"Apple designer Jony Ive is 'zealous' over the tech giant's most personal device/Jony Ive, Apple's design chief, on Wednesday unveiled a new iPhone, the biggest deal at the biggest gadget launch of the year. But a different product is closest to his heart: the Apple Watch." Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 2:17 PM
"Why Apple's New Gizmos Matter: Soaring iPhone prices, machine-learning privacy, and the life-saving potential of the Apple Watch." Slate 3:43 PM
"The iPhone Franchise" ["There really is no other way to put it: the XR is a fantastic phone, one that would be more than sufficient to maintain Apple's position atop the industry were it the flagship. And yet, in the context of Apple's strategy, it is best thought of as being quite literally ahead of its time."] Stratechery 8:27 AM
"How Apple has hit 2 billion iOS devices sold, and when it will hit 2 billion iPhones" AppleInsider 11:28 AM
"Why Apple May Have The Price Right on its New iPhones: Wall Street ponders whether new phones will boost average selling prices." TheStreet 3:50 PM
"Apple hopes its daring bet on iPhone pricing will still pay off" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 8:14 AM
"iPhone XR Will Cannibalize Sales Of Premium iPhones, But That Shouldn't Worry Apple" Forbes 11:17 AM
"Will Apple's New Launches Boost Flagging iPhone Sales?" Zacks 11:17 AM
"Making sense of the most confusing new iPhone lineup ever: The days when choosing an iPhone was easy may be over–but not without reason." Fast Company 8:26 AM
"The New iPhones Are Big So You Won't Put Them Down: Apple's latest designs mark the end of casual, one-handed smartphone use. Instead, the device is meant to occupy more of your attention, more of the time." The Atlantic 10:05 AM
"'Apple doesn't like to admit they copy anyone, even in the smallest things' — this startup CEO says that Apple is using 'alternative facts' to market the new Apple Watch" Business Insider 3:58 PM
"Apple iPhones get bigger and pricier, Watch turns to health" Reuters 8:56 AM
"The Apple Watch got a heart health upgrade: Here's what it means for you" CNBC 3:45 PM
"Apple Shows Mastery of Pricing Tiers With New iPhones, Munster Says" [Video Report] Bloomberg 10:09 AM
"Apple 'wants to serve everyone,' says Tim Cook: Wider price range opens up developing Asian markets" Nikkei 8:22 AM
"Apple Finally Gets How to Play the China Market: Cheap won't wash, and two phone numbers are better than one." Bloomberg 8:30 AM
"Apple Bends to China's Will" [Video Report] Bloomberg 8:31 AM
"Apple Is Deleting Bought Films From ITunes Accounts — And Don't Expect A Refund" Forbes 8:12 AM
"All Macs without T2 chip vulnerable to recently discovered cold boot attack" 9to5Mac 2:16 PM
"New modification of the old cold boot attack leaves most systems vulnerable: The defenses put in place to thwart the 2008 attack turn out to be very weak." Ars Technica 3:45 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"About Mojave (macOS 10.14) and 32-bit Apps" The Mac Observer 3:40 PM
"Freshly Squeezed Reviews: What Was Old Is New Again" YMP Now 2:13 PM
"Moving a 34 Angle Multicam Music Show From Premiere Pro to Final Cut Pro X for Editing and Then Moving It Back" fcp.co 8:32 AM
"7 Trackpad Gestures You Probably Aren't Using" MacMost 9:00 AM
Op/Ed
"Can Apple's New Products Help Sluggish Mac Revenues?" Market Realist 8:56 AM
Press Releases
"CS Odessa Announces New Health Solutions for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM" prMac 8:20 AM
"Mailplane 4.0 for macOS Offers New and Improved Features to Gmail Users" prMac 8:20 AM
"Apple is investing in a huge mangrove forest in Colombia: The coastal forests suck up a huge amount of carbon from the air. Protecting them and growing them could be a key to help stop climate change." Fast Company 9:21 PM
"Apple investing to protect mangrove forest in Colombia to offset carbon emissions: Apple on Thursday announced it will invest in a project that aims to protect and restore mangrove trees in a 27,000-acre forest in Colombia, part of the company's initiative to achieve carbon neutrality." AppleInsider 9:21 PM
"New Apple watch could take bite out of Swiss market: The Swiss watch industry faces an increased threat from a new Apple Watch able to detect heart problems that is likely to appeal to older shoppers, industry experts said on Thursday." Reuters 8:55 AM
"The Apple Watch is getting closer to becoming a medical device" Associated Press 10:51 AM
"No Apple Presenter Speaks for Longer Than 10 Minutes, and the Reason is Backed by Neuroscience: Change voices frequently to keep your audience from getting bored." Inc. 8:21 AM
"Apple's new iPhones use eSIM technology, but only nine countries in the world support it" The Verge 3:43 PM
"Here's when Apple's new iPhones will arrive in your country" The Next Web 8:38 AM
"Apple, Amazon, Google, others called to testify on consumer privacy protections" ZDNet 10:51 AM
"Sorry Apple and Ikea, Chinese Shoppers Don't Love You Anymore" Bloomberg 8:30 AM
"'Shot on iPhone XS' video showcases Apple's amazing new camera" Cult of Mac 8:39 AM
"Apple's 'Shot on iPhone XS' video shows off slo-mo, 4K skills: Apple's published a trippy and science-y video to show what the iPhone XS can do." CNET 11:55 AM
Non-Apple News
"Full text: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reveals long-awaited philanthropic initiative" GeekWire 10:49 AM
"One year after telling judge its house was on fire, Qualcomm spends tens of billions on stock buybacks" Foss Patents 9:08 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The iPhone 'S' Year, Headphone Jacks, Siri Shortcuts -ACM 479" The Mac Observer 6:46 PM
"The Rebound 204: The iPhone SB" Six Colors 6:24 PM
"Apple's Intelligent Guardian -TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-13" The Mac Observer 2:13 PM
"9to5Mac Happy Hour 190: Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, and iPhone XR event impressions" 9to5Mac 11:20 AM
"Vergecast: post-Apple event coverage" The Verge 11:20 AM
"First Ring Daily 475: Apple Keynote Hangover Edition" Thurrott 11:17 AM
"This week we discuss the new hardware Apple announced today. Everything seems to be getting bigger and better." The MT Show 8:06 AM
"New iPhone shipments to exceed 85 million units in 2H18, says Digitimes Research" DigiTimes 8:22 AM
"iPhone XR Could Account for Over Half of New iPhone Sales in Second Half of 2018" MacRumors 8:22 AM
"iPhone XS has 4GB of RAM, 2.49 GHz A12 chip according to benchmarks" AppleInsider 2:18 PM
"New A12 Bionic chip makes 2018 iPhones into AI powerhouses" Cult of Mac 8:39 AM
"iPhone XS & iPhone XR have improvement to near-field communication, allowing for easier interactions" AppleInsider 3:58 PM
"Apple Watch Series 4's best new feature won't work at launch: Don't have a heart attack, but the new electrocardiogram feature in Apple Watch Series 4 won't work when the wearable launches. Apple isn't exactly hiding this fact, but it's certainly keeping it quiet." Cult of Mac 11:55 AM
"Apple Announces The Apple Watch 4: Fully Custom SiP" AnandTech 8:32 AM
"Apple just made the Apple Watch something you might not live without" Computerworld 8:47 AM
"Apple Watch a 'Game Changer'" [Video Report] Bloomberg 8:31 AM
"Apple drops official Apple Watch Link Bracelet price, some already sold out" 9to5Mac 2:17 PM
"Apple has killed off the most premium version of the Apple Watch, which originally cost $10,000 and came in an 18-karat gold case" Business Insider 2:17 PM
"With its new iPhones, Apple drops not only the home button, but also the free headphone dongle" BetaNews 8:38 AM
"Apple Watch may soon be powered by magnetic charging bracelets: The iPhone maker made an FCC filing earlier this month." CNET 8:23 AM
"These are the essential Apple diary dates you need to know" Apple Must 8:08 AM
"Apple details iPhone Xs/XR, Apple Watch Series 4 in large drop of FCC filings" 9to5Mac 8:37 AM
"iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 8 Plus: What's the Difference?" iPhone Hacks 11:28 AM
"Starting March 2019, iPhone & Watch apps must support Xs Max and Series 4 hardware" iDownload Blog 8:39 AM
"Apple continues their work on a Folding iPhone by focusing on new Flexible Sensors, a new Flexible Battery & Circuits" Patently Apple 10:50 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"AppleCare+ price jumps for aluminum Apple Watch Series 4, monthly payments available" 9to5Mac 3:43 PM
"Apple raises AppleCare+ pricing for Apple Watch Series 4 to $79, introduces monthly payments: Apple has bumped the cost of its AppleCare+ warranty service to $79 for owners of the new Apple Watch Series 4, an increase that presumably covers more expensive components like integrated ECG sensors." AppleInsider 6:23 PM
"AppleCare+ is finally worth buying with new theft and loss coverage: A new policy will cover your iPhone if it's swiped — but it will cost you" GearBrain 8:29 AM
"Why you really, really don't want to break your iPhone XS, XS Max" Apple Must 8:07 AM
"Apple iPhone 2018 models show up in Geekbench: Geekbench test results of both the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR show more insight details regarding the RAM memory of the new iPhone 2018 models." LetsGoDigital 11:21 AM
"Apple's iPhone XR has the best claimed battery life of any iPhone, ever" AppleInsider 3:43 PM
"Apple Watch Series 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 3" MacRumors 3:43 PM
"Here's how the new $400 Apple Watch Series 4 compares to last year's model, the Apple Watch Series 3" Business Insider 10:50 AM
"Review: Master & Dynamic MW07 truly wireless earphones are a premium version of AirPods" AppleInsider 10:50 AM
"Master & Dynamic's first true wireless earphones are better than rivals in literally every way" BGR 9:19 AM
"Etymotic ER3XR earphone review" The Gadgeteer 8:04 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Screen Time for Kids Puts Powerful iOS Monitoring Tools and Use Restrictions in Parents' Hands" MacStories 10:49 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to pre-order the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max" iMore 6:23 PM
"How to pre-order the Apple Watch Series 4/The next Apple Watch is on its way! Pre-orders for the Series 4 are available on September 14th: here's everything you need to know." iMore 6:23 PM
"WatchOS 5: How to update your Apple Watch/The new walkie-talkie mode is just an update away." CNET 9:30 AM
"Why is Apple's Airpower still a no-show? There's been speculation about why Apple hasn't already shipped its wireless charging pad, which was announced a year ago. The focus now: technical challenges that delayed the device's arrival." Computerworld New Zealand 9:21 PM
"Apple Event Notebook: Apple Watch" Six Colors 7:41 PM
"The Apple Watch is Now the Intelligent Guardian of the Galaxy" The Mac Observer 6:36 PM
"Apple's greatest magic trick: A $749 iPhone is now 'cheap'" BGR 6:23 PM
"Could Apple Watch Series 4 Replace Life Alert for Seniors?" iDrop News 3:46 PM
"Why it's a big deal that Lisa Jackson spoke at Apple's iPhone XS event" Cult of Mac 3:45 PM
"Apple Watch Series 4 a 'tipping point,' can make a 'material difference' for people, says Jony Ive" AppleInsider 3:43 PM
"Apple Jacks Another Victory (Premium)" Thurrott 11:56 AM
"There's a good working theory about why Apple discontinued the iPhone X, the best phone it's ever made, only a year after announcing it" Business Insider 11:55 AM
"The 10 Best iPhone XR Features" iPhone Hacks 11:24 AM
"Will New iPhones Become Apple's New Top-Selling Premium Devices?" Market Realist 11:17 AM
"Ben Thompson on the iPhone as a franchise" Six Colors 11:17 AM
"Lasts Longer: I think Lisa Jackson's presentation at the September 2018 iPhone launch event was perhaps the most interesting and most profound." asymco 11:16 AM
"Just how do you pronounce bokeh anyway?" Cult of Mac 10:57 AM
"Which Apple Suppliers Win, and Lose, From New iPhones" Barron's 10:52 AM
"Apple Watch 4: Why digital health's future depends on Apple finding a cloud partner" ZDNet 10:51 AM
"New iPhones don't support Apple Pencil: Samsung Note 9 still best for stylus users" ZDNet 10:51 AM
"Apple's Neural Engine = Pocket Machine Learning Platform" Tech.pinions [Subscription Required for Full Article] 10:49 AM
"Apple's big September event was one of the most disappointing iPhone launches in recent memory" Business Insider 10:09 AM
"September 12 Event Roundup: All the Little Things" MacStories 9:20 AM
"Cassandra -After the Show: What does it Mean Here?" eXtensions 9:01 AM
"Tim Cook: Why Apple's priciest ever iPhones are still a great deal" Cult of Mac 8:58 AM
"Let's Talk About the iPhone XR (Premium)" Thurrott 8:56 AM
"Fitbit's problems aren't just Apple competition, says Morgan Stanley" MarketWatch 8:56 AM
"The New ECG Apple Watch Could Do More Harm Than Good" Wired [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:52 AM
"Introducing Apple's new iPhone Xs series" Apple Must 9:30 AM
"iPhone XS and XS Max: the best and worst features" The Verge 8:38 AM
"An F grade assessment: Pre-judging Apple's keynote" Macworld 8:37 AM
"Opinion: The flagship new iPhones were totally overshadowed by the Watch and the iPhone XR" 9to5Mac 8:37 AM
"What's worse than a dongle? No dongle/iPhone 2018: cranking up the hostility toward users of wired headphones" The Verge 8:37 AM
"Can Apple's iPhone XS camera catch up to Google's Pixel?" The Verge 8:37 AM
"The iPhone XR is the affordable premium iPhone we've always wanted" Macworld 8:37 AM
"Om Malik: Where Apple Stands Now" Bloomberg TV 8:31 AM
"An iPhone for Everyone" ["The iPhone Xr is Apple's third attempt to deliver a more affordable iPhone, and their approach is entirely different from the past."] Tech.pinions 8:26 AM
"What happened with Apple's wireless AirPower charging pad, and why" AppleInsider 8:23 AM
"Tidbits you might have missed about Apple's big September announcements" AppleInsider 8:21 AM
"Apple iPhone XR, XS, XS Max: CNET editors react/Apple announced three new phones and a significant upgrade to the Apple Watch. Our editors react to the news and discuss the most important question: Do you need to upgrade?" CNET 8:20 AM
"Everything from the iPhone XS we'd like to see in an Android phone" Android Central 8:20 AM
"As an Android user, what do you think about the iPhone XS?" Android Central 8:20 AM
"Could Apple's Decision To Axe The SE Mark The End Of The iPhone As A Serious Music Player?" Forbes 8:12 AM
"Representing the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR in Plain Text" The Mac Observer 8:06 AM
Non-Apple
"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with Dolby Vision review: It's the best of the best" Neowin 6:06 PM
"How to build a custom PC for gaming, editing or coding" The Verge 8:37 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Here are your 2018 Ig Nobel Prize winners: The 2018 awards honor research on cursing while driving and cannibalistic calories." Ars Technica 7:20 PM
"Pearls Before Swine for September 13, 2018" GoComics 9:20 AM
"AMD CEO talks next Xbox 'secret sauce' and cloud computing: AMD's CEO has affirmed its ongoing work with Xbox consoles while touching on a shared cloud computing vision." Windows Central 9:58 AM
"AMD Radeon 18.9.1 driver adds Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Star Control: Origins support" Neowin 6:26 AM
"Dell EMC Improves Its SMB Block-Storage Arrays: ME4s are designed for a range of block-based storage use cases such as video surveillance, HPC, virtualization/VDI, entry SAN, low cost consolidation, video editing, NoSQL databases, direct attached and OEM solutions, Dell said." eWeek 2:35 PM
"Hewlett Packard under fire for latest recruitment photo" Recruitment Grapevine 6:32 AM
"IBM Cloud Private for Data preps Red Hat OpenShift certification, queryplex search tool" ZDNet 10:32 AM
"Apple's new iPhones are boring. Investors should rejoice" CNNMoney 2:15 PM
"iPhone XS and iPhone XR are a recipe for success for Apple stock" AppleInsider 8:56 AM
"Here's What Wall Street Is Saying About Apple's iPhone Revamp" Bloomberg 8:30 AM
"Fitbit shares fall sharply on Apple Watch Series 4 announcement" 9to5Mac 8:38 AM
"Apple is the most popular stock among millennials after its big iPhone event" Business Insider 10:50 AM
Industry News
"S&P 500 stretches winning streak to 4 days as tech stocks rebound, trade jitters ease: Dow ends above 26,000 for first time in September" MarketWatch 5:11 PM
"Nasdaq Leads as Major Indexes Close Higher: Stocks in New York ended the day solidly in the plus column on hope for trade talks with China and slowing inflation data." TheStreet 5:11 PM
"Chip Stocks Lift Nasdaq To 0.7% Gain; Apple Rebounds; Momo Nears Breakout" Investor's Business Daily 5:11 PM
"U.S. Stocks Rise as Trade Tensions Ease: Gains led by the tech sector bring the S&P 500 back into positive territory for the month" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 5:12 PM
"Asian stock markets recover, led by Japan and Hong Kong: Nikkei flips to positive for the year" MarketWatch 6:59 AM
"European stocks advance as central banks grab the spotlight/Analyst on ECB, BOE: 'With Brexit on the horizon, now is not a good time to be changing course'" MarketWatch 6:59 AM
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