"Apple Must Remember To Fail With Style: Apple's iPhone team has had a rough week in the spotlight. Error 53 may be rooted in Tim Cook's approach to security, but it was pitched as a software error that 'bricked' devices when the secure elements of an iOS-powered device were disrupted. The recently promoted issue of a date crashing and bricking an iPhone is a rather esoteric flaw in the code, but has still led to more headlines about irretrievably crashing iPhones." Forbes 7:54 PM
"Dr. Dre Filming Apple's First Scripted Television Series (Exclusive): 'Vital Signs,' the technology giant's inaugural original, is described as a dark semi-autobiographical drama (featuring at least one orgy scene)." The Hollywood Reporter 2/12
"Apple Developing TV Series to Bolster Subscription Music Service" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2/12
"Apple rumored to back Dr. Dre TV project" USA Today 2/12
"Dr. Dre to star in Apple's first original TV series" CNNMoney 2/12
"Dr Dre said to be starring in Apple Music's first original series called Vital Signs" 9to5Mac 2/12
"Apple's reportedly doing an original scripted TV show with Dr. Dre, and it'll have 'no shortage of violence and sex'" Business Insider 2/12
"How Apple could take the original video market by storm: The latest speculation about Apple's entry into the world of original video programming suggests the company may finally make its move later this year. But can Apple get out of its own way and embrace Hollywood?" CIO 2/12
"Bricked iPhone 6? Lawyers want you to join 'Error 53' class action: Apple is facing a class action suit over 'Error 53', which renders iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices unusable after Touch ID is replaced by an unapproved repair shop." ZDNet 2/12
"Five sue Apple over Error 53 and bricked iPhones: Lawsuit requests class-action status" Computerworld 2/12
"Class-action suit over iPhone-bricking Error 53 filed in California: Error affects iPhone 6 and 6S handsets with replaced or damaged TouchID sensors." Ars Technica 2/12
"Australian competition watchdog to investigate Apple over iPhone 'error 53'" The Guardian 2/12
"iPhone Error 53 Prompts Lawsuit Against Apple" InformationWeek 2/12
"Apple and AT&T sued for infringement over iPhone haptic patents: Immersion said the Apple Watch also infringes on two patents" IDG News Service 2/12
"Apple faces lawsuit over iPhone 6S 3D Touch technology" The Inquirer 2/12
"Immersion sues Apple for infringing on haptic feedback patents" Engadget 2/12
"Apple is being sued for its use of 3D Touch" The Next Web 2/12
"Apple: Dear judge, please tell us if gov't can compel us to unlock an iPhone/Lawyers: Federal prosecutors told us they will continue to invoke 18th-century law." Ars Technica 2/12
"Apple's iPod: the best-selling digital music player in history" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 2/12
"Apple urges judge to make up mind about unlocking phones for Feds" Engadget 2/12
"Apple, Inc set to open new $25 million tech center in Hyderabad, India by June" AppleInsider 2/12
"Google says will not participate in 2016 U.S. airwaves auction" Reuters 2/12
"Google Is Finally Killing Picasa" TechCrunch 2/12
"Google wins High Court fight with StreetMap over search results self-pluggery" The Register 2/12
"Judge: Google dominance didn't hurt online maps competitor/StreetMap traffic fell after Google began showing map previews in search results." Ars Technica 2/12
"Google's Hardware Endgame? Making Its Very Own Chips" Wired 2/12
"When it comes to spaffing your login creds, Android biz apps are the business: 300% better at it than non-business apps" The Register 2/12
Publications/Podcasts
"The Talk Show: Ep. 146, With Very Special Guests Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi" Daring Fireball 2/12
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-12: 5G Wireless Speed Tests, Apple's Growing Patent Infringement Mess" The Mac Observer 2/12
"iPhone 6se price, full specification, battery life features." M.I.C. Gadget 4:27 PM
"Apple Announces Replacement Program For Faulty MacBook USB-C Cables" HotHardware 4:26 PM
"Apple Launching iPad Air 3 And Budget iPhone 5se March 18th" HotHardware 4:26 PM
"Do NOT try this at home! Setting the date on your iPhone to January 1, 1970 causes it to go haywire" Daily Mail (UK) 7:42 PM
"Beware of the iPhone hoax: changing the date on Apple devices to Jan. 1, 1970 will break your phone" New York Daily News 4:32 PM
"4-inch iPhone 5se & iPad Air 3 planned to go on sale March 18th" 9to5Mac 2/12
"iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5se to Be Available on March 18 Following March 15 Introduction" MacRumors 2/12
"iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 reportedly going on sale March 18" iMore 2/12
"Apple to launch new iPhone, iPad in March: 9to5mac" Reuters 2/12
"'iPhone 7' might replace 3.5mm headphone jack with second speaker, analysts say" AppleInsider 2/12
"iPad Pro could use much faster 29W charging, if Apple allows USB 3 Lightning cables" AppleInsider 2/12
"People are deliberately bricking their iPhones by going back in time" The Next Web 2/12
"PSA: Do Not Set Your iPhone Back To January 1, 1970 Or You'll Brick It Forever" Digital Trends 2/12
"iOS date bug is bricking iPhones and iPads with stupid owners" The Inquirer 2/12
"Malvertising Discovered on Skype App" PC Magazine 2/12
AppleCare/Helps
"Fix for iPhones and iPads bricked by the '1 January, 1970' date bug: Has your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch been bricked by the '1 January 1970' date bug? Well, there's a fix for those willing to grab a screwdriver." ZDNet 6:47 PM
"Apple initiates replacement program for MacBook USB-C charging cables" AppleInsider 2/12
"Apple says some USB-C cables shipped with Retina MacBook were faulty, launches replacement program" 9to5Mac 2/12
Price Trackers/Deals
"Today's Top iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, Mac App Freebies And Price Drops" App Sliced 2/12
"Magnifier Flash -A Magnifying Glass With Light For iPhone/iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" App Sliced 2/12
"Skill Game For iPhone/iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $2.99)" App Sliced 2/12
"Dive in with the Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact Case for iPhone 6s" iMore 1:17 PM
"Camera Face-Off: Can an iPhone Beat a DSLR?" Tom's Guide 2/12
"iPhone 6s Plus vs Nexus 6P: Apple and Google's flagship showdown/We compare specs, features, battery life and more of the two best Android and iOS phones" Alphr 2/12
"Prism is a gorgeous, futuristic puzzle box for your iPhone" The Verge 2/12
"Planet Revenge is like a level-based Flappy Bird in outer space" AppAdvice 2/12
"Tomb of the Mask - Does This Tomb Have The Goods?" Apple'n'Apps 2/12
"'Pull My Tongue' Review - Harm a Harm a Harm a Chameleon" Touch Arcade 2/12
"'Kung Fu Panda: Battle of Destiny' Review - You Can Tell Monkey" Touch Arcade 2/12
"'Splash Cars' Review - Black and White and Sped All Over" Touch Arcade 2/12
How-To/Tutorial
"How To Schedule SMS Text Messages On iPhone [No Jailbreak Required] Redmond Pie 7:56 PM
"How to control your Mac with an iPhone or iPad" Cult of Mac 2:52 PM
"How to restore your iOS device to its pre-beta state: Learn how to remove iOS beta software from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Then, you can restore your device using the pre-beta backup." TechRepublic 2/12
"How to use Reminders for iPhone and iPad" iMore 2/12
"How to Fix the 'You Are Not Signed into Apple Music' Error" The Mac Observer 2/12
"How to live with a 16GB iPhone or iPad (and not lose your mind): Don't want to pay the exorbitant Apple tax to pick up an iPhone or iPad with more than 16GB of storage? Here's how to make your digital life fit into under 16 gigabytes of space." ZDNet 2/12
"How to use an Android Wear smartwatch with an iPhone: The benefits and drawbacks of mixing Android Wear and iOS" Macworld UK 2/12
"Apple Battery Case=Vaccum (How To Keep Your Vacuum Clean)" AppleBlend 2/12
Tips
"Never miss a photo opportunity again with 3D Touch features in Camera app" iDownload Blog 6:53 PM
"This smart little iPhone trick will help you find any app instantly" BGR 2/12
"Switching from Mail to Airmail on iOS: 7 tips to get started/Learn how to customize Airmail's sidebar, choose your own swipe actions, 'snooze' messages, and more." PCWorld 2/12
"10 3D Touch Messages secrets iPhone users need" Computerworld 2/12
"Apple Music hits 11 million subscribers: Why Spotify isn't worried/Apple Music breaks another record, but if investors were waiting for an industry upheaval, it hasn't happened. Spotify is still dominant and multiple business models have had success in the streaming music industry." Christian Science Monitor 7:40 PM
"X-Doria reveals Defense Shield case for iPhone 6s" Coolest Gadgets 7:12 PM
"Coming February 13: Gene Steinberg meets commentator Peter Cohen and author Bob 'Dr. Mac' LeVitus, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 9:14 AM
"Bumprz 2: Minimalist Protection for iPhone on Kickstarter" The Mac Observer 2/12
"Sendbird Looks To Help Developers Add Chat Functions To Any App" TechCrunch 2/12
"BandPage, a startup that helps artists connect with fans, has been acquired by YouTube" 9to5Google 2/12
"Free Quartz News Aggregation App Puts News Your Pocket In A Whole New Way" MacPrices 2/12
"The Tusk is a badass iPhone dock for your wrist" Cult of Mac 2/12
"Layoffs continue in Microsoft's mobile division: Report" The Economic Times 9:06 AM
"Microsoft patents a modular PC with stackable components" VentureBeat 4:32 PM
"IBM X-Force finds multiple IoT security risks in smart buildings: Ethical hackers from IBM's X-Force pen tested a building automation system and encountered numerous security issues. For starters, they co-opted a vulnerable router." TechRepublic 6:59 PM
"Dell predicts more 'significant consolidation' in tech" CRN UK 2/12
"Intel to Pay $25 Million to Former Qualcomm Executive: Venkata 'Murthy' Renduchintala was named president of new group that includes selling chips for personal computers in November" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2/12
"Windows 10 On A Tear: Dell XPS 15 (2016) Blazes Ahead With Latest Intel Quad-Core (Mini-Review)" Forbes 2/12
"Super-fast 10TB Intel SSDs could be on the horizon thanks to new Micron chips" PCWorld 2/12
"Intel to announce new gaming initiatives to grow eSports over the next decade" PCR Online 2/12
"Avoid (Or Short) Apple On Coming iPhone Stress" Seeking Alpha 7:43 PM
"Facebook Is the New Apple: The social networking giant is set to outperform the Nasdaq the same way Apple did several years ago." Barron's 2/12
"Study of Apple iOS, Google Android Users Offers Important Message for Investors" TheStreet 2/12
Industry News
"U.S. stocks snap 5-day losing streak and post largest daily gain this month: Friday's gains failed to avert a second straight weekly loss" MarketWatch 2/12
"Crude Surge Boosts Stocks in Friday Rally" TheStreet 2/12
"U.S. Stocks Extend Gains as Oil, Banks Rally: Equities higher despite steep fall in Japanese markets" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2/12
"Japan stocks post worst weekly drop since 2008: Japanese shares were hammered Friday, capping their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a litany of worries weighed on investors, from slowing global growth to the health of the world's banks." MarketWatch 2/12
"European stocks bounce back, as banks revive: European stocks jumped Friday, coming back from a sharp selloff in the previous session, and held to higher ground after the release of economic growth figures for the eurozone." MarketWatch 2/12
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