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MacSurfer's Archive: Friday, March 25, 2016
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Our bodies, ourselves: How CareKit apps will revolutionize health care/The iPhone will bridge the gap between quantifying our health and actually doing something about it."  Macworld 7:20 AM
  • "Here comes the iPhone apocalypse and the end of Apple as we know it: In the course of a decade, Apple went from the Mac company to the iDevices company. The next 10 years will be even more challenging as the company faces tough competition from Asia which will erode its iPhone market share."  ZDNet 11:47 AM
  • "How Apple stomped on Intel's plans to make RealSense emotionally smart: Apple bought the emotion-sensing technology in Intel's 3D camera"  IDG News Service 6:55 AM
  • "An old law could force the FBI to tell Apple how it broke into iPhones"  The Next Web 11:27 AM
  • "Citing FBI quest, Apple asks judge to delay iPhone data case" Associated Press 11:21 AM
  • "Apple seeks delay in New York iPhone case until DOJ's next move in San Bernardino" VentureBeat 2:10 PM
  • "Apple Asks for Delay in Drug Dealer Phone Case to See if FBI's Crack Works" The Mac Observer 6:45 PM
  • "U.S. attempt to unlock San Bernardino iPhone could impact N.Y. case: Apple" Reuters 11:47 AM
  • "To Fight the FBI, Apple Ditched Secrecy for Openness"  Wired 8:45 AM
  • "Apple-FBI battle is over but Silicon Valley is still preparing for the privacy war" Mashable 7:31 AM
  • "Here's how much the FBI is paying Cellebrite for its iPhone hack" BGR 7:27 AM
  • "Apple Says It May Not Be Needed to Unlock Drug Dealer Phone" Bloomberg 1:14 PM
  • "World's Greatest Leaders: Tim Cook, 55" Fortune 3:14 PM
OS X
News
  • "OS X Exploit Bypasses Apple's Built-In Security, Then Uses It As A Shield" Digital Trends 11:29 AM
  • "A new exploit gives hackers near-total control of any Mac" The Next Web 12:10 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "OS X 10 tips and tricks: If you're upgrading to OS X 10 (El Capitan), or even if you've been using it for a while, these tips, tricks and utilities are sure to make your life a lot easier." Computerworld 7:01 AM
  • "Why your base station and OS X might report different Wi-Fi rates" Macworld 7:47 AM
  • "How To Protect Your Photos With A Mac Watermark App" Mac360 7:46 AM
  • "This App Lets You Know When Your Mac's Dinosaur Disk Drive OR SSD Is Dying" BohemianBoomer 7:49 AM
Op/Ed
  • "Possible OS X Futures—Two Things We Learned This Week" Architosh 9:17 AM
  • "Cassandra: iCloud Storage -Two for Less Than the Price of One" eXtensions 8:19 AM
Press Releases
  • "Cross Platform World of Tanks Blitz Launched on Mac App Store" The Mac Observer 8:05 PM
  • "Google makes its $149 Nik Collection of photography tools completely free" The Verge 7:22 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Samsung and Apple have traded places, and the Chinese are next in line" Mashable 11:33 AM
  • "9 iPhone SE Alternatives That Are Cheaper: Apple recently unveiled the smaller, less expensive iPhone SE, which starts at $399, to appeal to new buyers. But there are lower-cost alternatives. Here are 9 choices to consider." InformationWeek 7:05 AM
  • "Seeing eye phone: Giving independence to the blind/From CNET Magazine: Apple's iPhone software is helping people with limited or no sight navigate around town and across the Internet." CNET 8:29 AM
  • "Apple announces first original TV series, to explore app ecosytem" ZDNet 11:46 AM
  • "Online Music Calls the Tune, With Less Pay for the Piper" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:12 AM
  • "Apple Music gets an Android widget: That's something iOS users don't have." Engadget 7:22 AM
  • "Apple shows how kissing actors desperately need Siri and Apple Music" CNET 7:09 AM
  • "Check out Apple's cool, interactive Apple Watch gallery" iMore 11:21 AM
  • "New Interactive Apple Watch Gallery Lets You Custom Design Your Own Model" Redmond Pie 7:10 PM
Non-Apple News
  • "Heavy Facebook, Twitter users 3 times more likely to be depressed" CNET 1:31 PM
  • "John Carmack to Receive BAFTA Fellowship Award" Digital Trends 8:45 AM
  • "This is how Google annihilates hard drives it doesn't need anymore" Business Insider 8:35 AM
  • "Explore a massive Google data center in this 360-degree video" The Next Web 7:45 AM
  • "Admitting to throttling video, Netflix now promises more control for users" IDG News Service 7:02 AM
  • "Coming March 26: Gene Steinberg meets Bob 'Dr. Mac' LeVitus and columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 8:19 PM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "What The Tech 300: Apple Launches iPhone SE and 9.7 inch iPad Pro" Thurrott 6:53 PM
  • "Google, YouTube Working On Periscope Competitor" InformationWeek 4:08 PM
  • "Gadget Lab Podcast: Let Us Count the Ways to Infuriate Customs Agents" Wired 12:41 PM
  • "TMO Daily Observations 2016-03-25: Netflix's Video Throttling, Microsoft's Tay Fail" The Mac Observer 12:07 PM
  • "Ultra-thin Macbook Pros and the big vs. little iPad Pro on The CultCastCult of Mac 8:12 AM
  • "AppleInsider podcast talks iPad Pro, iPhone SE, True Tone display and more" AppleInsider 7:59 AM
  • "Jason Snell joins MashTalk to discuss the iPhone SE" Mashable 7:31 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "Apple Addresses GSM iPad 2 Activation Bug With Revised iOS 9.3, but Broader Issue Remains Unfixed" MacRumors 12:20 PM
  • "Apple patches iOS 9.3 to fix activation bug" ZDNet 7:04 AM
  • "Apple re-releases iOS 9.3 for iPad 2, posts help page for other update problems" The Verge 2:11 PM
  • "Apple Is Still Working to Correct Errors Cause by Its iOS Update" Fortune 3:15 PM
  • "Apple tackles iOS 9.3 update glitch" BBC 7:49 AM
  • "Apple just released a new update to fix all those bricked iPads" Tech Insider 8:50 AM
  • "Apple Fixes iPad 2 Bricking with new iOS 9.3 Updater" The Mac Observer 10:45 AM
  • "Why the iPhone SE doesn't have 3D Touch" BGR 4:16 PM
  • "Apple made it mindlessly easy to design a custom Watch: Rose Gold and Blue Sport strap? Why the heck not?" Engadget 8:29 AM
  • "Patent Report: avatar editing environment, Apple telephoto lens, more" Apple World Today 7:58 AM
AppleCare/Helps
  • "Troubleshooting iOS 9.3 Update Problems" OS X Daily 4:14 PM
  • "Cost of out-of-warranty Apple Watch Sport repairs drops to $199" AppleInsider 3:15 PM
  • "Cannot Get Mail errors on your iPhone? Try this" iDownload Blog 7:55 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:31 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:31 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:31 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "iPhone SE: My Initial Thoughts" Low End Mac 9:40 PM
  • "The New iPhone SE Is A Big Win For Small Hands" BuzzFeed 1:30 PM
  • "Review: iPhone SE puts the same engine in a smaller exterior" Yahoo Tech 12:41 PM
  • "iPhone SE review" [Video review] The Verge 11:34 AM
  • "iPhone SE review: today's tech, yesterday's design" The Verge 11:21 AM
  • "Galaxy S7 Edge vs. iPhone 6s Plus – Battle of the flagships [Video] 9to5Google 4:16 PM
  • "Apple iPad Pro 9.7: The iPad you want [Review]"  Mashable 2:10 PM
  • "I've been pleasantly surprised by the new iPad Pro" Tech Insider 11:30 AM
  • "Shootout: Apple's new 9.7" iPad Pro vs. iPad Air 2" AppleInsider 11:14 AM
  • "iPhone SE vs iPhone 5S, Compare Models." M.I.C. Gadget 8:12 AM
  • "Review: USB-C to Lightning Cable + 29W Power Adapter is what should have shipped with the 12.9' iPad Pro" 9to5Mac 11:54 AM
  • "Review: What It's Like To Wear The Most Beautiful Fitbit Ever" Time 11:37 AM
  • "Hands On: Belkin 6in Lightning Cable" MacNN 11:28 AM
  • "Super-thin case gives your iPhone a natural look [Reviews] Cult of Mac 12:47 PM
  • "Zagg's Shockguard Case for iPhone 6/6s Review" Digital Trends 7:50 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Review: Best Apple TV App For Watching Twitch" Apple TV Blog 10:45 AM
  • "What's The Best Calculator For Mac, iPhone, iPad?" NoodleMac 7:58 AM
  • "'Dream Machine: The Game' Review – Not a Monument Valley Clone" Touch Arcade 11:37 AM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "Pointers: Make a photo collage in Pixelmator on iOS" MacNN 3:15 PM
  • "Trade-in guide: Where to get the most money for your iPhone or iPad ahead of Apple's iPhone SE and 9.7" iPad Pro" AppleInsider 12:41 PM
  • "How to use Night Shift on iPhone and iPad" iDownload Blog 11:20 AM
  • "How to Find Mobile Data Used by Wi-Fi Assist on Your iPhone" iPhone Hacks 11:09 AM
  • "FAQ: Everything you need to know about 802.11ax Wi-Fi/Taking a look at the next big thing in wireless networking" Network World 10:58 AM
Tips
  • "Using an iPhone 5S When You've Been Sticking with OS X Snow Leopard" Low End Mac 9:40 PM
  • "Tip: adjusting how movies and TV shows are sorted in your Apple TV Wish Lists" iDownload Blog 4:12 PM
  • "This Old iMac: Speed Up Your Mac By Installing OS X On An External SSD" Forbes 7:48 AM
  • "17 iOS 9.3 tips to make the most out of Apple's latest feature-packed update" Macworld 7:21 AM
  • "6 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Awful Wi-Fi Network" Fortune 6:54 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "FBI Vs. Apple: Where Is This Going?" MacSparky 7:21 PM
  • "Apple, other tech companies decry North Carolina anti-LGBT law" AppleInsider 6:48 PM
  • "Apple's Recycling Robot Is Cool—But It Could Be Better" iFixit 4:16 PM
  • "iPhone SE: No Room For Doubt" ["Even though I was worried and skeptical about the transition to iPhone 6, I have to admit I have mostly gotten used to it. I don't know that I will return to the 4-inch sized phones, but the iPhone SE sure makes a compelling argument to do so."] Bitsplitting 11:55 AM
  • "Where Is the iPod of Smartwatches?" Gizmodo 11:54 AM
  • "7 tech billionaires who could probably sell you anything" ["Jobs wasn't just a great visionary — he knew how to sell the products he created."] Business Insider 11:30 AM
  • "With the iPhone SE, Apple Gets It Right" Apple Gazette 11:21 AM
  • "This week reminded me of one thing I really hate about Apple"  BGR 11:20 AM
  • "On Phil Schiller's 'Sad' Comment about Five-Year Old Computers" Kirkville 11:15 AM
  • "Oh good, another theory on what's going to kill the iPhone" BGR 9:17 AM
  • "5 Reasons You Should Still Jailbreak Your iPhone" Gizmodo 9:16 AM
  • "Opinion: Will limited device & app support lead 3D Touch to wither and die?" 9to5Mac 8:38 AM
  • "Apple Builds In Design Flaws" Mac360 8:25 AM
  • "How Tim Cook's Apple Is Boring" Mac360 8:15 AM
  • "iOS 9.3: The new Night Shift feature probably won't help you sleep better/There's no solid evidence that mobile screens' color temperature is the real culprit to keeping you up at night." Macworld 7:58 AM
  • "4 reasons why the FBI unlocking the San Bernardino iPhone without Apple is bad news" BGR 7:55 AM
  • "Apple downplaying the Apple Watch Edition in both online and retail stores" Kirkville 7:54 AM
  • "Apple's Confusing iPad Product Line" Kirkville 7:54 AM
  • "Walt Mossberg: Apple's Newest Products Are Mostly 'Derivative'" Re/code 7:27 AM
  • "Apple's Arrogant Approach To Its Latest Technology: Apple's recent launch of a smaller iPad Pro has left a bad taste in my mouth. Steve Jobs precision around Apple keynotes may be legendary, but there are enough reports from his time as CEO of Apple to back up the tightly scripted proceedings, the lengthy rehearsals, and the measured impact of every word. Tim Cook and core team will have seen that accuracy in action."  Forbes 7:25 AM
  • "Free Siri! Why Apple should make an Echo competitor: Siri is waiting in the wings to serve you in your home."  Macworld 7:21 AM
  • "Quiz: Is this a way to hack an iPhone ... or kill James Bond?" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:19 AM
  • "Apple disappoints with retro iPhone and 'so what' iPad launches"  The Inquirer 7:12 AM
  • "5 reasons to pick the iPad Pro over the iPad Air 2: The 9.7-inch iPad Pro is a lot more expensive than the iPad Air 2: for at least five reasons." CNET 6:54 AM
Non-Apple
  • "Walker Art Center Interviews Google Design" Subtraction 7:12 PM
  • "The expensive days of the upgradable game console may be close at hand" The Daily Dot 6:42 PM
  • "Is paying for antivirus a waste of money? Commentary: It's been a long time since anti-malware suites have found anything on my computers. Maybe the Windows Defender that comes with Windows 10 is good enough?" ZDNet 11:46 AM
  • "How the Rich and Powerful Use Tech to Silence Activists" Wired 11:36 AM
  • "Is Software Testing Easier Than Software Development?" Forbes 11:31 AM
  • "How Two Guys Fooled The Internet Into Thinking They Had The Nintendo NX Controller" Forbes 10:58 AM
  • "Female Programmers Make Only 72% Of Male Wages: What Are We Going To Do About It?" Forbes 9:17 AM
  • "Why It's So Hard for AI to Play Some Games" Gizmodo 7:45 AM
  • "Is Artificial Intelligence Dangerous?" Forbes 7:08 AM
Humor/Cartoons
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "DoBox on Kickstarter, a Multi-Purpose Dock, Router, and Apple Watch Charger" The Mac Observer 7:14 PM
  • "Switcher Studio turns your iPad into a live video editing studio" TechCrunch 11:14 AM
  • "RazorMax a useful iPhone/iPad accessory when you're traveling" Apple World Today 7:59 AM
  • "Model Railroad Set now available on Apple TV" prMac 11:14 AM
  • "What Time for iOS saves you from chat group hell" prMac 7:20 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Should Microsoft be a PC hardware company? What does Microsoft know about PCs that the rest of the industry seems to have forgotten? And is this segment of the market ripe for a comeback? If so, what can Microsoft do about it?" Computerworld 8:19 AM
  • "Microsoft sees rise in government data demands, but fewer national security orders" ZDNet 4:07 PM
  • "This is Microsoft's bold vision for our holographic future" Business Insider 11:28 AM
  • "Microsoft wants to 'holoport' you into a conversation elsewhere: This new feature uses a special capture rig to put you in another place" Computerworld New Zealand 7:14 PM
  • "Microsoft to provide an assist to potential Yahoo buyers: Report/The long and troubled Microsoft-Yahoo partnership is continuing to evolve. Microsoft is said to be meeting with private equity firms considering buying Yahoo to let them know it will back their play financially." ZDNet 7:54 AM
  • "Microsoft told potential Yahoo buyers it might back bids" VentureBeat 11:21 AM
  • "Microsoft said to be wanting to help out Yahoo buyers with its own cash" Ars Technica 11:26 AM
  • "Microsoft kills 'inappropriate' AI chatbot that learned too much online" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 11:12 AM
  • "Microsoft suspends artificial intelligence 'racist' Twitter account" The Scotsman 8:06 AM
  • "Microsoft's 'Artificial Intelligence' Twitter Bot Tay Turns Nazi, Is Shut Down" The Wrap 8:04 AM
  • "Microsoft Muzzles AI Chatbot After Twitter Users Teach It Racism" InformationWeek 11:48 AM
  • "It's not Tay's fault that it turned racist. It's ours." Engadget 11:21 AM
  • "Microsoft apologizes for hijacked chatbot Tay's 'wildly inappropriate' tweets" TechCrunch 7:09 PM
  • "Microsoft's latest Windows 10 build fixes bugs but adds some of its own" IDG News Service 2:10 PM
  • "Microsoft starts shipping Surface Hub conferencing system to business customers" GeekWire 1:30 PM
  • "Microsoft, HP Help Pump $73M Into Mesosphere's Container Management" InformationWeek 11:48 AM
  • "Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview for PCs and mobile with many bug fixes" VentureBeat 1:14 PM
  • "Dell opens Digital Experience Studio to aid customer digital transformation plans" V3 8:13 AM
  • "Moore's Law worry as Intel changes chip upgrade strategy" ChannelBiz 8:22 AM
  • "Intel adds Core i7-6660U to its 15W mobile Skylake CPU lineup" VR-Zone 8:07 AM
  • "Can AMD Help Intel Grow in the Gaming Market?" Market Realist 7:12 AM
  • "How Will AMD Gain from a Possible Licensing Deal with Intel?" Market Realist 1:14 PM
  • "Oracle Corporation Is Crushing the Cloud Space: Working with Salesforce.com has helped the company grow, but it's not always an easy relationship." The Motley Fool 9:17 AM
  • "Oracle Unveils Virtual Cloud Option for Data Centers" eWeek 8:08 AM
  • "Oracle launches new cloud services" Telecompaper 8:08 AM
  • "Cisco to Highlight its IoT Solutions and Demonstrate 'Real Life' Smart City scenarios at IoTX 2016" Equity Bulls 8:10 AM
  • "As Silicon Valley chills, Europe's tech gets hotter" TechCrunch 7:20 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Apple Short Interest Rises Over 5 Million Shares" 24/7 Wall St. 8:19 AM
  • "Apple shares are one reason hedge funds lag mutual funds in 2016" Reuters 7:05 AM
Industry News
  • "Dollar index on track to rise for 6th straight day: The dollar strengthened against its main rivals in light trading as most markets in Europe and the U.S. were closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday." MarketWatch 8:49 AM

 
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