"New iPad devices to impact expensive tablets: Microsoft's second-generation Surface and new Android-based tablets are expected to be impacted by Apple's launch of the next-generation iPad and iPad mini as the company is likely to reduce its existing iPad and iPad mini prices, according to sources from the upstream supply chain." DigiTimes 8:41 AM
"iPhone 5s Outselling iPhone 5c Two to One" AllThingsD 8:44 AM
"Apple's iPhone 5S is outselling the 5C by 2 to 1. Or is it 3 to 1?" Fortune 9:46 AM
"iPhone 5s takes 64% of Apple's smartphone sales, 5c with 27%, survey finds" AppleInsider 8:58 AM
"iPhone 5s Reportedly Outselling iPhone 5c Two-to-One Since Launch" MacRumors 9:50 AM
"iPhone 5S sales outpace 5C two to one -- analyst" CNET News 9:36 AM
"The Dominance Of The iPhone 5s Over The iPhone 5c Could Be Temporary" AppAdvice 9:19 AM
"Why Does Media Coverage Focus On The Idea Of Cheaper Apple Products?" Forbes 9:37 AM
"A slice of Apple's plan for out-of-world headquarters: The proposed spaceship-spaced project surrounded by parkland goes before the Cupertino, Calif., City Council on Tuesday." San Jose Mercury News 8:52 PM
"OS X: 'Some features of Mac OS X are not supported for the disk (volume name)' appears during installation" Apple Support 9:59 AM
"iAd Producer 4.1: iAd Tester does not update when previewed in iOS 6.x Simulator" Apple Support 1:56 PM
"iAd Producer 4.0.2: iBooks Author Widget Tester 1.0.2 does not open on an iOS 7-based device" Apple Support 1:56 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"QuarkXPress 10 review: Whizzier graphics, new user interface, up-to-date OS X menus" Macworld UK 1:02 PM
"1Password 4 for Mac review: State-of-the-art password management for everyone" Macworld 8:57 AM
"KeyCue 7 shortcuts HUD: review of new features" IT.Enquirer 8:13 AM
"Speed up the shutdown process in OS X: A quick adjustment of the timeout values for key processes can greatly speed up otherwise laggy shutdowns in OS X." MacFixIt 6:58 PM
"Schools Learn Tablets' Limits: Districts Grapple With Glitches as Some Say Devices Can Supplement Lessons" ["The highest-profile snafu came in Los Angeles, where a $1 billion program—funded by voter-approved bonds—to provide Apple Inc. iPads for K-12 students came under fire after some students sidestepped the security system and accessed social media, online games and other content that was supposed to be blocked."] WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:52 PM
"Digitimes Research: Apple iWatch to play key role in boosting smartwatch sales" DigiTimes 8:42 AM
"Digitimes Research: Global notebook shipments to grow less than 3% in 3Q13" ["Apple saw 20% sequential growth in the third quarter due to the release of its new MacBook Air and Pro."] DigiTimes 8:39 AM
"iPhone 5s and 5c approved for China Mobile, the world's biggest carrier (updated)" Engadget 8:46 AM
"Poster claims China Mobile iPhone 5s, 5c launch on November 11th" Electronista 8:59 AM
"iPhone 5s now shipping in 2 to 3 weeks" TUAW 8:57 AM
"Apple's iPhone, iPad combine for 14% share in Samsung's home of South Korea" AppleInsider 9:16 PM
"Apple Reuse and Recycling Programme goes live in UK Apple Stores today" Pocket-lint 8:50 AM
"Apple's Reuse and Recycling program for iPhone trade-in goes live in the UK" iMore 8:57 AM
"iPhone trade-in program is now available in Apple retail stores across the UK" The Next Web 8:50 AM
"Apple's mailer makes it tempting for Cupertino residents to say 'yes' to its new campus" TUAW 8:57 AM
"Apple unveils model of 'spaceship' campus, council to vote on plans Tuesday" Digital Trends 9:18 AM
"How One Artist Made The Pen Mightier Than The Text" ReadWrite 9:00 AM
"Cricket Wireless will begin carrying iPhone 5s & 5c on October 25" 9 to 5 Mac 9:23 AM
"Google augmented-reality game Ingress to expand to iOS in 2014" CNET News 9:36 AM
"The demise of the independent Apple reseller: MacOutfitters, a 22-year Pennsylvania Apple reseller, recently announced that it's closing its doors. Is it impossible to compete with Apple in retail?" ZDNet 8:47 AM
"iTunes Radio Product Manager Gareth Paul Jones Joins Twitter To Work On Ad Partnerships" TechCrunch 2:07 PM
"Woz, Kottke, Hertzfeld Share Anecdotes and Critique the 'Jobs' Movie" [Video] The Mac Observer 6:02 PM
Non-Apple News
"Why Phablets Are Huge in South Korea" Mashable 8:14 PM
"A Truce in the Videogame Wars: Sony, Microsoft Court Developers of Free-to-Play Titles for Its Consoles" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:14 PM
"AT&T discontinuing standard monthly voice and data plans for new customers" TUAW 11:08 AM
"HTC Joins Apple With Fingerprint Sensor in One Max Handset" Bloomberg 9:18 PM
"HTC introduces One max with fingerprint sensor, 5.9-inch display and Sense 5.5" The Next Web 8:50 AM
"Here are the first images of G Flex, LG's curved screen smartphone that launches next month" The Next Web 8:48 AM
"Google Invents Floating Navigational Controls for Tablets" Patent Bolt 8:24 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Joe Kissell Gets Ready to Take Control of Mavericks" MacVoices 1:09 PM
"Mobile Roar Podcast #16: New iPads are coming, the blue screen of death & who wants a round phone?" iSource 8:58 AM
"The iPhone 5s isn't perfect. It doesn't point me in the right direction and if I switch between certain apps it will crash and restart. Apple is doomed!" The MT Show 8:17 AM
"iPad rumors: redesigned Smart Covers, Retina iPad mini could bulk up slightly" iDownload Blog 1:56 PM
"Apple Is Working On A 12-Inch MacBook" Business Insider 9:21 AM
"Apple reportedly plans a 12in Macbook with Retina display and Intel chip" The Inquirer 9:46 AM
"Apple, Samsung said to be developing 12-inch tablets" DigiTimes 8:38 AM
"Apple's 2014 in Rumors: Big Changes for Mac and a Sharper iPad" Techland 1:01 PM
"Next-gen iPad shells in gold leak out" iDownload Blog 1:01 PM
"Gold iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 leaked (in gold tinted photos)" TechnologyTell 8:51 PM
"iPhone 5s users report 'Blue Screen Of Death' crashes: Apple's iPhone 5s handsets are reportedly suffering 'Blue Screen of Death' style crashes that are forcing users to reboot their devices." Telegraph 8:43 AM
"Apple iPhone 5S users report 'blue screen of death' bug" V3 9:22 AM
"Apple offers iTunes credit for qualifying customers who purchased iWork apps after September 1set" O'Grady's PowerPage 8:58 AM
"Customers getting refunds for recent iWork/iLife iOS app purchases" Insanely Great Mac 8:28 AM
"Apple patent is for content package modification based on performance data" AppleDailyReport 8:20 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro lineup suffering from sporadic GPU failures" AppleInsider 6:06 PM
"Apple Support users narrow graphics glitch to MBPs with Radeon cards" Electronista 9:16 PM
"Unwanted iOS 7 Occupying Space on iOS 6 Devices" TidBITS 1:02 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Swordigo For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $1.99)" Apple Sliced 8:30 AM
"Monster Meltdown For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $1.99)" Apple Sliced 8:30 AM
"Excalibur: Knights of the King For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:30 AM
"'EMPIRE: The Deck Building Strategy Game' Review - An Empire of Rogues" Touch Arcade 1:12 PM
"'Random Runners' Review - A Complete Mess" Touch Arcade 10:51 AM
"WherezMyStuff Review: WherezMyStuff is ideal for those of us who often misplace our most important items and documents." 148Apps 1:12 PM
"F1 Challenge Review: F1 Challenge brings over 90 challenges of Formula 1 excitement, offering quick gameplay modes for all racing fans to enjoy while on the go." 148Apps 3:01 PM
"Bus Simulator 3D Review: Strictly for those who find the idea of driving a bus exhilarating, Bus Simulator 3D lacks fun factor in the areas where it matters most." 148Apps 1:12 PM
"Rakoo's Adventure Review: Clever, quirky, and humorous, original adventure runner Rakoo's Adventure is beautifully designed, remarkably enjoyable, and a delight for all ages." 148Apps 9:45 AM
"Happy Hills 2: Bombs Away! Review/Lose yourself in the clever, revamped Happy HIlls 2: Bombs Away! This puzzle-within-a-puzzle physics challenge lays down the gauntlet. It's up to you to pick it up!" 148Apps 8:57 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to search a webpage for a specific word in mobile Safari" TUAW 4:25 PM
Tips
"iOS 7 video Tip: Using and managing dictionaries" TUAW 6:57 PM
"With an Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App: Q. Ever since I upgraded, I see my podcasts in iTunes but not in the iPhone music's app. Where did my shows go?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 4:57 PM
"Three Hints To Make Your Transition to iOS 7 Easier" The Mac Observer 11:07 AM
"The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of October 14: Christopher Breen Times Two, Ted Landau, Burt Monroy and More" The MUG Center 10:04 AM
"DreamPlay Toys Launches App Inspired by Disney's The Little Mermaid Featuring Revolutionary New iD™ Recognition Technology That Brings Toys to Life in New Ways" Business Wire 9:49 AM
"SOASTA Survey: What App Do You Check First in the Morning?" Business Wire 9:49 AM
"Kennedy Wilson Announces Launch of Zonda -- an iPad Application" Business Wire [Paid Membership Required] 9:49 AM
"Meyers Research Launches Zonda: New App Redefines How Housing Industry Interacts with Data" Meyers Research 9:48 AM
"Here's another iPhone 5s stock-checking web app with live availability updates" iDownload Blog 9:19 AM
"Google to bring its augmented-reality game 'Ingress' to iOS next year" iDownload Blog 9:19 AM
"Obvious Engineering's Seene app lets you create and share 3D photos on the iPhone" The Next Web 8:49 AM
"Flipcase makes a game out of Apple's new iPhone cases" TUAW 9:45 AM
"Smart move: This app lets you play Connect Four with your iPhone 5c case" The Next Web 8:48 AM
"Prove Your Sense of Trend and Style With Fashion Dress Up - 3D Game" prMac 8:33 AM
"Indigo Lake - A Psychological First Person Action Adventure Horror Game" prMac 8:33 AM
"Life Career Package; A Mobile App Built to Help Britain's Unemployed" prMac 8:32 AM
"Cost Sharing App: Multi-User BuddyCalc PRO Version 2 for iOS is out now" prMac 8:32 AM
"Awaken your survival instincts, and become a World Word Hunter" prMac 8:32 AM
"ZAGGkeys ProPlus For iPad 2/3/4th Gen" MacPrices 8:28 AM
"SlowCam 1.0 for the iPhone has advantages over the built-in iOS solution" AppleDailyReport 8:27 AM
"Corporate Fantasy Football: Microsoft's CEO Search" Wall St. Cheat Sheet 9:55 AM
"Microsoft eyeing Mark Hurd for CEO post: report" MarketWatch 12:14 PM
"CEO Search — Does One Microsoft Need Two Leaders?" AllThingsD 10:09 AM
"Microsoft CEO Search Reveals Board Rifts: Directors Have Approached at Least Two Microsoft Executives and Eight Outsiders, Including Ford's Mulally" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:31 AM
"Microsoft reportedly interviews Mark Hurd for CEO role" The Inquirer 9:25 AM
"Microsoft struggles to pick qualities of next leader: Report" CNBC 9:01 AM
"Microsoft mission impossible: The new CEO faces a huge task trying to turn around the fortunes of the once-great tech company" The Guardian 9:23 AM
"Microsoft And The Polish Proposition" Seeking Alpha 9:30 AM
"Enterprises will snub Microsoft's faster release tempo by sticking with Windows 7/Ballmer doesn't get it, says Gartner analyst: Businesses don't want to deal with annual Windows updates" Computerworld 1:06 PM
"Enterprises will snub Microsoft's faster release tempo by sticking with Windows 7/Ballmer doesn't get it, says Gartner analyst: Businesses don't want to deal with annual Windows updates" Computerworld 1:06 PM
"Microsoft Promotes 'Phablets' After Smartphone, Tablet Misfires" Bloomberg 9:50 AM
"Microsoft Asked by EU Privacy Watchdogs to 'Improve' Policies" Bloomberg 8:57 AM
"Oracle brass past and present tapped for Microsoft CEO - report" The Register 9:53 AM
"IBM Helps Navigate the World of Big Data" ITBusinessEdge 10:27 AM
"IBM Wants to Predict Heart Disease Through Big Data Analytics" Cloud Times 10:27 AM
"IBM vs. Amazon: Green Status Pro Chooses SoftLayer" Talkin' Cloud 10:27 AM
"IBM Has A Moat Full Of Boiling Oil" Seeking Alpha 9:27 AM
"HEC Paris and IBM create MBA curriculum on Big Data/business analytics" CIOL 10:26 AM
"Earnings Preview: IBM Corp. 3Q 2013" Seeking Alpha 9:00 AM
"Anticipated Earnings Increase for International Business Machines" Forbes 10:09 AM
"Despite Tough Market, IBM Looking Solid Ahead of Q3 Results" AllThingsD 9:54 AM
"HP creates pop-up studio to get hands-on with creative community" MarketingWeek 10:29 AM
"HP to Investors: 'Keep on Waiting'" The Motley Fool 9:26 AM
"Oracle President Mark Hurd to Keynote on the Role of Big Data in Modern HR at Oracle HCM World" Marketwired 9:51 AM
"Oracle's hardware business may be worse than we thought" GigaOM 9:18 AM
"Intel's Q3, outlook will depend on Windows 8.1, PC uptake" ZDNet 10:30 AM
"Intel Sees a Future Where We Will Form Relationships with Our Gadgets" Scientific American 9:28 AM
"Intel: Something That Doesn't Make Sense" Seeking Alpha 9:02 AM
"Earnings Preview: Intel Corp. 3Q 2013" Seeking Alpha 9:29 AM
"The Most Boring Tech Company Should Be In Your Core Portfolio" Seeking Alpha 9:02 AM
"Advanced Micro Devices Surges on Analyst Upgrade" TheStreet 12:14 PM
"AMD Announces Two New Keynote Speakers and New Influencer Insights Program for 'APU13"'" Marketwired 9:52 AM
"Analyst upgrades AMD ahead of 3Q earnings release" Associated Press 9:17 AM
"Apple: Valuation And Forecasts" Seeking Alpha 4:57 PM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: Tech stocks end higher as Netflix, Apple rally/News of possible cable deal lifts Netflix; Nasdaq bounces back to eke out gain" MarketWatch 4:26 PM
"Stocks move higher on new debt talk hopes" CNNMoney 1:51 PM
"Stocks Get Happy on Optimism for Debt Limit Deal" TheStreet 4:26 PM
"Stock Futures Skid as Fiscal Talks Stall" FOXBusiness 12:21 PM
"U.S. Stocks Close Higher: Markets Rise as Washington Appears to Approach Deal" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:26 PM
"Asia Markets: Asia stocks fall after weak China data, U.S. stall/Asian stocks pulled lower Monday, weighed by an unexpected drop in exports from China and the threat of default by the world's largest economy later this week." MarketWatch 1:08 PM
"Europe Markets: Europe stocks waver amid U.S. deadlock, China data/The political wrangling over the debt ceiling and budget in the U.S. kept investors in Europe on edge on Monday, with the benchmark stock index struggling for direction for most of the session. Weak Chinese economic data further added to the nervous sentiment." MarketWatch 1:08 PM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading" Associated Press 8:21 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares up at the close of trading" Associated Press 8:21 PM
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