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MacSurfer's Archive: Saturday, December 24, 2016
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple working with Consumer Reports to understand MacBook Pro battery results and 1st 'do not recommend' rating" 9to5Mac 7:48 AM
  • "Phil Schiller: Apple Working With Consumer Reports to Understand MacBook Pro Battery Test" MacRumors 10:01 AM
  • "Phil Schiller says Apple is working with Consumer Reports in wake of MacBook Pro battery issues"  TechCrunch 12/23
  • "Apple working with Consumer Reports on MacBook Pro battery findings, says Phil Schiller" AppleInsider 12/23
  • "Apple's new MacBook Pro is the first to miss out on Consumer Reports recommendation"  CNBC 12/23
  • "Apple Slammed Over Major MacBook Pro Problem" Forbes 12/23
  • "Consumer Reports: Don't buy the new MacBook Pro" CNNMoney 12/23
  • "Consumer Reports Fails to Earn MacBook Pro Credibility: Consumer Reports is making headlines for 'not recommending' the new MacBook Pro. And I think that's just exactly what they wanted."  iMore 12/23
  • "Apple's desktop Macs need some innovation in 2017: When a machine lives on your desk and stays plugged in, making it thinner or hiding the cables aren't enough to satisfy power users."  Macworld 12/23
  • "Ireland's love affair with Apple triggers hate at home: Residents of Cork are souring on the tech giant — the city's biggest employer — and fanning the flames of Euroskepticism."  Politico 12/23
  • "Not over yet: Nokia in new patent fight against Apple" Memeburn 12/23
  • "Apple Pulls All Withings Accessories From Apple Online Store Following Nokia Lawsuit" MacRumors 12/23
  • "Apple seemingly removes Withings products from amid Nokia patent row" AppleInsider 12/23
OS X
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "Recreating the Assassin's Creed Movie Title in Final Cut Pro X" fcp.co 12/23
  • "What's new in the iCloud.com Photos web app" iMore 12/23
  • "Save Text As Audio" MacMost 12/23
  • "How To Be A Mac Power User" TeraTalks 12/23
Op/Ed
  • "Linking to Apple's online man pages" Dr. Drang 7:47 PM
  • "The Mac App Store Purchased list needs to be more user-friendly: It's too difficult to find an app you've already purchased." Macworld 12/23
Press Releases
  • "Spotify for Mac app updated with Touch Bar integration, adds support for Apple AirPods auto-pause" 9to5Mac 12/23
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Withings products disappear from Apple stores following Nokia patent kerfuffle" TechCrunch 4:10 PM
  • "Apple Pushes Late Shoppers to Its Retail Stores" 24/7 Wall St. 12/23
  • "Trent Reznor talks about the iPod, vinyl records, and his role at Apple Music" VentureBeat 12/23
  • "Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech: US law enforcement alone have spent millions on the phone-cracking technology." ZDNet 12/23
  • "Rare video shows Steve Jobs warning Apple to focus less on profits and more on great products" BGR 12/23
  • "Congressional Encryption Working Group Backs Encryption (with Mixed Message)" The Mac Observer 12/23
  • "Who Is Apple's Latest Competitor in the Music Streaming Segment?" Market Realist 12/23
  • "Uber blames iOS for still tracking your location even when you're not using the app" Mashable 12/23
  • "Combustion tube annihilates an iMac in explosive slow motion" Mashable 12/23
  • "The weirdest Apple news stories of 2016" Cult of Mac 12/23
  • "Today in Apple history: Apple invents 'slide to unlock'" Cult of Mac 12/23
Non-Apple News
  • "Super Mario Run: Nintendo plans to roll out three mobile games a year after success of game/Nintendo's mobile video game Super Mario Run has had over 50 million downloads as of Friday on the App Store." International Business Times 8:31 AM
  • "Tech we lost: RIP Vine, Meerkat and the headphone jack" Mashable 12/23
  • "Google app aids London hospital health checks" BBC 12/23
  • "Maybe Google Can Save the Smartwatch Market: Well, the search giant won't: but the ensuing competition might." The Motley Fool 12/23
Publications/Podcasts
  • "Canvas #26: Advanced Workflow Programming/This week Fraser and Federico take a look at some of the advanced programming structures in Workflow." Relay FM 12/23
  • "Uber Location Privacy, AirPods Followup -TMO Daily Observations 2016-12-23" The Mac Observer 12/23
  • "Podcast 539: AirPods rock, but Siri still struggles" Macworld 12/23
  • "AppleInsider podcast reaches episode 100, answers your questions about the future of the Mac, more" AppleInsider 12/23
  • "The Road to Pokémon Go—and Beyond" Backchannel 12/23
Hardware/Software
  • "Part 1: Nokia Files an 8 Count Patent Infringement Case against Apple Primarily Focused on the H.264 Standard" Patently Apple 4:11 PM
  • "Battery life on Apple's new MacBook Pro is riddled with problems, Consumer Reports finds" BGR 12/23
  • "For the first time ever, Consumer Reports does not recommend the new MacBook Pro" Mashable 12/23
  • "Major battery life concerns mean Consumer Reports does not recommend the new MacBook Pro" BetaNews 12/23
  • "Apple gives iOS app developers more time to encrypt communications: The iOS App Transport Security (ATS) will not become a requirement on Jan. 1, as previously announced" IDG News Service 12/23
  • "Yield problems at TSMC could disrupt March launch for new iPads - report" AppleInsider 12/23
  • "Foundries 10nm yield rates lower-than-expected" DigiTimes 12/23
AppleCare/Helps
  • "Some are saying Apple's iOS 10.2 update made their iPhone battery problems even worse" BGR 12/23
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 12/23
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 12/23
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 12/23

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "Apple AirPods Review: And You Thought the Connectivity Requirements of 'Super Mario Run' Were Weird..." Touch Arcade 12/23
  • "Google Pixel XL vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus: What's the difference?" Pocket-lint 12/23
  • "The Kwikset Premis is a smart lock that's built for Siri" CNET 12/23
  • "Polk Audio Boom Bit review: A tiny Bluetooth speaker you can wear" CNET 12/23
  • "The NomadPlus turns your iPhone power adapter into a portable battery" iDownload Blog 12/23
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Make your new iPhone or iPad work harder with five of the best productivity apps" AppleInsider 11:50 AM
  • "The Best Apps for the iPhone 7 Plus Dual Camera" Gizmodo UK 8:26 AM
  • "Have any Health information at a glance with HealthFace for Apple Watch" iDownload Blog 12/23
How-To/Tutorial
  • "Here's how to track Santa on Christmas Eve" TechCrunch 4:10 PM
  • "How to track Santa on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!" iMore 7:53 AM
  • "How to cheat your way to a rest day on Apple Watch Activity Rings and Workouts" iMore 7:32 PM
  • "Disable / Block iOS OTA Update On iPhone Or iPad [No Jailbreak Required] Redmond Pie 12/23
  • "How to Disable System Haptics on iPhone" OS X Daily 12/23
  • "Pokémon Go on Apple Watch: The ultimate guide" iMore 12/23
  • "How to Fix LTE, FaceTime, and iMessage Issues With the Yalu Jailbreak Beta" iClarified 12/23
  • "How to Set Up Your Apple MacBook Pro" PC Magazine 12/23
  • "How to keep Siri from listening for 'Hey, Siri' requests" Apple World Today 12/23
  • "How to shoot better photos of holiday lights with your iPhone" Mashable 12/23
Tips
  • "Super Mario Run Hack: How To Unlock All Levels For Free, Legally" Redmond Pie 9:44 PM
  • "11 Apple Watch tips every owner should know: There's a lot more to the Apple Watch than one would think. Here are 11 tips to help you get the most out of it." CNET 12/23
  • "7 simple accessories that'll make your laptop more useful" Business Insider 12/23
  • "iOS 10: Inviting People to Control Your Home Accessories" The Mac Observer 12/23
  • "How to recycle your phone for cash: Five tips to know before selling or recycling your old electronics." CNET 12/23
  • "7 really last minute gifts for Apple users" Computerworld 12/23
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "iPhone 6S battery replacement followup" Dr. Drang 7:47 PM
  • "How to Differentiate Yourself in a Saturated Market, Using Steve Jobs Quotes" Viget 4:04 PM
  • "This is why you should really encrypt your iPhone" BGR 12/23
  • "This is how Apple Music plans to steal everyone from Spotify" BGR 12/23
  • "No, Apple did not switch to USB-C on its new MacBook Pros to profit from dongle & adapter sales" AppleInsider 12/23
  • "Comment: Apple's AirPods show just how badly Siri needs an offline mode [Poll] 9to5Mac 12/23
  • "All I Want For Christmas Is A New Mac Pro!" Bare Feats 12/23
  • "Here's what Super Mario Run would look like as a free-to-play game" iDownload Blog 12/23
  • "Cassandra: Poor Availability of Suitable USB-C Accessories Limiting Users in Thailand" eXtensions 12/23
  • "MacBook Pro: The Consumer Reports fiasco/This is not the first time the testing lab has got off on the wrong foot." Apple 3.0 12/23
  • "This is the worst iPhone 8 rumor we've heard so far" BGR 12/23
  • "Majority of readers say 'no big deal' adapting to USB-C world of new MacBook Pro" 9to5Mac 12/23
  • "All Encryption Needs A Backdoor" NoodleMac 12/23
  • "No, Apple; Do Not Simplify; Get Better" Mac360 12/23
  • "Apple AirPods and Battery Life" Kirkville 12/23
  • "Rene Ritchie on Consumer Reports's MacBook Pro Testing" Daring Fireball 12/23
  • "Consumer Reports says do not buy Apple's new MacBook Pro, citing erratic battery life" MacDailyNews 12/23
  • "Comment: There's something really odd about Consumer Reports' MacBook Pro battery test results" 9to5Mac 12/23
Non-Apple
  • "Kodak's moment may have passed, but it just proved it can still tug at our heartstrings: Its new short film, 'Understanding,' is a testament to a father's love and the power of a printed photo." Recode 8:04 PM
  • "Pebble R.I.P.: What To Wear Next" iMore 12/23
Humor/Cartoons
  • "FoxTrot Classics Comic Strip" GoComics 12/23
  • "Roomba: I Fought the Paw and the Paw Won" Gizmodo 12/23
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "Coming December 24: Gene Steinberg meets columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, and ethical hacker Dr. Timothy Summers, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 12/23
  • "Nintendo is considering releasing up to three mobile games a year" The Verge 12/23
  • "First LG UltraFine 5K Displays Arrive Early for Lucky Customers" MacRumors 12/23
  • "LIFX Bulbs To Finally Get Apple HomeKit Support" Redmond Pie 12/23
  • "Scrivener for iOS update delivers small but strong improvements" AppleInsider 12/23
  • "Many, many more Nintendo apps for iOS are on the way" BGR 12/23
  • "This creepy iPhone accessory lets you kiss someone over the internet" BGR 12/23
  • "ABC launches a suite of local news apps for Fire TV" TechCrunch 12/23
  • "The Whisky Emoji Is Now Available For Your iPhone. Cheers!" Forbes 12/23
  • "Cosmic Top 2.0.0 for iOS - Record sounds and play them back as top spins" prMac 12/23
  • "Pokemon GO 1.12.2 released, now includes integration with the Apple Watch" O'Grady's PowerPage 12/23
Computer Industry
  • "Intel And AMD To Go Head To Head in 2017: Stunning New Enthusiast Processors Coming" Forbes 7:49 AM
  • "Microsoft Corporation Executive Admits Being 'Too Aggressive' for Windows 10 Free Upgrade" The Country Caller 7:50 AM
  • "Microsoft working on new Windows 10 set up experience powered by Cortana" Windows Central 7:50 AM
  • "Microsoft Admits Their Windows 10 Campaign Went Too Far" UberGizmo 7:51 AM
  • "Microsoft Agrees Windows 10 upgrade was pushed too aggressively" The Guru of 3D 7:51 AM
  • "Windows 10 Build 15000 Compiled and Released Internally at Microsoft" Softpedia 7:51 AM
  • "In 2016 Microsoft Showed How It Will Change The World In 2017" Forbes 12/23
  • "Microsoft Admits It Was Too Aggressive About Windows 10" PC Magazine 12/23
  • "Microsoft CMO: Forced Windows 10 upgrades were 'pretty painful'/The folks in Redmond learned to make sure the red X means cancel" IDG News Service 12/23
  • "A top Microsoft exec says he regrets 'getting too aggressive' over the free Windows 10 upgrade" Business Insider 12/23
  • "What Does Microsoft Aim to Achieve from Qualcomm's Partnership?" Market Realist 12/23
  • "How Microsoft can fix LinkedIn in 2017" Fortune 12/23
  • "Microsoft's Surface Strategy, Explained? (Premium)" Thurrott 12/23
  • "IBM on track to get more than 7,000 U.S. patents in 2016" VentureBeat 12/23
  • "IBM and Cleveland Clinic Team Up to Enhance Health Care" Zacks 12/23
  • "Intel To Duke It Out With Nvidia In The Coprocessor Market" Forbes 12/23
  • "AMD Shares Soar Ahead of Ryzen Release [Video] Mobile & Apps 12/23
  • "Ericsson, Cisco to target corporate, public sector clients in 2017" Reuters 12/23
  • "How Could ARM Holdings Benefit from Qualcomm's Product Announcements?" Market Realist 12/23
  • "Windows 10 - Microsoft shares major news about cyber viruses that can attack your PC: Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report shows a jump in the number of users with up-to-date anti-virus software." Daily Star 12/22
  • "Microsoft Wins $927M Contract from Department of Defense" Zacks 12/22
  • "Lotte to adopt AI-based retail services using IBM Watson" Pulse 12/22
  • "Microsoft kicks off its Windows Store Countdown Sale, offering massive discounts" Neowin 12/22
  • "Windows 10 Creators Update build 14986.1001 revamps Windows Defender" Neowin 12/22
  • "Dell XPS 13 update brings big battery life improvements" TechnoBuffalo 12/22
  • "New Dell XPS 15 Leaks With Quad Core Kaby Lake, GTX 1050 GPU" PC Magazine 12/22
  • "HPE exec quits for online security startup: Channel overlord Lee Hughes slips off boss overcoat, hands to Mark Armstrong" The Register 12/22
  • "AMD users dividing themselves" Fudzilla 12/22
  • "Intel seeks to adapt silicon transistors to quantum computing" Hexus 12/22
  • "Intel Z270 motherboard photos from ASRock, Gigabyte and MSI leaked" The Guru of 3D 12/22
  • "IBM Names Global Financing GM Vice President and Controller" Monitor Daily 12/22
  • "Oracle Petitions FCC To Reconsider Broadband Privacy Rules" MediaDailyNews 12/22
  • "How to install Windows 10 Creators Update Build 14986 on Oracle VirtualBox" BetaNews 12/22
  • "Oracle director resigns in protest over CEO work with Trump" Telecompaper 12/22
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Can Apple Continue to Increase Shareholder Value?" Market Realist 12/23
  • "How Risky is Apple Inc. Stock? Even a successful, highly profitable business like Apple isn't risk-free." The Motley Fool 12/23
Industry News
  • "Dow books 7th straight weekly gain in muted preholiday trade: Dow's 20,000 milestone is about 70 points away" MarketWatch 12/23
  • "Stocks Fluctuate on Light Volumes, Oil-Drilling Activity Rises: Stocks fluctuate on Friday in quiet trading ahead of the long Christmas break weekend." TheStreet 12/23
  • "Stocks End the Week on a Positive Note" Reuters 12/23
  • "Stocks Higher in Thin Volume Ahead of Holidays: Banks trade actively after U.S. moves to settle crisis-era disputes, Italy creates troubled lender rescue fund" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 12/23
  • "Asian stocks slip ahead of holiday weekend: Hong Kong, Shanghai indexes continue their declines" MarketWatch 12/23
  • "European stocks waver before the holiday, with banks in the spotlight: Vivendi builds up stake in Mediaset again" MarketWatch 12/23

 
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