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MacSurfer's Archive: Tuesday, November 29, 2016
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "The end of the Apple dynasty? Apple is misplaying the hand Steve Jobs left them, making themselves vulnerable to competition for the first time since iPod."  TechCrunch 3:33 PM
  • "Federal Circuit unsurprisingly upholds its most surprising decision ever in Apple v. Samsung: On the first day after a long Thanksgiving weekend, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied, without stating any particular reasons, a petition filed by Samsung earlier this month for a further rehearing en banc in an Apple v. Samsung matter that relates to the second California litigation between these companies."  Foss Patents 7:49 AM
  • "Samsung Won't Get Fed. Circ. Redo On $120M Apple Verdict" Law360 [Subscription Required for Full Article] 8:08 AM
  • "Apple Gets Win Against Australia Banks Over Mobile Payments" Bloomberg 8:28 AM
  • "Apple Pay rollout further stymied in Australia" iMore 9:30 AM
  • "Supply chain data suggests Apple slightly cutting iPhone 7 orders, endangering growth forecasts" AppleInsider 2:09 PM
  • "Indians went on an iPhone buying spree after government demonetized currency" Mashable 7:03 AM
  • "Apple sold 220,000 iPhones in India last month" Apple 3.0 1:58 PM
  • "Android users aren't switching to Apple's iPhone 7"  Business Insider 7:40 AM
  • "FBI and NSA Poised to Gain New Surveillance Powers Under Trump" ["Attorney general, CIA picks oppose Apple, Google on spying"]  Bloomberg 8:28 AM
  • "Wired magazine's creative director is joining Apple: Billy Sorrentino will go to work on Apple's design team."  Recode 3:53 PM
OS X
News
  • "Apple releases Final Cut Pro X 10.3.1 with bug fixes" 9to5Mac 4:42 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "How to get rid of iCloud calendar spam" Computerworld 9:49 AM
  • "Apple has a Calendar and Photos spam problem and it better fix it soon: There's a nasty new kind of spam hitting Apple users across the Internet. We show you what's happening, point you to some fixes, and call on Apple to make fixing this loophole a top priority." ZDNet 10:29 AM
  • "How to Stop iCloud Calendar Spam" TidBITS 1:55 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "macOS Sierra: The smart person's guide/This in-depth look at macOS Sierra covers new and exciting features, enhanced integration with iOS, requirements for installation, and how to get the most out of Apple's desktop OS." TechRepublic 7:00 AM
  • "How a little iOS magic in every new Touch Bar adds security: It seems like Apple put a Watch under the hood of the new MacBook Pro's touch-based interface for security and interaction." Macworld 7:05 AM
  • "How Photos removes media from albums: Deleting a photo from an album and deleting a photo from your collection are two different things." Macworld 7:49 AM
  • "Capture Your iPad Screen with Movavi Screen Capture Studio for Mac" Apple Gazette 4:42 PM
  • "How to extend Quick Look preview functionality on your Mac" iDownload Blog 7:31 AM
  • "How to make the function keys the default Touch Bar display" iMore 1:59 PM
  • "Take Control of Your Mac's Sound with Audio Hijack Pro" Apple Gazette 1:55 PM
  • "Meet Typinator 7's lovely assistants" IT.Enquirer 6:52 AM
  • "Podcasters: How to Log Chapter Timestamps with Keyboard Maestro" The Mac Observer 1:46 PM
  • "Convert Text From Uppercase" MacMost 10:10 AM
  • "System Preferences in macOS, Sierra: Touch ID" eXtensions 6:52 AM
  • "How To Customize Safari's Reader" McSolo 7:46 AM
Op/Ed
  • "That Time Apple Patched 3 Zero Day Exploits in Just 10 Days" The Mac Observer 2:44 PM
  • "Buyer Beware: Mac App Store Full of Bogus Junk" LAPTOP Magazine 10:18 AM
Press Releases
  • "Chrome: Faster and more battery-friendly" Google 8:26 PM
  • "Apple's Next MacOS Release Has Great Wallpapers" Digital Trends 10:17 AM
  • "Cocktail 10.1.2 (Sierra Edition) has been released." Maintain 10:11 AM
  • "Cascable Transfer for Mac - Import photos from your WiFi-enabled camera" prMac 7:05 AM
  • "Google brings stunning Featured Photos screensaver to Mac" Cult of Mac 7:32 AM
  • "Google's Featured Photos come to the Mac as a screensaver" Mashable 7:03 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "This Cyber Monday was the biggest online shopping day, ever: Online frenzy for Lego, iPads, and Playstations saw $3.39bn spent, while shoppers using iOS devices outspent Android users." ZDNet 8:22 AM
  • "Sales Battle - Apple iPad Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Tab: During this Black Friday season, we have seen many deals and deep discounts on many of our favorites items. TVs, computers, laptops and tablets have been amongst the most coveted electronics." DailyTech 7:35 AM
  • "Global Smartphone Shipment Gains Fall Back to Earth: Slowing demand in mature markets undercut rise in parts of China, India and Indonesia" ["The accelerating slowdown this year comes in part from an estimated 11% decrease in shipments of Apple Inc.'s iPhone—the first full year of declining shipments for the device since it made its debut in 2007. Apple held about 14% of the global smartphone market this year, IDC said."] WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:28 PM
  • "Apple Inc begins offering discounted Apple Music plan for Canadian college and university students" Financial Post 8:18 PM
  • "Apple Music student pricing comes to over 20 new countries" 9to5Mac 8:18 PM
  • "Apple iPhone is the most popular gift on 2016 Christmas holiday wish lists, according to survey" 9to5Mac 7:38 AM
  • "Campus 2 drone footage coming in thick-and-fast as building nears completion" 9to5Mac 8:13 AM
  • "Apple's spaceship campus looks like it's ready to land" BGR 2:55 PM
  • "Israel's largest carrier Cellcom brings multi-channel TV service to Apple TV at no extra charge" 9to5Mac 7:38 AM
  • "Apple's Siri gets first official movie tie-in w/ answers for 'The Secret Life of Pets'" 9to5Mac 9:16 AM
  • "Apple confirms annual App Store review downtime for five days starting December 23" 9to5Mac 1:54 PM
  • "Today in Apple history: Pixar makes Steve Jobs a billionaire" Cult of Mac 8:24 AM
Non-Apple News
  • "Samsung to include auto-focusing front camera on Galaxy S8: Report" ZDNet 8:55 PM
  • "Android's improved SD card support leads to new 'app performance' ratings" Ars Technica 10:53 AM
  • "AT&T just declared war on an open internet (and us): 'Mobilizing Your World' sounds like a threat now" The Verge 9:16 AM
  • "Don't panic, but Google's AI is now smarter than human doctors" BGR 5:04 PM
  • "Google timelapses offer a 32-year look at Earth's history" Engadget 8:19 PM
  • "Google's training AI to catch diabetic blindness before it's too late" Engadget 2:29 PM
  • "Google Handles a Billion Piracy Takedown Requests in a Year" PC Magazine 10:01 AM
  • "Google Pixel's Successful Start" Forbes 8:24 AM
  • "Amazon Said to Plan Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen"  Bloomberg 8:51 AM
  • "Amazon is reportedly cracking down on fake products" The Verge 8:09 AM
  • "Amazon to Crack Down on Counterfeit Goods Sold on its Marketplace" MacRumors 8:09 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "TMO Daily Observations 2016-11-29: Why the iPhone isn't Made in the US" The Mac Observer 1:41 PM
  • "Amazon working on premium Echo model with 7" touchscreen to 'fend off competition'" iDownload Blog 8:51 AM
  • "Now may be the best time to upgrade your car with Apple CarPlay." The MT Show 6:52 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "4.7-Inch iPhone to Feature Wireless Charging Next Year" MacRumors 7:38 AM
  • "KGI: iPhone 8 to eclipse sales record set by iPhone 6, wireless charging on high-end and low-end models" 9to5Mac 8:13 AM
  • "KGI predicts massive iPhone 8 upgrade cycle, 4.7" model to feature wireless charging" iDownload Blog 8:24 AM
  • "All-new OLED 'iPhone 8,' glass-backed 4.7" model expected to drive Apple sales to 'unprecedented' highs" AppleInsider 8:13 AM
  • "Next iPhone to Sport Wireless Charging Like Apple Watch" The Mac Observer 11:05 AM
  • "The iPhone 8 will probably have the best mobile processor in the world" BGR 7:50 AM
  • "Rumor: Apple Is Asking Suppliers To Ramp Up OLED Output For Curved Screens" Forbes 7:00 AM
  • "Apple might be getting rid of the iPad's home button" Telegraph 7:03 AM
AppleCare/Helps
  • "Apple Offering Refunds to Customers Who Paid for iMac Hinge Repairs" MacRumors 1:56 PM
  • "Apple to End Support for Several Aging Macs by Year's End" PC Magazine 2:02 PM
  • "Apple to Obsolete Select 2009 to 2011 Macs at End of Year" MacRumors 9:30 AM
  • "Some users report flickering issue with 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro" O'Grady's PowerPage 8:09 AM
  • "iPhone battery drain? Apple owners point finger at iOS 10.1.1 update: It seems there's no relief in sight for iPhone owners struggling with prematurely dying batteries and seemingly false battery-level readouts." ZDNet 8:21 AM
  • "There's a fix for your iPhone 6s' serious battery drain, but you might not like it" BGR 7:49 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "12" iPad Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:38 AM
  • "9" iPad Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:38 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:38 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "MacBook Pro: Too slow and not enough 'pro' [Review] Cult of Mac 1:59 PM
  • "Apple 15" MacBook Pro: Delightful Experience (Bangkok Post, Life)" eXtensions 8:03 PM
  • "MacBook Pro Diary: Temporary dongle hell as I migrate from my old machine ..."  9to5Mac 8:14 AM
  • "Mac Pro Tower Upgrade: Amfeltec Squid PCIe 3.0 Carrier Board for M.2 flash blades" Bare Feats 1:58 PM
  • "Pros and cons: Our quick verdict on Google's Daydream View" Engadget 10:18 AM
  • "Review: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor" iLounge 3:29 PM
  • "Moshi's USB-C accessories come in handy for MacBook and MacBook Pro users" Apple World Today 7:38 AM
  • "Hands-on: Monowear stainless steel, leather, nylon, and ceramic Apple Watch bands [Video] 9to5Mac 2:55 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "iBooks StoryTime Brings Read-Aloud Books to Apple TV" TidBITS 1:55 PM
  • "'Congresswolf' Review - When Are They Going to Get to the Werewolf Factory?" Touch Arcade 1:58 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "What's the best way to migrate?" Six Colors 3:23 PM
  • "Use Low Quality Image Mode to Send Messages from iPhone with Less Data" OS X Daily 3:18 PM
  • "How to stop spam calendar invites on your iPhone or iPad" iDownload Blog 2:39 PM
  • "How to upgrade your holiday lights with HomeKit for Siri control and automation" 9to5Mac 1:54 PM
Tips
  • "Tracking Your Sleep in iOS 10" iLounge 4:02 PM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Next year's iMac will have one good thing going for it" BGR 5:04 PM
  • "Jean-Louis Gassée: The Macintosh endgame" The Loop 9:34 AM
  • "The Future Of Television Is Not Apple TV"  Mac360 8:26 AM
  • "Will Apple Add 3D Camera to the iPhone?" 24/7 Wall St. 8:24 AM
  • "Steve Jobs: Apple's Biggest Problem" PixoBebo 8:15 AM
  • "What Makes Apple The King Of Premium" Mac360 8:07 AM
  • "Apple's 5K Display Bait and Switch"  Kirkville 7:49 AM
  • "Benefit of the doubt: Future Microsoft devices are amazing" Macworld 7:31 AM
Non-Apple
Humor/Cartoons
  • "Man in VR headset falls off fake cliff and hits a very real floor" The Next Web 8:30 PM
  • "Comic: Too Soon?" iMore 8:38 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "'The Hacker 2.0' Is a Turn-Based Strategy Puzzle From 'Drylands' Developer" Touch Arcade 8:19 PM
  • "NewerTech NuPower USB-C Power Adapter Simultaneously Charges MacBooks, Laptops, Chromebooks, iPhones, Androids, Drives, New & Old USB-C & USB-A Devices" Thomas PR 11:05 AM
  • "How to get the Apple Watch Nike+ Sport Band look for less!" iMore 10:17 AM
  • "Canary's smart security camera now works with Apple TV" TechCrunch 9:16 AM
  • "Mojave-Design Introduces the 'Glossy.Life' iPhone Jet Black and Titanium White Case" MacPrices 9:03 AM
  • "YouTube for iOS now lets you see how far you made it through videos" iDownload Blog 8:24 AM
  • "Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus gets protection with SwitchEasy GLASS" Coolest Gadgets 8:01 AM
  • "This brilliant device adds a second display to your iPhone" BGR 7:50 AM
  • "Panic Discontinuing Status Board" MacStories 7:49 AM
  • "If you need more storage for your new MacBook Pro, you need the G-Drive slim SSD USB-C" Apple World Today 7:38 AM
  • "7 must-have gifts for iPhone lovers and Apple fans" [Slideshow] Macworld 7:05 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607) is the new Current Branch for Business release" Neowin 1:26 PM
  • "Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile flagships are now out of stock on its UK store" Neowin 6:35 AM
  • "Microsoft launches HoloLens in Japan, aims 'to bring mixed reality to everyone on planet'" Neowin 6:35 AM
  • "Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Set On MWC 2017? New Tablet To Be Costly Featuring Quad HD AMOLED Screen, Kaby Lake Chipset & Upgraded Rechargeable Stylus?" Mobile & Apps 8:25 AM
  • "Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Specs, Features, News & Update: New Device Arriving In 2017; 4K Video, USB Type-C Port Expected?" GameNGuide 9:21 AM
  • "Microsoft's Chinese chatbots don't like talking about Tiananmen Square: Companionbot dumps you and probably grasses you up too" The Inquirer 11:24 AM
  • "How to compare cloud costs between Amazon, Microsoft and Google: The most expensive way to buy cloud virtual machines is to pay for them on demand" Network World 10:06 AM
  • "HPE demonstrates memory-driven computing prototype" ZDNet 6:32 AM
  • "HPE: Keep cool, cloud peeps. Store hot data in on-premises flash" The Register 10:32 AM
  • "HPE sees Synergy in hybrid cloud infrastructure: Turn-about is fair play for HPE, as it takes cloud-like on-premises tools back to the cloud" IDG News Service 10:04 AM
  • "HP demonstrates next-generation computing prototype as The Machine comes together" ExtremeTech 6:51 AM
  • "Claire Vyvyan to replace Tim Griffin as Dell EMC UK boss as new exec line-up unveiled: Sarah Shields to lead combined channel business following exec reshuffle, source says" CRN UK 6:49 AM
  • "CA Technologies appoints Dell veteran Saivijay Khanagav" infotechlead 6:50 AM
  • "It's Only The Beginning...: For Michael S. Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, a successful Dell EMC merger is only the beginning of a long road ahead" BusinessWorld 6:50 AM
  • "VMware: Features of the New Dell PowerEdge Management Pack" DABCC 6:50 AM
  • "IBM Cloud wins American Airlines deal" ZDNet 6:32 AM
  • "IBM employee quits over her CEO's letter to Donald Trump" Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 4:37 PM
  • "Cisco: Utilities can predict the future using IoT" ZDNet 6:32 AM
  • "AMD Radeon RX 490 release date, specs news: Expected December release date delayed until mid-2017" Vine Report 6:53 AM
  • "AMD's New Zen Desktop CPU Could Be Sold for $499: Better Performance Than $1,000 Intel 7th Generation CPU" Tech Times 6:53 AM
  • "Intel Is Getting Serious About Self-Driving Cars, But It's Not All Smooth Roads Ahead: The chip giant's deals with Delphi and BMW are proof it's taking the autonomous driving market seriously. But Nvidia and Qualcomm/NXP present stiff competition." TheStreet 3:48 PM
  • "Intel to provide computing power for Delphi autonomous cars" Japan Today 6:54 AM
  • "Delphi and Mobileye to utilise Intel chips for autonomous car systems" Firstpost 7:59 AM
  • "Cyber Monday sales biggest online shopping day in U.S. history" Reuters 1:23 PM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Apple, Inc.'s Gross Profit Margin Is Faring Better Than You May Think" The Motley Fool 9:18 PM
  • "Can Apple Investors Hope to See Positive Growth This Quarter?" Market Realist 10:29 AM
  • "Jim Cramer -- Apple Doing Better Than UBS Analyst Thinks: Cramer disagrees with Steve Milunovich on Apple and says any negative analyst commentary will further pressure the stock." TheStreet 10:01 AM
Industry News
  • "U.S. stocks edge up on healthy economic data; Nasdaq touches record high: Tiffany's earnings, bets on OPEC meeting in focus" MarketWatch 4:03 PM
  • "Stocks Stop Short of Records as Crude Collapses to Two-Week Low: Wall Street ended just shy of records on Tuesday as a collapse in crude oil prices limited upward momentum." TheStreet 4:03 PM
  • "3 major stock indexes inch up after Monday's pause" Associated Press 4:03 PM
  • "U.S. Stocks Edge Higher, Led by Health-Care Gains: Health-care rally helps offset losses in the energy sector" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:02 PM
  • "Asian markets fall as worries over OPEC, Italian vote weigh" MarketWatch 7:01 AM
  • "Italian referendum, OPEC talks keep European stocks in tight ranges" MarketWatch 7:01 AM

 
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