"Apple Watch and Selfridges: a timely partnership/Apple's partnership with Selfridges has the potential to alter the face of technology retail forever, says Rhiannon Williams" Telegraph 10:54 AM
"The Apple Watch is a misunderstood bridge to the future" Business Insider 1:03 PM
"The Apple Watch has a unique signalling ability that will ensure it is a massive success" Business Insider 10:59 AM
"Apple Watch Deliveries Stretch Out Despite Scarce Store Crowds" Bloomberg 1:03 PM
"Apple Watch Sells Out Quickly: Customers may now try the Apple Watch on in stores, but they will need to place orders online." InformationWeek 7:09 PM
"Apple Watch options: 54 combinations of case, band, size" Associated Press 8:20 AM
"Apple Watch Edition is totally untouchable in 38 states" Cult of Mac 9:23 AM
"HBO Now on Apple TV highlights hypocrisy in Apple's 'no porn' rules" AppleInsider 8:25 AM
"Apple's secret weapon to battle Spotify: Taylor Swift?" BGR 9:17 AM
"Apple Courting Music Artists for Streaming Service Exclusives: Exclusives could certainly get a lot of attention for Apple's streaming service—so long as the company didn't mind a little fan backlash." PC Magazine 7:18 PM
"iOS apps aren't secure — what Apple needs to learn from hacking history" VentureBeat 11:14 AM
"Tim Cook among Apple Store visitors in scenes from Apple Watch's retail debut" AppleInsider 4/10
"Tim Cook says Apple Watch 'orders are great' in visit to Palo Alto Apple Store, wears custom watch with red crown" 9to5Mac 4/10
"Apple CEO Cook: Orders are 'great' for Apple Watch" ["Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple talking to a well-bearded man." (Jim Dalrymple)] [video] CNBC 4/10
"#Apple Watch on fire as smartwatch sells out fast" Computerworld 4/10
"Yes, the Apple Watch is already sold out" BGR 4/10
"Few Apple Watches will ship during April, some ship as late as August (full shipping dates chart)" VentureBeat 4/10
"Apple Watch buyers allowed to get their hands on two watches: Preorder process dispels rumors that purchases would be limited to one unit per buyer." CNET 4/10
"We went shopping for an Apple Watch in Tokyo, Paris, and London: Apple's latest gadget goes on show around the world" The Verge 4/10
"Thin crowds greet Apple Watch in stores, suggesting fans prefer to buy, not fondle: The showing: but not sale: of the Apple Watch in stores failed to attract the same crowds as the launch of the iPhone 6" IDG News Service 4/10
"IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad requests Apple to set up R&D facility in India" The Economic Times 4/10
"Apple's Mac Gains 9% in the Market According to 1Q 2015 Gartner Results" Modmyi 7:14 PM
"Faster 'NVM Express' SSD Interface Arrives on Retina MacBook and OS X 10.10.3" MacRumors 7:18 PM
"Aperture, iPhoto disappear from Mac App Store following Photos debut" AppleInsider 4/10
"Latest OS X security updates fix 'Rootpipe' vulnerability" MacIssues 4/10
"Apple's fixed a serious OS X security flaw, but only for Yosemite users" Engadget 4/10
"Apple fixes major security flaw in OS X 10.10.3" bit-tech 4/10
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Yosemite - OS X Yosemite Recovery Update glitch; Photos vs. iPhoto; installation and boot problems; Dock, Launchpad and user interface notes; 'nsurlsessiond' issues and more" MacInTouch 9:10 PM
"If your computer unexpectedly restarts and then shuts down after installing the OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 update" Apple Support 7:18 PM
"OS X: Using multiple displays in Mavericks/OS X Mavericks takes full advantage of every display connected to your Mac, giving you even more flexibility to work the way you want." Apple Support 4/10
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"60-Second Tips: Applying a filter to an image in the new Photos app" Apple World Today 7:16 PM
"How do I share one iCloud Photo Library within a family?" iLounge 4/10
"OS X Yosemite How-To: Move your iPhoto or Aperture library to Photos" 9to5Mac 4/10
"Apple, Samsung Drop US Smartphone Market Share in February" 24/7 Wall St. 9:24 AM
"Smartphones Could Power A New Earthquake Early Warning Network" Digital Trends 8:23 AM
"Nonend Inventions Who First Sued Spotify is now gunning for Apple in a new Lawsuit over Streaming Content" Patently Apple 7:14 PM
"Apple's New Beats Music Thinks Taylor Swift Will Make You Pay" Bloomberg 4/10
"Apple in Talks With Florence and the Machine, Taylor Swift About Exclusive Beats Content" MacRumors 4/10
"A look at the Apple Watch rollout at Apple's Fifth Ave NYC store" iMore 4/10
"Many Apple Stores Not Carrying Retina MacBook Stock on Launch Day" MacRumors 4/10
"Apple Watch AppleCare Priced at $49, $69, $1,500" The Mac Observer 4/10
"Apple Watch Out-of-Warranty Service Fees Range From $229 to $2,800" MacRumors 4/10
"Videos: Lining up for a glimpse of the Apple Watch" Fortune 4/10
"Apple Watch hits Tokyo but fails to draw crowds: There were few long lineups but some Apple fans were eager to see the long-anticipated smartwatch" IDG News Service 4/10
"A Guided Tour Of The Apple Watch Retail Experience" TechCrunch 4/10
"Here's what it's like to try-on the Apple Watch at stores" Cult of Mac 4/10
"Apple Watch: in-store fitting and hands-on experience" Electronista 4/10
"Apple Watches are already hitting eBay with wildly inflated price tags" Cult of Mac 4/10
Non-Apple News
"Google is working on a clever way to fight the Apple Watch" BGR 11:49 AM
"Florida teen charged with hacking felony for changing wallpaper" Digital Trends 11:13 AM
"Infamous 'podcasting patent' knocked out: EFF warns that Personal Audio LLC is seeking more patents on podcasting." Ars Technica 4/10
"PC Sales Slow as Windows XP Refreshes Tail Off" eWeek 4/10
"Samsung delighted by Apple Watch competition" ITProPortal 4/10
"Amazon starts selling desktop software... in the cloud: It's desktop software as a service on the company's VDI platform." Ars Technica 4/10
"Nikon is making its high-end DSLRs much better at video" Engadget 4/10
"Coming April 11: Gene Steinberg meets Josh Centers from TidBITS, and Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's 'iTunes Guy,' this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 4/10
Publications/Podcasts
"TMO Daily Observations 2015-04-10: Apple Watch Pre-order Wrap Up" The Mac Observer 4/10
"Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled: Learn what to do if you have forgotten your iOS device passcode, or if your device displays a message saying that it's disabled." Apple Support 4/10
Price Trackers/Deals
"inStatus -Photo Editor For iPhone Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 10:51 AM
"Gridrunner For iPhone/iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 10:51 AM
"The Firm For iPhone/iPad Is Free Today (Was $1.99)" Apple Sliced 10:51 AM
"Tower of Fortune 2 For iPhone/iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $1.99)" Apple Sliced 4/10
"Gravitations -Player Made Missions For iPhone/iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $2.99)" Apple Sliced 4/10
"Smash The Code For iPhone/iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 4/10
"My killer review of the Apple Watch" The Next Web 7:13 PM
"The Apple Watch Display Time Can Be Set a Few Minutes Fast" iClarified 8:25 AM
"11 surprises I learned about the Apple Watch" CNET 8:22 AM
"Review: Many choices, indecision with Apple Watch" Associated Press 8:21 AM
"Review: Mophie's Juice Packs for iPhone 6 + 6 Plus are polished battery cases at premium prices" 9to5Mac 12:00 PM
"Review: Scosche BTKB freeKEY Bluetooth Mini Keyboard" TechnologyTell 7:15 PM
"Review: Spirit of War: The Great War for Mac, PC" TechnologyTell 1:50 PM
"The Apple Watch Edition try on experience [1st hand account & Gallery] 9to5Mac 4/10
"Best Apple Watch charger stands: Best iWatch chargers and docking stations/Here are the five best stands on which to charge your Apple Watch" PC Advisor 4/10
"Who makes the most reliable hard drives? (updated)" ExtremeTech 4/10
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Hands On: Retromatic 2.0 v2.2.3 (iOS)" MacNN 11:49 AM
"Apple iOS 8.3 review - all the new features: A big upgrade in terms of features, iOS 8.2 is now easier to use and a much more open operating system" Expert Reviews 4/10
"The best Apple Watch apps you can download now" 9to5Mac 4/10
"Review: Brookstone's Perfect Drink 3 helps you craft cocktails with whatever's on hand" 9to5Mac 4/10
How-To/Tutorial
"How to set up, sync, backup, and restore with iCloud: The ultimate guide" iMore 1:50 PM
"iPhoneography 101: Black and White Photos on Your iPhone" The Mac Observer 10:52 AM
"How to install multiple SIM cards into an iPhone 6" ZDNet 9:18 AM
"How to improve iOS 8.3 Battery Performance" AmongTech 4/10
"How to book an Apple Watch try-on appointment at the Apple Store" iMore 4/10
"How to Schedule Your Apple Watch Try-On Appointment" The Mac Observer 4/10
Tips
"Lose the Cartoon Yellow People Emoji! How to Access Diverse Emoji Icons in iOS" OS X Daily 7:17 PM
"Too Many Weird Words in Your iOS Auto-Correct Dictionary? Reset the Dictionary to Get Rid of Them" Kirkville 4/10
"My Second Experience with My Local Apple Store" ["People knock Apple Stores, claiming they are pretentious fanboy magnets, but the staff are friendly and knowledgable, and both repairs I have had done have been great."] Low End Mac 9:10 PM
"3 things I learned from trying on an Apple Watch" GeekWire 8:35 PM
"Aaron Sorkin's Apple movie: Time for a rewrite?" Fortune 7:26 PM
"Apple Watch Sport Bands Actually Come In Three Pieces, Here's What That Means For You" Redmond Pie 7:17 PM
"The iPhone 6 Plus Makes Much More Sense Alongside An Apple Watch [Opinion] Redmond Pie 7:15 PM
"Knee-jerk reaction: How to ruin a point" Macworld 7:13 PM
"Gold Apple Watch looks great on my wrist. If only I could turn it on." Cult of Mac 1:50 PM
"Why I didn't buy the Apple Watch" Jim Lynch 11:50 AM
"How App Store reviews can help indie developers" Indie Research 11:01 AM
"Want the $17k Apple Watch? Your state might not have it" The Daily Dot 4/10
"The curious case of the fake Apple Watch release date" BGR 4/10
"NSFW: Putting things in perspective" ["We're only a fewer hours into Apple Watch pre-order day, and already I want to put my fist through a wall."] iMore 4/10
"Bing's mobile homepage for iOS and Android gets a new look" Engadget 8:48 PM
"Square Enix Launches A Cloud-Powered Final Fantasy XIII For iOS And Android In Japan" TechCrunch 2:17 PM
"'KeyboardPlus8' Adds a Number of Fun New Abilities to the iOS 8 Keyboard" Modmyi 1:04 PM
"The 30 best iPhone and iPad games right now: If you're not using your iOS devices for playing games, you're missing out on some of the best titles mobile has to offer" Stuff Magazine 11:49 AM
"Here come the Apple Watch games, starting with Runeblade" TechnologyTell 10:58 AM
"Agile Tortoise's Drafts app is ready for the Apple Watch" AppAdvice 8:54 AM
"Get Concise Business Metrics on your Apple Watch with Numerics" prMac 4/10
"Apple's Beats adds new silver, gold, and space gray Solo 2 headphones" AppleInsider 4/10
"Finally affordable Expense Management for Everyone" prMac 4/10
"Pixolini Releases 10 Reasons for iOS - Express Your Gratitude" prMac 4/10
"Pomfort LiveGrade Air - The free iOS App for professional look creation" prMac 4/10
"FAQ Email Composer Makes Customer Support easy" prMac 4/10
"Understanding Math - Addition and Subtraction" prMac 4/10
"Starship Alliance: Test Out Your Shooting Skills" prMac 4/10
"Sega and Sports Interactive score goal with Football Manager Classic 2015 for iPad" AppAdvice 4/10
"Shake, score and shout: This new iOS game lets you play Hasbro's Yahtzee with your buddies" AppAdvice 4/10
"Product Hunt for iOS goes 2.0 with search, collection curation and more" AppAdvice 4/10
"All six Star Wars movies now available on iTunes" 9to5Mac 4/10
"Microsoft working on enhancing Windows 10's touch experience" ANI 8:54 AM
"Video: A closer look at the new Windows 10 for phones build 10051" WinBeta 8:52 AM
"Hands on: Windows 10 Build 10051 brings impressive new features to phones, but slowly" PCWorld 8:52 AM
"The Cloud Shake-Out Has Begun As HP Drops Out Of Public Cloud" Seeking Alpha 9:15 AM
"US Government Rejects Intel's Attempt For Easy Xeon Processor Design Win In China" HotHardware 7:07 PM
"Intel Can't Sell Chips to China Because the US Fears Nukes" Gizmodo 2:17 PM
"China's 'Great Cannon' Is Ultimate Cyber Weapon Against True Internet Freedom" HotHardware 7:07 PM
"Google Gets Into Battery Arms Race: Research team working on projects to improve lithium-ion and solid-state batteries" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 11:01 AM
"WSJ: Google's X lab is working on batteries that last longer" Engadget 11:02 AM
"Google X Skunkworks Lab Is Cooking Up Delicious, Next Generation Battery Technology" HotHardware 7:07 PM
"Yahoo Answers Is Not Research, Or How Two Startups Are Fighting For The Future Of Knowledge" TechCrunch 1:04 PM
"Might Microsoft buy HERE maps (this time) if Nokia sells it?" ZDNet 4/10
"Microsoft's Windows 10 Downloader Flagged as 'Important,' Automatically Installed on Most PCs" Softpedia 4/10
"Don't install Windows 10 preview without reading this first: It definitely doesn't hurt to be prepared" TechRadar UK 4/10
"Windows 10 vs. Windows 98 Recycle Bin Icons: They're Almost the Same" Softpedia 4/10
"Apple Watch buyers are pretty grumpy to hear delivery date pushed to June" MarketWatch 4/10
Industry News
"GE: How the mighty has fallen/General Electric (GE) used to be the Apple of the market. It was the 'cradle of CEOs.' It was the House that Jack built. But now – it's just another industrial company." USA Today 4/10
"Stocks: 4 things to know before the open" CNNMoney 4/10
"Stocks Eye Weekly Gain as GE Drives Dow Higher on Real Estate Deal: Stocks were moving modestly higher on Friday, looking to close out the week in the green. General Electric led the Dow Jones Industrial Average after announcing a multibillion-dollar real estate deal." TheStreet 4/10
"Stocks Up At Midday; NetEase Still In Buy Range: Stocks were higher near midday Friday, boosted by General Electric's decision to sell most of its GE Capital finance business." Investor's Business Daily 4/10
"Stocks Climb as GE Exits Most Lending Operations: U.S. stocks pushed higher on Friday while the main benchmarks were on track to book modest weekly gains." Dow Jones Newswires 4/10
"US indexes drift in early trading; GE soars on deal news: NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are little changed in early trading as investor look over the latest corporate earnings." Associated Press 4/10
"U.S. Stocks Rise, Posting Weekly Gains: GE shares rally on plans to exist most of its lending operations" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4/10
"Asia Markets: Nikkei breaks 20,000 as appetite for Asian stocks grows/In a show of increasing global appetite for Asian stocks, the region's markets took off this week with Hong Kong gaining the most in more than three years and Tokyo's Nikkei Stock Average breaking 20,000 for the first time in 15 years." MarketWatch 4/10
"Europe Markets: European stocks stick to record highs, mark best week since January/European stocks closed at a record high Friday, aided as the euro moved lower, leaving the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 with its strongest week in more than two months." MarketWatch 4/10
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 4/10
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares up at the close of trading" Associated Press 4/10
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