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Monday Highlights: Thinner and lighter, just two features Adrian Kingsley-Hughes thinks Apple should abandon and instead concentrate on battery technology for iPhones; survey of companies with positive impact on society crowns Amazon king, Google next, with Apple in third place; Apple's Shazam acquisition under EU investigation probing whether data from Shazam will "hamper rivals"—reports in our Apple/Macintosh section; CIRP data shows older models of iPhones still selling well, squeezing newest models; but recent study shows users of iPhone X, along with Samsung and Google's flagships actually spend more money on gaming than ever before; West Virginia University teams with Apple offering medical records via mobile app; DigiTimes reporting Facebook delaying smart speaker until October, includes tidbit that Apple has cut HomePod orders from 500,000 to 200,000; CNET compares Apple Watch vs Fitbit Versa; Tech.pinions' Ben Bajarin posts follow up to iPhone X study.
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"Why the next iPhone doesn't need to be faster or thinner: The demand for more speed - and for that matter, the 'thin-and-light' craze, or silly 'animoji' nonsense - needs to come to an end. The next iPhone needs to focus on something a lot more fundamental." ZDNet 7:39 AM
"Apple Has More Positive Impact on Society than Microsoft: A new survey reveals that Amazon has the most positive impact on society out of all technology companies, scoring substantially higher than all of its rivals." Softpedia 7:59 AM
"EU launches in-depth probe into Apple's purchase of Shazam: Brussels has opened an in-depth investigation into Apple's purchase of Shazam on Monday, delaying the iPhone maker's $400m deal for the music-recognition service." Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 11:29 AM
"EU Probe Puts Apple's Shazam Deal at Risk: EU says concerned Apple could use Shazam data to hamper rivals" Bloomberg 11:28 AM
"Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe" BBC 11:28 AM
"EU hits pause on Apple's deal to buy Shazam" CNNMoney 11:29 AM
"Apple Sued An Independent Norwegian Repair Shop In Bid To Monopolize Repair — And Lost" Techdirt 7:59 AM
"Morgan Stanley Piles On Apple, Lowers iPhone Shipment Forecast" PYMNTS 7:58 AM
"Legacy iPhone Sales Squeeze New Models: Oldest Models, Including 6S, 6S Plus, SE Continue to Sell Well" [2-page Word document] CIRP 11:30 AM
"Report: iPhone X demand slows as iPhone 8 and 8 Plus mix climbs in March quarter" 9to5Mac 11:51 AM
"iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus both beat iPhone X sales in March quarter, questionable data finds" AppleInsider 3:09 PM
"iPhone X customer sat hits 'standout' levels" iMore 12:23 PM
"iPhone X users love the 'notch'" Cult of Mac 3:22 PM
"Amazon is (apparently) doing more than Apple to improve society" Cult of Mac 9:35 AM
"Top Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones hit game monetization records" ["Edinburgh and San Francisco-based DeltaDNA said that the study found the Apple iPhone X, as well as the latest smartphone models from Google and Samsung, is achieving game monetization numbers that are up to 270 percent above the industry average. Players using the newest phones are spending in greater numbers than ever before."] VentureBeat 7:22 AM
"Remodeling set to begin in May at Apple's Palo Alto store, less than 6 years after opening" 9to5Mac 3:20 PM
"Apple to Close Last Remaining Apple Watch Pop-Up Shop Next Month" MacRumors 7:31 AM
"The world's last Apple Watch pop-up will be closing in a few weeks" Digital Trends 7:43 AM
"Streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify helping to turn around global record industry" AppleInsider 10:21 AM
"Apple reveals hidden UK engineering team and introduces them to children to inspire them to become engineers" The Independent 9:28 AM
"Apple Celebrates Turkish Children's Day With Self-Portraits Created Using iPad and Apple Pencil" MacRumors 10:21 AM
"Apple honors Turkish Children's Day by sharing portraits made with iPad" iMore 11:59 AM
"Apple shares two new 'Life's easier on iPhone' ads" The Apple Post 2:59 PM
"Apple targets Android switchers with two new iPhone ads" AppleInsider 4:12 PM
"Florida police attempt to use dead man's finger to unlock his smartphone" AppleInsider 9:33 AM
"Customer captures Apple store robbery on smartphone" TechSpot 7:55 AM
"Verne Troyer, star of Apple's Powerbook commercials, dies aged 49" AppleInsider 10:21 AM
"Today in Apple history: App Store hits 1 billion downloads" Cult of Mac 7:37 AM
Non-Apple News
"YouTube is officially a teenager today, which sounds about right" The Verge 3:21 PM
"Mysterious cyber worm targets medical systems, is found on X-ray machines and MRI scanners" ZDNet 11:50 AM
"Facebook's Ties With Kogan and Cambridge Were Even Cozier Than We Thought" Slate 11:49 AM
"Amazon and Netflix join Hollywood to lob sueball at 'Kodi' service SetTV" The Register 9:34 AM
"OpenSignal: Wi-Fi use drops as U.S. carriers embrace unlimited mobile data plans" VentureBeat 8:58 AM
"T-Mobile has upgraded its LTE coverage in hundreds of new sites" The Verge 8:57 AM
"The untold story of how the XPS 13 defied odds to become the world's best laptop" Digital Trends 7:43 AM
"What do Google execs think about regulation, privacy, and the future of their ad business? Time to find out." Recode 11:29 AM
"Forget Facebook, Google hoards even more of your personal data" BGR 7:40 AM
"Hackers may have used your Gmail address for spam, but they didn't hack your account" BGR 7:40 AM
"Gmail spam mystery: Why have secure accounts started spamming themselves?" ZDNet 7:39 AM
"Net neutrality is officially dead. Now what? The FCC has taken the final step in erasing the 2015 rules protecting the internet. Here's what you need to know." CNET 7:29 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"#190: Redefine It Upward/Tim Cook totally has an Mac on his desk and an iPad at home, but how can Apple advance both its platforms while allowing them to retain their individuality? Also, Amazon Prime has a big number and Apple puts a chill into leakers." Relay FM: Upgrade 3:22 PM
"Amazon, Apple, and Home Robots -TMO Daily Observations 2018-04-23" The Mac Observer 12:41 PM
"Facebook delays smart speaker launch to October" ["Meanwhile, Apple's HomePod is reportedly suffering from weak sales, causing the US-based vendor to dramatically cut related orders to the supply chain, down from 500,000 units a month to only 200,000, the sources noted."] DigiTimes 7:38 AM
"Apple cuts HomePod orders by more than half" Cult of Mac 7:38 AM
"iPhone SE 2 could get wireless charging, like iPhone X: Rumor has it Apple's other iPhone will have a glass backing, like the iPhone 8 and iPhone X." CNET 3:24 PM
"There's still hope for the iPhone 5s to run iOS 12, its fifth potential major update" Pocketnow 7:56 AM
"TSMC may post record profits for 2018 on 7nm volume production: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is likely to score record profits for 2018 as the company will be gradually ramping up volume production of 7nm process in the second half of the year to fulfill lucrative orders from Apple for fabricating A12 application processors for its 2018 new iPhone models and from Quacomm for processing its new-generation smartphone chips, according to industry sources." DigiTimes 7:34 AM
"Apple's A12 chip production using 7nm process from TSMC expected for 2018 iPhone releases" AppleInsider 7:40 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"13-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement program FAQ: What it is and how to use it" Macworld 10:22 AM
"Some Apple laptops have an expanding battery problem — and you may be able to get it replaced for free" Business Insider 10:22 AM
"Apple Replacing 13-inch MacBook Pro Batteries: What to Do" LAPTOP Magazine 7:40 AM
"Apple launches battery replacement program for 13" MacBook Pro without Touch Bar" iDownload Blog 7:40 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:21 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:21 AM
"12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:21 AM
"Apple Watch vs. Fitbit Versa: How to choose? We tested the new Fitbit Versa alongside the Apple Watch Series 3 to find out their strengths and weaknesses as smartwatches and fitness trackers." CNET 7:29 AM
"We put the last 4 iPhones through a battery beatdown" Digital Trends 10:31 AM
"Review: ONE Smart Keyboard Pro uses a Lightning cable and iPad integration to unlock its full potential" AppleInsider 3:09 PM
"Review: OneAdaptr's EVRI & Flip World ultra-portable chargers make for a great travel setup" 9to5Mac 8:32 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"The best calculator apps for the iPhone and iPad: You can do better than Apple's default calculator app." Macworld 7:31 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to check which apps have access to your iPhone's camera and microphone" 9to5Mac 4:13 PM
"How to use Workflow with Reminders" iMore 3:23 PM
"How to use Google Duo, the video calling app that's better than Apple's FaceTime and works on any phone" Business Insider 3:20 PM
"How to speed up Apple Watch software updates dramatically" iDownload Blog 11:34 AM
"How to Stop Apps From Disappearing on Your iPhone or iPad" MakeUseOf 8:00 AM
"How to change your Apple Watch band" TechRadar UK 7:56 AM
Tips
"How To Add An Anniversary To Calendar On iOS" AddictiveTips 3:08 PM
"Apple sells 5 different types of iPad and it's hard to choose — but there's one that's best for most people" Business Insider 2:59 PM
"iOS: Use iOS Restrictions to Lock Down Your iPhone" The Mac Observer 2:48 PM
"iPhone X Study Follow Up" Tech.pinions [Subscription Required for Full Article] 11:33 AM
"Amazon's Vesta Project Means it's Time For Apple to Step Up its Robot Game" The Mac Observer 10:22 AM
"iOS 11.2.6 Userspace Security Research Platform In Development, Here's What It Could Mean For Jailbreakers" Redmond Pie 10:21 AM
"Chat: Google's big shot at killing Apple's iMessage" The Loop 8:32 AM
"Apple Will Keep Buying iPhone OLED Screens From Samsung, But Is That A Problem?" Tech Times 7:56 AM
Non-Apple
"Facebook And Google: Skip The F8 And I/O Infomercials; Fix Your Problems" BuzzFeed 3:22 PM
"Why failing to recycle electronics leaves gold mines untapped: E-waste is more than phones and laptops" The Verge 3:09 PM
"Smart TV Made Real By Amazon: Today's so-called Smart TVs are complicated and mostly irrelevant. This is about to change in ways that might have profound consequences." Monday Note 2:59 PM
"Why Amazon's home robots aren't a stretch: All the infrastructure, ecosystem via AWS is in place" ZDNet 11:49 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Support group for writers of end-user license agreements" The Joy of Tech [cartoon] 6:37 AM
"Stocks move lower as investors wrestle with rising bond yields: 10-year Treasury yield hovers just below 3%" MarketWatch 2:52 PM
"Stocks Lose Steam as Yields Hover Near 3% Threshold: Stocks were lower in cautious trading as benchmark 10-year Treasury notes are near 3%." TheStreet 2:51 PM
"Markets Right Now: Stocks edge higher; bond yields climb" Associated Press 12:20 PM
"Global stocks looking for direction in flat start to week" Associated Press 8:54 AM
"Stocks Slip as Treasury Yields Rise: 10-year yield comes within striking distance of 3% as a rise in oil prices boosts inflation expectations" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 2:51 PM
"Hong Kong stocks pull back as Apple suppliers extend losses" Nikkei 7:59 AM
"Asian markets get week off to a slow start: Taiwan Semiconductor shares extend losses" MarketWatch 8:54 AM
"European stocks struggle as PMIs fail to provide a lift" MarketWatch 8:54 AM
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