"Google could pay Apple $9 billion this year to be the default search engine on iPhones, Goldman Sachs says in new report" Business Insider 11:00 AM
"The iPhone XS Max Could Be A Profit Machine" Forbes 7:46 AM
"iPhone XR And XS May Be Apple's Most Profitable iPhones Ever" Seeking Alpha 12:19 PM
"MacOS Mojave and the future of the Mac: The latest macOS update proves Apple is still interested in keeping the Mac a tool for power users." Macworld 7:54 AM
"New Apple Watch's ECG feature can detect more underlying heart issues" The Next Web 8:22 AM
"U.S. trade judge declines to block iPhone imports: A U.S. trade judge on Friday declined to block the importation of Apple Inc iPhones with chips from Intel Corp, handing a major defeat to Qualcomm Inc in its high-stakes legal dispute with the iPhone maker." Reuters 2:44 PM
"Qualcomm Loses First Round in Apple Patent Fight at ITC" Bloomberg 4:54 PM
"Apple Found To Violate 1 Qualcomm Patent; US ITC Will Not Ban iPhone Imports" AnandTech 6:37 PM
"Apple scores victory in case that threatened iPhone imports" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 4:53 PM
"Former Apple engineer fights iPhone giant for patent credit and denied cash, says Steve Jobs loved his 'killer ideas'" The Register 7:40 AM
"Apple wins reversal in Univ. of Wisconsin patent case: Inc persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to throw out a $234 million damages award in favor of the University of Wisconsin's patent licensing arm for infringing the school's patent on computer processing technology." Reuters 8:54 AM
"Apple Gets Reversal for University of Wisconsin Patent Case: Tech firm will no longer need to pay $234 million in damages" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 11:00 AM
"Apple sued by ex-engineer over Find My iPhone patent credit, stock revocation after being fired" AppleInsider 8:37 AM
"IBM to Assist Banco Inter's Workplace to Adopt Apple MacOS" Zacks 8:37 AM
"FBI solves mystery surrounding 15-year-old Fruitfly Mac malware: Fruitfly malware author used port scanning with weak or no passwords to identify potential victims." ZDNet 9:13 AM
"The Apple DEP flaw explained – and how to bolster security: Researchers have highlighted a vulnerability in Apple's Device Enrollment Program that, in some circumstances, could leave corporate networks and data insecure. But companies can mitigate the danger." Computerworld 7:46 AM
"Apple has at last pushed an update to XProtect's security data" Eclectic Light Company 8:27 AM
"Google deals with fallout over Chrome auto sign-in" Computerworld 7:46 AM
"Apple Releases First macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Public Beta" The Mac Observer 8:34 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Troubleshooting Continuity on iPhone, iPad, and Mac" iMore 8:37 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"macOS Mojave Brings Refinements and Interface Changes" Intego 8:38 AM
"Mojave security changes: Make sure your backups are running properly" Apple World Today 12:15 PM
"What to do when you can't get an app the right privacy settings in Mojave" Eclectic Light Company 8:27 AM
"How to Stop Receiving Beta Updates in MacOS Mojave" OS X Daily 1:36 PM
"How to use the macOS Home app to control your HomeKit accessories" iDownload Blog 6:14 PM
"How to Use Dark Mode in macOS Mojave" Intego 8:38 AM
"How to manually set your Mac's cooling fan speeds" iDownload Blog 8:26 AM
Op/Ed
"Silent Mojave night: security settings files in macOS Mojave" Eclectic Light Company 8:26 AM
"Some people are saying Apple's new iPhone selfie camera automatically smooths your skin in photos — and they're calling it 'beautygate'" Business Insider 7:53 AM
"No End in Sight to Apple-Qualcomm Dispute" Market Realist 12:41 PM
"Android app maker upset at Apple over its use of 'Memoji' name" Cult of Mac 7:51 AM
"Professional queuers left out in the cold at Moscow iPhone launch" Reuters 10:05 AM
"'Dickinson': Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt & Adrian Blake Enscoe Cast In Apple Comedy Series" Deadline 9:35 AM
"Apple plans to open corporate office across from Carnegie Library store, report says" AppleInsider 7:15 PM
"Apple Leases D.C. Office Space Across From New Carnegie Library Flagship" Bisnow 7:14 PM
"17 now charged in Apple store thefts including father and son" KTVU 8:25 AM
"California Apple Store robbery gang stole over $1M in goods, cops say: 9 suspects at large, while 7 men now in custody in Alameda Co., another in Sonoma." Ars Technica 8:18 AM
"Silly Samsung marketing stunt involves a tiny town called Appel" Android Authority 4:54 PM
"Teenage Apple hacker avoids jail for 'hacky hack hack' attack: The self-proclaimed Apple fan stole roughly 90GB of confidential data from the iPad and iPhone maker." ZDNet 8:19 AM
Non-Apple News
"California governor signs country's first IoT security law: The new Internet of Things law calls for 'reasonable' security features." CNET 7:55 PM
"Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro announced: 4 cameras, SD 636, and a notch" Android Authority 4:54 PM
"Facebook says it detected security breach after traffic spike" ZDNet 8:59 PM
"The Facebook Security Meltdown Exposes Way More Sites Than Facebook" Wired [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:07 PM
"Facebook Sued in California Over Breach of 50 Million Profiles" Gizmodo 5:48 PM
"Exclusive: In test case, U.S. fails to force Facebook to wiretap Messenger calls - sources" Reuters 4:01 PM
"Proposed law would ban hidden broadband fees and higher-than-advertised prices: Advertised telco prices would have to include all fees if Democrat's bill passes." Ars Technica 3:57 PM
"'LG Watch W7' to arrive alongside LG V40 ThinQ" 9to5Google 10:33 AM
"No, Spotify isn't using your GPS to kick you off your family plan" CNET 3:48 PM
"Spotify asks family plan subscribers to prove they are family" Cult of Mac 10:42 AM
"Spotify criticized for controversial move geared to preventing abuse of family plan" 9to5Mac 8:25 AM
"Senator calls for investigation into Facebook's latest breach" Engadget 4:17 PM
"How to check if your Facebook account was affected by the recent hack" Business Insider 3:50 PM
"Inside Facebook's massive center storing your personal information: It's one of the few places where you can literally touch the social network." CNET 8:17 AM
"Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page will be deleted on Sunday, says hacker" The Verge 7:59 AM
"Google's CEO will testify before Congress about bias and China" Engadget 2:11 PM
"Google Search will make trip planning even easier with more personalized information" Android Police 7:49 AM
"Spoiler alert: Google's would-be iPhone killer Pixel 3 – so many leaks" The Register 7:41 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Dragalia Lost Me at That Dang Free to Play Menu – The TouchArcade Show #371" Touch Arcade 8:46 PM
"MacVoices #18200: Scholle McFarland Takes Control of Mojave" MacVoices 2:41 PM
"Apple's Unconventional Product Naming Conventions -TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-28" The Mac Observer 12:53 PM
"We Spoke To An Ex-NSA Hacker Who Has Organized The First-Ever Mac Security Conference: Despite their reputation, Mac computers have bugs, vulnerabilities, and even malware targeted at them. With their rising popularity in the workplace, it's 'the perfect' time for a Mac-only security conference." Motherboard 10:06 AM
"iPhone XS Max costs Apple US$20 more in materials than iPhone X, says IHS" DigiTimes 8:18 AM
"Front Camera Lens on Future iPhones Could Be Hidden With Special 'Pure Black' Coating" MacRumors 5:55 PM
"iPhone XS Max: How much profit does Apple really make on each one sold?" ZDNet 8:19 AM
"Apple's watchOS 5.0.1 addresses bug that may prevent Watches from charging" Ars Technica 8:41 AM
"Apple Watch gets a watchOS 5.0.1 update: If you're a fitness fanatic, or your Apple Watch hasn't been charging, this watchOS 5.0.1 update is for you." ZDNet 9:13 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2018 models)" MacPrices 7:31 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017-18 models)" MacPrices 7:31 AM
"12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:31 AM
"Compared: iPhone XS Max video quality trounces iPhone X" AppleInsider 10:11 AM
"iPhone XS water test: Did it survive the deep end? Water, wine, beer and bay: We tested the durability claims of Apple's new flagship to see how liquid-resistant it really is." CNET 7:40 AM
"Cam Compare: iPhone XS Max gives the Galaxy Note 9 a run for its money [Video] 9to5Google 10:21 AM
"iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: We compare the big phones" ZDNet 8:19 AM
"Das Keyboard 5Q Review: Excellent for Typing, Not So Much for Notifications" Wired [Free/Paid Registration Required] 8:18 AM
"Review: iOttie iON Wireless Stand Charger offers good looks, upright iPhone charging options" 9to5Mac 3:48 PM
"iMovR ZipLift Patriot standing desk review: Great build quality, but no motor and monitor support costs extra" TechHive 7:54 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Google Maps in CarPlay isn't the dream you've been waiting for: Google's navigation apps in Apple's CarPlay leave a lot to be desired" The Verge 10:33 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"Here's how to keep advertisers from using your phone number on Facebook" The Next Web 7:32 PM
"How to Get iPhone XS Depth Effect Control On iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus" iPhone Hacks 6:58 PM
"How to disable automatic gym equipment detection on Apple Watch" 9to5Mac 6:45 PM
"How to Talk to Siri without Pressing the Digital Crown on Apple Watch" iPhone Hacks 6:44 PM
"How to measure altitude with iPhone" 9to5Mac 5:09 PM
"Everything you need to know about Facebook's data breach affecting 50M users" TechCrunch 4:02 PM
"Have an old Apple Watch? Here's how to use it for sleep tracking" 9to5Mac 3:48 PM
"How to find your iPhone with your Apple Watch" iMore 2:14 PM
"How activity competitions work in watchOS 5" iMore 12:15 PM
"How to add a second person to Face ID in iOS 12" iMore 12:15 PM
"iPhone XS Max: What is Display Zoom and how do I use it?" Apple Must 11:07 AM
"How to remove scratches from your phone" Mashable 10:11 AM
"Apple vs. Facebook: One of Those Companies Won't Let You Read This" The Mac Observer 5:14 PM
"iPhone XS Line Capturing Selfies with the Appearance of Skin Smoothing" MacStories 4:58 PM
"Opinion: Snap and Tesla are for sale, and here's who will buy them/Amazon or Disney will buy Snap, and Apple or Google will buy Tesla" MarketWatch 4:53 PM
"What Apple's iPhone eSIM support will mean for you" Computerworld 4:02 PM
"Remembering the original Apple iPhone: A phone that really was ahead of its time" phoneArena 12:19 PM
"Apple Wants To Be Disney In The Future" Seeking Alpha 12:14 PM
"Oh dear, turns out Google Maps sucks in CarPlay" Apple Must 12:07 PM
"Apple's Commitment to the Environment Will Create More Low End Mac & iOS Users" Low End Mac 10:42 AM
"Apple's Screen Time Report Is Not Accurate for Tracking Your Habits" Lifehacker 10:21 AM
"8 industries Apple Watch Series 4 disrupts" Computerworld 10:05 AM
"Here's the Secret Behind Apple's iPhone Release Strategy" The Motley Fool 8:25 AM
"Here's how Apple, Google, and Microsoft can stop robocalls: In the war against telephone spam, only superior firepower will win. But it will require cooperation between the competing tech superpowers and their clouds in order to do it." ZDNet 8:19 AM
"Former Apple engineer claims tech giant was 'toxic' after Jobs death" Telegraph 8:42 AM
"A former Apple engineer reveals how he reacted to Steve Jobs calling his work 'dog s--t'" Business Insider 8:11 AM
Non-Apple
"Why should anybody trust Facebook with their personal data? We asked CEO Mark Zuckerberg that same question." Recode 5:56 PM
"Linus Torvalds answers 5 questions in BBC letter: In an e-mail to the BBC, Torvalds comes over as a voice of reason in the heated Linux Code of Conduct fights." ZDNet 4:54 PM
"Okay, Facebook, You Win. I'm Done." Gizmodo 3:50 PM
"Wear OS review: Google puts usability first" Engadget 8:18 AM
"Review: Google's Wear OS 2.0 can't fix its obsolete smartwatch hardware" Ars Technica 8:18 AM
"Google's new Wear OS watch update is here, and it's surprisingly good" CNET 8:18 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Mashable Comics: Our Awkward Digital Lives" Mashable 12:40 PM
"Stocks take a breather after tech fueled rally" FOXBusiness 8:39 AM
"Stocks Waffle at End of Third Quarter: U.S. shares on track to end third quarter with big gains" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:39 PM
"Japan leads Asian stock markets higher in bid to end September on bright note: Samsung drags down South Korea's Kospi" MarketWatch 8:39 AM
"Italy's stocks set for worst day in about 2 years as budget proposal sets up EU clash: Italy's FTSE MIB is down more than 4% intraday Friday" MarketWatch 8:38 AM
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