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MacSurfer's Archive: Monday, July 18, 2016
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "TSMC Reportedly Lands Exclusive Deal for Apple's 2017 A11 Chip Orders"  Patently Apple 6:04 AM
  • "TSMC secures exclusive orders for Apple A11 chip, says report"  DigiTimes 6:13 AM
  • "Rumor: TSMC to be exclusive manufacturer of both Apple's 'A10' & 'A11" chips" AppleInsider 7:34 AM
  • "Apple reportedly dropping Samsung for not only A10 in iPhone 7 but also A11 in iPhone 8" 9to5Mac 8:45 AM
  • "Apple wants a 'simpler and more transparent' royalty scheme for music that would also seriously hurt Spotify" Business Insider 6:10 AM
  • "IDC Estimates That Macintosh Sales Slipped at Nearly Twice the Market Rate" Pixel Envy 6:02 AM
  • "iTunes Match soon coming to all Apple Music subscribers: The service matches songs in your iTunes library with an 'audio fingerprint' algorithm meant to improve on the current system."  CNET 5:00 PM
  • "Apple rolling out more accurate song matching algorithm to Apple Music subscribers, identical to iTunes Match" 9to5Mac 5:01 PM
OS X
News
  • "OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 officially available via Mac App Store" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
  • "Apple issues third macOS Sierra beta to developers" AppleInsider 6:41 PM
  • "Apple Rolls Out Bug Fix and Security Updates for OS X, iOS, watchOS, tvOS" The Mac Observer 4:49 PM
  • "Apple releases iTunes 12.4.2 with fix for Apple Music short song playback issue" 9to5Mac 5:04 PM
  • "Apple improves iCloud Music Library matching, ditches copy-protected matched files for Apple Music users: With both services using the same matching method, your iTunes library should be less cloudy." Macworld 2:30 PM
  • "Minor iTunes Update Fixes Short Track Bug" Kirkville 4:46 PM
  • "Facebook unveils beta Swift SDK for Apple devices" Tech Insider 10:24 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "An Easier, Faster, Better Way To Zip Up Archive Files On A Mac" NoodleMac 9:34 AM
  • "Conversations In Mac Mail" MacMost 9:34 AM
  • "CloudMounter simplifies managing cloud accounts on your Mac" Apple World Today 8:48 AM
  • "Get A Ticket To Ride A Train On A Mac" Mac 360 6:33 AM
Op/Ed
  • "The Secret Life of Types in Swift" MJ Tsai 7:33 PM
  • "On iOS, Mac, Android, And Windows" Mac 360 6:33 AM
Press Releases
  • "Inivis's AC3D 3D 7.5 application: Adds new support for 'Spherize' plugin" Architosh 4:51 PM
  • "ACD Systems Releases Canvas Draw 3.0 for Mac with Unicode Support" prMac 12:01 PM
  • "Insider's FontAgent 7: New UI, Multi-Computer Sync, Detailed Font Info" prMac 6:06 AM
  • "App Wrapper 3.6 for OS X, DMG Canvas integration, DMG signing for Sierra" prMac 6:03 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Apple entices its first big drug company to ResearchKit: The PARADE study will focus on 300 patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis." Engadget 2:27 PM
  • "GSK Launches First ResearchKit Study by a Major Pharmaceutical Company" MacRumors 10:25 AM
  • "A year after announcement, first big pharma ResearchKit study goes live"  9to5Mac 10:24 AM
  • "Army Special Operations Command Reportedly Switching From Android to iPhone" MacRumors 8:59 PM
  • "What It's Like To Be Headhunted By Apple: An analyst was asked whether he was willing to relocate to Cupertino, California - without even being told what his role would be." Sky News 6:14 AM
  • "Apple-ling behaviour! The very awkward moment a middle-aged man is caught using a computer in an Apple Store to watch porn" Daily Mail (UK) 6:17 AM
  • "Pokémon Go launches in Canada, servers fall over as a result" 9to5Mac 6:59 AM
  • "Behind the scenes of human curation at Apple Music, as company ups the ante on licensing" 9to5Mac 4:52 PM
Non-Apple News
  • "Softbank to acquire Apple chip designing partner ARM for $32 billion"  AppleInsider 10:23 AM
  • "The overseas takeover of British tech star ARM will be the first of many fuelled by the Pound's plunge: Japan's SoftBank has pledged to double ARM's UK workforce and could emerge as a good owner of the company, but that won't be true of all the predators hunting British corporate prey" The Independent 11:58 AM
  • "ARM sold for bargain price thanks to Brexit: UK's biggest chip company snapped up by Japanese giant for £24bn" Alphr 6:10 AM
  • "Apple Supplier ARM is acquired by Japan's Softbank" Patently Apple 6:04 AM
  • "SoftBank to Buy ARM Holdings for More Than $32 Billion: Both companies' boards have agreed to the deal" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:01 AM
  • "ARM grabbed for £24.3bn by Japan's SoftBank: Iconic British tech firm agrees sale to Japanese multinational" The Inquirer 5:56 AM
  • "Softbank buys mobile chip designer ARM for $32 billion: The deal will be one of the biggest ever European tech acquisitions." Engadget 5:57 AM
  • "ARM chip designer to be bought by Japan's Softbank" BBC 5:57 AM
  • "MacKeeper threatens 14-year-old YouTube video maker with harassment suit" AppleInsider 5:04 PM
  • "Microsoft to miss 'one billion' Windows 10 target" BBC 5:57 AM
  • "When will Marissa Mayer leave Yahoo? Along with sale outcome and potentially last earnings report ever, that should become very clear soon." Recode 6:02 AM
  • "Xiaomi's Working on a Windows 10 Laptop to Make the MacBook Air IrrelevantNew model seems to be inspired by the MacBook Air" Softpedia 6:10 AM
  • "Netflix will stream CBS' new Star Trek series in 188 countries" iMore 11:44 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "Fast internet service and online TV options, this could be the beginning of the end for cable TV" The MT Show 8:01 PM
  • "TMO Background Mode: Interview with Rogue Amoeba Software Co-founder Paul Kafasis" The Mac Observer 4:49 PM
  • "TMO Daily Observations 2016-07-18: SoftBank's ARM Purchase, Apple TV's Cord Cutter Miss" The Mac Observer 2:28 PM
  • "iPhone 7 Pro water resistance, Galaxy Note 7 comments & more – Pockentow Daily Recap" Pocketnow 6:11 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "Apple squashes FaceTime bug that let hackers secretly eavesdrop on calls" AppleInsider 7:28 PM
  • "Apple issues iOS 10 beta 3 for developers, here's everything new" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
  • "Apple seeds tvOS 10 beta 3 for Apple TV to developers" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
  • "Apple seeds watchOS 3 beta 3 for Apple Watch to developers" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
  • "Apple releases watchOS 2.2.2 for Apple Watch with various bug fixes" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
  • "Samsung won't be producing any chips for the iPhone 8" BGR 5:28 PM
  • "Apple Snubs Samsung for iPhone 7 and 8 Processors"  The Mac Observer 4:47 PM
  • "Here's the New Video Comparing the Purported iPhone 7 With iPhone 6S" Fortune 12:00 PM
  • "iPhone 7 latest news: More images show no headphone jack on iPhone 7" IT PRO 10:24 AM
  • "iPhone 7 Rumors Focus On Camera" Forbes 6:11 AM
  • "iPhone 6s vs iPhone 7 Video Leak Shows This Year's Minor Apple Upgrades" Gizmodo UK 6:14 AM
  • "Apple's iPhone 7 purportedly shown off in new video" Melbourne Age 6:15 AM
  • "iPhone 7: Video compares new handset with iPhone 6S/Apple's next smartphone won't look too different but should boast more powerful specifications" The Week UK 6:11 AM
  • "iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 6S video might give us a better look at Apple's next phone" The Verge 6:01 AM
  • "The first iPhone 7 video leak appears to have landed: ​Is this the best sneak peek yet?​" Digital Spy 6:13 AM
  • "iPhone 7 - This video claims to reveal EVERYTHING about Apple's next smartphone: A NEW video could offer our best view of the Apple iPhone 7 yet, revealing a redesigned aluminium case, thinner antenna lines, larger camera, new speakers – and the lack of a 3.5mm headphone port." Express UK 6:13 AM
  • "Apple's iPhone 7 features leaked: A new video leaked on Chinese social network Weibo claims to show the upcoming model." Western Australia today 6:13 AM
AppleCare/Helps
  • "tvOS 9.2.2 update is now available for Apple TV" 9to5Mac 5:03 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:47 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:47 AM
  • "12" MacBook Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:47 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "If you need a Thunderbolt Display replacement, check out the MultiSync+EA275UHD" Apple World Today 7:34 AM
  • "DELUXE FOLIO MobilePro Series for iPad Pro with Bluetooth Keyboard – Review" MyMac 6:33 AM
  • "Jabra Halo Smart review: If you're all talk, this Bluetooth headset is a solid choice/Jabra's $80 wireless headphones are designed for people who take a lot of calls on their smartphone." Macworld 6:34 AM
  • "Review: Atlas Wristband 2 makes some improvements, but not enough" AppleInsider 6:18 AM
  • "New OtterBox modular case turns your iPhone into a multi-purpose tool: Snap in a set of speakers, a fresh battery, or boost your camera with this modular-friendly case." PCWorld Australia 6:15 AM
  • "Review: Naim Mu-So Qb/Sub Title: Cubic Feat" Wired 6:58 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "See how Pokemon Go stacks up against the most popular apps of all time" BGR 7:27 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "Beginner's guide: How to play Pokémon Go!" iMore 11:44 AM
  • "How to manage settings for the Mail app for iPhone and iPad" iMore 7:33 AM
  • "Do you have unfinished Mac App Store downloads? Here's how to check" iDownload Blog 6:14 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Your iPhone really has become your wallet" Apple Must 2:28 PM
  • "Apple and its partners get ready for the next generation IoT"  Apple Must 9:31 AM
  • "Replacing iPhone's Apps Is Crazy" TeraTalks 9:31 AM
  • "The Apple Mess That's Not On Your Mac" Mac360 9:31 AM
  • "Softbank buys Apple's processor ARM for $32b"  Computerworld 8:46 AM
  • "iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 6S video: It's hard to tell the difference" ZDNet 6:59 AM
  • "The Apple Mess That's Not On Your Mac" Mac 360 6:33 AM
  • "Analyst Predicts 11-inch MacBook Air Could Be Killed Off" UberGizmo 6:10 AM
Non-Apple
  • "Why SoftBank is paying $32 billion for ARM Holdings" I, Cringely 6:41 PM
  • "What is ARM and why is it worth £24bn?" BBC 5:21 PM
  • "ARM Takeover Is A Blow For UK Tech Industry: The £24bn takeover of the firm which designs microchips for iPhones means the UK will be much less involved in shaping the future." Sky News 10:25 AM
  • "ARM sale begs questions – are leading British technology companies perpetually sitting ducks?" Real Business 10:23 AM
  • "Pokémon Go Adds Another Wacky Layer to New York City Life: It's hard to battle Pinsirs and Rattatas while at the same time avoiding falling into a manhole" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:01 AM
  • "What the Heck Is Pokémon Go?" TidBITS 6:32 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "Microsoft rolling out long-awaited Groove Music update for iPhone and iPad" iMore 6:38 PM
  • "Within App Offers Live Simulcast of 'Mr. Robot VR Experience" The Mac Observer 5:08 PM
  • "The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of July 19: Sierra, Disk Management, iCloud and Productivity Apps" The MUG Center 9:31 AM
  • "Burda Romania adds its exciting magazines to Magzter" prMac 8:45 AM
  • "Excel 2016 Tips series for Apple Numbers users" prMac 6:03 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Microsoft: Champion of the masses?" ZDNet 12:26 PM
  • "Microsoft's win over the US government is a rare moment of clarity around global data laws" Quartz 8:40 AM
  • "The Morning Risk Report: Microsoft Ruling Calms Data Transfer Waters" WSJ Blogs 8:40 AM
  • "Windows 10: A tale of 10 upgrades" ZDNet 8:48 AM
  • "Windows 10 is going to miss the target set by Microsoft" Express UK 8:46 AM
  • "Microsoft to miss 'one billion' Windows 10 target" BBC 8:40 AM
  • "Windows 10 set to miss Microsoft's 1 billion devices target" ITProPortal 8:39 AM
  • "Windows 10 a failure by Microsoft's own metric – it won't hit one billion devices by mid-2018" Channel Register 8:31 AM
  • "US Army Will Miss Windows 10 Upgrade Deadline" Softpedia 8:42 AM
  • "Microsoft says Windows 10 is a hit but many users disagree" PhysOrg 8:41 AM
  • "2 ways to control Windows 10 automatic updates" PCWorld 12:04 PM
  • "Microsoft-LinkedIn deal: One giant step towards a truly digital ecosystem" BIZCommunity 8:30 AM
  • "Credibility and trust: Microsoft blows it" Network World 8:28 AM
  • "New Windows 10 beta, build 14390, brings us close to the finish line" InfoWorld 8:41 AM
  • "IBM Results Decline Amid Pockets of Growth: Big Blue's revenue has fallen for 17 straight quarters" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:38 PM
  • "IBM sees strong cloud growth in Q2, but revenue dips as hardware sales slow" GeekWire 6:57 PM
  • "IBM Investors Cheer First Signs of Success for Big Blue Strategy" Bloomberg 8:58 PM
  • "IBM: Earnings Not Expected To Affect Valuation" Seeking Alpha 8:23 AM
  • "History Favors Shorts Trading off IBM's Post-Bell Earnings Moves" Nasdaq 8:23 AM
  • "IBM To Report Q2 Results Amid Challenging Transition" Nasdaq 8:22 AM
  • "HP Elite X3 rolls out in Europe, US price revealed" SlashGear 8:21 AM
  • "HP's Elite x3 Windows phone will be available next month for $699" The Verge 11:43 AM
  • "HP's Elite X3 smartphone with Windows 10 will ship this month for $699" PCWorld 8:20 AM
  • "HP Elite x3 will start at $699 in the US; ships later this month" Neowin 7:35 PM
  • "HP's Elite X3 will give Windows 10 a new flagship phone later this month" PCWorld 8:20 AM
  • "Dell to launch service-attach rebate for partners" CRN UK 8:18 AM
  • "Intel Kaby And Apollo Lake NUCs, Arches Canyon And Baby Canyon, Break Cover" HotHardware 4:52 PM
  • "Intel Skylake-X And Kaby Lake-X LGA 2066 Socket Processors Launching In 2H 2017" HotHardware 4:52 PM
  • "Intel Core i7-6850K (Broadwell-E) Review" bit-tech 8:17 AM
  • "What's In Store For Advanced Micro (AMD) In Q2 Earnings?" Investing.COM 7:46 AM
  • "AMD launches Radeon RX 480 graphics card - - ITP.net" ITP Technology 7:46 AM
  • "Samsung, Oracle join White House 5G research push" ZDNet 7:45 AM
  • "Oracle on Java, a 'well defined proposal' for the future" ComputerWeekly 7:45 AM
  • "GIFT City attracts global IT firms like Oracle, Maxim Integrated" Business Standard 7:45 AM
  • "Oracle targets cloud sales at Asia Pacific's mid-sized firms" ComputerWeekly 7:44 AM
  • "New 'Hearthstone' Hero Morgl The Oracle Is A Murloc Shaman: How To Unlock Him" Tech Times 7:43 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
Industry News
  • "Dow on track for record closing high as tech rallies: U.S. stocks on Monday reversed early losses to trade modestly higher, led by a rally in technology stocks and putting the Dow industrials on track for a record-high close for the fifth session in a row." MarketWatch 12:34 PM
  • "Dow, S&P 500 Only Just Eke Out Records as Tech Rallies: Stocks rise to new records on Monday with only slight effort as a rally in tech helps to offset weakness in oil and political uncertainty in Turkey." TheStreet 4:54 PM
  • "Nasdaq Leads Stocks As Apple Hits 100; Monster Beverage Fizzles: The stock market rose in afternoon trading Monday, as Apple (AAPL) shares reached a crucial point, and Monster Beverage (MNST) sold off." Investor's Business Daily 12:32 PM
  • "Stocks extend last week's record-setting rally: U.S. stocks, looking to build on last week's run to all-time highs, rose Monday as investors were buoyed by an earnings beat from Bank of America and shrugged off a failed coup attempt in Turkey over the weekend." USA Today 10:15 AM
  • "Wall St Higher as BofA Earnings Bolster Optimism: Wall Street gained on Monday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 near record highs, as Bank of America's better-than-expected profit boosted optimism about U.S. corporate reports." Reuters 12:30 PM
  • "Tech, Bank Shares Propel Dow, S&P 500 to Another Record: Bank of America becomes latest big lender to post stronger-than-expected results, helping bank stocks" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:54 PM
  • "Asian stocks shrug off failed Turkish coup: Stocks in Asia were mixed on Monday, showing little reaction to a failed coup in Turkey, although investors responded to data out of China suggesting that the country's housing market was expanding at less frenetic pace." MarketWatch 7:08 AM
  • "European shares gain ground, but Turkish stocks fall after coup attempt: European stocks finished mostly higher Monday, led by ARM Holdings PLC soaring on the chip designer's $32 billion buyout deal." MarketWatch 12:28 PM

 
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