"Apple's Marketing Machine Is About to Get Cranking" Fortune 8:27 AM
"App Store subscriptions don't solve problems for most developers/Update: This article has been updated to reflect clarification from Apple that apps approved to use subscriptions can require a subscription to use the app at all." Macworld 6:52 AM
"Apple's new product launch will be super boring (in a good way)/At WWDC, this is the big question: Can Apple successfully manage the increasing complexity of its product line?" MarketWatch 7:22 AM
"Apple: Looking Through the iPhone Gloom/A maturing iPhone business means Apple's business gets unavoidably complex as it spreads its efforts" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:08 PM
"Apple Energy deeper dive: Is this Apple running its own microgrids or more?" Electrek 10:45 AM
"Apple now has an energy company, report says" CNBC 5:46 PM
"Catawba County approves lease for Apple's renewable energy center: A new lease agreement between Catawba County and Apple will allow for the construction of a renewable energy facility that harnesses landfill gas." Hickory Daily Record 7:08 AM
"As Apple moves into the energy business, it gets approval to turn landfill gas into power" 9to5Mac 7:08 AM
"Exclusive: Apple Pay Will Challenge Paypal By Expanding To Online Purchases" Digital Trends 12:25 PM
"Samsung and Apple's five-year patent battle could go back to the courts: DoJ recommends reassessing damages awarded to Apple" The Verge 7:22 AM
"Apple Starts to Woo Its App Developers" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:06 PM
"Hey, Siri, How Is Apple Going to Keep Up With Google and Amazon?" Bloomberg 7:22 AM
"Why Siri needs to smarten up, and fast: Apple made the first digital assistant, but it's in danger of falling behind rivals such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon, which have all made huge strides in artificial intelligence." CNET 11:33 AM
"Will Apple Take on Amazon Echo at the Developer's Conference?" RealMoney 8:27 AM
"Apple tries to finds its voice Siri as it looks to catch up in AI" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 8:27 AM
"Here's why Amazon, Google, and Apple are fighting over voice-activated home devices" Business Insider 12:24 PM
"NSA Looking to Exploit Internet of Things, Including Biomedical Devices, Official Says" ["That's why the NSA wasn't able to help the FBI crack the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter, he said, because the agency hadn't invested in exploiting that particular model of phone. 'We don't do every phone, every variation of phone,' he said. 'If we don't have a bad guy who's using it, we don't do that.'"] The Intercept 5:48 PM
"NSA finally admits why it couldn't hack San Bernardino shooter's iPhone" ZDNet 5:48 PM
"iPhone WARNING: Whatever you do, do NOT open these text messages from 'Apple'/Malicious sites impersonating popular Apple webpages, like iCloud and iTunes, and dangerous phishing campaigns are on the rise, security researchers have warned." Express UK 1:51 PM
"Google Chromecast Pulls Ahead of Apple TV in Battle for the Living Room" Fortune 8:28 AM
"Google Chromecast topples Apple TV in sales and will keep its lead, says this report: Both have that sticky Amazon problem, though." Recode 1:09 PM
"What India Wants from Apple: Jobs, Environment, And Yes, Also iPhones" Forbes 6:54 AM
"Manhattan DA Still Wants to Kill iPhone Encryption" The Mac Observer 10:30 AM
"Apple's endless battle with Samsung could rage on for years" Cult of Mac 8:12 AM
"Cork data centre will offer super-speedy US to Europe data times: Meanwhile, in Galway, Apple bit barn planning row goes nuclear" The Register 8:23 AM
"Nancy Pelosi: The U.S. government invented the iPhone" Cult of Mac 8:38 AM
"Nancy Pelosi says 'federal research' invented the iPhone, not Steve Jobs" Mashable 1:08 PM
"Steve Jobs didn't invent the iPhone, says Nancy Pelosi" CNET 5:50 PM
"Imposters again target NYC Apple Store, pilfer $16,000 in iPhones" AppleInsider 7:13 AM
"Man walks out of Apple store with 19 iPhones by dressing like an employee" The Verge 7:09 AM
"Apple takes over Bill Graham Auditorium ahead of WWDC" Cult of Mac 1:50 PM
"WWDC 2016 Decorations Going Up at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Ahead of Monday's Keynote Event" MacRumors 5:47 PM
"Apple's developer conference 2016: Join us (live blog)/The iPhone maker will show off its newest software, talk up Siri and likely roll out changes to Apple Music." CNET 7:31 AM
"Apple's old San Francisco store is staying in the mobile game" Cult of Mac 11:26 AM
"Steve Jobs opera promises to hit all the right notes" Cult of Mac 11:36 AM
"Today in Apple history: the first Apple II ships" Cult of Mac 8:12 AM
Non-Apple News
"McConnell Gives Thumbs Down to FCC's Set-Top Box Rule" ["Beyond being the Senate's leading man, McConnell said his concern chiefly stems from representing the rural state of Kentucky and it's smaller cable providers, who many on both right and left fear will see their cost rise and profits fall if their content is made available on third-party navigation devices at no extra cost."] Inside Sources 9:01 PM
"Your cell phone number could be hijacked unless you add a PIN to your carrier account" Macworld 8:13 PM
"Exclusive: Amazon is preparing to launch streaming music service - sources" Reuters 4:32 PM
"'Alexa, start my Elantra': Hyundai will connect its cars to Amazon Echo/This is taking it one step beyond your normal Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity." CNET 11:34 AM
"Google's crazy augmented reality smartphone project is finally becoming a reality" Business Insider 7:13 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The TouchArcade Show - 261 - The Pre-E3 (And WWDC) Extravaganza" Touch Arcade 8:12 PM
"Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Slack Basics and Admin" MacVoices 2:15 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-06-10: iMessage for Android, Logic Pro's Mega Update" The Mac Observer 1:03 PM
"Ex-Apple ad man Ken Segall talks Apple and simplicity" Cult of Mac 11:26 AM
"Catch our WWDC 2016 hardware and software predictions on The CultCast" Cult of Mac 8:37 AM
"iOS 10, macOS, MacBook Pro: AppleInsider podcast breaks down the rumors ahead of WWDC" AppleInsider 8:09 AM
"Fitbit vs. Apple Watch and the race for tech talent: Fitbit CFO William Zerella talks about recruiting challenges, investor expectations and the Blaze" MarketWatch 7:22 AM
"Doom 3... A Sequel Worthy Of The Doom Name" Low End Mac 5:50 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"How to Copy Music to iPhone from iTunes" OS X Daily 5:50 PM
"Must-have apps for the iPad road warrior: We're not going to tell you how to get your work done. But with good VPN, screen-sharing, and time-management apps on your iPad, you'll be prepared to tackle any task." Macworld 12:25 PM
"We spent some time with Pokémon Go!" iMore 8:13 AM
"I played the new Pokemon Go for iPhone/Android and it's awesome" TechCrunch 8:11 AM
"Rule with an Iron Fish – Will It Reel You In?" Apple'n'Apps 9:01 PM
"'Lost Frontier' Review – Dang Near Perfect, I Reckon" Touch Arcade 12:23 PM
"'Tormentum – Dark Sorrow' Review – Enthralled by Darkness" Touch Arcade 10:46 AM
"'Never Alone: Ki Edition' Review - Good Game, Great Experience" Touch Arcade 10:46 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to use iBooks for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide" iMore 5:46 PM
"How to have iCloud sync your calendar subscriptions across Mac, iPhone, and iPad" iDownload Blog 12:23 PM
"How to remove location data from your photos" BetaNews 11:27 AM
"How to use trackpad mode on your iPad with an external keyboard" iMore 7:11 AM
"How to make an iPad or iPhone child-friendly: Set up parental controls on iOS & restrict your kids' iPad use | How to stop children buying apps & in-app purchases | New in-app purchase rules & standards" Macworld UK 7:08 AM
"How to Prepare an iPhone for Travel" Tuts+ 7:08 AM
"How to redeem a gift card or promo code in the Mac App Store" iMore 7:07 AM
Tips
"Security Basics: If a Service Offers Two-Factor Authentication, Use It" The Mac Observer 9:25 PM
"This hidden feature will boost your iPhone's reception" Tech Insider 8:31 AM
"Will Apple Enter the Smart TV Market?" Low End Mac 5:49 PM
"Apple needs a reuse plan for 100s of millions of old iPhones: iOSR" AppleInsider 5:46 PM
"Why Apple's new MacBook Pro needs more than just one USB-C port: Despite being touted as a new standard, finding the right USB-C accessory for the newer MacBooks is still hit-or-miss." Macworld 4:33 PM
"The Weakness of iPads in K-12 Education is Starting to Show Up" The Mac Observer 3:46 PM
"Opinion: Could Apple adopt Amazon's Scout model to give small developers a better shot at visibility?" 9to5Mac 11:32 AM
"Luxury lifestyle for the 1%? There's an app for that..." Apple Must 10:23 AM
"WWDC 2016: MacRumors Readers' OS X 10.12 Wishlists" MacRumors 2:01 PM
"Here Are Apple TV's Biggest Challenges At WWDC And Beyond" Fast Company 1:51 PM
"WWDC 2016 Wish List: Apple TV" Six Colors 1:51 PM
"WWDC 2016 preview: How to watch & what to expect at Apple's event on Monday" 9to5Mac 1:50 PM
"At WWDC, will Siri live up to its promise?" Mashable 1:14 PM
"What to expect at Apple's WWDC keynote" TechCrunch 1:09 PM
"WWDon't: 7 things Apple shouldn't reveal on Monday" BGR 11:30 AM
"Apple WWDC 2016: What to Expect From the App Store, Siri, and More" Consumer Reports 10:43 AM
"WWDC 2016: What's in it for Android users?" Computerworld 9:17 AM
"Cassandra: WWDC Notes (2) -Overtures, Plans and Sharpened Rumours" eXtensions 9:17 AM
"Everything to expect from WWDC 2016 keynote" Cult of Mac 8:12 AM
"WWDC wish list: Surprises, wild cards, and one more things" Macworld 7:13 AM
"WWDC approaches and Apple's still king of the app stores" The Next Web 7:10 AM
"WWDC wish list: What to expect for Apple Watch and Apple TV" Macworld 7:07 AM
"iMessage for Android Would Change Everything" Gizmodo 11:37 AM
"Could Apple Launch iMessage for Android at WWDC? Don't look too shocked: after all, this is the same company that brought iTunes to Windows" AppAdvice 7:29 AM
"This might be the most exciting and unexpected Apple announcement at WWDC 2016" BGR 6:57 AM
"Glenn Fleishman: 'App Store Subscriptions Don't Solve Problems for Most Developers'" Daring Fireball 7:29 AM
"First Click: Is Apple's App Store subscription pricing good for consumers?" The Verge 6:56 AM
Non-Apple
"Gimmicks and buzzwords won't save the smartphone industry" ZDNet 11:29 AM
"This is What Eric Schmidt Thinks About AI Fears" Gizmodo 7:21 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Google's secret flying car!" The Joy of Tech [cartoon] 6:44 AM
"Coming June 11: Gene Steinberg meets Jonny Evans, Computerworld's 'Apple Holic,' and Sean Aune, of TechnoBuffalo, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 7:30 PM
"BitCam: Relive the Early 90s with a One-Bit Camera for iPhone" OS X Daily 5:45 PM
"Uyghur Keyboard for iPad and iPhone 1.0" prMac 1:53 PM
"Apple Maps showing accident notifications" The Loop 1:08 PM
"Facebook forces its photo-sharing app Moments to the top of the App Store" TechCrunch 12:23 PM
"Best iPad accessories for toddlers and preschoolers to help them learn and play" iMore 11:30 AM
"Apple TV Universal Search Gains Support for Bravo, E!, Syfy, and USA" MacRumors 10:46 AM
"Introducing iBooks Editions. Your Favourite Authors Give You Even More To Love." RazorianFly 7:14 AM
"Apple Short Interest Surges 79%" 24/7 Wall St. 6:45 AM
Industry News
"S&P 500, Nasdaq sell off to end week lower: Sliding oil prices hit energy, materials stocks" MarketWatch 5:55 PM
"Stock Losses Mount in Disappointing End of Week: Losses piled upon losses in the final hour of trading Friday, pulling benchmark indices lower for the week." TheStreet 5:55 PM
"Dow tumbles 120 points and oil plunges 3% back below $50" USA Today 5:54 PM
"U.S. Stocks Slide as German, U.K., Japan Bond Yields Hit Fresh Lows: Political, economic concerns weigh on sentiment" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 5:53 PM
"Nikkei, Hang Seng hit by worries about slowing global growth: Shares in Asia slipped as worries about a faltering global economy took the steam out of a multiweek rally." MarketWatch 7:30 AM
"European stocks see sharpest fall since Feb. 11 as investors flee to bonds: European stocks sold off Friday, hobbled by sharp declines in bank and commodity shares, while investors flocked to the fixed-income market." MarketWatch 11:35 AM
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