c' disappears, analyst says

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/27/supply-chain-evidence-of-4-inch-iphone-6c-disappears-analyst-says

Note: I want an Apple flip phone.

5. Apple releases fifth OS X 10.11 El Capitan beta to developers [u]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/27/apple-releases-fifth-os-x-1011-el-capitan-beta-to-developers

6. iPad Mini 4 Rumored to Be Smaller Version of iPad Air 2, A9-Based iPad Air 3 Still Possible for 2015

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/27/ipad-mini-4-smaller-ipad-air-2-rumor/

7. Is Apple's control freakery out of control?

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2951802/mobile-apps/is-apples-control-freakery-out-of-control.html

Note: Simple answer – YES. Apple should be split up. Three companies – hardware, software, and sales.

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AAPL 124.50 Down 0.66(0.53%)

1. Hackers Take Hijacked Jeep Cherokee for Joyride

< http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82302.html>

Note: Jeep issues a recall for 1.4 jeeps to fix software.

2. Frustration And Anger As Apple's Reputation Tumbles

< http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2015/07/25/apple-music-damaging-reputation/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix>

Note: On Apple new software – if you don’t like it you can’t go back to the old. They just insist you do it their new way.

3. Rumor: Apple's iPad mini 4 will be a miniature iPad Air 2, could launch alongside A9-powered iPad Air 3

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/25/rumor-apples-ipad-mini-4-will-be-a-miniature-ipad-air-2-could-launch-alongside-ipad-air-3>

4. Apple reportedly eyed BMW's i3 electric car as basis for branded vehicle

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/24/apple-reportedly-eyed-bmws-i3-electric-car-as-basis-for-branded-vehicle>

5. Apple's $26.5B in purchase commitments hint at huge 'iPhone 6s' launch

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/24/apples-265b-in-purchase-commitments-hint-at-huge-iphone-6s-launch>

6. Intel Skylake Processors: Up to 20% Performance Boost, 41% Faster Graphics and 30% Longer Battery Life

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/24/intel-skylake-processors-leaked-slides/>

7. Apple Ceases Selling Nest Products Online and In Stores

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/23/apple-no-longer-selling-nest-products/>

8. 'iPhone 6s' Front Panel Depicted in New Photos, Said to Be in Production

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/23/iphone-6s-front-panel-images/>

9. They grow up fast: Apple quietly bulks up Swift and Xcode in year two

< http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/07/they-grow-up-so-fast-apple-quietly-bulks-up-swift-and-xcode-in-year-two/>

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AAPL 125.16 0.06(0.05%)

1. For Apple, more success raises more questions

< http://www.cnet.com/news/for-apple-more-success-raises-more-questions/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Apple issues firmware update for 2015 Retina MacBook Pros

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/22/fixes.issue.with.flash.storage.that.could.cause.data.corruption.129648/#ixzz3gkVrTvIW

3. Rumor: Supply chain expects Apple to grow Mac production in second half of 2015

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/23/rumor-supply-chain-expects-apple-to-grow-mac-production-in-second-half-of-2015>

4. Apple supplier LG Display to spend nearly $1B on fourth OLED display plant

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/23/apple-supplier-lg-display-to-spend-nearly-1b-on-fourth-oled-display-plant>

5. Apple's Back to School 2015 promo offers $200 Beats Solo2 headphones with purchase of new Mac

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/23/apples-back-to-school-2015-promo-offers-200-beats-solo2-headphones-with-purchase-of-new-mac>

6. Consumer advocacy group, Sen. Al Franken add to Apple Music antitrust clamor

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/22/consumer-advocacy-group-sen-al-franken-add-to-apple-music-antitrust-clamor>

7. Apple releases second public betas of iOS 9, OS X 10.11 El Capitan

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/22/apple-releases-second-public-betas-of-ios-9-os-x-1011-el-capitan>

8. Apple increasing R&D spending by $1.5B as it cuts capital expenditure

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/23/apple-product-development-spend/>

9. Apple Music is a nightmare and I’m done with it

< http://www.loopinsight.com/2015/07/22/apple-music-is-a-nightmare-and-im-done-with-it/>

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AAPL 130.75 Down 1.32(1.00%)

1. Dell tries stealing creative pros away from the Mac

http://www.cnet.com/news/dell-tries-stealing-creative-pros-away-from-apple/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

NOTE: Michael is no dummy.

2. Microsoft rushes emergency security fix for Windows

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-rushes-emergency-security-fix-for-versions-of-windows/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

3. E-commerce startup Jet.com launches, with eye on Amazon

http://www.cnet.com/news/e-commerce-startup-jet-com-launches-with-eye-on-amazon/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

4. Microsoft quarterly results hit heavily by Nokia impairment charge

http://www.macnn.com/#ixzz3gZ3GwpAO

5. Apple breaks quarterly records with strong iPhone, Mac sales

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/21/foreign.sales.dominate.as.apple.shatters.fiscal.q3.records.129624/#ixzz3gZ3Qv4CV

6. Home Sharing of music returns in iOS 8.4 developer beta

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/21/excised.feature.returns.with.same.functionality.new.bugs.129622/#ixzz3gZ3kR9F5

7. Apple releases fourth developer betas of El Capitan, iOS 9, watchOS 2

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/21/second.public.beta.of.os.x.1011.now.includes.apple.retail.employees.129619/#ixzz3gZ3vvGAG

8. Apple iPhone Sales Miss Estimates; Hazy On Apple Watch

http://news.investors.com/technology/072115-762662-apple-earnings-top-iphone-sales-revenue-outlook-miss.htm#ixzz3gZ4fGBzI

9. FTC begins issuing subpoenas in App Store investigation triggered by Apple Music – report

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/21/ftc-begins-issuing-subpoenas-in-app-store-investigation-triggered-by-apple-music---report>

10. Facebook, Google and Other Silicon Valley Companies Side with Samsung in Patent Case

< www.macrumors.com/2015/07/20/facebook-google-samsung-patent>

11. Apple seeds watchOS 2 beta 4 for Apple Watch to developers

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/21/watchos-2-beta-4-apple-watch/>

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AAPL  132.07 Up 2.45(1.89%)

1. Apple earnings preview: iPhone still rocks, China woes bubble up

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-q3-earnings-preview-iphone-still-rocks-as-china-woes-bubble-up/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. Angry Birds 2 Set for Late July Landing

http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/82289.html

Note: Have the birds been replaced by funny looking yellow guys with glasses?

3. Apple faces new class-action suit over refurbished AppleCare+ hardware replacements

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/20/apple-faces-new-class-action-suit-over-refurbished-applecare-hardware-replacements

4. “Shrinkage” problem lands Apple in legal hot water with retail workers

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/07/shrinkage-problem-lands-apple-in-legal-hot-water-with-retail-workers/

5. Samsung Invention Points to New Backside Touch Control Aimed at Future Edge Smartphones

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/samsung-invention-points-to-new-backside-touch-control-aimed-at-future-edge-smartphones.html

6. Apple hires longtime auto executive, stokes electric car rumors

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/20/apple-hires-longtime-auto-executive-for-rumored-electric-car-initiative

Note: I don’t think Apple wants to build a car I believe they want to control the dashboard and all the electronic. This makes more sense. Sell to all the manufacturers instead of being just one.

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AAPL 129.62 Up 1.11(0.86%)

1. Finally, Windows 10 looks ready for its big debut

< http://www.cnet.com/news/finally-windows-10-is-looking-ready-for-its-big-debut/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Amazon brings same-day delivery service to Chicago, Indianapolis

< http://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-brings-same-day-delivery-service-to-chicago-indianapolis/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

Note: So far I have not seen any drones fly over my house with boxes attached.

3. Teardown of new iPod touch shows underclocked A8, bigger battery

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/17/new.64.bit.model.offers.up.to.128gb.storage.not.particularly.repairable.129567/#ixzz3gKlLifWK>

4. Apple Predicted to Launch Apple Watch Sport in Yellow & Rose Gold, New iMacs & iPad Mini Later This Year

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/18/kuo-gold-apple-watch-sport/>

5. Confirmed: New iPod nano and shuffle won’t get Apple Music to prevent piracy

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/17/ipod-nano-shuffle-apple-music-piracy/>

6. Angela Ahrendts Promises Details on Apple's 'Back to School' Situation Next Week

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/18/ahrendts-back-to-school/>

7. Apple appears to have fixed that unusual Siri glitch

< http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/17/apple-appears-to-have-fixed-that-unusual-siri-glitch.html>

Note: Stops calling 911 when you say charge my phone 100%. Now it replies with "I can't do that for you. My apologies," or "Surprisingly, that is not within my capabilities."

8. Big Pharma Wants to Control Your iPhone

< http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/18/big-pharma-wants-to-control-your-iphone.html>

9. Apple's Online Banking Methodology Allegedly Infringes Paradyne Corp Patent

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apples-online-banking-methodology-infringes-paradyne-corp-patent.html>

10. Apple Sued for using Bluetooth in Apple Devices without License

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-sued-for-using-bluetooth-in-apple-devices-without-license.html>

11. Xiaomi's Barra Says that they can't Allow a Company (Apple) to Take Ownership of Smartphone Design

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/xiaomis-barra-says-that-they-cant-allow-a-company-apple-to-take-ownership-of-smartphone-design.html>

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AAPL 128.51 Up 1.69(1.33%)

1. Judge rules Apple must face class-action suit over bag checks

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/16/standard.retail.procedure.questioned.suit.represents.12k.retail.workers.129553/#ixzz3g5nZ0EAh

2. Apple follows OS X 10.10.5 dev beta with public release

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/16/update.is.said.to.improve.stability.compatibility.and.security.129550/#ixzz3g5nmDepx

3. Intel failing to meet Moore's Law, extends 14nm to third generation

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/16/kaby.lake.announcement.means.end.of.intel.tick.tock.production.schedule.129543/#ixzz3g5oDJrqj

4. Samsung & TSMC begin volume production of Apple's next-gen 'A9' CPU for 'iPhone 6s' – report

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/16/samsung-tsmc-begin-volume-production-of-apples-next-gen-a9-cpu-for-iphone-6s---report>

5. Apple Predicted to Beat Expectations in Third Quarter on Strong iPhone Sales and Growth in China

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/16/apple-q3-2015-earnings-preview/>

6. Recovering deleted iCloud Drive files

< http://sixcolors.com/post/2015/07/recovering-deleted-icloud-drive-files/>

7. Asking Siri to charge your phone dials the police

< http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11743790/Asking-Siri-to-charge-your-phone-dials-the-police.html>

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AAPL 126.82 Up 1.21(0.96%)

1. Apple updates firmware for late-2012 Mac mini

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/15/patch.fixes.issues.with.usb.keyboards.and.sleep.129535/>

2. Report: HomeKit manufacturers tripped up by changing standards?

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/15/tighter.security.hardware.authentication.may.be.hampering.products.129533/#ixzz3g0sLNXSS

3. Apple takes lid off 64-bit A8 iPod touch, now up to 128GB

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/15/new.ipods.ship.in.five.colors.plus.projectred.version.129529/#ixzz3g0sYbf4j

4. Microsoft Corp. Reportedly Launching New Surface Tablet This Fall

< http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/07/15/microsoft-corp-reportedly-launching-new-surface-ta.aspx?source=eogyholnk0000001>

5. New A8 iPod Touch Clocks in at 1.10GHz, Includes 1GB RAM and Bluetooth 4.1

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/15/a8-ipod-touch-benchmarks-1gb-ram/>

6. Apple's Annual Back to School Promotion Still Nowhere to Be Found

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/15/apple-annual-back-to-school-promo-missing/>

Note: Maybe they forgot.

7. MacBook users outraged over 'Staingate' display damage

< http://www.zdnet.com/article/macbook-users-outraged-over-staingate-display-damage/#ftag=RSSbaffb68>
Note: I see a class action lawsuit coming.

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AAPL 125.61 Down 0.05(0.04%)

1. Here's a sneak peek at Amazon's Prime Day deals

http://www.cnet.com/news/heres-a-sneak-peek-at-amazons-prime-day-deals/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. New betas for iOS 8.4.1, OS X 10.10.5 now available for devs

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/14/no.new.changes.listed.at.present.bug.fixes.and.tweaks.continue.129512/#ixzz3fttkd2TJ

3. Apple's live television service reportedly in final approach for fall

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/14/negotiations.with.local.stations.allegedly.being.handled.by.tv.networks.129503/#ixzz3ftu5tnor

4. Mozilla adds every version of Flash to default Firefox blocklist

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/14/mozilla-adds-every-version-of-flash-to-default-firefox-blocklist

5. Lawsuit targets Apple for directing 'iWatch' Google searches to Apple Watch page

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/14/lawsuit-targets-apple-for-directing-iwatch-google-searches-to-apple-watch-page

6. The iTunes Report: Still a Mess

http://www.technightowl.com/2015/07/the-itunes-Report-still-a-mess/

7. Apple Granted 40 Patents Today Covering a New Maps App Feature, an Automatic Vehicle Location App & more

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-granted-40-patents-today-covering-a-new-maps-app-feature-an-automatic-vehicle-location-app-more.html

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AAPL 125.66 Up 2.38(1.93%)

1. Comcast to launch $15-per-month streaming TV for cord cutters

< http://www.cnet.com/news/comcast-to-launch-streaming-cable-tv-service-for-its-internet-subscribers/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Apple releases update for iTunes 12.2, iTunes Match issues unfixed [u]

http://www.macnn.com/#ixzz3fokjUI00

3. It's time to uninstall Adobe's Flash from your Mac - here's how

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/13/its-time-to-uninstall-adobes-flash-from-your-mac---heres-how>

4. Apple Constraining iPod, iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air Inventory Sent to Third-Party Retailers

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/13/apple-retailer-inventory-constraints/>

5. Apple cautious about placing orders for 12.9-inch iPad

< http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20150713PD203.html>

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AAPL 123.28 Up 3.21(2.67%)

1. Is Isolating the Internet Key to Bulletproof Security?

< http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/82245.html>

2. Apple issues supplemental OS X El Capitan beta update

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/10/revision.corrects.issues.crashing.with.32.bit.applications.129470/#ixzz3fdDABTvx

3. IBM researchers create first chips using 7nm process

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/10/researchers.used.silicon.germanium.to.reach.7nm.production.milestone.129468/#ixzz3fdDJHDjZ

4. Apple Music faces scrutiny from the FTC

< http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/11/apple-music-ftc/?ncid=rss_truncated>

5. Retina MacBook Pro owners plagued by supposed screen coating damage, call on Apple to take action

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/10/retina-macbook-pro-owners-plagued-by-supposed-screen-coating-damage-call-on-apple-for-action>

6. Rumor: Apple's next-gen iPod touch will gain 64-bit A-series processor in July 14 launch

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/10/rumor-apples-next-gen-ipod-touch-will-gain-64-bit-a-series-processor-in-july-14-launch>

7. Microsoft Launches Office 2016 for the Mac

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/microsoft-launches-office-2016-for-the-mac.html>

8. Patent trolls increasingly targeting tech: Apple, Amazon among most frequently sued

< http://www.geekwire.com/2015/patent-trolls-increasingly-targeting-tech-apple-amazon-among-most-frequently-sued/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geekwire+%28GeekWire%29>

Note: Why do  you rob banks? Because that where the money is. Why do you sue high tech companies? Because that where the money is.

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AAPL 120.07 Down 2.50(2.04%)

1. Tech and politics clash over protecting your data

http://www.cnet.com/news/tech-and-politics-clash-over-protecting-your-data/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

2. New iOS 9 beta reveals changes to two-factor authentication, more

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/09/high.quality.cellular.music.streams.automatic.screenshot.albums.among.changes.129451/#ixzz3fR4kar00

3. Apple launches first public betas of El Capitan, iOS 9

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/09/public.beta.begins.despite.long.list.of.issues.problems.129450/#ixzz3fR4uxCF8

4. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac launches for 365 subscribers

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/09/standalone.version.will.be.available.this.fall.boasts.many.improvements.129446/#ixzz3fR5C8Dt2>

5. Mac sales up 16.1% in June quarter as overall PC market continues slump

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/09/new-idc-numbers-show-mac-sales-up-161-percent-in-june-quarter

6. Police hate this gun-shaped iPhone case

http://macdailynews.com/2015/07/08/police-hate-this-gun-shaped-iphone-case/

Note: Someone will get killed over this.

7. OS X El Capitan beta: What you need to know

http://www.macworld.com/article/2944763/os-x-el-capitan-beta-what-you-need-to-know.html#tk.rss_all

Note:: Don’t use this on a computer that you need.

8. Apple is making big changes to the way it keeps your iCloud account secure

http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-scraps-recovery-key-system-for-icloud-accounts-2015-7#ixzz3fRFef6MG

9. Apple Advances their Future iPen with a Continuous Handwriting UI & Processor System

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-advances-their-future-ipen-with-a-continuous-handwriting-ui-processor-system.html

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AAPL 122.57 Down 3.12(2.48%)

1. Floating plasma display makes fairies a reality

<http://flip.it/JZP88>

Note: A lot of fun.

2. Artificial Intelligence Dreamtime

http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/82199.html

3. Smartphones aren't selling like they used to (it's an Android thing)

http://www.cnet.com/news/smartphones-arent-selling-like-they-used-to-its-an-android-thing/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

Note: My phone just came off its two year contract of course right away they called trying to sell me a new phone – my response I pushed the red button that said end call. Why should I buy a new phone that pretty much doesn’t do anything new? No wonder phone sales are slowing down.

4. Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs, take $7.6B charge as phone woes drag on

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-reportedly-plans-another-major-round-of-job-cuts/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

5. Judge nixes $533 million iTunes damages, orders new trial

http://www.cnet.com/news/judge-nixes-533-million-itunes-damages-orders-new-trial/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

6. Apple issues third developer betas for iOS, OS X, watchOS 2

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/08/updated.release.notes.detail.numerous.issues.remaining.in.each.129430/#ixzz3fLSgkUXb

7. Apple orders up 90 million 'iPhone 6s' units with Force Touch for 2015 – report

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/08/apple-orders-up-90-million-iphone-6s-units-with-force-touch-for-2015---report

8. Apple fixes VoiceOver bugs in update to iWork suite for iOS

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/08/apple-fixes-voiceover-bugs-in-update-to-iwork-suite-for-ios

9. Apple outlines AppleCare service process for downgrading from watchOS 2.0 beta

http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/08/downgrade-watch-os/

10. Apple releases watchOS 2 beta 3 to developers

< http://9to5mac.com/#qJXXHssf0FuiJ9B8.99>

11. Spotify Attempting to Stir Up More Trouble for Apple

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/spotify-attempting-to-stir-up-more-trouble-for-apple.html

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AAPL 125.69 Down 0.31(0.25%)

1. Apple Watch sales slow to a crawl as hype fades

< http://news.investors.com/technology-click/070715-760520-apple-watch-sales-suffer-steep-drop.htm#ixzz3fFPAWSnn>

2. Apple stops signing iOS 8.3 just one week after 8.4 release

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/07/apple-stops-signing-ios-83-just-one-week-after-84-release

3. How to convert Spotify playlists to Apple Music playlists

http://macdailynews.com/2015/07/07/how-to-convert-spotify-playlists-to-apple-music-playlists/

4. Adobe confirms Flash vulnerability found via Hacking Team leak, promises patch tomorrow

http://venturebeat.com/2015/07/07/adobe-confirms-flash-vulnerability-found-via-hacking-team-leak-promises-patch-tomorrow/

5. Apple Granted 47 Patents Today Covering a Secure Identity Service for iMessage and Power Adapter with Magnetic Actuator

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-granted-patent-47-today-covering-a-secure-identity-service-for-imessage-and-power-adapter-with-magnetic-actuator.html

6. Apple Granted a Patent for an iPhone Dock with a Flexible Lightning Connector

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-granted-a-patent-for-an-iphone-dock-with-a-flexible-lightning-connector.html

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AAPL 126.00 Down 0.44(0.35%)

1. Apple updates OS X server for Yosemite to 4.1.3

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/06/new.version.brings.time.machine.fixes.profile.manager.update.129374/#ixzz3f9JbzC00

2. Windows 10 likely to land at PC makers this week

< http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-development-to-be-finalized-this-week-report/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Apple iPad Pro on the way; Samsung and Sharp making 12.9-inch display for it

< http://www.inferse.com/34178/apple-ipad-pro-samsung-sharp-making-129inch-display/>

4. iPhone 6s CAT.6 LTE Indirectly Confirmed By China Mobile

< http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/iphone-6s-cat6-confirmed-by-china-mobile-47720/>

5. Hacking Team spyware company hacked, embarrassing emails revealed

< http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/6/8899861/hacking-team-hacked-security-leak>

6. Amazon Launched a Free Cloud Drive App for iDevices

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/amazon-launched-a-free-cloud-drive-app-for-idevices.html>

7. Apple's push into automotive spurs race to cash in on car-as-device gold rush

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/06/apples-push-into-automotive-spurs-race-to-cash-in-on-car-as-device-gold-rush>

8. Apple looks to reinstate Home Sharing with iOS 9, Eddy Cue says

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/06/apple-looks-to-bring-home-sharing-back-in-ios-9-eddy-cue-says>

Note: That’s two mis-steps so far.

9. This Is Apple and Google’s Next Big Battleground

< http://time.com/3947003/google-apple-microsoft-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fnerd_world+%28TIME%3A+Techland%29>

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AAPL  Markets Closed Friday

1. AMAgeddon: Parts of Reddit go dark over dismissal of key admin

< http://www.cnet.com/news/amageddon-parts-of-reddit-go-dark-over-dismissal-of-key-admin/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. iTunes users hit stumbling blocks with arrival of Apple Music

< http://www.cnet.com/news/itunes-users-hit-stumbling-blocks-with-arrival-of-apple-music/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Calm down and rock on; Apple isn’t adding DRM to your music

< http://www.cultofmac.com/328198/calm-down-and-rock-on-apple-isnt-adding-drm-to-your-music/>

4. 'iPhone 6s' Logic Board Suggests 16GB Base Model and Updated NFC Hardware

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/03/iphone-6s-logic-board-16gb-nfc/>

5. 3 Things You Need To Know About Apple's Force Touch iPhones

< http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/07/05/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-apples-force-touch.aspx?>

6. Apple Is Forcing Ubiquity And Conformity On Consumers

< http://www.forbes.com/sites/theopriestley/2015/07/04/apple-is-forcing-ubiquity-and-conformity-on-consumers/>

7. Apple Sued for Over 'Ion-X' Glass Branding

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apple-sued-for-over-ion-x-glass-branding.html>

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AAPL 126.44 Down 0.16(0.13%)

1. iTunes users hit stumbling blocks with arrival of Apple Music

< http://www.cnet.com/news/itunes-users-hit-stumbling-blocks-with-arrival-of-apple-music/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Apple warns users on new Trim support in 10.10.4

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/02/latest.os.x.version.offers.preliminary.support.for.third.party.drives.129345/#ixzz3emAJajY0

3. iPhone 6s pix leaked

< http://finance.yahoo.com/video/iphone-6s-pix-leaked-212300799.html>

4. iOS 8.4 Removes Home Sharing for Music

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/01/ios-84-home-sharing/>

5. Wozniak Says Scene in Jobs Trailer Is Fiction, Loves It Anyway

< http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-02/wozniak-says-scene-in-jobs-trailer-is-fiction-loves-it-anyway>

6. New Steve Jobs biopic is shaping up to be Apple’s worst nightmare

< http://venturebeat.com/2015/07/02/new-steve-jobs-biopic-is-shaping-up-to-be-apples-worst-nightmare/>

Note: That would be Steve at his best.

7. iTunes 12.2 and iCloud Music Library: A Disaster for Your Music Collection

< http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes-12.2-and-icloud-music-library-a-disaster-for-your-music-collection>

8. Apple's European "OS X El Capitan" Trademark Filing Oddly lists Tablets as one of the Products linked to the New OS

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/07/apples-european-os-x-el-capitan-trademark-filing-oddly-lists-tablets-as-one-of-the-products-linked-to-the-new-os.html>

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