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Thu May 3
"UK parliament to provide 650 iPads to MPs, costing $420,000" The Next Web
"Steve Jobs discusses his legacy in rare 1994 video interview" AppleInsider 8:07 PM
"How Apple shook up the electronic book market: A Manhattan court is due to decide whether Apple helped fix the prices of electronic books" Macworld UK 7:43 AM
"Mysterious Steve Jobs Emails Hang Over Apple Trial" Business Insider 8:07 AM
"Apple pushing iPhone 4 in China to gain market share: The company had a 9 percent market share in this year's first quarter for the Chinese market, 10 percentage points behind Samsung" Macworld UK 7:47 AM
"10,000 Apple accounts subject to data requests" CNNMoney 8:12 AM
"Vancouver Suburb Picked For Future Store" ifoAppleStore 7:34 AM
"Looking at Apple's WWDC 2013 through 417,336 tweets" Fortune 8:09 AM
"Steve Jobs' influence is still apparent at Apple" ITProPortal 8:10 AM
"iOS is platform of choice for online shoppers, says Forrester: A new survey finds that iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users are 30 per cent more likely to make purchases than Android users" Macworld UK 9:19 AM
"Apple Offers Retail Employees Early Access to OS X Mavericks" The Mac Observer 7:46 PM
"Apple expands OS X Mavericks testing to Retail, iOS 7 to Cupertino locals for feedback" 9 to 5 Mac 8:02 PM
"Apple iOS and OS X Updates Put Bluetooth Smart Ready at the Center of Accessory Connectivity" MacPrices 1:42 PM
"Growing popularity of OS X attracts cybercriminals" BetaNews 8:10 AM
"Watch: OS X Mavericks Multi-Monitor Mode Demoed On Six 27-Inch Displays" Digital Trends 8:11 AM
"You'll Need To Install Java On OS X Mavericks Beta" Cult of Mac 10:23 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"How to recover your iTunes account ID: If you have forgotten your iTunes ID, meaning you can't play DRM-protected music or otherwise access your account, there is an easy way to look it up." CNET Reviews 4:39 PM
"Reader Reports: Office 2011: installation and update issues, including Migration Assistant vs. manual approaches and unwanted Office365 code" MacInTouch 8:15 AM
"Reader Reports: Java/website/plug-in/activation problems" MacInTouch 8:16 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Adobe releases Creative Cloud into the wild" Macworld 7:42 AM
"Ready or not, compulsory Creative Cloud cometh: Adobe's controversial all-Creative Cloud transition for its Creative Suite applications is now available to subscribers." CNET Reviews 7:48 AM
"Adobe Creative Cloud apps now ready to download, including improved Photoshop (hands-on)" The Verge 8:49 AM
"Review: Photoshop CC struts its actions, filters, and enlargements, but leaves Bridge in limbo" Macworld 7:42 AM
"Illustrator CC review: Ben The Illustrator puts the brand new version of his namesake tool through its paces." Macworld UK 8:07 AM
"Dreamweaver CC review: Dreamweaver CC is the next version of Dreamweaver, which is neither criticism nor compliment – more a statement of fact." Macworld UK 8:07 AM
"How to Run Parallels Desktop 8 with OS X Mavericks DP" The Mac Observer 1:09 PM
"How to add the 'Quit' option to the Finder's application menu" Amsys 11:26 AM
"Review: Is Chatology the solution for Messages search?" 9 to 5 Mac 4:09 PM
"Don't Starve is an entertaining Indie game produced by Klei Entertainment. Basically, your goal is to survive in the wilds using your wits and any materials you can find." Inside Mac Games 10:21 AM
"Alf Watt at WWDC: The Journey from iStumbler to Apple and Beyond" The Mac Observer 3:45 PM
"Cassandra -Something Wickedly Clever This Way Comes: Apple, Mavericks and Device Integration" eXtensions 12:41 PM
"Of Course iOS 7 is Broken, it's Beta" The Mac Observer 11:08 AM
"How you should look in iOS 7: iOS 7 puts its emphasis on motion, and the visual UI design recedes to let the content and feel take room. While the OS itself isn't finished, the thinking behind it and the direction they're headed is clear." Max Rudberg 10:35 AM
"App quality" ["If crappy apps make these people happy, who is Apple to tell them they're wrong? Apple sets an example with its own system software and apps; but it can't, and shouldn't, force all apps to meet that standard."] Dr. Drang 7:16 AM
"Researchers able to predict Apple iOS-generated hotspot passwords/Summary: Although iOS generates seemingly random passwords for its hotspots to eliminate the use of 'default' passwords, researchers at a German university have found that they are able to break these passwords in under a minute." ZDNet 8:12 AM
"Apple's love of 'Mavericks' has been around for a while" TUAW 7:55 AM
"Apple shortens Jony Ive's title to 'Senior Vice President, Design'" TUAW 7:55 AM
"Here comes the sun – New Yorkers to get free solar power charging stations" 9 to 5 Mac 8:23 AM
"Report: AT&T enabling FaceTime, Google+ video chat on all data plans" Electronista 7:29 AM
"Study Confirms: AT&T's 4G LTE Network Is The Fastest In The US" App Advice 7:16 AM
"Two arrested after Regent Street Apple store 'smash and grab' bid" London24 8:10 AM
"Paper maker FiftyThree raises $15 million to build the Office suite of the future: Will selling digital paintbrushes add up to a good business?" The Verge 10:07 AM
"Team behind iPad App of the Year 2012 gets $15m backing for 'Office suite of the future'" 9 to 5 Mac 10:07 AM
Non-Apple News
"Shipments of quad-core smartphones hit 40 million in 2012" BGR 4:57 PM
"ASUS Lowers Tablet Sales Forecast As iPad Continues To Threaten Windows 8" App Advice 7:57 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Arf Software's Dave Perry Talks About His App and Developing Full Time" MacVoices 6:06 PM
"The Critical Path #87: De Gustibus" asymco 4:19 PM
"The Critical Path #88: Siri in the Driver's Seat" asymco 4:32 PM
"Analyst: Get Ready for September iPhone Launch" The Mac Observer 10:39 AM
"Case intended for Apple's low-cost iPhone shows thicker, rounded design" AppleInsider 10:16 AM
"iPhone 5S display leaks as mass production begins" BGR 10:16 AM
"Alleged iPhone 5S leaks show display, logic board" iLounge 9:20 AM
"OS X Mavericks' new App Nap, Timer Coalescing features target battery efficiency" AppleInsider 8:49 AM
"Hidden iOS 7 Settings Reveal Potential Gesture and Folder Enhancements" MacRumors 9:20 AM
"Another new iOS 7 feature: video zooming/Apple iOS 7 finally lets you zoom into videos while shooting" Macworld UK 7:57 AM
"Latest iPhone 6 concept design inspired by Apple iOS 7 debut: A creative designer has come up with a concept of what iPhone 6 might look like with the new iOS 7 software" Macworld UK 7:47 AM
"Inside iOS 7: Calendar app comes with sterilized UI, few feature changes" AppleInsider 7:21 AM
"Apple TV gains iTunes Radio support, new features in v5.4 beta" Electronista 7:31 AM
"Video hands-on: iTunes Radio, Mavericks display integration for Apple TV" 9 to 5 Mac 7:15 AM
"Hidden settings show Apple tested additional gesture, folder enhancements for iOS 7" 9 to 5 Mac 7:15 AM
"See How The Amazing New Mac Pro Is Stamped From A Single Aluminum Puck [Video] Cult of Mac 7:27 AM
"Apple Updates Siri's Response To Possible Suicide Risks" App Advice 10:38 AM
"IDC lowers forecast growth for computer monitors while average screen size increases" AppleDailyReport 7:09 AM
Granted Apple Patents
"Apple Granted 39 Patents Today Covering Multi-Touch, the iPhone 5 and the new Lightning Connector" Patently Apple 7:10 AM
"Apple works on polarizer windows for portable computers" AppleDailyReport 7:10 AM
"Apple patent filing is for wireless adapter for media player system" AppleDailyReport 7:10 AM
"Apple files patent for audio I O headset plug and plug detection circuitry" AppleDailyReport 7:12 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Q&A: Fixing an iPad Home Button" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:37 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Super Bird Adv. For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:33 AM
"Word Seek HD For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $1.99)" Apple Sliced 9:33 AM
"Great Swordsman For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:33 AM
"Fairer Deal: $100 Current Macs, $20 Off Parallels, 2 Mac Bundles" FairerPlatform 2:47 PM
"The reviews are in: Everybody loves the new MacBook Air's battery" GigaOM 12:41 PM
"New Mac Pro reaction: Video pros speak about GPU and storage concerns/What the professional Mac Pro users think about Apple's new Mac Pro?" Macworld UK 8:06 AM
"Apples Vs. Apple For Road Warriors: MacBook Air or iPad?" Forbes 8:10 AM
"MacBook Air 2013: We Test The New SSD" Digital Versus 7:39 AM
"Wireless Charging on the Go for the iPhone 5" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:06 AM
"Just Mobile's AluCup: iOS Device Convenience in a Small Space" The Mac Observer 2:21 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"A week with iOS 7: The search for innovation amid renovation/iOS 7 is defined by renovation, but does Apple's bold new mobile vision pave the way for innovation?" BGR 12:44 PM
"Apple iWork for iCloud beta (gallery)" VentureBeat 1:40 PM
"Review: TextExpander Touch 2 a typing timesaver for iOS" Macworld 7:42 AM
"You don't need Office for iPhone - here are 15 great alternatives" CITEworld 5:00 PM
"Lightt: It's the 16,491st Way To Capture Life's Moments And Share The Video Online" Mac 360 7:03 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"Want to try iOS 7 without bricking your phone?" 9 to 5 Mac 8:02 PM
"How to Upgrade the Hard Disc Drive in Your Mac mini" Mactuts+ 7:43 AM
"How To Print Wirelessly From Your iPhone Or iPad To A Printer Connected To Your Mac" Mac 360 7:02 AM
Tips
"Advice from an Apple Tech: Your first time under the hood/You have a Mac. And some half-crazed part of your brain really, really wants to take it apart and tinker with it, upgrade it in every way possible, and put it back together again" Macworld UK 7:47 AM
"Intel puts the crosshairs on ARM/Summary: Intel's sudden — and dramatic — arrival to the mobile market is making investors and analysts twitchy." ZDNet 8:38 AM
"AMD Says New Chips to Rival Intel in Low-Power Servers" Bloomberg 8:33 AM
"AMD Prepares Move to 'Seattle,' Its First ARM Chip" WSJ Blogs 8:30 AM
"AMD details first ARM-based server chip: up to 16 helpings of Cortex-A57 clocked at 2GHz" Engadget 7:32 AM
"AMD moves away from Intel with its first ARM processor" The Verge 7:55 AM
"AMD roadmaps its server assault, ARM and Steamroller landing in 2014" ExtremeTech 7:33 AM
"AMD reboots server strategy with first ARM chips: AMD shares details about its first ARM server chips code-named Seattle" Computerworld 7:24 AM
"Report: AMD Is Making Its First Ever ARM Chip" Gizmodo 7:34 AM
"AMD details 3 new server chips, including its first ARM design" GigaOM 7:34 AM
"AMD to launch its first ARM chip: The chipmaker will roll out a 64-bit ARM processor in the second half of 2014." CNET News 1:38 PM
"AMD plans to ship first ARM-based server processors in late 2014" Electronista 8:19 AM
"Microsoft's iAd-like Windows 8 ads could entice clicks within apps" The Verge 7:55 AM
"Microsoft Windows RT Price Down to Fight with Apple iPad" States Chronicle 8:36 AM
"Microsoft Hunts Down Software Pirates with Armed Police Officers" Softpedia 8:41 AM
"Microsoft: Xbox One is either 3x or 10x as powerful as Xbox 360" Neowin 8:55 AM
"Xbox boss says Xbox One is a bargain at $500" BGR 12:44 PM
"Microsoft Defends $499 Price Of Xbox One By 'Over-Delivering Value'" UberGizmo 8:54 AM
"Microsoft kills linked accounts in Outlook.com: If you used your Microsoft account to manage more than one linked email account, those days will soon be over." PC Advisor 8:55 AM
"2 Years Later, HP's Botched Palm Acquisition Still Stings" E-Commerce Times 8:06 AM
"Hewlett-Packard Puts Bradley In Strategy Role" Associated Press 1:02 PM
"HP shifts PC chief to China, global focus: Todd Bradley steps down from HP's PC and printer unit to be replaced by Dion Weisler, a former Lenovo and Acer executive. HP is hoping the two can form an executive tag team to tackle China and Lenovo." CNET News 1:38 PM
"Todd Bradley Stepping Down from Leading HP's PC and Printing Unit" AllThingsD 8:31 AM
"Icahn seeks to allay fears over lack of financing for Dell bid" Reuters 1:02 PM
"Dell XPS 12 Features Intel Haswell Chip, Boots Better Performance and Battery Life" States Chronicle 8:36 AM
"The future of Dell Toad: Oracle DBAs can use BI, Exadata features" TechTarget 8:35 AM
"Oracle releases MySQL Cluster 7.3 for MySQL 5.6: Touts improved performance and resiliance" The Inquirer 8:41 AM
"Earnings Preview: Oracle aims to win back Wall St./Oracle's 4th quarter report provides opportunity to bounce back from recent letdowns" Associated Press 8:31 AM
"5 Reasons Apple Should Just Buy Sirius Already" Seeking Alpha 2:47 PM
"Analysts Slowly Sour On Apple" Seeking Alpha 12:41 PM
"Is iRadio Just What AAPL Needed?" Seeking Alpha 10:39 AM
"Apple's Phase 2A Is Complete" Seeking Alpha 8:08 AM
"Apple: Consider It For 20-25% Upside Before It Embarks On A New Product Cycle" Seeking Alpha 8:22 AM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: H-P helps boost Dow; Facebook rises/Amazon.com unveils social-gift feature through Facebook" MarketWatch 9:54 AM
"Tech Stocks: Sony, AMD up early" USA Today 8:38 AM
"Home building continues to rise" CNNMoney 8:43 AM
"Stock Futures Hold Gains as Inflation Appears Tame" TheStreet 8:43 AM
"Futures Hold Gains After Data" FOXBusiness 8:45 AM
"U.S. Stocks Push Higher" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 11:11 AM
"Asia Markets: Japan, Australia stocks slip before Fed meet/Stocks in Japan and Hong Kong ended with small losses after a choppy trading session Tuesday, as investors pondered whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its monthly bond purchases." MarketWatch 8:44 AM
"Europe Markets: Europe stocks inch higher with Fed meeting in view/European stock markets moved cautiously higher on Tuesday, as investors remained wary ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, on fears it could signal a potential slowdown in the bank's asset purchases." MarketWatch 8:44 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:57 PM
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