"Apple's Sneak Attack on Gaming Is Now in Play/When Apple quietly introduced 64-bit processing and the M7 coprocessor in its iPhone 5s, I sat up a little straighter. Apple just delivered a big boost in computing power in two ways: First, 64-bit processing means more realism, smoother action, bigger worlds. Second? when combined with something like the Logitech MFI iPhone controller, might the M7 coprocessor be used for gaming in new ways?" MacNewsWorld 8:15 AM
"Sanctions loom large: Samsung execs were told all terms of secret Nokia-Apple patent license" Foss Patents 8:15 AM
"Samsung faces sanctions over latest dirty trick in Apple case: A hearing on the leak of confidential Apple documents is scheduled for Oct. 22." Fortune 8:52 AM
"Apple Accuses Samsung of Sharing Confidential Nokia Patent-Licensing Details" AllThingsD 12:24 PM
"Apple asks for sanctions after Samsung executives improperly looked at Apple's licensing agreement with Nokia" TUAW 9:52 AM
"Opinion: If you can't win, cheat. The Samsung/Apple story" Computerworld 7:53 AM
"Rumor: Apple may have acquired personal assistant app Cue for at least $35M" AppleInsider 2:21 PM
"Apple rumored to have bought smart-assistant maker Cue: Apple's said to have purchased Cue, a San Francisco-based smart assistant service aimed at mobile devices." CNET News 2:21 PM
"Apple Buys Cue For Over $40M To Compete With Google Now" TechCrunch 3:26 PM
"Apple one step closer to building new 'spaceship' headquarters: Cupertino's planning commission approved Apple's plans to construct its brand new corporate home. A city council vote comes later this month, and a final vote next month." CNET News 9:10 AM
"Apple working to fix iOS 7 bug that lets students bypass iPad restrictions" The Verge 9:23 AM
"Apple's iOS 7 kills student filters on school iPads -- report" CNET News 2:23 PM
"iPads for students: LA school officials take back tablets following security breach" Digital Trends 9:47 AM
"What's behind the iPad hack at Los Angeles high schools?" CIO 8:26 AM
"Apple exec hopes to get iTunes Radio international" Associated Press [Free Registration Required] 9:59 AM
"Apple iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner must lead to better biometric technology" The Inquirer 8:59 AM
"iOS 7 Dominates the Competition in User Experience Study" MacTrast 9:10 AM
"Apple finally resumes iOS push email in Germany" The Verge 8:26 AM
"Appointment With Drchrono? Bring Your iPad: Electronic health records app Drchrono can use the new iOS 7 Airdrop feature to let doctors wirelessly beam documents to patients and each other." InformationWeek 2:23 PM
"Is eyeing your iPhone a pain in the back? A UK survey indicates that a large number of young adults are now experiencing back pain because of what is being dubbed their iPosture." CNET News 12:04 PM
"Apple hires streaming vid bloke: Nurse, the corpse of Apple monster telly is twitching again" The Register 8:58 AM
"First the Apple Inc. iPhone 5C hits grey market in India, now covers follow" The Indian Express 8:53 AM
"Younger UK kids are rejecting feature phones in favor of tablets, Ofcom reveals" The Next Web 8:24 AM
Non-Apple News
"Samsung predicts record operating profit of $9.3B in Q3: Electronics giant may benefit from a recovery in the semiconductor sector, allaying smartphone market saturation fears." CNET News 9:17 PM
"The iPhone 5S Motion Sensors Are Totally Screwed Up" Gizmodo 2:20 PM
"Apple's iPhone 5S sensors are massively screwed up (and so are the games that rely on them)" VentureBeat 2:20 PM
"Move over, Apple Maps: iPhone 5S motion sensor malfunction may be widespread" CNET News 3:22 PM
"Qualcomm gambit: Apple 64-bit A7 is a 'gimmick'/A top exec takes a risk by dismissing the new 64-bit A7 too quickly. The chip supplier will likely have a different message if it brings out its own 64-bit design." CNET News 8:54 AM
"Apple iPad Mini with sharper display faces delay" Reuters 8:15 AM
"Apple sheds conventional framework of display and contemplates a new one ...Heralding realignment of display market" Korea IT News 2:24 PM
"Exclusive: Security firm says iPhone bug can thwart device wiper/A German security company has uncovered a bug in the new iPhone's software that it said enables hackers to overcome a safeguard allowing users to remotely wipe stolen or lost phones." Reuters 3:47 PM
"Chrome For iOS Bug Shows Private Browsing Search History In Google Mobile Search Bar" TechCrunch 8:25 AM
"iPhone 5C teardown reveals upgrades and design changes" CNET News 8:59 AM
"Apple rumored to release iOS 7 update next week" TechnologyTell 9:10 AM
"Apple: Fix Coming For iOS 7 iMessage Issues" RazorianFly 9:12 AM
"Hacker Team evad3rs May Have Found The Final Piece In The iOS 7 Jailbreak Puzzle" AppAdvice 8:54 AM
Apple Patent Applications
"A Summary of Apple's Latest Inventions Includes Coverage of Protective iDevice Mechanisms, Active Noise Cancellation & More" Patently Apple 7:54 AM
"Apple invention would help make Macs, iDevices better able to handle drops" AppleDailyReport 7:54 AM
"Apple working on handwriting gestures for its devices" AppleDailyReport 7:54 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"How to check your Apple device's warranty status for service and support coverage" iDownload Blog 8:58 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"8 Ball Pool For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:46 AM
"Stop Motion Studio For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:46 AM
"Dark Nebula HD -Episode One For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $1.99)" Apple Sliced 8:46 AM
"Best Buy slashes iPhone 5c pricing to $50 with in-store gift cards" AppleInsider 8:17 PM
"Review: The iPhone 5S really is the best iPhone yet" Computerworld 7:53 AM
"iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 head to head review: Apple's colourful iPhone outsmarts its predecessor in terms of power and battery life" The Inquirer 3:23 PM
"iPhone 5c v iPhone 5 comparison review – is it worth upgrading from iPhone 5 to iPhone 5C" Macworld UK 12:22 PM
"iMac review: Modest gains for the new entry-level Haswell iMac" Macworld 8:21 AM
"Graphics Shootout: Fastest 2013 iMacs versus other Mac Desktops" Bare Feats 9:34 AM
"CPU and Storage Shootout: Fastest 2013 iMacs versus other Macs" Bare Feats 2:19 PM
"WD My Cloud review: A better, more secure alternative to cloud storage" Macworld 8:27 AM
"Epson Expression Premium XP-810 a solid 'Small-in-One' for families, photo enthusiasts" AppleDailyReport 7:55 AM
"earHero Headphones Review: When safe earphone use is a concern, and it probably should be in more instances than we normally make it, earHero is a great option as it allows users to monitor surrounding sounds as well as output from an iPhone. The downside is that they are not really great for music due to their tinny sound." 148Apps 11:44 AM
"Review – The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit & iRig HD from IK Multimedia" Mac Edition Radio 7:56 AM
"Review – Gadgets for your Gear for the Start of Fall – Bracketron Twist & Charge, Ventev Wallport R2200 USB charger, TYLT's Y-Charge Dual USB Car Charger and Band Car USB Charger, and the STM Cable Wrap." Mac Edition Radio 7:55 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Apple iOS 7 Part 1: UI, Notification/Control Centers, Multitasking" Electronista 8:58 AM
"Transport Tycoon for iOS Devices (2): Early Impressions" eXtensions 10:36 AM
"'Incredipede' Review - This Physics Puzzler Has Legs. So Many Legs." Touch Arcade 3:48 PM
"'Nakama' Review - Go Ninja Go" Touch Arcade 11:44 AM
"gMusic 2 Review: Designed with iOS7 in mind, gMusic 2 allows users to listen to their entire Google music collection without using any space on their iOS device." 148Apps 9:12 AM
"SpellGrid+ Review: Create as many words as possible from one larger word, in this open ended and enjoyable word game." 148Apps 11:44 AM
"Trace 2 Review: Five years after it's predecessor, Trace 2 ticks all the boxes for a beautifully drawn sequel, but will fans of the original agree?" 148Apps 2:22 PM
"Pocket Mine Review: Manically dig for treasures and explore the underground in this fast-paced mining-themed arcade game." 148Apps 3:25 PM
"Apple Dash HD Review: A nostalgic trip for many, Apple Dash HD is a highly enjoyable and challenging vertical platformer." 148Apps 9:23 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to Manage Touch ID Fingerprints on the iPhone 5s" TekRevue 12:20 PM
"Sunrise Calendar iPhone App Gets Gorgeous iOS 7 Redesign, Direct iCloud Integration" Cult of Mac 2:25 PM
"Google finalizing Google Music app for iOS?" Electronista 11:58 AM
"ElcomSoft Phone Password Breaker Adds Full iOS 7 Support" PRNewswire 11:52 AM
"Transport Tycoon Arrives on Mobile Platforms" PRNewswire 11:52 AM
"Flipsy.com: iPhone Trade-In Prices Drop By 30%, More Price Drops Coming" PRNewswire 11:51 AM
"Summertime Entertainment's Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return Brings Toto Character to Life in Toto Oz Party App" Business Wire 11:48 AM
"Spelunking Goes Mobile: The Cave Arrives on the App Store" Business Wire 11:48 AM
"New Version of Mocana Mobile App Protection Solution Secures iOS 7, Android Apps" Business Wire 11:48 AM
"OtterBox Unveils New Commuter Series Wallet for iPhone 5, iPhone 5s" iClarified 3:24 PM
"Simplify: OtterBox Unveils New Commuter Series Wallet" Business Wire 11:48 AM
"Center for Internet Security Issues New Benchmark to Further Secure Apple iOS 7" Business Wire 11:47 AM
"MyTime's Amazing App Lets You Book Haircuts, Massages...Any Appointment" TechCrunch 11:44 AM
"Other World Computing Hits Key Milestone: 25 Years of Growth Delivering Innovative Upgrades and Enhancements for the Apple Universe" PRNewswire 11:51 AM
"Other World Computing Hits Key Milestone: 25 Years of Growth Plus Innovative Upgrades and Enhancements for the Apple Universe" Other World Computing 10:36 AM
"Sync.ME adds 'Widgets' to Apple's iOS Contacts app" 9 to 5 Mac 9:59 AM
"Roadee Music Notifies You As Soon As New Music Releases From Your Favorite Artists" 148Apps 9:12 AM
"Tablet typing made easy: Touchfire adds 3D keys to your iPad Mini" GeekWire 9:12 AM
"'Stories' come to Snapchat in 24-hour photo and video timeline" GigaOM 9:04 AM
"iOS e-reading platform Readmill launches on Android after finding users read more on phones than tablets" GigaOM 9:04 AM
"Goldee companion app for Philips Hue bulbs offers shifting dynamic light 'scenes'" AppleInsider 9:03 AM
"Original Plants vs. Zombies updated with support for iOS 7, 4-inch displays" iDownload Blog 8:58 AM
"Impressive eleMount iDevice Stand: Back Now, Before It's Too Late" AppAdvice 8:55 AM
"Sega, Double Fine And Ron Gilbert Invite You To Venture Into The Cave, Now On iOS" AppAdvice 8:55 AM
"Eventbrite App Updated With iOS 7 Redesign And Other Improvements" AppAdvice 8:55 AM
"Snapchat 6.0 Goes Beyond Ephemeral Snaps And Into Longer-Lasting Stories" AppAdvice 8:54 AM
"SlowCam Lets You Record Slow Motion Videos In Real Time On Any iOS 7 Device" AppAdvice 8:54 AM
"Adobe working on an iPad app for presentations called 'Ginger'" 9 to 5 Mac 8:53 AM
"One of Rdio's most popular features is now free forever on iOS and Android" PRNewswire 11:51 AM
"iTunes Radio gets new competition as Rdio iOS app offers free personalized stations" 9 to 5 Mac 8:53 AM
"Siri 2.0? Skyphrase Wants To Make Data More Accessible With Natural Language, Starting With Analytics & Fantasy Sports" TechCrunch 8:39 AM
"Mocana unwraps protection for iOS 7 apps" Macworld 8:39 AM
"Tonido Personal Cloud App Revamped for iOS 7" prMac 9:52 AM
"The Virtual Study Buddy Quizdojo Now" prMac 8:39 AM
"Life Career Package - A Brand New Educational App from It's My Life ltd" prMac 8:39 AM
"Even Toddlers Can Be Tech Savvy With Banana Cat Preschool For iOS" prMac 8:39 AM
"24x7digital releases TeachMe: Kindergarten 4.0 for iOS" prMac 8:39 AM
"TOVVV Studio releases Humanist 2.0 with splendid iOS 7 redesign" prMac 8:39 AM
"Kids Practice Mathematics with New Wombi Math App" prMac 8:39 AM
"iSkin Debuts Newly Designed protective cases for iPhone 5C" prMac 8:39 AM
"Improved Padcaster Launches Version 2.0" prMac 8:39 AM
"Dropbox add support for auto-syncing, sharing screen grabs" Insanely Great Mac 7:56 AM
"Netflix for iOS 7 adds high-def Video and Airplay streaming" VentureBeat 8:59 AM
"Netflix iOS update adds HD streaming, AirPlay support" CNET News 8:52 AM
"Netflix iOS app gets updated with HD and Airplay streaming for iOS 7" The Next Web 8:39 AM
"Microsoft reportedly plans to return to CES in 2014: After abandoning the tech confab this year, the software giant is 'officially back,' the conference's governing group tells the BBC." CNET News 6:35 AM
"Microsoft downplays its CES 2014 participation" Neowin 9:58 AM
"Microsoft is not 'returning' to CES 2014, it never left" The Verge 7:49 AM
"Microsoft Should Get Out Of The Device Business" InformationWeek 9:01 AM
"The death of Microsoft/Summary: Most companies die. Here's why Microsoft is in danger, despite its seeming invulnerability." ZDNet 6:55 AM
"Windows XP Users Waiting for Windows 9 to Upgrade" Softpedia 6:56 AM
"Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview now available for Windows 7: Microsoft claims IE11 is more standards-compliant and 30 percent faster than other browsers" InfoWorld 6:56 AM
"Ballmer gets less than 'A' grade in compensation" Associated Press 5:24 PM
"Microsoft's Ballmer gets docked for Windows 8, Surface RT/Summary: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recieved 76 percent of the total incentive award for which he was eligible in fiscal 2013. Issues plaguing the Windows division were to blame." ZDNet 7:46 PM
"For Microsoft CEO: Marissa Mayer, not Alan Mulally" TheStreet 6:57 AM
"Microsoft may win U.S. import ban against Google's Motorola over context menu patent" Foss Patents 11:54 AM
"Dell May Have A Winner With Its Windows-Powered Venue 8 Pro" TechCrunch 7:38 PM
"Dell unveils the Venue 11 Pro, a Windows 8.1 tablet priced to beat the Surface Pro 2" BGR 6:28 AM
"Dell Makes Unexpected Android Comeback with Sub-$200 Venue 7, Venue 8 Tablets" Gadgetell 9:57 AM
"Dell XPS 13 and 15 (2013) Review" ecoustics 12:59 PM
"Designed in Ireland – Intel's technology for 'internet of things' a pure Irish creation" SiliconRepublic 6:53 AM
"'Most powerful' Arduino ever has ARM Cortex-A8 chip, runs 'full Linux'" Ars Technica 11:50 AM
"Intel comes out with a Quark based Arduino board" SemiAccurate 6:35 AM
"Intel teams up with Arduino to promote open-source hardware community" VentureBeat 6:40 AM
"Intel joins the maker movement with Arduino partnership: First use of the 400MHz Quark system-on-chip" The Verge 6:41 AM
"Intel launches Galileo, an Arduino-compatible development board" Engadget 6:42 AM
"Intel supplies open-source Galileo computer with Quark chip, targets DIY crowd: To reach enthusiasts, Intel is partnering with Arduino" Computerworld 6:52 AM
"Intel Targets Quark Chip at 'Maker' Movement" WSJ Blogs 6:53 AM
"Intel Announces Galileo: Quark Based Arduino Compatible Developer Board" AnandTech 6:53 AM
"Hewlett Packard India expands Designjet printer portfolio" The Economic Times 6:50 AM
"Gateway One ZX4270 All In One Launches" Geeky Gadgets 6:51 AM
"IBM Acquires Xtify, A Mobile Messaging Company" TechCrunch 9:57 AM
"IBM to deliver smart grid solution for Tata Power Delhi Distribution" The Economic Times 6:54 AM
"Cisco CEO: Internet Of Things Will Reshape IT" InformationWeek 7:41 AM
"Watch out, mall rats: Facebook and Cisco in Wi-Fi hookup to track your retail, social life" The Register 6:51 AM
"Cisco and Facebook announce plans to bring free social Wi-Fi option to big businesses" TopNews 6:52 AM
"Digital console revenue to surpass PC this year" GamesIndustry 10:28 AM
"U.S. Stocks Suffer Broad Losses/ Shutdown Creates Uncertainty; Dow on Track for 9th Loss in 11 Sessions" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:22 PM
"Asia Markets: China data lifts Asia stocks; Fast Retailing drops/Asian shares closed mostly higher Thursday, casting aside concerns over a partial shutdown of the U.S. government and instead focusing on an encouraging reading on non-manufacturing activity in China." MarketWatch 7:07 AM
"Europe Markets: European stocks rise after worst loss in month/European stock markets traded mostly higher on Thursday, rebounding from the biggest one-day drop in more than a month, as Chinese data showed the services sector expanded at the fastest pace in six months in September." MarketWatch 7:08 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 1:21 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 9:25 PM
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