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Thursday Highlights: Apple changed the world of computing by offering "the computer for the rest of us", now perhaps the company will change the United States corporate tax code while they're at it; Ireland claims no special tax deals given to Apple, "refuses to be US 'whipping boy'" in the Senate's Apple tax hunt; meanwhile, Apple said to be doubling lobbying expenditure over issues including taxes; a warning issued to Mac users not to become complacent over viruses, malware; Mactuts+ explains ins and outs for setting up your Mac for iOS AirPrinting; Macworld UK's Mark Hattersley answers questions for those who've held out upgrading to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion; Macworld features cover the usefulness of "About This Mac", and how you can do "more with Messages"; Adelaide's City Messenger posts photos from inside city's first Apple Store; Michael Gartenberg, analyst with Gartner, joins Apple's marketing team; Mailbox was acquired by Dropbox, new app released for iPads, founder interviewed by Business Insider, and Wired, app reviews from Techland, The Next Web, iDownload Blog; and maker of thin, tough cases, LifeProof, has been acquired by OtterBox, patent suit also settled; AppGratis hopes Android platform is the ticket to survival following ban on Apple's App Store; iWatch now said to be unveiled in late 2014 according to one analyst, may use tech from iPod Nano; Pfeiffer Consulting releases "user experience benchmarks" for 7" tablets; and Apple applies for Airplay interactivity, orientation audio adjustment, among other patents in our Hardware/Software section; KFSN TV on the Yellow Jacket stun gun case for iPhone; and here's a tutorial on saving PDFs on your iDevice to iBooks; TechCrunch says Microsoft's "cheap shot at the iPad" backfires, pointing out "exactly why the Surface sucks"; remember what life was like before smartphones?
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"Apple updates OS X Mountain Lion and Lion 10.74" Macworld UK
"Senators Piling on Apple's Taxes Are Missing the Point: Senators had a chance to address the real issue behind Tim Cook's appearance this week before a Senate committee: a revamp of the U.S. corporate tax code. They were on the right trail but following the wrong tracks. Their indignation at Apple for managing their taxes via overseas investments should shift to why America can't create a more favorable environment for businesses." MacNewsWorld 8:43 AM
"Ireland Denies Giving Apple Any Special Tax Deal" AllThingsD 7:25 AM
"Ireland refuses to be US 'whipping boy' over Apple tax claims" ZDNet 8:05 AM
"Apple enjoyed Irish tax holiday from the start" Reuters 8:51 AM
"Apple on pace to double lobbying spending over taxes, other issues" AppleInsider 9:08 AM
"Security experts warn against Mac virus complacency: A recent cyberattack may cause lasting damage to UK businesses using Mac OS X because of the failure to recognise the threat" Macworld UK 8:17 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"How to Set Up Your Mac to Allow AirPrinting From iOS" Mactuts+ 8:42 AM
"Should I upgrade to Mountain Lion? Is it worth upgrading to Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion?" Macworld UK 8:17 AM
"Somewhere between iPhoto and Aperture is Photo +" AppleDailyReport 8:00 AM
"Evernote can now remind you to update your notes" Macworld 9:14 AM
"First look at Adelaide's Apple Store" City Messenger 7:56 AM
"Macworld columnist and Apple analyst to join Apple's marketing dept: Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg, who was written columns for Macworld, is joining Apple's marketing team." Macworld UK 8:17 AM
"Industry analyst Michael Gartenberg joins Apple's marketing army" iDownload Blog 8:35 AM
"Two Months After Acquisition, Mailbox Launches Its Email Management App For The iPad" TechCrunch 8:18 AM
"Gmail service Maibox redesigns app with iPad in mind" CNET News 7:22 AM
"Mailbox launches an iPad app, but Gmail poses a greater threat than ever" The Verge 8:25 AM
"Mailbox hits send on new iPad app" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:22 AM
"OtterBox Acquires Rival Protective Case Maker LifeProof After Settling Patent Lawsuit" TechCrunch 8:24 AM
"OtterBox acquires rival LifeProof: Leading tough case manufacturer OtterBox has made its first major acquisition, bringing the fast-growing LifeProof under its umbrella." CNET Reviews 8:05 AM
"Following App Store Ban, AppGratis Turns To Android For Survival" Cult of Android 8:51 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"How Email App Mailbox Turned A Desperate Situation Into An ~$100 Million Exit 37 Days After It Launched" Business Insider 8:09 AM
"Meet the Man Who Sold a Month-Old App to Dropbox for $100M" Wired 7:25 AM
"Mailbox: Still Beautiful, Still Clever, Now on the iPad" Techland 8:34 AM
"Mailbox takes its massively popular email client to the iPad" The Next Web 8:09 AM
"Mailbox for iPad is finally here, get downloading" iDownload Blog 8:35 AM
"Review: Xbox SmartGlass for iOS is a better way to use your Xbox" TechHive 8:37 AM
"Review: Google music plan solid, serendipitous" Associated Press 7:24 AM
"Wacom Bamboo Loop for iPhone, iPad review - Wacom's creative twist on social networking" Macworld UK 8:44 AM
"30 Must-Have iPhone Apps For Frequent Flyers" Forbes 8:24 AM
"Let's Talk About Vertical Marketing Apps For The iPhone: Anyone Need A Pizza Locator App?" Mac 360 7:56 AM
"Epic Review: While this may not be a truly epic kingdom, there is unquestionably more than enough depth to more than justify a free download." 148Apps 10:22 AM
"Karateka Classic Review: Karateka Classic is a port of a classic fighting game that holds up rather well today." 148Apps 9:50 AM
"Poker Night 2 Review: Poker's just better when Brock Samson is involved." 148Apps 8:43 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to save PDF files to iBooks" iDownload Blog 8:34 AM
Tips
"Tip of the Week: Touring the Library of Congress Digital Collections" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:22 AM
"Microsoft weighs Windows 8 against an Apple iPad: Crowns itself the winner" The Inquirer 8:44 AM
"Microsoft Hints at Xbox One-Windows Phone Integration" PC Magazine 8:46 AM
"Microsoft Tries to Send an Olive Branch to Google" GottaBeMobile 8:44 AM
"Microsoft boosts Japan Azure offering, adds data centers: The company said two new data centers in Japan will aid disaster recovery" Computerworld 7:35 AM
"Microsoft: Where's Your Game At?" Seeking Alpha 7:24 AM
"Intel Is Undergoing A Revolution; Don't Miss It" Seeking Alpha 7:24 AM
"Intel Can Enable a Successful $200 PC in the Age of the Media Tablet – Analysts." X-bit labs 8:41 AM
"AMD's three new low-power chips pose potent challenge to Intel: Is AMD (finally) getting its groove back?" The Register 8:45 AM
"AMD aims to win the converged device era with new Xbox One-like chips: With Temash, Kabini, and Richland, AMD plans to take on Atom and Core i3." Ars Technica 8:42 AM
"AMD launches new processors: Ahead of Intel's next generation of CPUs, AMD announces new chips, formerly code-named Temash, Kabini, and Richland." CNET Reviews 7:25 AM
"AMD's last and only hope: Low-power Kabini, Temash are ready for action" ExtremeTech 7:32 AM
"AMD launches Temash, Richland and Kabini mobile APUs" bit-tech 8:41 AM
"AMD Temash, Kabini, Richland: new chance? The new AMD APUs show promise, but the manufactures will have the last word." Hardware.Info 8:41 AM
"AMD outlines Elite Performance laptop APUs with game-ready Wireless Display" Engadget 7:25 AM
"These Brand New AMD Processors Could Be Your Next Laptop's Brain" Gizmodo 7:25 AM
"Hewlett-Packard: Is The Ramp Higher After Earnings Justified?" Seeking Alpha 7:24 AM
"HP Envy Rove takes on Sony Tap 20, Dell XPS 18" Electronista 7:35 AM
"HP lifts itself by its own bootstraps" TG Daily 7:56 AM
"Dell Helping Partners With Social Skills" ChannelNomics 8:36 AM
"Cisco and How Its Results Read Across the Tech Sector" The Motley Fool 8:47 AM
"Review: IBM Endpoint Manager for Mobile Devices/Gain the upper hand on managing the profusion of devices common in today's workplace." BizTechMagazine 8:42 AM
"IBM gets ready to push more UK and Irish bods overboard" The Register 8:45 AM
"6-step guide to dodging taxes just like Apple" Fortune 7:22 AM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: H-P a big gainer as other techs trim losses/Computer giant gets a boost following earnings results" MarketWatch 10:00 AM
"Tech Stocks: HP surges, AMD sinks" USA Today 9:03 AM
"Thursday's movers: Hewlett-Packard leads S&P 500" MarketWatch 10:13 AM
"Stocks Fall on Signals of QE Tapering; Home Prices Rise" TheStreet 10:14 AM
"Stocks Trim Losses After Upbeat Housing Data" FOXBusiness 10:13 AM
"U.S. Stocks Join Global Slide" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:14 AM
"Asia Markets: Japan's Nikkei dives 7.3% in spectacular U-turn/Japanese shares suffered their worst losses in more than two years on Thursday after data showing an unexpected contraction in Chinese manufacturing activity added to worries the Federal Reserve could downscale its bond purchases." MarketWatch 8:50 AM
"Europe Markets: Europe stocks slide after China data, Fed comments/European stock markets traded with sharp losses on Thursday, after disappointing data from China and comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve about tapering its stimulus program stoked worries about slower global growth and less liquidity." MarketWatch 8:51 AM
"Early Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at 10 a.m." Associated Press 10:02 AM
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