Monday, August 31, 2015

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AAPL 112.76 Down 0.53(0.47%)

1. T-Mobile vows to go after data 'thieves'

2. Apple partners with Cisco for iOS network, communication optimizations

3. Apple releases eighth developer, sixth public beta of OS X El Capitan

4. Is Apple's TV upgrade too pricy for consumers?

5. Samsung Announces Round 'Gear S2' Smart Watch

6. Removing Adware From Your Mac

7. Apple Sued for a Memory Accessing Feature found in both the iPhone & iPad

8. Google promises to dramatically shrink 4K bandwidth with upcoming VP10 video codec



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Sunday, August 30, 2015

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AAPL 113.29 Up 0.37(0.33%)

1. Pentagon works with Apple, other companies on wearable technology

2. Judge bars Apple, Samsung from further filings after rapid-fire case entries

3. New, polished Apple TV interface said to 'blow away' existing smart TVs

4. Purported 'iPhone 6s' box suggests Apple will keep entry-level capacity at 16GB

5. Intel's Skylake Processor Lineup for Retina MacBook Revealed

6. Will We See The Apple Electric Vehicle On September 9?

7. Final Part: Apple Granted 67 Apple Watch Design Patents

8. Apple TV 4 coming in October for under $200, Apple TV 3 stays & gets new streaming service

9. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's genius plan: to swap one monopoly for another

10. US trade watchdog deep-sixes patent infringement claim against Microsoft



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Thursday, August 27, 2015

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AAPL 112.92 p3.23(2.94%)

1. Apple media event scheduled for September 9 in San Francisco

2. Confirmed: Apple Retiring 'One to One' to Focus on Free Workshops

3. Images of next-generation Microsoft smartphones leak online

4. No 4-inch ‘iPhone 6c’ at Sept. 9 event, iPhone 5c to be discontinued, 5s/6/6 Plus staying

5. How to prepare your Mac for OS X 10.11 ‘El Capitan’

6. Before Apple collects a dime from Samsung, its first California case may already have fallen apart

7. Apple iOS flaw Ins0mnia hides malicious apps which run forever

8. Apple's Latest Invention Focuses on Voice Quality Associated with a New Wireless Headset



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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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AAPL 109.69 Up 5.95(5.74%)

1. Adobe aims to bring Photoshop to mobile masses with upcoming app

2. Samsung stole secrets from TSMC to win Apple order, court finds

3. Apple supposedly confirmed to hold Sept. 9 iPhone event at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

4. IDC speculates an Apple 'iPad Pro' could help invigorate 2-in-1 tablet market

5. Amazon Curtails Development of Consumer Devices

6. Apple to lead the way for Next-Gen Low Powered Oxide TFT Panels in iPad Pro & other Mac Products



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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

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AAPL 103.74 Up 0.62(0.60%)

1. Ashley Madison puts $377,000 bounty on hackers' heads

2. German court rules against Apple 'swipe-to-unlock' patent protection

3. 'iPhone 6s' Display and Logic Board Shown Booting to Gear Screen

4. Apple Inc. May Be Preparing a Mac Pro Refresh for Early 2016

5. Best Buy Accelerating Apple Watch Rollout to All 1,050 Stores Amid Strong Demand

6. Apple Wins Patent for Simplifying iPad Multitasking Gestures

7. Apple Granted 45 Patents Covering Several Apple Watch Design Wins, Touch ID & NFC


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Monday, August 24, 2015

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AAPL 103.12 Down 2.64(2.50%)

1. Apple Stores may end 'One to One' training sessions in near future, report claims

2. Intelligent Energy's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Can Now Fit Inside an iPhone

3. Apple releases Xcode 7 beta 6 to developers

4. Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard review: An ultra-thin and versatile keyboard for your iPad or iPhone

5. Apple's Tim Cook Made a Rookie Mistake and Might Face SEC Sanctions

6. Most Apple devices lack proper security for the enterprise

7. RoboKiller wins FTC prize by annihilating robocalls

8. Apple Had a Record July for Its App Store Business

9. Microsoft Invents Next-Gen Surface Keyboard with Integrated E-Ink display



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Sunday, August 23, 2015

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AAPL 105.76 Down 6.89(6.12%)

1. FCC Fine Hints at End to Exorbitant Convention Center WiFi Fees

2. Apple issues iSight camera replacement program for iPhone 6 Plus

3. New iPhone preorders starting September 11, leaked image suggests

4. Is an Apple TV Even Worthwhile at This Point?

5. Apple job opening points to deeper Apple Music integration with Siri

6. 'iPad Pro' Production Reaffirmed for September-October Ahead of Rumored Late 2015 Launch

7. Apple is sued over their 2-Step Apple ID Verification System

8. Proof is Mounting that Apple's Project Titan is about the Development of an Advanced Driver Assistance System

9. Intel Inside The iPad Pro?

10. Who should we believe about Apple Music usage numbers?

11. Why Xiaomi is Apple's biggest threat in China (and soon, everywhere else)

12. What to do when Apple Music has its head in cloud


13. Adobe Drops Fonts, Leaves Users Stranded


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Thursday, August 20, 2015

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AAPL 112.65 Down 2.36(2.05%)

1. Apple re-releases seventh developer, fifth public beta of OS X 10.11

2. Apple TV drops to fourth place behind Amazon's Fire TV

3. Gear Up for a Flood of IoT Support Requests

4. Future Chrome for Mac update may solve problems with memory, performance

5. Rumor: Sharp, Foxconn tabbed to supply parts for 4M-5M 'iPad Pro' units this fall

6. Google could 'rig the 2016 election,' researcher says

7. Apple Invents Advanced Parallax Depth Rendering for Next-Gen 3D Photo/Video Apps and Beyond

8. To shake things Up, Apple may Add Cellular Voice Capabilities to the iPad via a new Wireless headset

9. An Advanced Force Touch Patent for the iPad Surfaces in Europe



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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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AAPL 115.01 Down 1.49(1.28%)

1. Developer discovers hack to put custom faces on Apple Watch

2. Canon debuts seven new Pixma printers across three lines

3. Apple disputes report that users are bailing on Apple Music

4. Samsung to petition Supreme Court over Apple patent fight

5. Intel's Skylake chips can power three 4K monitors simultaneously, launch details in 'couple of weeks'

6. Apple issues 7th OS X 10.11 El Capitan beta to developers, 5th public beta to testers

7. iPad Pro Likely to Ship With iOS 9.1, Suggesting No September Launch Alongside iPhone

8. Is a price increase coming for the new Apple TV?

9. Why iTunes Can’t And Won’t Be Fixed



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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

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AAPL 116.50 Down 0.66(0.56%)

1. One Plus Two Equals Trouble for the iPhone

2. GE Blazes Trail to Industrial Internet

3. Study: Chinese Hackers Are Savvy, Surgical

4. Sprint CEO hints at plan to turn old iPhones into new customers

5. Not sure if you should get solar panels? Google it
Note: I typed in both my address and my sons and got the following: Sorry, Project Sunroof hasn't reached this address yet.

6. WD adds 5TB and 6TB capacities to Red, Black hard drive families

7. Apple releases, pulls fifth public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan

8. Apple TV will reportedly run on iOS 9, have dedicated App Store

9. Apple 'rounded corner' USPTO invalidation process continues
Note: It is about time someone realized a round corner is not new.

10. USPTO finds Apple iPhone design patent invalid in court fight against Samsung

11. Google unveils OnHub, a wireless router that intelligently finds the fastest connection for you

12. With MacPractice, every doctor can get a Mac

13. Apple Granted 39 Patents Today Covering Technology behind Touch ID, Motion Gestures and More

14. Apple Seeks to Invalidate a Patent in Ongoing Patent Infringement Case Regarding Apple TV & iTunes


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Monday, August 17, 2015

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AAPL  117.16 Up 1.20(1.03%)

1. New OS X vulnerability discovered by Italian teen

2. German 'iPhone 6s' launch pegged for Sept. 18, in line with Apple's usual release schedule

3. Rumor: Apple's upcoming A9-series chips benchmarked, show 20-30% jump over A8

4. Best Buy to offer AppleCare and AppleCare+ warranties ahead of 'iPhone 6s' launch

5. What will September’s new iOS 9-based Apple TV bring to the living room?

6. Alleged iPhone 6s Schematics Showing SiP Architecture?

7. Apple Releases Safari 8.0.8, Safari 7.1.8, and Safari 6.2.8

8. Apple Display Supplier LG Develops 'Game Changing' OLED Display Technology

9. Developer Skips Reporting OS X Security Hole to Apple

10. Windows 10 FUD Fades Fast

11. Briefly: iTunes stores down, rumored September 18 iPhone retail launch


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Sunday, August 16, 2015

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AAPL  115.96 Up 0.81(0.70%)

1. Apple squashes serious security bug with update to Mac OS X

2. Hacker Demos $30 Gizmo That Unlocks Keyless Car, Garage Doors

3. FCC filings reveal new Bluetooth LE keyboard, Magic Mouse

4. Fearless predictions: Apple's September event

5. New privilege escalation exploit discovered in OS X Yosemite, also affects just-released 10.10.5

6. Apple eyes former naval base in California to test 'Project Titan' self-driving car – report

7. Another Report Claims No iPad Air 3 Launching in Near Future

8. Opinion: What to expect from Apple’s A9 chip

9. Who wants to sit in an Apple iCar?
Note: NOT ME!


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Thursday, August 13, 2015

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AAPL 115.15 Down 0.09(0.08%)

1. Samsung debuts Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+; teases next smartwatch

2. Court rejects Samsung appeal of original patent trial verdict

3. Apple releases iOS 8.4.1 with Apple Music fixes

4. Apple updates OS X to 10.10.5, iTunes to 12.2.2

5. Apple said to delay streaming TV service to 2016 as negotiations stall

6. Apple making 'premium' accessory packaging mandatory at Apple Stores – report

7. Deutsche Telekom Now Accepting Reservations for Next-Gen iPhone

8. Apple Updates Boot Camp With Windows 10 Support

9. Apple Recalling Small Number of Third-Generation Apple TVs Due to Faulty Part

10. You've got iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus questions, and we've got answers... ish!

11. Apple Readies Retail Locations for Apple Car
 “The Apple car windshield will crack easily, but the car will still function.”
— or —
“Apple Car will be compatible with most roads, but will require its own proprietary fuel.”

12. The Israeli Military uses Apple iPads extensively on the Battlefield

13. Apple Designs Advanced Wireless Antenna with Unique Sapphire Structure for Killer iPhone Form Factor & Beyond

14. Apple Beefing up their iPad Strategy Focused on Small Business

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

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AAPL  115.24 Up 1.75(1.54%)

1. Qualcomm says your next smartphone will look sharper and last longer

2. Researchers hack a Corvette's brakes via insurance black box

3. Apple issues rare software update for 7th-gen iPod nano devices

4. Special Event in October

5. iReligion: How Apple fanaticism turned tech into a cult

6. Trustworthy Mac Tools for Defense Against The Dark Arts (a.k.a. Data Loss)


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

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AAPL 113.49 Down 6.23(5.20%)

1. Samsung reveals 256 gigabit V-NAND flash cells for future SSDs

2. Leaked Intel Skylake-U roadmap reveals CPUs likely bound for MacBook Air

3.  Biz Break: China's devalued currency could hit Apple hard

4. Apple price demands for next-gen iPhone's 'A9' chip could slow TSMC output

5. Rumor: Apple to launch three new iPhones concurrently: '6s,' '6s Plus' and '6c'

6. iPad Mini 4 Likely to Support Split View Multitasking

7. Next-generation iPhone 8,1 & iPhone 8,2 appear in developer logs, no sign of an iPhone 6c

8. Firefox Exploit Found in Wild, Mozilla Releases Patch

9. Apple Granted 39 Patents Today Covering the Technical side of the 'Home Button', iDevice Shock Protection & Liquid Metal


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Monday, August 10, 2015

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AAPL 119.72 Up 4.20(3.64%)

1. Windows 10 update triggers reboot glitch for some users

2. What Google knows about you

3. Google restructures, becomes subsidiary of Alphabet holding company

4. MacKeeper customers can file claims for refund from class action suit

5. We just learned more about how the iPhone 6S' new screen will work

6. Leaked 'iPad mini 4' renderings again reveal thinner 6.1mm design, iPad Air 2 influence

7. How-To: Swap Your iMac, Mac mini or MacBook CD/DVD drive for a super-fast SSD

8. Intel announces Mac Pro-class Xeon laptop processors, balancing power and mobility

9. How to get rid of pop-up ads and adware on your Mac


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Sunday, August 9, 2015

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AAPL 115.52 p0.39(0.34%)

1. Judge rules Apple iMessage lawsuit can't be tried as class-action case

2. Windows 10 Raises Some Hackles

3. Bring On the New Apple TV - Streaming Service or Not

4. Apple Music snags 11 million trial users, but how many will pay to stay?

5. OS X Zero-Day Exploit Threatens Massive Mac Attack

6. Your Apple Watch is broken. Now what?

7. Report: next Apple event planned for 'week of September 7'

8. This $150 watch is terrifying for Apple and luxury companies

9. Apple is considering a huge change to the next iPhone — here's how app makers are getting ready
Note: 9/9is believed to be the exact date.

10. The Apple MacBook May Soon See a Major Update

11. Malvertisers Poison Yahoo's Ad Network

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