"Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience" Bloomberg 9:40 AM
"Apple will reportedly unify iOS and Mac apps in 2018" TechCrunch 9:59 AM
"Apple is planning universal iOS and Mac apps, report says" Mashable 4:03 PM
"Apple has a plan for universal apps across iOS and macOS, report says" Ars Technica 4:06 PM
"iPhone X Plus Prompts Samsung to Quadruple Apple's OLED Supply" iDrop News 4:08 PM
"How the iPhone reshaped Asian tech: Apple and its suppliers have thrived but growth worries loom" Nikkei 8:15 AM
"Yet another Chinese company is taking Apple to court: A local clothing brand says Apple's new App Store logo looks too similar to its own." CNET 7:20 AM
"iPhone X's Camera Drives Consumer Sentiment, Finds Strategy Analytics: TrueDepth Camera and Face ID Feature Are Key Market Differentiators" Strategy Analytics 7:32 AM
"Apple reveals plans for Melbourne's Federation Square: Apple today previewed its planned flagship project in Melbourne's Federation Square, introducing a design concept that complements the original vision for the precinct, increases public space and provides a daily program of activity to inspire and educate the community." Apple 7:30 AM
"Apple in Federation Square: Melbourne plan sparks furore/As Victorian ministers hail 'reinvigoration' of cultural hub, others decry 'appalling handover' of civic space" The Guardian 7:31 AM
"Apple's new chief in India has a lot to fix" Quartz 7:37 AM
"Apple Plans to Let Developers Release Universal Apps That Work Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac" MacRumors 10:03 AM
"Apple's project 'Marzipan' will let iOS apps run on the Mac in 2018 - report" AppleInsider 10:03 AM
"Report: Apple to support cross-platform apps that run on iPhone, iPad and Mac next year" 9to5Mac 10:03 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Waking the Slumbering Siri by Accident: Q. The Siri voice assistant seems to come on randomly when I type on my Mac. What activates it?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 9:55 AM
"You can't delete purchase history from the App Store and from iTunes" Macworld 7:25 AM
"Fixing Persistent Reminders Badges" MacMost 7:48 AM
"Apple HomePod likely a no-show at CES, but could win anyway: The company delayed the release of its smart speaker, missing holiday shopping and potentially CES. Yet, it's still hard to count out Apple." CNET 7:20 AM
"IDC Forecasts Shipments of Wearable Devices to Nearly Double by 2021 as Smart Watches and New Product Categories Gain Traction" ["Smart Watches, led primarily by the Apple Watch, are expected to ship 71.5 million units by 2021, up from 31.6 million in 2017."] Business Wire 7:34 AM
"Can Apple make us play Pokemon Go again?" CNNMoney 9:59 AM
"Apple Pay Said to Be Arriving in Poland in Early 2018" MacRumors 7:34 AM
"Apple Pay could come to Poland's 38M people in early 2018" AppleInsider 8:14 AM
"'Global flagship' Apple Store will open down under in 2020" Cult of Mac 7:30 AM
"Apple forgot to strip iOS 11"s non-functioning Facebook Like button from Game Center" iDownload Blog 4:09 PM
Non-Apple News
"Cable companies are limiting password sharing as cord-cutting picks up speed" BGR 7:20 PM
"Samsung DDR4-3600 2nd Gen 10nm DRAM Chips Now In Production" HotHardware 5:37 PM
"This is Magic Leap's mixed reality headset" Engadget 8:32 AM
"Google's AI can predict whether humans will like an image or not" The Next Web 11:25 AM
"Google-backed Magic Leap unveils its first augmented reality headset, shipping in 2018" 9to5Google 8:24 AM
"Google says a digital ad industry initiative aimed at cleaning up ad fraud is taking off, but a new report indicates adoption is lagging" Business Insider 8:32 AM
"Next-gen Android apps: Google says 64-bit push will boost performance" ZDNet 8:24 AM
"Android Nokia 9 squares up to Apple iPhone X with 5.5-inch OLED screen: This will be the first new Nokia smartphone with an OLED display." ZDNet 7:40 AM
"In Protests of Net Neutrality Repeal, Teenage Voices Stood Out" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:23 AM
"T-Mobile: No Sprint Deal, But That's OK" Seeking Alpha 7:20 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Our Apple Management Suggestions, Converging macOS and iOS, Understanding Coinbase – ACM 442" The Mac Observer 6:35 PM
"Full transcript: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel answers net neutrality questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask" Recode 7:28 AM
"Intego Mac Podcast: Tom Cruise Is in Every Starbucks" Intego 7:28 AM
"Developer explains the HomeKit vulnerability first demonstrated to 9to5Mac, expresses frustration" 9to5Mac 7:25 AM
"The story behind Apple's nasty HomeKit vulnerability: When the risk of embarrassment outweighs the risk to users" The Verge 7:37 AM
"Developer details Apple HomeKit vulnerability that left locks and cameras open for a month" VentureBeat 11:42 AM
"Samsung Display to supply 180-200m OLED panels for iPhone X next year" ET News, Korea 8:34 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Amazon Prime Video users note downgraded audio quality in Apple TV app: You might not be getting the full experience out of Amazon Prime Video on the Apple TV." iMore 5:50 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:14 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:14 AM
"12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:14 AM
"Wireless chargers for your iPhone X: What to buy/These are the features, specs, and design considerations to keep in mind when buying a wireless charger for your iPhone X or iPhone 8." Macworld 7:25 AM
"Google Home Max review: smart gets loud" The Verge 8:14 AM
"I'm a Lunies-tik for this AirPods accessory" Apple World Today 7:30 AM
"Hands-on: Nomad Leather cases for iPhone X [Video] 9to5Mac 9:16 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"'Sonic Runners Adventure' Review - Dreams Come True?" Touch Arcade 11:25 AM
"'Bridge Constructor Portal' Review - Remember When You Tried to Kill Me Twice?" Touch Arcade 7:27 AM
"iPad Set Up Guide: How to Get Started With Your New Device" The Mac Observer 4:18 PM
"How to Stop Enhanced Notifications Waking a Mac from Sleep" OS X Daily 4:17 PM
"The 7 biggest iPhone X annoyances and how to fix them" CNET 4:10 PM
"Slow iPhone? Here's how to check the health of your battery" Cult of Mac 4:06 PM
"Disable Facebook Facial Recognition From Auto Tagging You In Photos, Here's How" Redmond Pie 11:25 AM
"Change Lock Screen Text On iPhone / iOS 11 Without Jailbreak, Here's How" Redmond Pie 10:02 AM
"How To Stop 'Set Up Apple Pay' Alerts From Other Apps" AddictiveTips 7:27 AM
"How to securely erase an iPhone in just 3 steps: Apple makes it relatively easy to wipe data from an iPhone, but there are several steps to consider before you erase everything. Here's what to do." Computerworld 7:23 AM
"How to securely erase your Android device in 4 steps: Securely wiping an Android device isn't difficult, but there are some critical steps you don't want to overlook." Computerworld 7:23 AM
Tips
"How much iMac Pro memory do you need?" iMore 7:35 AM
"The 2017 Stratechery Year in Review" Stratechery 7:28 AM
"Seven Steve Jobs Quotes Small Businesses And Tech Startups Should Embrace" Forbes 7:20 AM
"eXtensions: The Wednesday File (36) -Notes on the iMac Pro; and Solutions to the Wonders of Microsoft" eXtensions 7:11 AM
Non-Apple
"Revisiting Fossil hybrid smartwatches: From curiosity to practicality" Ars Technica 10:03 AM
"Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is...." Tech.pinions 8:14 AM
"Why Always Connected PC's will Morph Into an All-Day Battery (and Beyond) Focus" Tech.pinions [Subscription Required for Full Article] 8:14 AM
"The Net Neutrality Deregulation Complexity" Seeking Alpha 7:34 AM
"Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: One of these smart speakers is better than the other/Operating both platforms is a recipe for confusion, so which one deserves the coveted spot in your smart home?" TechHive 7:29 AM
"Technology Sector Update for 12/20/2017: MSFT, AAPL, IBM, CSCO, GOOG, BB, MU, DGLY, T" Nasdaq 8:25 AM
"Global Data Integration Tool Market Trends, Active Key Players and Growth Projection Up to 2022: SAP SE, SAS Institute, Cisco System, IBM, Information Builders" Industry Today 8:24 AM
"Big data and analytics Global Market 2017: Key Players Accenture, Amazon, Amdocs, Facebook, IBM" Industry Today 8:24 AM
"IBM's digital badges help keep skills fresh and up to date" FOXBusiness 8:24 AM
"Amazon is planning to end support for its online MP3 locker" The Verge 4:09 PM
"Apple made $1,444.76 per second in 2016" Apple 3.0 7:28 AM
Industry News
"Stocks end marginally lower as tax bill awaits Trump's signature: FedEx rises after earnings" MarketWatch 4:28 PM
"Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Finish Lower After House Passes Tax Bill: Markets run out of steam on Wednesday." TheStreet 4:28 PM
"Stocks Ease But Small Caps, Transports Climb; Intel Hits A New High" Investor's Business Daily 4:28 PM
"Stocks end mixed after bouncing around for much of the day" Associated Press 4:28 PM
"U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Congress Passes Tax Overhaul: U.S. stock markets have climbed to new highs recently on hopes tax bill will boost profits" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:28 PM
"Asian markets close mixed as bitcoin makes noise: Australia's stock gauge notches another 10-yer high; weaker yen barely moves Nikkei" MarketWatch 8:17 AM
"European stocks slide as pre-Christmas selling kicks in: European stock markets dropped for a second straight day on Wednesday, with some preholiday selling taking place as the U.S. made a huge leap forward in approving highly anticipated tax reform." MarketWatch 11:36 AM
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