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MacSurfer's Archive: Monday, April 18, 2016
 

 

Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple, Facebook, Google, and Alibaba Take Hollywood: Since Netflix and Amazon proved that outsiders can thrive in entertainment, the world's largest tech companies are getting in on the act." ["The iTunes Lounge was in fact part of a stealth effort by Apple to establish a new, more active role in delivering entertainment. In the weeks that followed, Apple execs were in Los Angeles hearing pitches for original TV series that it plans to launch on an 'exclusives' app on Apple TV and within iTunes. Apple wants to work with 'triple A-list' talent, according to a source, and build up a roster of must-see shows available only on its platform. Naturally, the talks have been veiled in the utmost secrecy. Producers who have met with Apple will refer to it only as the United Fruit Company."]  Fast Company 4:35 PM
  • "Apple courted top Hollywood talent at Sundance for Apple TV original programming effort" AppleInsider 6:13 PM
  • "Report: Apple meeting with 'triple A-list' talent to create lineup of original TV shows"  9to5Mac 4:34 PM
  • "Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft pursue strong security, but differing notions of privacy: Giant corporations are now swinging their power in favor of users, but each approach doesn't yield the same outcome."  Macworld 7:16 AM
  • "Apple's Penchant for Consumer Security"  Tech.pinions 7:06 AM
  • "Apple rebuts DOJ's appeal in N.Y. meth dealer's iPhone case: 'Government has utterly failed to ... demonstrate that Apple's assistance is necessary' to crack security, company argues" Computerworld 7:26 AM
  • "Apple June Quarter iPhone Units May Miss Big, Says Maybank" Barron's 7:31 AM
  • "TrendForce Reports Global Smartphone Shipments Reached 292 Million Units in First Quarter with iPhone Plunging 43.8%"  Business Wire 7:30 AM
  • "iPhone sales take a massive dive, claims report" ZDNet 4:30 PM
  • "Apple's data centre in Ireland could increase the country's electricity consumption by 8.2%" Business Insider 7:21 AM
  • "Japan quakes halt Sony's sensor plant, may impact iPhone production"  Yahoo! News 9:19 AM