"Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Calling For Bloomberg To Retract Its Chinese Spy Chip Story" BuzzFeed News 1:15 PM
"Tim Cook wants Bloomberg to retract its spy chip story" CNET 3:35 PM
"Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls on Bloomberg to Retract Supply Chain Hack Story: 'There's No Truth to This'" MacRumors 1:19 PM
"Tim Cook Demands Bloomberg Retract Chinese Spy Chip Story" PC Magazine 3:44 PM
"Tim Cook calls on Bloomberg to retract story of alleged Supermicro hack" BGR 3:41 PM
"Apple CEO calls on 'Bloomberg' to retract China surveillance report" Engadget 3:42 PM
"Jony Ive on the Apple Watch and Big Tech's responsibilities" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:17 AM
"Did You Blink? You Might Have Missed the Most Important Tech Story of the Year" Inc. 11:01 AM
"Apple has the chance to be a $1.5 trillion behemoth, analyst says" Business Insider 8:27 AM
"China consumer group raps Apple after ID thefts: A Chinese consumer body has criticised iPhone maker Apple Inc over a recent data security issue which impacted a number of consumers in China who said they had suffered financial losses after having their Apple IDs stolen." Reuters 7:30 AM
"Ugh, Green Bubbles! Apple's iMessage Makes Switching to Android Hard: Apple's messaging service is the glue that keeps us stuck on iPhones; good luck switching to Android" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:49 AM
"How Apple tried, and failed, to push carriers toward adopting a standardized iMessage" iDownload Blog 11:09 AM
"Apple patent troll strikes again with FaceTime lawsuit: Remember Uniloc? It's back, and it wants some of Apple's cash." Engadget 7:48 AM
"Google warns Apple: Missing bugs in your security bulletins are 'disincentive to patch'/Google's Project Zero has again called Apple out for silently patching flaws." ZDNet 8:44 AM
"China takes a bit bite out of Apple's dominance" Sunday Star Times 11:10 AM
"Apple content restrictions don't catch all porn or extremist sites: Sorry, kids. The Screen Time settings seem quite limited." CNET 9:05 AM
"Apple Self-Driving Car in Manual Mode Involved in Minor Collision That Wasn't Driver's Fault on October 15" MacRumors 3:40 PM
Non-Apple News
"Healthcare.gov security breach leaks info for 75,000 people: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services didn't say what information leaked." Engadget 8:58 PM
"Julian Assange Says He's Suing Ecuador for 'Violating His Fundamental Rights'" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 6:49 PM
"Verizon unlocks its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL handsets amid backlash" Neowin 8:59 PM
"Huawei is working on a foldable 5G smartphone: The company has previously targeted 2019 to release a folding device." Engadget 8:19 PM
"Epson Accused Of Shamelessly Bricking Third-Party Ink In Printer Firmware Updates" HotHardware 3:47 PM
"Apple forces OnePlus to move its OnePlus 6T launch up a day" CNET 3:36 PM
"This Neural Network Trained on the Bible Tries to Play God: A developer made neural network trained on the Bible — can you distinguish what's 'divine' and what's 'benign'?" Motherboard 12:16 PM
"Why your brand-new smartphone will scratch just as easily as your old one: For years, Gorilla Glass' scratch resistance on smartphones has plateaued" The Verge 11:08 AM
"Google to charge Android partners up to $40 per device for apps: source" Reuters 3:36 PM
"Latest Google Pixel 3 ad relies on star power to highlight the feaures" Canadian Reviewer 11:50 AM
"Evidence mounts that iPad Pro will ditch Lighting for USB-C" Cult of Mac 7:39 AM
"Apple just released a new kind of Apple Watch charger, and it hints at a major feature rumored to be coming to iPads" Business Insider 9:16 AM
"Another reliable source corroborates 2018 iPad Pro USB-C rumor" iDownload Blog 9:21 AM
"Apple repair policy critic vows to fight 'counterfeit' battery seizure by U.S. customs" AppleInsider 11:22 AM
"TSMC expects 7nm chip sales to account for 10% of 2018 revenues" ["Apple, Huawei and Qualcomm will be TSMC's main handset chip customers adopting the foundry's 7nm process technology, while AMD, Nvidia, Xilinx and a number of AI chip developers are other major clients of TSMC's 7nm process, according to market observers."] DigiTimes 7:29 AM
"As promised, Ian Beer publicizes iOS 11.4-11.4.1-centric exploits" iDownload Blog 11:08 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Constant Spinning Wheel in the Status Bar on iPhone Issue, Fix" macReports 8:09 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Where to buy the iPhone XR: We break down the best deals from the big carriers and retailers." Macworld 3:40 PM
"Ready to preorder Apple's iPhone XR? Here's where to get the best deal" AppleInsider 7:56 AM
"Free iPhone XR from Sprint with eligible trade-in" CNET 7:31 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices (2018 models)" MacPrices 7:37 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017-18 models)" MacPrices 7:37 AM
"12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:37 AM
"iPhone XR: Why the cheapest 2018 iPhone might be the one you want/Apple's most colorful iPhone X is also its most affordable 2018 model." CNET 8:59 PM
"Going Phoneless: The Benefits and Pitfalls/Loup Ventures went phoneless last week. That is, some of the Loup team turned off our iPhones for a full week and only used Apple Watches for connectivity. It was freeing. And frustrating." Loup Ventures 7:59 AM
"Apple Watch Series 4 review: Bigger, faster, even more health conscious" CNET 7:30 AM
"iPhone XS Max camera takes on Fleet Week: We get up close to an amphibious assault ship, grab high-speed shots of the Blue Angels and meet sailors on shore leave." CNET 7:30 AM
"Apple iPhone XS Max Silicone Case review: The four-month evaluation" Macworld 7:41 AM
"Grovemade's iPhone cases combine handsome craftsmanship with a decent level of protection" Apple World Today 7:37 AM
"Oppo O-Free review: the $100 AirPods for Android" The Verge 7:57 AM
"The Intel 9th Gen Review: Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K and Core i5-9600K Tested" AnandTech 8:28 AM
"iPhone XR: How to preorder right now/Preorders are now open." CNET 9:00 PM
"How to Check Bluetooth Status in iOS 12 on iPhone or iPad" OS X Daily 3:42 PM
"How to rock out with a GarageBand Jam Session" Cult of Mac 3:41 PM
"How to rename folders on iPhone and iPad" 9to5Mac 3:33 PM
"How to AirDrop Websites Between the iPhone, iPad, and Mac" TekRevue 11:03 AM
"How to edit a Portrait selfie on iPhone — Apple" YouTube 7:40 AM
Tips
"Which Canadian iPhone carrier and plan should you get: Bell, Rogers, Telus, or another option? Bell, Rogers, Telus, and more! — How to pick the perfect Canadian iPhone carrier for you!" iMore 6:50 PM
"Watch shows live and on-demand on the Apple TV app with PlayStation Vue" BGR 6:38 PM
"All 370 Apple Logos from the 'There's More in the Making' Media Event" The Mac Observer 6:02 PM
"Apple's Tim Cook Asks Bloomberg for a Retraction. No Spy Chip" The Mac Observer 6:01 PM
"New iPad Pro: Fantasy features list/I've not owned an iPad in years, but if Apple updated the iPad Pro and added the following features, I'd be the first in line to buy a new one." ZDNet 10:05 AM
"Is the Touch Bar a gimmick? Two years in, I can answer that ..." 9to5Mac 10:04 AM
"Should I Update my Older iPhone with the Latest OS?" Lifehacker 9:06 AM
"What we think we know about Apple's October 30 iPad Pro launch" Computerworld 9:12 AM
"Apple's October 30 Event: What to Expect" Investopedia 8:12 AM
"Apple's October event: What we're expecting" [Video] CNET 8:09 AM
"The 7 great features that will hopefully return to the MacBook Pro: Remember 'It just works'" TechCrunch 8:06 AM
"What to look for at Apple's Oct. 30 event, besides iPads and Macs" Macworld 7:41 AM
"Hey Apple, where's our regular space gray Magic Keyboard?" Macworld 7:40 AM
Non-Apple
"Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL First Impressions" Thurrott 8:25 AM
"Google Wants China. Will Chinese Users Want Google?" Wired [Free/Paid Registration Required] 7:30 AM
"Intel Core I9-9900K Is The New Champion Of The Consumer Cpu World" PC Gamer 9:34 AM
"Intel Core i9-9900K 9th Gen CPU Review: 8-Core Coffee Lake Refresh Benchmarks" HotHardware 9:33 AM
"Intel Core i9-9900K Review (Coffee Lake Refresh) Review" bit-tech 9:33 AM
"Intel Core i9-9900K CPU Review on ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate" WCCFTech 9:33 AM
"Intel's Core i9-9900K CPU reviewed: One ring to rule them all" The Tech Report 9:32 AM
"Reviews: 9th Generation Intel Core 9600k, 9700K and 9900K processors" Guru3D 9:32 AM
"REVIEWS: Intel Core i9-9900K and Core i7-9700K Review" TechSpot 9:31 AM
"Intel Core i9-9900K Review: Ridiculously Fast But Better Than AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X In Games?" Forbes 9:21 AM
"Intel 9th-gen Core i9-9900K Review: The 'best gaming CPU' is also the fastest" PCWorld 8:49 AM
"Micron is buying Intel's share of their 3D XPoint joint venture" TechSpot 9:30 AM
"New GTX 1060 From Gigabyte With GDDR5X Memory To Take On AMD RX 590" SegmentNext 9:22 AM
"AMD's Q3 Earnings to Gain on Portfolio Strength & GPU Demand" Nasdaq 9:22 AM
"Leak: AMD Radeon RX 590 Reference and Asus Strix ROG To Release Within a Month" SegmentNext 9:22 AM
"Landbay Partners Oracle NetSuite to Accelerate Growth of Peer-to-Peer Mortgage Lending" Tech Times 9:17 AM
"Get your training in Cisco networking and the cloud, currently 95% off" TechSpot 9:15 AM
"Cisco Wireless LAN Controller CAPWAP Discovery Request Processing Lets Remote Users Cause the Target Service to Disconnect and Reconnect" Security Tracker 9:15 AM
"Cisco wants option to contest decryption notices in court" iTNews Australia 9:15 AM
"Devops is mandatory for multicloud deployments" InfoWorld 9:01 AM
"Apple's Biggest Bull Sees 40% Return" Investopedia 1:19 PM
Industry News
"Stock market closes mostly lower as weak data overshadow solid earnings: Friday marks 31st anniversary of the 'Bloody Monday' crash" MarketWatch 3:57 PM
"Dow Gains, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip; Ford Hits 52-Week Low: Stocks closed mixed on Friday as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell and the Dow gained." TheStreet 3:56 PM
"US stocks waver at the end of a turbulent week of trading" Associated Press 3:55 PM
"Dow Closes Higher on Strong Earnings Reports: Encouraging quarterly results boost Dow industrials after turbulent recent sessions for U.S. stocks" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:55 PM
"Chinese stocks notch best day since August as officials calm worries about market, economy: Shanghai and Shenzhen indexes book their best gains in about two months, but are on pace for the steepest monthly losses since 2016" MarketWatch 8:29 AM
"Europe's key stock index ends lower with Brexit 'moment of truth in focus': Wobble for Wall Street also weighs; ASML drives up chips" MarketWatch 3:54 PM
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