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Monday Highlights: "Intellectual property of emerging technology environment" is the "battle of the century" says Forbes' Haydn Shaughnessy, and it is also a battle between Apple and Microsoft; but when it comes to Apple, Google, Microsof's platforms, there won't be one to rule all others according to Ben Bajarin; words of comfort from TheStreet's Chris Ciaccia that recovery for Apple is "on its way", but that doesn't mean Tim Cook shouldn't be fired anyway argues Rocco Pendola; Apple moving production away from Foxconn, likely due to iPhone 5 issues the manufacturer has struggled with, the lucky recipient of new production is Pegatron, additional reports in our Hardware/Software section; for those chafing against Adobe's decision to move its Creative apps to the cloud under a subscription model, there's a petition calling for change; Macworld shows you how to blur certain objects you'd prefer hidden in iMovie '11; create a bootable USB Mountain Lion thumb drive; Apple could improve iPhoto following these four tips, remarks Jeff Carlson; report suggests iPhone growth is at the lowest levels since launch back in 2007; Bill Gates was interviewed by Charlie Rose this weekend on 60 Minutes, plenty of personal, even emotional, tidbits shared by the Microsoft founder on his profound respect and competitive relationship with Steve Jobs over the years, more in our General Interest section; France is considering addition of a "culture tax" on items like smartphones; carrier file for T-Mobile has been hacked, iPhone 5 speed boost revealed; researcher in Australia has developed a tool allowing use of Apple's location services allowing potential revealing of where users live; Samsung moving toward gigabit networking for your smartphone, likely won't see light of day until 2020; AllThingsD reviews three battery cases for iPhone 5; PC Magazine on DIY wireless extenders, finds useful, but often best to pair same-brand routers and extenders; Mactuts+ detailed guide for buying an external display for your Mac; ConceptsiPhone (YouTube channel) has a rather nice looking concept for a plastic iPhone.
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"One AppleCare subscription may soon cover all devices in service overhaul: More iPhone repairs rather than exchanges also in the works?" TechRadar UK 9:05 AM
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"Apple can and will bypass your password if necessary" Examiner 5/11
"Apple's Police Waiting List for Seized iPhone Decryption" I4U News 5/11
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