"Apple's Brain Trust -- Iovine, Reznor, Cue and Kondrk -- on Streaming's New World Order and Why 'We All Should Be' Worried" Billboard 3:04 PM
"Siri: Once a Flake, Now Key to Apple's Future/Apple's Siri is growing up, and opening up. But will we forgive the bumbling voice assistant for its weak first five years?" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:47 AM
"Siri wins this round: How Apple's digital assistant made Cortana look bad at WWDC/Apple isn't going to let Microsoft claim that it has the most productive digital assistant without a fight." PCWorld 7:47 AM
"Apple Is Bringing the AI Revolution to Your iPhone" Wired 2:55 PM
"Apple Enhances Siri But Still Trails in Artificial Intelligence Race" Reuters 7:14 AM
"Why You Won't See an 'Apple Echo': Why bother? With Siri on iOS, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, you already have a voice assistant any time you need one." PC Magazine 8:05 PM
"Apple quietly goes big on AI as it looks to keep up with Google and Facebook" Business Insider 8:13 AM
"Apple Just Improved the Most Important Social Network in Your Life: After falling behind Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, Apple's putting the work into Messages; It goes deeper than just the emoji and sticker fun" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2:58 PM
"Apple is pushing into China harder than ever: The company is unabashedly dropping a few China-focused features in its updated OS as it tries to make a bigger push into the world's largest economy." CNET 7:48 AM
"Microsoft and Apple Double Down" Stratechery 8:58 AM
"Apple May Have Figured Out the iPhone's Most Promising Feature" Wired 8:13 AM
"Apple reveals iOS 10, including redesigned Messages and Apple Music apps, with updates to macOS and Watch: The company has added new artificial intelligence features and extensions to take on companies like Google – but stresses that everyone's data will stay private" The Independent 7:14 AM
"Apple UX Goes Full Dadcore: To counter Snapchat and Facebook, Apple is embracing its inner dad." Fast Company Design 12:30 PM
"iPhones are about to get plugged into enterprises with Cisco's help: The partnership will bear fruit later this year" IDG News Service 7:45 AM
"Apple's Messages target of new Uniloc patent suit" AppleInsider 6:53 PM
"Resources found in macOS Sierra hint at upcoming OLED touch bar, Touch ID support, more" 9to5Mac 6:53 PM
"MacOS Sierra code hints at MacBook Pro touch bar, Touch ID integration" AppleInsider 7:53 PM
"Apple strikes older Macs from macOS Sierra list: After 5 years of unchanged requirements, drops 2007, 2008 and some 2009 Macs" ["Others saw a conspiracy in the move, arguing that Apple is simply dumping models to force customers to buy new hardware. They pointed out what they believed were inconsistencies, such as 2009 MacBooks making the list while MacBook Pros -- which sported more powerful components -- from that same year were omitted."] Computerworld 7:45 AM
"The MacOS Sierra Compatibility List" OS X Daily 1:07 PM
"macOS Sierra Drops Support for Several Mac Models" The Mac Observer 9:45 AM
"Apple quietly launches next-gen encrypted file system: It's not ready for primetime, but it may prove revolutionary" The Register 2:57 PM
"WWDC: Apple's new ADFS file system brings improved encryption and features for SSDs/The security services aren't going to like this" V3 8:13 AM
"WWDC 2016: Apple File System a welcome update for macOS/iOS" ZDNet 8:58 AM
"How Apple's next-generation file system will make your data more secure across platforms" iDownload Blog 9:53 AM
"macOS Sierra Apple File System, RAID Support, and More" MacRumors 7:53 AM
"Siri for Mac: How it works in Apple's macOS Sierra and what it's capable of" AppleInsider 12:00 PM
"Safari in macOS Sierra Deactivates Flash and Other Plug-ins By Default" MacRumors 12:53 PM
"Safari to tell websites Flash is not installed" ZDNet 8:57 PM
"Continuity: iOS and watchOS features for macOS Sierra" iLounge 2:56 PM
"Apple Announces macOS Sierra" MacStories 10:09 AM
"Is Apple's New Privacy Feature Safe?" Gizmodo UK 7:52 AM
"Cryptography professor from Johns Hopkins questions security of Apple's plans to collect more personal data" 9to5Mac 7:53 AM
"What Apple's differential privacy means for your data and the future of machine learning" TechCrunch 2:56 PM
"Apple execs say 'no end date' to iTunes downloads, sales in better-than-expected decline" AppleInsider 3:41 PM
"Apple Special Event. June 13, 2016." Apple 8:24 PM
"WWDC 2016: Developer accuses Apple of stealing his Breathe app" BGR India 12:41 PM
"Developer Accuses Apple Of Stealing His Breathe App" Slashdot 12:41 PM
"Apple Is About To Fix Voicemail Forever" Time 8:02 AM
"Apple kills the Game Center app, but the service will continue" TechCrunch 2:56 PM
"Apple boss acknowledges 9-year-old app developer" New Zealand Herald 8:05 PM
"WWDC 2016: what else did Apple announce?" Gearburn 8:01 AM
"Don't have an Apple TV? The iPad can also be a Home Hub for HomeKit devices" TechCrunch 2:56 PM
"Apple Confirms Rich Notifications Will Come to Devices Without 3D Touch" MacRumors 12:00 PM
"Finally, you can delete the Stocks app! What Apple didn't announce at WWDC" The Guardian 7:18 AM
"You'll be able to delete Apple's built-in system apps in iOS 10: Say goodbye to your junk folder." Recode 7:57 AM
"Apple plays catch-up with iMessage emojis" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:11 AM
"Here's how a vintage internet company ended up center stage at WWDC" Tech Insider 12:01 PM
"The new Apple News logo will look very familiar to Dota 2 fans: Apple's unawareness of PC gaming is showing" The Verge 7:14 AM
"Fitbit or Apple Watch? Activity Trackers Still Win: Smartwatches, however, are quickly narrowing the gap, according to The NPD Group." PC Magazine 8:03 AM
"Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go and an anatomy app" CNET 7:47 AM
"2016 Apple Design Award Winners Include Ulysses, djay Pro, INKS" The Mac Observer 10:57 AM
"Apple invites deaf, blind advocate Haben Girma to address developers on accessibility at WWDC16" AppleInsider 4:40 PM
"Does this Apple Car concept rev your engines?" Cult of Mac 8:58 AM
"Today in Apple history: Apple Logo teaches kids to code" Cult of Mac 8:57 AM
Non-Apple News
"Twitter invests $70 million in SoundCloud" Engadget 8:27 PM
"Trent Reznor shreds YouTube and Spotify for ripping off artists" Cult of Mac 4:39 PM
"At E3, the end of the game console as we know it" Ars Technica 12:41 PM
"Can artificial intelligence wipe out cyber terror? AI will replace large teams of tier-1 SOC analysts who today stare at endless streams of threat alerts, says a former director of DARPA." Recode 9:55 AM
"The internet is a utility the FCC will regulate, says federal court" Digital Trends 3:41 PM
"Net Neutrality wins (again)" VentureBeat 10:48 AM
"FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules Upheld by Appeals Court: Industry appeals to Supreme Court are likely" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:47 AM
"Net Neutrality Rules Upheld by Federal Court" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 10:09 AM
"Tom Wheeler defeats the broadband industry: Net neutrality wins in court/Appeals court decision upholds FCC's net neutrality order." Ars Technica 9:54 AM
"HTML5 has changed the internet but the world's now ready for HTML6" Memeburn 8:01 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Clockwise #141: Not Even in the Rotator" Six Colors 6:53 PM
"The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2016" Daring Fireball 6:51 PM
"TMO Background Mode: Interview With Mashable Sr. Technical Correspondent Christina Warren" The Mac Observer 2:27 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-06-14: The Mac's New File System, watchOS 3" The Mac Observer 12:48 PM
"Let's Talk iOS 139: All about WWDC 2016" iDownload Blog 7:58 AM
"AppleInsider podcast dives into Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote" AppleInsider 7:53 AM
"Apple will require HTTPS connections for iOS apps by the end of 2016" TechCrunch 7:53 PM
"Apple to app makers: Come on in! OK, now stop right there/With iOS 10, third-party apps will work with iMessage, Maps, Siri and even the phone to make calls. But that openness has some limits." CNET 11:56 AM
"Apple launches Swift Playgrounds to lure kids to become future developers" ZDNet 8:12 AM
"Apple Streamlines Music App: Redesign will feature easier-to-read menus" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:47 AM
"Inside iOS 10: Third-party compatibility opens up Messages to Apple's app universe" AppleInsider 12:00 PM
"CarPlay in iOS 10: Improved Apple Music, removing & rearranging apps, more" 9to5Mac 12:27 PM
"Apple iOS 10 Vs iOS 9: What's The Difference?" Forbes 11:56 AM
"iOS 10 will make 40 percent of all iPads obsolete" ZDNet 8:12 AM
"iOS 10: The iPhone 5 & 5c Will Receive It" Low End Mac 10:57 AM
"Apple doesn't seem to have decided which devices will support iOS 10" BetaNews 8:58 AM
"Does Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Support iOS 10?" The Mac Observer 9:45 AM
"The iOS 10 Compatibility List" OS X Daily 3:02 PM
"Shutterbugs, rejoice: Apple's iOS 10 will shoot raw photos/The option could bring new flexibility and photo quality, letting iPhone photography match a feature already built into Android. Also coming: better photo color." CNET 7:18 AM
"Apple Will Support RAW Photo Files in iOS 10 (for Professionals)" The Mac Observer 7:49 PM
"How Siri works in iOS 10 for third-party apps: Rich integration with six kinds of application" 9to5Mac 7:52 AM
"iOS 10 allows live streaming from apps for gameplay & screencast videos w/ ReplayKit" 9to5Mac 10:30 AM
"iOS 10 Features: 10 Exciting Changes Coming To Apple's Mobile Software Update" Forbes 7:12 AM
"iOS 10 adds three-pane split-view appearance for Mail and Notes on iPad Pro 12.9 inch" 9to5Mac 9:55 AM
"watchOS 3 Face Gallery, Disable Screenshots, New Stock Apps, and More" MacRumors 12:53 PM
"MacBook Pro OLED concept photos will make you want the rumoured feature more than ever" Pocket-lint 7:14 AM
"Apple removes Siri Remote requirement for gaming apps in latest tvOS beta" AppleInsider 7:54 AM
"WWDC 2016: Apple Corrects iPad/iPod Requirements Error On iOS 10 Page" Low End Mac 7:56 AM
Granted Apple Patents
"Apple wins patents for transparent AR device, device with wrap-around display" AppleInsider 7:54 AM
"Apple Granted a Patent for a Possible Future iPhone with an All-Glass Wraparound Display" Patently Apple 7:58 AM
"Patent Report: iPhones with transparent wraparound displays, waterproof iOS devices" Apple World Today 8:14 AM
"Apple Wins a Patent for Smart Transparent Displays for Future Augmented Reality Applications" Patently Apple 7:58 AM
"Apple Granted 46 Patents Today Covering Original Touch Gestures, Turn-by-Turn Maps & Apple Watch Designs" Patently Apple 8:13 AM
"One of the Steve Jobs Pre-iPhone Practical Joke Patents Granted" Patently Apple 8:58 AM
"Apple Drives Apps into Services" Tech.pinions 8:02 AM
"Apple WWDC: My Three Big Takeaways" Tech.pinions [Insider Content] 8:01 AM
"WWDC 2016: Top 5 exciting Siri features coming with iOS 10" V3 8:59 AM
"10 iOS 10 features that appear to be derived from the jailbreak community" iDownload Blog 7:58 AM
"Apple and the expectation of perfection/Cupertino has two choices: Get more aggressive in improving its own software or, better yet, be more aggressive in acquiring companies that have already proven what they can do." Recode 7:58 AM
"20 reasons to get excited about iOS 10" Macworld 7:53 AM
"With macOS and iOS 10, Apple is changing how we pay online, inside Messages, and even by voice" Macworld 7:53 AM
"The New iMessage Is Great. But Why on Earth Isn't It on Android?" Wired 7:47 AM
"At WWDC, Apple disguises fun as innovation" The Next Web 7:18 AM
"5 Ways Your Apple Watch Is About To Get Better" Forbes 7:12 AM
Non-Apple
"Here's why Israel could be the next Silicon Valley" Tech Insider 1:07 PM
"Sharpen Your Sword, Severed Is Headed for iOS: A thrilling RPG combat adventure is coming this summer" AppAdvice 1:07 PM
"iHome announces new line of outdoor speakers" BetaNews 10:48 AM
"Sling brings its cable-free live television to the Apple TV" iMore 10:27 AM
"Cypress and MyScript® Announce Partnership for Automotive Industry" PRNewswire 10:12 AM
"LYFE Kitchen Introduces New Mobile App with Remote Ordering Capabilities and Rewards Program" PRNewswire 10:12 AM
"The Leading Mobile Commerce Platform Adds iOS Spotlight Search to Growing List of Mobile SEO Features" PRNewswire 10:12 AM
"Canon Continues to Expand Mobile Print Options with AirPrint™ Support for imageRUNNER 1400 Series" PRNewswire 10:12 AM
"Toshiba's New UCedge Essentials Brings the Power of Unified Communications and Mobility to IPedge Users: Free Download at Chrome Web Store, iTunes and Google Play" PRNewswire 10:12 AM
"5 reasons why Microsoft shouldn't have acquired LinkedIn/£26.2bn, what the hell were they thinking? Could This Be the most collassal tech acquisition screw up ever? Possibly. Just imagine the next time you log in to LinkedIn being asked to upgrade to Windows 10 first, or to see your whole LinkedIn feed disappear, only to realise it's been dumped into the new LinkedIn Clutter folder?" The Inquirer 6:40 AM
"Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal May Prove Better Fit Than Earlier Buyouts" eWeek 6:41 AM
"Microsoft's LinkedIn Buyout a Bold Stroke" TG Daily 6:59 AM
"Failed mergers cast shadow over Microsoft-LinkedIn" Financial Express 8:03 PM
"Microsoft Vastly Overpays For LinkedIn" Seeking Alpha 7:35 AM
"Did Microsoft overpay for LinkedIn?" MarketWatch 7:11 AM
"Why Microsoft Buying LinkedIn For $26B Is A Smart Move: LinkedIn could help Microsoft stave off Google and Amazon in the battle to rule the enterprise market." Fast Company 7:56 AM
"Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal Laced With Promise, Peril" eWeek 6:42 AM
"Microsoft-LinkedIn: Work Ain't 9-To-5, It's 24-7" Seeking Alpha 11:08 AM
"Will Microsoft Keep LinkedIn's Commitment To Open Source? Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn gives the software giant a social network for professional and business users. But does the deal threaten LinkedIn's ongoing involvement and commitment to the open source community?" InformationWeek 12:33 PM
"Why Microsoft Likes LinkedIn" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 12:33 PM
"HP Spectre 13 'World's Thinnest Laptop' India Launch Expected on June 21" NDTV Gadgets 7:04 AM
"GE and HPE collaborate on industrial IoT solutions: Strategic agreement combines expertise to deliver Predix Capabilities at the Edge" EP&T 7:05 AM
"IBM steps up cloud deals with VMware, SugarCRM" ZDNet 12:32 PM
"IBM Cloud Will Host VMware Horizon Air, SugarCRM: IBM's Cloud Platform is gaining two large enterprise customers as it will now host VMware Horizon Air and SugarCRM. Is this another setback for vCloud Air?" InformationWeek 7:35 AM
"IBM expands its cloud with SugarCRM platform integration and VMware Horizon Air deal" TechCrunch 7:53 AM
"IBM refused to lay off workers for decades, and then America had to rethink its entire corporate strategy" Business Insider 7:53 AM
"Big Blue to Offer Apple Pay on the Web to IBM Commerce Clients" eWeek 6:42 AM
"Intel Stock Primed For A Push?" Investing.com 7:54 AM
"Intel Warns Its Basis Peak Smartwatch Causes Blistering and Burns, Stops Sales: 'Do not wear the smartwatch until an update is shipped'" Softpedia 7:03 AM
"Explicit Intel 'Beach' pics 'leaked': All eyeballs on Optane SSD roadmap/Report claims Chipzilla producing 4 SSD product familes" The Register 7:03 AM
"Intel Security flags up 'new attack method': 'Mobile app collusion' can lead to information theft, financial theft or service misuse, latest McAfee Labs Threat Report warns" CRN UK 7:03 AM
"AMD expands RX line up with 470 and 460 GPUs" MegaGames 7:04 AM
"AMD's RX 470 and 460 graphics cards deliver affordable Polaris gaming power" The Inquirer 6:47 AM
"Cisco is to spend $10m on infosec scholarships to 'widen talent pool': 10,000 places for front-line folk of the future" The Register 7:49 AM
"Cisco invests 15 mln dollars in Israeli storage firm Elastifile" Reuters 12:32 PM
"Cisco Eyes iOS 10 to Make iPhones More Useful at Work" PC Magazine 12:32 PM
"U.S. stocks slump as Fed meeting kicks off; 'Brexit' fears climb: CBOE Vix at highest level since February" MarketWatch 3:10 PM
"Stocks Drop as Wall Street Wearies of Wait for Fed, Brexit News: Wall Street is on the cusp of a busy few days and the waiting made for nervous trading on Tuesday." TheStreet 3:10 PM
"Brexit Vote Rattles Investors Again, But Stocks Pare Losses Near Close" Investor's Business Daily 3:10 PM
"Stocks sag as 2-day Fed meeting kicks off" USA Today 3:10 PM
"Investors concerns amidst global tension" FOXBusiness 3:10 PM
"Stock Selloff Deepens as Investors Seek Safer Assets: 10-year bund yield turns negative as uncertainty looms over coming central bank meetings, global economy, U.K. referendum" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:10 PM
"Asian markets slip in 'the calm before the storm'" MarketWatch 7:43 AM
"European stocks slide, as German 10-year bund yield turns negative" MarketWatch 7:43 AM
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