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Weekend Highlights: Cult of Mac interviews former Apple designer Abraham Farag, who reminisces about how Steve Jobs hated multi-button mice; Business Insider covers the importance behind Apple's iBeacon technology; The Macalope's weekend column explores Reasonable Explanations; GigaOm goes over 10 tips on things your iPad can do with a little help; Verne Kopytoff at Fortune looks at the legacy Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer will leave behind, that of "one of the most remarkable runs in the technology industry's history"; and at Quartz, Tim Fernholz peers behind the veil of Apple's 1.5 million workers worldwide, some of which are children, and how Apple handles it when a child is found on the factory floor; Steve Denning on how Apple makes money, and why Tim Cook doesn't give a rip about return on investment; is it bad news for Apple that people love their tablets? Marcus Wohlsen thinks so because trends point to people hanging on to older tablets longer than Apple likes; in the retail market, Best Buy and Radio Shack are losing share as Apple is gobbling it up; John Martellaro looks down the road at Apple's CarPlay, thinks the payoff will be long-term; in the blink of an eye, Samsung files an appeal of Judge Koh's final judgement in Samsung v. Apple; OS X 10.9.3 beta hits the developer wire, features improved support for 4K displays, "'Retina'-style scaling", more in our OS X section; Peter Cohen walks through easy backup/restoring your Mac via Time Machine on Mavericks.
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"Apple Files Patent in Europe for Single Contact Scaling Gesture" Patently Apple 3/8
"Apple and Amazon's big lie: The rebel hacker and hipster nerd is a capitalist stooge/Business as usual: Rebel posturing and 'mindfulness training' can't cover up tech world's awful labor standards" Salon 3/8
"From iMessage To Lightning Cables, Here's How Apple Secures Your Digital Life" Digital Trends 3/8
"First OS X 10.9.3 beta improves support for 4K displays: 'Retina'-style scaling and 60Hz refresh rates reportedly enabled for some Macs." Ars Technica 3/7
"Apple Adds Support For External Retina Displays In Recent OS X Beta" TechCrunch 3/7
"Apple's OS X 10.9.3 Beta 1 Brings 'True' Retina Support For External 4K Displays" AppAdvice 3/7
"Devs Get OS X 10.9.3, Told Focus on Graphics, Audio" FairerPlatform 3/7
"OS X 10.9 Mavericks to fully support 4K displays in upcoming update" BetaNews 3/7
"OS X 10.9.3 to Include Retina Support for 4K Displays" The Mac Observer 3/7
"Apple Is Gearing Up for a Big 4K Push" Minyanville 3/7
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Mavericks discussion continues on Apple Mail problems; Java compatibility issues (and online banking); bootable recovery volumes; and Disk Utility." MacInTouch 3/7
"Help discussion includes an epic software restoration saga that followed an Apple MacBook Pro repair (bottom line: you need a bootable Mac clone backup, no matter what other backups you might have); plus migration from a mixed SSD+hard disk system; more work on a boot problem (with tips about utilities for verifying plists, etc.); and more." MacInTouch 3/7
"More on OS X Server 10.9.2 error -36 and new iMessage problem" MacWindows 3/7
"Stunning iTunes Visualizers for Mavericks, iTunes 11" FairerPlatform 8:42 AM
"Review: Font Studio provides affordable custom fonts for all of your creative needs" 9to5Mac 3/8
"Mavericks How-to: Block contacts in FaceTime and iMessage on OS X" 9to5Mac 3/8
"Delete and manage old messages in Mail: Some small ways to enhance the way Apple's Mail program handles messages when deleted, and set up rules to automatically clear old messages from your inbox." MacFixIt 3/7
"How to easily back up and restore your Mac with Time Machine on OS X Mavericks" iMore 3/7
"Hard drive space recovery software Washing Machine is not there yet" TechnologyTell 3/7
"iBetterCharge puts iPhone & iPad battery notifications on your Mac" 9to5Mac 3/7
"OS X Mavericks: 6 useful Mac tricks" Computerworld 3/7
"The AppAdvice Week In Review: Apple Reveals CarPlay, Heads To SXSW" AppAdvice 12:15 PM
"Video of Tim Cook's meeting with Israeli PM offers brief look inside Apple HQ" iDownload Blog 3/7
"Apple keeps 76% of its users. Samsung gets 34% of switchers: Another study found 42% of Chinese buyers want iPhones vs. 32% for Samsung." Fortune 3/7
"Customers may want iPhone, but end up buying Android instead" BGR 3/7
"iPhone owners 54 percent less likely to need to replace their phone" 9to5Mac 3/7
"Stats: iPhone users 46% less likely to need to replace their devices" Apple Daily Report 3/7
"iPhone Owners Less Likely to Break Device Compared to Rival Handsets" Mac|Life 3/7
"comScore Reports January 2014 U.S. Smartphone Subscriber Market Share" ["Apple ranked as the top smartphone manufacturer with 41.6 percent OEM market share, while Google Android led as the #1 smartphone platform with 51.7 percent platform market share. Google Sites ranked as the top mobile media property, while Facebook was the top individual app."] comScore 3/7
"comScore Reports January 2014 U.S. Smartphone Subscriber Market Share" PRNewswire 3/7
"Doomed? Apple is #1 and growing in latest comScore smartphone numbers" 9to5Mac 3/7
"Apple 41.6% in US Smartphones, Samsung 26.7%, Android Down, iOS Up" The Next Web 3/7
"Apple CEO Tim Cook Recognizes The Value of Accessibility" Lift and Care Systems 3/7
"Ex-Apple CEO Sculley said to have Indian smartphone plans: The as-yet-unnamed brand of handsets could launch in the burgeoning Indian market as early as next month, according to a report." CNET News 3/7
"iPhone pricing war heats up as Walmart offers 5s for $119 and Target launches iPad trade-in promotion" 9to5Mac 3/7
"Walmart has the cheapest iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c yet" BGR 3/7
"The Road to Immersive Smell Tech Could Be Paved With Bacon" TechNewsWorld 3/7
"Report: iPhones less likely to be damaged, more likely to be stolen" Electronista 3/7
"Rumor: Apple's Mobile Devices May Soon Get Full-Screen Video Ads" Wall St. Cheat Sheet 3/7
"In 1995 Apple made some promises to educators about the future of technology. Here's what they got right." TUAW 3/7
"Steve Jobs Spotted In China's Ghost City" Cult of Mac 3/7
"This $22 Million Mansion In California Is iPad Controlled, And Is Up For Sale [Photos] Redmond Pie 3/7
"Deceased lady's iPad cannot be used due to Apple's security rules" Coolest Gadgets 3/7
Non-Apple News
"Anonymous hackers uncover alleged proof of MtGox fraud from site's CEO" Ars Technica 6:37 PM
"The NRA claims victory in Facebook's new 'anti-gun' policies" VentureBeat 3/8
"AT&T reduces price for individual and two-line accounts by $15" iMore 3/8
"AT&T offers price cut for 2GB 'Mobile Share Value' plans: Company tweaks price for one- and two-line plans, shaving $15 off the current monthly charge." CNET News 3/8
"Fast Follower Samsung introduces new Music Streaming Service" Patently Apple 3/8
"Microsoft Invents Mobile Devices with 3D Cameras" Patent Bolt 3/8
"Google cited as bothered by Android-Windows hybrid: Google is the one not keen on the idea of a dual-boot Windows-Android tablet-laptop, according to a fresh report from Asia and a CNET source." CNET News 3/7
"Apple TV Updated with Revamped Channel for Upcoming iTunes Festival at SXSW 2014" MacRumors 12:15 PM
"iTunes Festival channel shows up on Apple TV ahead of SXSW concerts" 9to5Mac 9:21 AM
"CrucialTec to Introduce Paradigm Shift in Fingerprint Scanners" Patently Apple 8:43 AM
"Apple Inc. Takes 2 Steps Toward iPhones With Wraparound Displays" The Motley Fool 3/8
"Apple Ordering 90 Million iPhone 6 to Meet Huge Demand (Report)" LAPTOP Magazine 3/7
"iPhone 6: Apple prepares for 'biggest ever' launch" The Week 3/7
"3 Million iPhone 5C Units Are Nothing But Dust Collectors" Apple Gazette 3/7
"Apple and iOS Continue to Make Small Gains in U.S. Smartphone Market Share" MacRumors 3/7
"Apple iPhone 5S tracks steps taken -- even after battery dies" CBS News 3/7
"The iPod Isn't Dead As Apple Recruits For New iPod Product Launch Managers" AppleBitch 3/7
"Patent Granted: 'Attack Detection Mode' on iPhones" Apple Gazette 3/7
"Apple wants a 'trusted' device to able to access another password-protected gadget" Apple Daily Report 3/7
Price Trackers/Deals
"iBooks Sale: 2 B R 0 2 B [Illustrated] By Kurt Vonnegut Is Free Right Now (Was $0.99)" BookSliced 3/8
"OneKey Pro -Secure Password Manager & Private Data Vault to Lock Your Secrets Safe For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $4.99)" Apple Sliced 3/8
"Ticket to Ride Europe Pocket For iPhone Is Free Today (Was $1.99)" Apple Sliced 3/8
"Minibash For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 3/7
"Lost Cubes For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $1.99)" Apple Sliced 3/7
"Shoot The Zombirds For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 3/7
"Faif Review: Faif needs some work before it becomes worthy of ranking amongst the likes of Blackjack, but the combination of match-three and gambling is unquestionably addictive." 148Apps 3/7
"Principia Review: Principia is an in-depth building/tinkering/creation game aimed directly at engineering and electronics enthusiasts." 148Apps 3/7
"Mines of Mars Review: Mines of Mars is a fantastic crafting game with a Metroidvania progression structure that helps make it a unique experience." 148Apps 3/7
"Sherlock: Interactive Adventure Review/A classic murder mystery with plenty of interactive content; what more could one want from a story?" 148Apps 3/7
How-To/Tutorial
"iPad at Work: The Essential Guide for Business Users 2014/Summary: Apple's iPad is an impressive piece of technology. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of it as a business tool." ZDNet 3/8
"How to restore your Apple TV to factory settings" iMore 3/8
"Five Steps for Optimizing iTunes Match and iTunes Radio Plus Review of Ooma Office" TechnoLawyer Blog 3/8
Tips
"10 things your iPad can do with a little extra help" Gigaom 3/8
"How To Forward Or Share Messages From Your iPhone In iOS 7 [iOS Tips] Cult of Mac 3/7
"iPhone tips: A quicker way to turn off the 'flashlight'" O'Grady's PowerPage 3/7
"iPhone users are 'wall huggers,' says BlackBerry CEO: John Chen believes an iPhone can't last even a day, leaving Apple fanboys in a desperate search for a power outlet." CNET News 3/8
"This Is Why It Feels Like Apple Stopped Innovating Three Years Ago" Business Insider 3/8
"The Macalope Weekly: Reasonable explanations" Macworld 3/8
"Actually, Apple Should Buy Nintendo" Seeking Alpha 3/7
"Why We Love Apple and Why Microsoft Does Wacky Things That Make us Sigh" The Mac Observer 3/7
"New Concepts Imagine the iWatch as a Lifestyle Device, Traditional Timepiece" MacRumors 3/7
"iOS 7 game controller support remains a promise unfulfilled: A gamer's lament" iMore 3/7
"What would a Mario game look like on mobile?" Red Bull 3/7
"iPhone 5s vs iPhone 6: iPhone 5s compared with expected iPhone 6 design, specs & features" Macworld UK 3/7
"Apple's CarPlay Gambit: Retract One Claw to Hook With Another" TechNewsWorld 3/7
"Will Apple's Pandora Diss Turn CarPlay Into Another Google Maps?" The Motley Fool 3/7
"Apple's CarPlay Doesn't Think Different: Apple's foray into automotive infotainment is both like and unlike how the company has approached other products categories—and the result is less than impressive." PC Magazine 3/7
"On Marc Andreessen's optimistic view of news" Monday Note 6:35 PM
"'Cosmos' review: making science cool again/Neil deGrasse Tyson's spacetime odyssey goes to the stars and beyond" The Verge 2:13 PM
"Firefox OS and the unserved billions of the developing world" Boing Boing 3/8
"Dendroid the Latest Android Malware Threat" Tapscape 3/8
"Seven Must-Attend Events If You're Going to SXSW" WSJ Blogs 3/8
"T-Mobile's free data roaming put to the test — is it good enough to get you by?" iMore 3/8
"How do you feel? Your phone may soon tell you: Emotion-detection capability is coming soon to a wide range of mobile apps, thanks to several systems now available." Computerworld 3/8
"No, His Name Is Not Ted: Chris Anderson, Curator of TED Talks, Builds his Brand" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 3/7
"Color Cables on Indiegogo for Glow-in-the-Dark iPhone Charging Cables" The Mac Observer 3/7
"SmartClose Freezes Background Apps In iOS To Improve Battery Life" AddictiveTips 3/7
"Get Confused with Android Kit Kat & Galaxy S5 Wallpapers for the iPhone" OS X Daily 3/7
"Coming March 8: Gene Steinberg meets Bob 'Dr. Mac' LeVitus and The Mac Observer's John Martellaro, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 3/7
"iBetterCharge Displays Your iPhone Low Battery Warnings on Your Mac [Video] iClarified 3/7
"Beats Music opens up its API to developers" iDownload Blog 3/7
"Shiver Me Timbers, Another Update For Assassin's Creed Pirates Has Launched" AppAdvice 3/7
"Hipstamatic Photo App Gets New Kyoto HipstaPak" iClarified 3/7
"Get an updated Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ on iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® today!" Aspyr 3/7
"Eventbase Showcases iBeacon™ Technology at SXSW" PRNewswire 3/7
"Wello iPhone Case Doubles as a Health Tracker" Apple Gazette 3/7
"Star Wars KOTOR goes half price, now with iOS 7 controller support and iCloud saves" iDownload Blog 3/7
"'Smash Hit' for iOS and Android turns the act of destruction into art" The Verge 3/7
"Microsoft's Game of Thrones: how Ballmer and Gates lost favor" The Verge 3:42 PM
"Perspective: Microsoft risks security reputation ruin by retiring XP/Telling users they must upgrade, and to Windows 8.1, doesn't cut it" Computerworld 9:11 AM
"Microsoft Working on Live Annotation Feature for Skype" Patent Bolt 11:47 AM
"Microsoft Adds Xbox One In Addition To Windows On DirectX 12 Event Page" Microsoft News 9:10 AM
"The HP Envy is the SUV of laptops" USA Today 9:07 AM
"IBM factory strike shows shifting China labor landscape" Reuters 9:11 AM
"Android lead says wearable developer tools coming in two weeks (updated)" Engadget 1:54 PM
"Google is finally getting serious about wearables" The Verge 1:55 PM
"Google Commits to Help Developers With Wearable Devices" Re/code 3:18 PM
"Google to launch SDK for Android wearables in two weeks: Android chief Sundar Pichai likens the evolution of wearable devices to the smartphone revolution during a panel discussion at SXSW." CNET News 3:41 PM
"Windows 8.1 Update 1: More interface concessions that still won't make people happy: The leaked update from Microsoft revealed a mix of good and bad changes." Ars Technica 3/8
"Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Surfaces: Microsoft inadvertently leaked its Windows 8.1 update for a few hours Thursday. When it arrives in April, can the update overcome doubts about the future of Windows?" InformationWeek 3/8
"Microsoft adds new Windows 8.1 themes, including some that have Irish luck" Neowin 3/8
"Microsoft may bring targeted political ads to Xbox Live" The Verge 3/8
"Intel Launches Last Series of Server CPUs Based on Ivy Bridge" Softpedia 3/8
"HP 8 Android tablet goes on sale for $169.99/Summary: The 8-inch model, which runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, is quietly launched on the company's website." ZDNet 3/8
"Dell Precision M2800 targets entry-level mobile workstation market" SlashGear 3/8
"Twitter paid $36 million over IBM patent threat" Ars Technica 3/8
"IBM, Lenovo deal opposed by China employees" EE Times Asia 3/8
"IBM puts Watson in charge of its SXSW food truck, we taste-test (video)" Engadget 3/8
"APAC PC market marks first annual double digit decline" EE Times Asia 3/8
"Stocks end mixed after February jobs surprise" CNNMoney 3/7
"Stocks Narrowly Capture Gains After Jobs Report" TheStreet 3/7
"Stocks Turn Red as Jobs Enthusiasm Fades" FOXBusiness 3/7
"US stocks muddled as Ukraine tensions fester" Associated Press 3/7
"Stocks End Mostly Higher; Nasdaq Drops: S&P 500 Index Posts Second Straight Weekly Gain" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3/7
"Asia Markets: Asian shares gain ahead of U.S. jobs report/Asian markets moved higher on Friday at the end of a positive week for the region, ahead of the U.S. monthly labor report." MarketWatch 3/7
"Europe Markets: European stocks post first weekly loss since January/European stock markets slid into the close on Friday, as investors sold off ahead of the weekend on fears the crisis in Ukraine could escalate. Earlier in the day, indexes pared losses after the highly anticipated U.S. nonfarm-payrolls report beat expectations." MarketWatch 3/7
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 3/7
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