"Apple fights call to block Facetime and iMessage: A patent-licensing firm is seeking to force Apple to suspend its Facetime and iMessage services claiming it has suffered 'irreparable harm' as a result of the tech giant's actions." BBC 8:12 AM
"VirnetX Goes After Apple for iMessage, FaceTime: While Apple appeals a patent verdict that could cost the company north of $600 million, victor VirnetX wants an injunction against iMessage, FaceTime, and other software features." PC Magazine 9:02 PM
"Apple is 'working rapidly' to launch Apple Pay in more countries in Asia and Europe" TechCrunch 7:04 AM
"Apple's route to virtual reality: A series of subtle indicators hint that Apple is indeed taking VR seriously, and is laying the groundwork for a future product in the space" Recode 7:48 AM
"Is Apple's Didi Investment More About R&D Than Tie-Ups?" GuruFocus 7:59 AM
"Apple Signals Interest in Producing Original Content: Apple has expressed interest in purchasing one of the largest traditional cable companies, illustrating its interest to further enter the lucrative original content arena." TheStreet 8:00 AM
"Apple's Echo rival could see you with built-in camera: The company has been exploring the inclusion of facial-recognition tech in its upcoming device, sources tell CNET." CNET 8:11 AM
"Apple TV may be working on Amazon Echo rival" CNBC Videos 8:00 AM
"This document explains why Apple's Irish data centre is so important to the company" Business Insider 8:13 AM
"Apple discussion talks about update, installation and compatibility issues with OS X, plus a trick for consolidating Apple IDs, a tip about improving Yosemite's system font and notes on Yosemite performance vs. El Capitan performance." MacInTouch 8:20 AM
"El Capitan notes talk about storage and startup compatibility issues between Mac OS X and OS X versions, along with Unix command-line programs that cover holes in Apple's Disk Utility app, plus issues with the Messages app, and more." MacInTouch 8:20 AM
"10 Siri for Mac features I hope to see in OS X 10.12" iDownload Blog 7:48 AM
Press Releases
"First ever Mac Frame rate counter released" Mac Gamer HQ 9:50 AM
"Rocket League is still coming to the Mac" Mac Gamer HQ 9:50 AM
"New Release of iFotosoft's Photo Viewer for Mac OS X" prMac 3:50 PM
"Folx 5.0 released for OS X - New Features and a Redesigned Interface" prMac 7:03 AM
"The next logical step for Apple Pay: a loyalty program" Quartz 11:01 AM
"How Many Hours Does an iPhone Cost?" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:43 AM
"Apple spent $1 million on the stairs in the new San Francisco Apple Store" Tech Insider 9:34 PM
"SamsungPay Mini to Be Released in Next Month: Samsung Electronics is releasing 'SamsungPay Mini' in next month at the earliest to increase percentage of online payments. It can be used on Android phones as well as iPhones." Electronic Times: Korea 10:00 AM
"Samsung to bring web-based 'SamsungPay Mini' to iPhones - report" AppleInsider 10:01 AM
"Push for encryption law falters despite Apple case spotlight" Reuters 8:07 AM
"Congress won't consider mandatory encryption bill after Apple battle - report" AppleInsider 9:00 AM
"Support for Anti-encryption Laws Crumbles" The Mac Observer 10:32 AM
"Apple Expands iPhone Trade Up Program to France, Italy, and Spain" MacRumors 8:06 AM
"'Trade Up with Installments' iPhone program expands to France, Italy and Spain" iDownload Blog 8:13 AM
"Apple Removed This Lesbian Couple From International Versions Of Its Ad" BuzzFeed 3:51 PM
"Steve Jobs is now selling tea/Technically Incorrect: A Polish drinks brand features the Apple co-founder on the box for its cherry-rum tea." CNET 7:47 AM
Non-Apple News
"Google Photos Is 1 Year Old -- Here's What's Next For Photos" Digital Trends 9:34 PM
"This backpack computer makes a PC-grade virtual reality experience portable" BGR 8:46 PM
"Report: Jawbone has stopped making its fitness trackers, planning a 'clinical-grade' wearable" 9to5Mac 8:46 PM
"Ray Kurzweil is building a chatbot for Google: It's based on a novel he wrote, and will be released later this year" The Verge 4:37 PM
"Jawbone stops production of fitness trackers" Tech Insider 4:37 PM
"How Powerful Is Facebook? It Provides News to 44% Of Americans, Poll Says" Forbes 5:24 PM
"Facebook begins tracking non-users around the internet" The Verge 8:08 AM
"Hold The Cellphone — That Cancer Study Isn't What You Think: It didn't prove cellphones are deadly, but maybe take some precautions." The Huffington Post 9:37 PM
"U.S. Cellphone Study Fans Cancer Worries: Researchers found incidences of tumor in rats exposed to low-level radio waves, reigniting debate over safety" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:42 PM
"A Scary New Study Links Cell Phones And Cancer. Don't Stress. At All." Forbes 4:55 PM
"Here's what to do if you're worried about cellphones causing cancer" Mashable 3:52 PM
"A major study just linked cell phones to cancer in rats — here's what you need to know" Business Insider 9:50 AM
"'Game-Changing' Study Links Cellphone Radiation to Cancer: It's the moment we've all been dreading." Mother Jones 8:21 AM
"Using your phone could give you cancer, says major new study: 'Where people were saying there's no risk, I think this ends that kind of statement'" The Independent 8:00 AM
"Cellphone-Cancer Link Found in Government Study: Multiyear, peer-reviewed study found 'low incidences' of two types of tumors in male rats exposed to type of radio frequencies commonly emitted by cellphones" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:43 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The TouchArcade Show - 259 - Bing.io, the Hottest Bingo Sensation" Touch Arcade 8:46 PM
"We really want the Motorola Razr to make a comeback" Mashable 3:52 PM
"Does a MacBook Pro with an OLED touch bar excite you? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 39)" CNET 3:44 PM
"The MacJury Contemplates Choosing and Using Streaming Music Services" MacVoices 2:39 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-05-27: Apple's Car Charging Plans, Eddy Cue's Time Warner Deal" The Mac Observer 2:39 PM
"AppleInsider podcast talks about the latest rumors in MacBook, Siri, 'AppleTV 5' and 'iPhone 7' rumors" AppleInsider 8:06 AM
"OtterBox Universe Review: Modular Case and Accessories Transform Your iPhone/No need to remove your case to connect gadgets from OlloClip, SanDisk, PolarPro and more" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:25 AM
"Razer Core GPU Expander To Razer Blade Stealth laptop via Thunderbolt 3xThe Razer Blade Stealth got our attention for at least two reasons: Thunderbolt 3 and optional external GPU expander called 'Core.' We finally got our hands on the Razer Core and installed an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti desktop GPU to see what would happen. And we compared those results with the same GTX 980 Ti inside a 2010 Mac Pro tower running both OS X and Windows." Bare Feats 9:02 AM
"Review: Pad & Quill Contega Linen for iPad Pro" iPad Insight 9:37 PM
"A look at Belkin's elegant Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch and iPhone" Apple World Today 2:39 PM
"I used an un-wearable stress tracker for a week — and it gave me some insight into where the industry is headed" Business Insider 10:07 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"MailTime displays your emails as threaded conversations" iDownload Blog 3:53 PM
"Use Your iPhone To Solve Handwritten Math Problems" AddictiveTips 3:52 PM
"The Roll review: iPhone app takes intelligent charge of your Camera Roll" Macworld 11:00 AM
"'Castles of Mad King Ludwig' Review - Some Assembly Required" Touch Arcade 3:54 PM
"The similarity of differences. Google held its annual I/O conference recently, and unveiled some extremely interesting developments for the year to come. Focused ever more heavily on data processing and machine learning, its AI initiatives are being inserted into many of their products, and creating some new ones in the process." Greetings from the Grid 7:47 AM
"EMV rules ruining Apple Pay: Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are the latest retailers to see the Apple Pay experience bedeviled by EMV rules" Computerworld 7:13 AM
"10 struggles iPhone users will never understand" Greenbot 7:12 AM
"Apple Phone Or iPod Phone. Could Either Be A Budget Handset?" Low End Mac 7:10 AM
"S&P 500 posts biggest weekly gain in 2 months: Equities brush aside Yellen hints at summer rate rise" MarketWatch 4:39 PM
"Wall Street Enters Long Weekend With Fed on the Brain: Wall Street closed out Friday's session with slight gains, settling into the long Memorial Day weekend with the topic of rate hikes to muse on." TheStreet 4:39 PM
"Stocks end moderately higher, post winning week" USA Today 4:39 PM
"U.S. Stocks Grab Best Weekly Gains In Months" MarketWatch Pulse 4:38 PM
"U.S. Stocks Rise, Notching Strong Weekly Gains: Fed chief says rate increase would be appropriate in coming months if economy continues to strengthen" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:38 PM
"Asian shares log third straight week of gains: Financial stocks rose across Asia on Friday ahead of expected comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, while an oil-led rally in Australia helped the market notch its seventh straight week of gains." MarketWatch 7:07 AM
"European stocks edge higher with Yellen speech ahead: European stocks inched cautiously higher on Friday, as investors waited for a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen that could indicate whether an interest rate rise is imminent." MarketWatch 11:23 AM
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