"Apple Is Moving Beyond the iPhone: There are signs that something interesting continues to unfold within Apple when it comes to wearables. While the tech industry's response to wearables remains lukewarm, with Facebook, Microsoft and Google showing greater interest elsewhere, Apple has been thinking very differently about where consumer trends are headed." Above Avalon 2:02 PM
"Exposed: Child labour behind smart phone and electric car batteries/Major electronics brands, including Apple, Samsung and Sony, are failing to do basic checks to ensure that cobalt mined by child labourers has not been used in their products, said Amnesty International and Afrewatch in a report published today." Amnesty International 7:49 AM
"Apple, Samsung and Sony under fire over child miners in Africa" CNET 7:49 AM
"Apple, Lenovo and Microsoft failing on child labor checks says Amnesty" ZDNet 8:10 AM
"New investigation claims Apple's battery suppliers use cobalt mined by child labor" 9to5Mac 7:49 AM
"Children mine cobalt used in smartphones, other electronics: Amnesty International has identified Apple and Samsung as using cobalt mined by children" IDG News Service 8:01 AM
"Apple, Microsoft, Samsung And Other Tech Firms Implicated In Child Labor Report" TechCrunch 10:46 AM
"Apple finally obtains U.S. sales ban against certain features in Samsung phones, but it's useless" Foss Patents 7:50 AM
"U.S. court bans the sale of some Samsung phones at Apple's request" IDG News Service 8:01 AM
"Apple wins symbolic Samsung US ban - but faces backlash from tech giants" ZDNet 8:10 AM
"Samsung Phones in Apple Patent Case Banned" Inside Sources 3:50 PM
"After five years of conflict with Apple, some Samsung phone features are banned: The injunction on old phones still irks Samsung." Ars Technica 4:30 PM
"Apple releases OS X 10.11.3 with fixes for bugs and security" Ars Technica 2:02 PM
"OS X 10.11.3 hits the Mac App Store for all users" 9to5Mac 12:21 PM
"Apple releases OS X 10.11.3 El Capitan update" iDownload Blog 12:21 PM
"OS X 10.11.3 and iOS 9.2.1 Bring Bug Fixes" TidBITS 3:50 PM
"iMovie for Mac Updated With YouTube Bug Fix, Stability Improvements" MacRumors 3:50 PM
"Apple releases iMovie for Mac 10.1.1 with YouTube sharing fix, stability improvements, more" 9to5Mac 3:50 PM
"iMovie for Mac update resolves YouTube sharing bug and more" iMore 4:10 PM
"Latest iMovie for Mac update fixes YouTube sharing, image adjustment issues" AppleInsider 7:20 PM
"Apple Releases iMovie 10.1.1 with YouTube Sharing Fixes, More" The Mac Observer 7:21 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001: This document describes the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001." Apple Support 5:42 PM
"About the security content of Safari 9.0.3: This document describes the security content of Safari 9.0.3." Apple Support 5:42 PM
"El Capitan - Apple Mail problems; update procedures; Apple's iWeb and 'Dis-Utility' apps" MacInTouch 1:29 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"What's the best web browser for the Mac? The benchmarks are in: One Mac, four browsers, five benchmark tests. Which is the best web browser for the Mac?" ZDNet 8:10 AM
"When email was a joy, rather than a chore: This week's Think Retro salutes programs like Outlook Express 5 for Mac OS 9, and the bygone days where email felt like personal letters." Macworld 8:09 AM
"Android running on a Mac: Remix OS 2.0 installation guide and walkthrough [Video] 9to5Google 4:11 PM
"How to get file information from the command line in OS X" MacIssues 8:20 AM
"Pro Tip: Remotely manage date and time settings in OS X" TechRepublic 4:14 PM
"Join MP3s Together For Free... Using MP3 Trimmer" Low End Mac 7:41 AM
"Screenium is a full-featured OS X screen recorder that's even better with version 3.1" Apple World Today 7:43 AM
"Deeper with ESPN's John Skipper on Apple, Sling and Sports Rights: Network president lays out thinking on shift to 'over the top' TV" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:29 PM
"ESPN president says Apple 'frustrated' over building TV service, expects new packages in 2016" 9to5Mac 1:30 PM
"Apple Frustrated by Inability to Reach Deals With TV Programmers for Television Service" MacRumors 2:42 PM
"ESPN in 'ongoing conversations' with Apple about streaming service" AppleInsider 3:50 PM
"ESPN's Skipper Says Apple is Frustrated in Its Efforts to Make Content Deals for Streaming TV Service" MacTrast 3:51 PM
"Apple TV Designer Ben Keighran Is Leaving: A designer who played a key role in the development of Apple's newest TV box is leaving the company." Re/code 2:42 PM
"Apple TV's software designer bails on Cupertino" Cult of Mac 4:12 PM
"Key Apple TV designer Ben Keighran leaves Apple with startup plans in mind" AppleInsider 6:32 PM
"Trump's Capitalist Bash: Force Apple to Manufacture in the U.S." The Mac Observer 11:09 AM
"Digital property after death issues continue as Apple requires court order for widow to get late husband's Apple ID password" 9to5Mac 8:08 AM
"Apple quietly supporting Silicon Valley's Super Bowl Host Committee with products & equipment" AppleInsider 9:06 AM
"Apple sponsoring Super Bowl host committee with free products and equipment but declined to be included in marketing" 9to5Mac 10:46 AM
"Music Geeks Are Retrofitting Old iPods to Keep the Perfect MP3 Player Alive" Motherboard 10:53 AM
"Apple announces exchange rate levelling price rises for the App Store" The Inquirer 8:06 AM
"Apple raises the price of apps in seven territories, including South Africa" Memeburn 8:19 AM
"Apple demands widow get court order to unlock dead husband's iPad" New York Post 2:02 PM
Non-Apple News
"The Future of Public Wi-Fi: What to Do Before Using Free, Fast Hot Spots/Like New York, cities all over are getting speedy public Wi-Fi, but proceed with caution" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2:42 PM
"Apple Releases iOS 9.2.1 with MDM Fixes and 9 Security Patches" The Mac Observer 7:21 PM
"Apple plans to turn us on to Li-Fi, Reports" Computerworld 7:36 AM
"Apple tests Li-Fi networking for future mobile devices: report/Hints within iOS firmware suggest tests are already underway to make future iPhones compatible with the next-generation technology." ZDNet 8:10 AM
"Apple may be considering adding Li-Fi communications to future devices" MacNN 3:50 PM
"Skylake MacBook Pro Test Results Appear On GeekBench" Digital Trends 10:47 AM
"Apple chip partner TSMC plans to launch 7nm process in 2018, 5nm in 2020" AppleInsider 10:47 AM
"Why your iPhone battery dies with 50% left" CNNMoney 10:45 AM
Granted Apple Patents
"Apple was Granted 21 Patents Today Covering a 3D Projection System for an Interactive Gaming UI & Beyond" Patently Apple 8:16 AM
"Apple granted yet another 3D-related patent, this one for for 'optical pattern projection" Apple World Today 8:17 AM
"Apple granted patent for the iMac's cooling system" Apple World Today 8:17 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"About the security content of iOS 9.2.1: This document describes the security content of iOS 9.2.1." Apple Support 5:41 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Today's Top iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, Mac App Freebies And Price Drops" App Sliced 11:48 AM
"HashPhotos For iPhone/iPad Is Free For The First Time In Seven Months (Normally $1.99)" App Sliced 11:48 AM
"Videomator For iPhone Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" App Sliced 11:48 AM
"Here are our favorite, totally real Steve Jobs movies of the year" Mashable 10:50 AM
"Point and counterpoint: Whose fault is Apple's share price?" Macworld 10:46 AM
"Ad-supported iTunes Radio stations going off the air" Six Colors 11:29 AM
"Do you listen to Beats 1? Here's what Apple can do to improve its radio station & encourage more people to tune in" 9to5Mac 10:46 AM
"Feature Request: Apple TV dictation in search fields for all apps" 9to5Mac 10:46 AM
"iPhone 7 and the potential for wireless charging" iMore 8:39 AM
"Lost Prediction #4 — My Steve Jobs movie returns to Netflix" I, Cringely 8:16 AM
"Additional 8 GB RAM Costs Adds 18% to the Cost of a New iMac" Kirkville 8:16 AM
"The Promise and Confusion of USB Type-C" Tech.pinions 8:16 AM
"An Apple a day? HealthKit and the future of medical data/UK citizens should be able to provide their own data to their personal health records in the next two years. Is that good news for Apple?" ZDNet 8:10 AM
"How Donald Trump Got Everything Wrong About Apple in One Sentence" Re/code 3:00 PM
"Why Donald Trump probably won't get Apple to make its 'damn computers' in the U.S." GeekWire 2:42 PM
"Would a President Trump stifle Apple's innovation?" AppAdvice 9:06 AM
"Trump: We'll get Apple to manufacture 'their damn computers and things' in the U.S.A." MacDailyNews 7:42 AM
"2Do for iOS Adds Task Emailing and Sleep" Macdrifter 8:16 AM
"Analogue 1.0 for iPhone Will Improve a Photographer's Eye" prMac 8:02 AM
"Offline Italian to English Language Dictionary 3.0 for iOS" prMac 8:02 AM
"Oceanica 1.0 released for iOS - New RPG/Adventure Game" prMac 8:02 AM
"Indie game developer blends trivia and adventure gaming on the iPad" prMac 8:02 AM
"Just Mobile, the leading brand of mobile accessories, is proud to introduce its first iPad Pro accessories -- Just Mobile AutoHeal™ and TENC™ for iPad Pro." Just Mobile 7:41 AM
"Intel's new ad campaign reminds you it's inside more than just PCs" The Verge 7:29 AM
"Intel reboots Intel Inside brand strategy with 'amazing experiences outside'" VentureBeat 7:28 AM
"Intel's latest ads move beyond the PC: Now that PCs are in trouble, Intel wants you to know it does much more." Engadget 7:21 AM
"Intel's 6th-gen Core chips for businesses offer 'dramatically improved' security: Firm promises new features and a full device refresh with new form factors" The Inquirer 5:26 PM
"Intel Management Finally Showing Some Conservatism" Seeking Alpha 10:52 AM
"AMD Sees March Quarter Revenue Below Analysts' Estimates: Chip maker cites China economy problems and seasonal weakness in gaming consoles for forecast" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:13 PM
"AMD CEO says buzz and interest in VR could boost PC market in 2016" VentureBeat 8:13 PM
"AMD accuses SYSbench of Intel bias" bit-tech 7:43 AM
"AMD slams 'biased' and 'unreliable' Intel benchmarks: Says SYSmark doesn't represent true performance, compares to VW emissions scandal." Ars Technica UK 7:44 AM
"Microsoft to Donate $1 Billion in Cloud Services to Nonprofits and Researchers" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:14 PM
"Microsoft officials claim Build 2016 sold out in five minutes" ZDNet 2:57 PM
"Microsoft's Build 2016 conference sells out in under 5 minutes" VentureBeat 5:22 PM
"Microsoft's Build conference sold out in one minute" The Verge 5:14 PM
"Microsoft Surface Patent Points To Redesigned Stylus For Future Surface Book, Surface Pro" International Business Times 8:52 AM
"Microsoft to Recall Surface Pro Power Cords" Thurrott 5:14 PM
"Microsoft to recall some Surface Pro power cables" ZDNet 2:58 PM
"Microsoft makes inroads with Skype for Business" ZDNet 9:27 PM
"Microsoft's Skype killer? Augmented reality for your video calls" ZDNet 8:33 AM
"Windows 10 news update: Microsoft gives enterprise customers 18 months grace period to upgrade" MNR Daily 7:44 AM
"IBM systems integrator acquires Wellington software firm: 'We can now create one of the biggest Digital Business Services practices in New Zealand.'" IDG News Service 6:33 PM
"Oracle opens new hub in Greece" Ekathemerini 8:50 AM
"Cisco: Almost half of organisations lack security posture confidence" ZDNet 9:17 PM
"Cobalt mined by children are used in smartphones and other electronics products: Amnesty International has identified Apple and Samsung as using cobalt mined by children" IDG News Service 7:13 AM
"Social Media Use Among Fortune 500 CEOs Grows" eWeek 7:21 AM
"Apple, Lenovo and Microsoft failing on child labor checks says Amnesty" ZDNet 7:35 AM
"IoT Raises New Legal Challenges For Business: Privacy, security, and data ownership issues surrounding Internet of Things devices are creating a host of new legal questions and problems. Here's what's happening now, and what you need to know." InformationWeek 8:33 AM
"Correction or bear market? Apple may determine" CNBC 4:14 PM
Industry News
"Stocks Climb as Tech Bounces Back From Selloff" TheStreet 12:08 PM
"China Central Bank to Inject $91B to Ease Liquidity Strains" FOXBusiness 12:08 PM
"Tech Five: IBM, Netflix report earnings" USA Today 8:35 AM
"Market Snapshot: S&P 500, Dow End Slightly Higher As Oil Rout Resumes" Nasdaq 3:49 PM
"Stocks Pare Gains As Oil Skids; Delta Soars, Ferrari Races Ahead" Investor's Business Daily 3:49 PM
"Stocks Notch Modest Gains Despite Concerns About Energy: Chinese economic data shows weakest annual pace of growth in a quarter century" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:48 PM
"China stocks really as GDP triggers expectations of Beijing stimulus/China's stock markets staged a broad rally Tuesday, despite the world's second-largest economy posting its weakest annual growth rate in a quarter century." MarketWatch 8:36 AM
"European stocks charge higher as China stimulus talk heats up/European stocks rose by the most in nearly a month Tuesday, gaining alongside other global equity markets on hopes Beijing will embark on more stimulus after China's economy grew at the slowest pace in 25 years." MarketWatch 8:36 AM
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