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Hardware/Software

"Dropping the Ball on Gorilla Glass/If you ever wanted to know what it's like watching a company like Corning (NYSE: GLW ) demonstrate at a huge consumer electronics show, now's your chance. But first, some backstory. When Apple was developing the iPhone, Steve Jobs was disappointed that the keys in his pocket were scratching the plastic screen on the prototype. He then went to Corning, asked for a solution to the problem, and thus Gorilla Glass was born." The Motley Fool 9:55 AM

"Future iPhones may take Advantage of Graphene for Integrated Solar Cell Panels" Patently Apple 1:46 PM

"Apple 'insider' explains why vid adapter hides ARM computer: Cable might actually be worth $49 price tag" The Register 9:05 PM

"Apple's Digital AV Lightning Adapter Is Smarter Than You Think" RazorianFly 5:02 PM

"Apple finally catching up with new iMac demand, now shipping both sizes in 1-3 days" 9 to 5 Mac 3/2

"Apple's shipping times for both 21.5' & 27" iMac improve to 1-3 days" AppleInsider 3/2

"Apple's Lightning AV Adapter packs an ARM SoC, may use AirPlay-like decoding" Engadget 3/2

"Panic cracks open Lightning Digital AV Adapter, makes unexpected discovery" SlashGear 3/2

"Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapter opened up, discovered to contain a tiny AirPlay computer" iMore 3/2

"After 'astonishingly' poor quarter, Mac sales predicted to rebound: Mac sales outgrew the overall PC market for 26 consecutive quarters until December, but Apple is expected to see sales improve in the current quarter." AppleInsider 3/1

"Apple cuts back iPhone 5 chip, panel orders as start of iPhone 6 production nears - reports: Two reports from Asia suggest Apple has slashed iPhone 5 component orders as predicted kick off of iPhone 6 production schedule arrives" Macworld UK 3/1

"iPad mini and other small tablets could outsell large slates in 2013" GigaOM 3/1

"7-inch tablet panel shipments reach nine million in January, expected to drive panel growth in 1Q13" DigiTimes 3/1

"Three year wait for Apple's iWatch? Corning says its flexible Willow glass isn't likely to be used in products until 2016" Macworld UK 3/1

"Rumor: Apple to ship 'iPhone 5S' and more affordable iPhone in August 2013" AppleInsider 3/1

"Analyst Says iPhone 5S and Cheaper iPhone Coming in August/September With China Mobile Support" MacRumors 3/1

"Rumor: Low Cost Polycarbonate iPhone With 4.5 Inch Screen Coming Next Year" AppleBitch 3/1

"Apple's Safari challenged by rival mobile browsers: Safari still accounts for more than half of Net Applications's mobile browser traffic, but the stock Android browser and Opera Mini are gaining ground." CNET News 3/1

"iPad Among Most Difficult Tablets To Fix In New iFixit Repairability Guide" Cult of Android 3/1

Price Trackers/Deals

"Dr. Stanley's House 2 (6 stones) For iPhone and iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $2.99)" Apple Sliced 3/2

"Skee-Ball 2 For iPhone and iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 3/2

"NFL Quarterback 13 For iPhone and iPad Is Free Today (Was $1.99)" Apple Sliced 3/2

"Pilot's Path For iPhone and iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $3.99)" Apple Sliced 3/1

"Royal Envoy 2 HD (Premium) For iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $1.99)" Apple Sliced 3/1

"iPad Closeout & Refurbished & Used Prices-Prices $142 To $685 -Best iPad Deals Reviews & Information" MacReviewZone 3/1