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Friday Highlights: Tim Cook hopes to boost iPhone sales at Apple Store locations given resellers taking the lion's share of sales; who will Apple hire to replace Ron Johnson as head of retail? Jonny Evans argues what the company needs is a brand evangelist, not a shopkeeper; Samsung releases disappointing quarterly earnings, Philip Elmer-DeWitt calls it "a taste of Apple's bitter pill"; but is this a sign that the market is over-saturated with smartphones?; Doron Levin at Forbes says this generation of automotive consumers is right up Apple's alley; Steve Wozniak believes Apple is still hunting for the "next big direction" now two years since Steve Jobs' death; Erica Ogg at GigaOM feels strongly that for wearable computing to work, it needs Apple's touch; desktop push alerts coming to OS X; Macworld helps fix Airport Utility 6.3 problems in their latest Bugs & Fixes feature; Electronista has a first look at Numbers for iCloud, calls the app "beautiful, elegant and simple to use"; for new switchers to Mac, or even as a refresher, Rich Mogull explains Mac security basics; Mactuts+ walks through data storage options for your Mac; here's instruction on how to retain iTunes metadata following a CD re-rip; Thomas Brand of Egg Freckles expounds upon filing protocol with OS X Mavericks; a report out of Reuters looks into Japan's largest carrier and iPhone hold out NTT DoCoMo which refuses to carry the iDevice; T-Mobile makes another change to iPhone 5 pricing lowering down payment by $5 but increasing monthly equipment cost by $1 meaning a savings of $4; Samsung's latest Galaxy S4 advertisements on Icelandic TV slam Siri's lack of language support; is the combo of Jaz-Z and Samsung enough to rival Apple? Yes according to Interbrand; DigiTimes report says Taiwan component makers are nervous about new Apple patent which combines USB and SD card ports; iMore previews Phone, Face Time and Messages blocking in iOS 7; budding music producers will want to look at this WSJ How-To on building a home studio; at Macworld UK, Karl Hodge sorts out differences for those stuck deciding whether to buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro; how does Apple's management style compare to that of the iconic Braun of the 1960s?
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"Why Apple may need a cheaper iPhone now more than ever" Los Angeles Times
4:00 PM
"Why Apple needs a wearable computer as much as wearables need Apple's touch"?GigaOM?10:56 AM
"Why Apple may need a cheaper iPhone now more than ever"?Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required]?4:00 PM
"Non-Apple companies hold iWatch trademark in U.S., U.K., China: Apple faces trademark trouble in the U.S., U.K., parts of Europe, and China, where other companies hold the trademark for the name 'iWatch.'"?CNET News?11:58 AM
"iWatch trademark already registered in UK, EU, US and China"?T3?7:55 AM
"Apple has its eyes on automakers: A new generation of consumers cares much more about megabytes of storage and clock speeds than horsepower or torque."?Fortune?8:24 AM
"Apple seeking 'next big direction': co-founder/Apple is in a waiting period with the US gadget giant seeking the 'next big direction' almost two years after the death of its groundbreaking boss Steve Jobs, the company's co-founder Steve Wozniak said Thursday."?PhysOrg?8:31 AM
"Japan's DoCoMo holds out to iPhone mania, but at what cost? NTT DoCoMo Inc, Japan's largest mobile provider and a pioneer of the mobile Internet, is one of just a few holdouts among the world's big mobile carriers not offering Apple Inc's iPhone to its 60 million customers."?Reuters?8:36 AM
"Pressure mounts on Japan's largest carrier as it still refuses to carry Apple's iPhone"?AppleInsider?8:36 AM
"NTT DoCoMo in Tough Negotiations with Apple Over iPhone"?Patently Apple?8:39 AM
"Apple's iPhone 5 estimated to have sold more than 2X faster at launch than Galaxy S4"?AppleInsider?3:38 PM
"Samsung gets a taste of Apple's bitter pill: Comparisons to Cupertino are inevitable as Samsung shares drop 3.8% in one day."?Fortune?7:44 AM
"Confusion Rules On Samsung's Galaxy S4 Sales, With Warning For iPhone 5S"?Forbes?8:14 AM
"Samsung faces the Apple conundrum: Expected record profits won't satisfy analysts"?VentureBeat?8:41 AM
"It's not just Apple: HTC, Samsung suffer from high expectations, slower sales"?Washington Post [Free Registration Required]?4:27 PM
"T-Mobile changes its iPhone 5 pricing again"?TUAW?10:55 AM
"iPhone 5 The 'Most Hated Handset', Galaxy S4 The Most Loved [Report]?Cult of Android?7:46 AM
"Money Matters: Study says Apple's iPhone 5 is most hated handset"?NECN?9:12 AM
"Irish Committee Chooses Not To Grill Apple & Google About Tax"?Cult of Android?7:46 AM
"Apple Founder Describes Visit with Kanye, Kim and Baby"?ABCNews?10:56 AM
"Samsung goes after iPhone's lack of language support in new Icelandic Galaxy S4 ad"?9 to 5 Google?8:10 AM
"Samsung lambasts Siri dictation in weirdest Galaxy S4 ad yet"?iDownload Blog?8:11 AM
"Video: Samsung takes a bite out of Apple in bizarre new commercial"?BGR?10:39 AM
"Prince: An iPhone? Hell, no/The famous and very pretty musician expresses disdain for the idea of even owning a cell phone. Can this truly be?"?CNET News?10:02 AM
"Flipboard suffers second outage in two days following Google Reader's closure (Update: Now fine)"?The Next Web?7:50 AM
Non-Apple News
"Microsoft Reveals an Ultrabook with Convertible Display Design"?Patent Bolt?3:32 PM
"Interbrand Says Samsung's Jay-Z Deal to Rival Apple"?Bloomberg TV?8:29 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Worthy Mac Upgrades And Vine Vs. Instagram On Our All-New CultCast"?Cult of Mac?9:40 AM
Deal Brothers Daily Deal: Save $25 on 5th Gen 32GB Apple iPod Touch, Free Shipping
"AOC G2460PQU review: 24" monitor with a high-speed refresh rate"?Macworld UK?8:10 AM
"Wooden artistry adds warmth to Apple's 'cool' keyboard design"?The Verge?7:57 AM
"Review: Ogio's Covert is a surprisingly capable small bag"?TechHive?11:33 AM
"Review: Flashout 3D for Mac blatantly wears its influences on its sleeve"?Macworld?12:44 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Instagram & Vine, 2 Free iOS Apps for Making Quick Videos"?The Mac Observer?6:16 PM
"iOS 7 preview: Phone, FaceTime, and Messages blocking"?iMore?8:42 AM
"Push alternatives for your Gmail messages on iOS"?GigaOM?11:33 AM
"The best iPhone weather apps: With the British weather so temperamental how can you be sure you have picked the best day for a BBQ this weekend?"?Macworld UK?8:38 AM
"FunBITS: Star Walk for iPhone and iPad"?TidBITS?11:33 AM
"Appidemic: Edge of Twilight ? Athyr Above for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch"?AppleTell?8:10 AM
"'Samurai Shodown II' Review - Blades, Blood and Crap Controls"?Touch Arcade?8:15 AM
"'Greedy Dwarf' Review - Fast-paced Minecart Fun"?Touch Arcade?10:03 AM
"SuperBetter Review: Offering a structured means in which to improve's one life is no small feat for this well designed self-help app."?148Apps?3:59 PM
"Smash Spin Rage Review/Smash Spin Rage sure lives up to its title: the over-reliance on IAP caused me to smash, spin, and rage!"?148Apps?12:20 PM
"Sea Conquest Review: A little uninspired and with some fairly poor controls, Sea Conquest is an unexciting Endless Diving game."?148Apps?10:39 AM
"Bloom Box Review: This puzzle game blooms thanks to its tough and clever ideas."?148Apps?8:23 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"AT&T Plans on Selling Your Data to Advertisers, Here's How to Opt-Out"?The Mac Observer?12:56 PM
"PadGadget's DIY iPad Project Spotlight: DIY iPad Photobooth"?PadGadget?10:02 AM
"How to Build a Home Studio: Sound advice for budding music producers, from great 'toys' to the bricks and mortar"?WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required]?9:11 AM
Tips
"Change the Font Size of Messages on the iPhone to be More Readable"?OS X Daily?8:45 PM
"Mac & iOS Basics: Play Next & Previous Tracks Using Your Earbuds"?The Mac Observer?10:17 AM
"Can I upgrade the graphics card on a Mac? Mostly no, but there is an exception"?Macworld UK?7:47 AM
"Should I buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? If you're looking for a new laptop, do you choose the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro?"?Macworld UK?7:47 AM
"Do you want 3rd party software keyboards on your iPhone? [Poll]?iMore?4:27 PM
"Regarding Third-Party Software Keyboards for iOS"?Daring Fireball?5:01 PM
"This App Is Sexist And It's Not Okay"?Forbes?3:58 PM
"Samsung's meltdown is nothing like Apple's"?BGR?3:58 PM
"Music to Our Ears: Samsung Misses their Galaxy Phone Forecast"?Patently Apple?11:40 AM
"Apple Can't Innovate Anymore, My A$$"?Tech.pinions?10:08 AM
"The iPhone Was Designed in California and the Moto X Was Born in the USA: Should We Care?"?Minyanville?9:38 AM
"Does hiring of fashionista Paul Deneve hint at the coming of iWear?"?AppleDailyReport?8:58 AM
"Is Apple's magic wand 'the simplest interface' for iTV that Steve Jobs envisioned?"?iDownload Blog?8:43 AM
"Outrageous fanboy claims ? Apple pioneered personal network"?GoMo News?8:38 AM
"Steve Wozniak: Apple seeking 'next big direction'"?Neowin?8:31 AM
"Tim Cook Is Planning 'Sweeping Changes' For Apple Stores To Get Employees To Sell More iPhones"?Business Insider?7:58 AM
"Get Ready For 'An Army Of New Products This Fall' From Apple, Says An Apple Source"?Business Insider?7:58 AM
"iPhone 5 'most hated thing since dawn of civilisation': Apple's flagship smartphone now considered worse than tax, wasps and people who talk in the cinema"?Macworld UK?7:47 AM
"iPhone 6 concept shows edge-to-edge screen and iOS 7"?Know Your Mobile?7:43 AM
"iPod Classic: Two Grizzly Bears in Your Pocket"?FairerPlatform?7:35 AM
"On Fashion Design, Product Design, And Apple"?Mac 360?7:34 AM
"How Samsung Copies Apple (again)"?PixoBebo?7:34 AM
"How Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics Prove That Android Is Shrinking Against The iPhone"?Mac 360?7:33 AM
Non-Apple
"Samsung's weirdest 'Apple is rotten' ad ever: Apparently, Apple phones just don't work. They make you suffer terribly. Once you get a Samsung, you perform a mating dance toward a mountain goat. At least that's what this new ad from Iceland says."?CNET News?9:59 PM
"Samsung and Jay-Z give the Internet a master's class in how not to make an app"["...Jay-Z and Samsung's app, on the other hand, is positively PRISM-like in its requests for your information."]?Ars Technica?6:46 PM
"5 reasons the Xbox One will dominate: Why Microsoft is poised to win the console war."?Fortune?8:22 AM
"5 reasons the Playstation 4 will crush the competition: Why Sony is poised to win the console war."?Fortune?8:22 AM
"How augmented-reality ads could change everything"?CNET News?8:19 AM
"If 'and' is &, why can't 'the' be ??"?The Verge?7:56 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"Internet giants planning to wipe out child abuse images: Major companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Twitter, are in secret discussions to create a system that could banish child abuse images from the web."?Telegraph?8:43 AM
"Facebook, Google, and Microsoft Have A Secret Plan For A Massive Database Of Every Illegal Child Porn Photo On The Web"?Business Insider?8:55 AM
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