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Why Apple Can’t Be Trusted with the App Store

Posted by Mike Elgan at 6:17 pm on 05-18-2013
The eBook publishing price-fixing scandal raised its fugly head again this week when the US Justice Department filed documents in advance of the June 3 trial in New York. Among those documents was a series of emails and documents in which eBook pricing strategy and tactics are discussed. An email from late founder and CEO Steve Jobs to New Corporation’s James Murdoch got all the attention. (The email...

Editorial: Apple’s billions are building an empire for the future

Posted by AppleInsider - Frontpage News at 6:05 pm on 05-18-2013
Given that Apple now sits on well over $144.7 billion in liquid resources, there's lots of discussion about how the company could or should be spending it. What Apple is already doing with its cash is actually more interesting. This post was written by AppleInsider - Frontpage News from AppleInsider - Frontpage News. You can view the original post by clicking here.

Listen to our 9to5Mac Happy Hour (5/17/13)

Posted by 9to5 Staff at 4:24 pm on 05-18-2013
Seth and Mark were traveling back from Google I/O this week, but Scott and Zac sat down to discuss what Google’s announcements mean for Apple and next month’s WWDC. Subscribe now on iTunes! // This post was written by 9to5 Staff from 9to5Mac. You can view the original post by clicking here.

Weekend 9to5Toys roundup: App freebies, $34 Kensington iPad Keyboard case, $65 1TB USB 3.0 Portable HD, more

Posted by Dan DeSilva at 3:07 pm on 05-18-2013
From 9to5Toys.com: 9to5Toys scours the net each day to bring our US readers the best deals in consumer electronics. Below are the absolute hottest deals going on right now. Most of these promotions are only available for a limited time, so be sure to lock in these savings if you see something you like.  Check back often as we are constantly posting new deals. Also bookmark 9to5Toys.com/Daily-deals for...

Apple’s WWDC honey-do list, as dictated by the internet

Posted by Rene Ritchie at 2:20 pm on 05-18-2013
According to the internet, Apple has to everything everyone else has ever done, plus make real everything science fiction has ever imagined, or WWDC 2013 will be a disappointment, and Apple will again and forever be doomed. No pressure there. But what exactly is this unattainable goal being set for Apple? Justin Willaims of Carpeaqua has placed tongue firmly in cheek and laid it plain. With WWDC...

Slickwraps: Get $50 Credit For Only $25 [Deals]

Posted by Mike Vardy at 1:23 pm on 05-18-2013
Everyone’s gadgets look the same these days. That’s because they generally look so good out of the box. But why not personalize your gear a little bit? Make it really your own and let your personality come through every time you bring out your smartphone, tablet, computer, or other tech gadgets for all the world to see. Cult of Mac Deals has an offer that will help you do just that, letting you...

How to view content from your Mac on your Apple TV with AirPlay Mirroring

Posted by Allyson Kazmucha at 11:57 am on 05-18-2013
If you own a Mac running OS X Mountain Lion and either a second or third generation Apple TV, you have the ability to display content from your Mac on your TV wirelessly with AirPlay Mirroring. If you are familiar with how AirPlay works for iOS with display mirroring, it's very similar. If you've never used AirPlay on your Mac before, follow along and we'll show you how. Turn on your TV and your Apple...

Five More Ways To Master Siri On Your iPhone And iPad [Feature]

Posted by Rob LeFebvre at 11:55 am on 05-18-2013
No, I mean, “Green eggs and ham!” When Siri was updated along with iOS 6, we showed you a bunch of ways to use Apple’s personal digital assistant the right way, like using punctuation and finding out the weather. Yet time marches ever onward, and we’ve compiled yet another five tips and tricks to help you master Siri, whether you’re looking to create a secure password...

Apple vs the U.S. Congress: Can Apple convince Congress to fix cash repatriation tax laws?

Posted by Chris Umiastowski at 11:36 am on 05-18-2013
Apple has $102 billion in cash overseas. It wants to bring that money back to the U.S. but it doesn't want to pay the 35% in taxes the U.S. government is demanding. Apple calls it smart business, Congress calls it tax evasion. Who's right? It’s quite popular for people reporting on Apple’s financial position to quote the absurdly high level of cash the company holds on its balance sheet. At...

Fun Game: The Thief of Souls Is Relentless And Is Now Looking For You

Posted by Cate Defrise at 10:55 am on 05-18-2013
Every week Mac Games and More (http://www.macgamesandmore.com/) features a casual, but gripping game just for you to sink your teeth into over the weekend. This week, prepare yourself to speak with ghosts while wandering around a spooky manor but make sure the thief of souls does not get a hold of you. Download it and try the free one hour demo now Curse at Twilight: Thief of Souls Collector’s...

Review: AL13 raises the bar for iPhone bumper design

Posted by AppleInsider - Frontpage News at 7:14 am on 05-18-2013
Designed by m has managed to craft one of the most exquisite and well designed iPhone bumpers we've ever seen ? in fact "bumper" seems too unrefined a descriptor ? but one flaw could mar for some people what is otherwise a nearly perfect companion to Apple's smartphone. This post was written by AppleInsider - Frontpage News from AppleInsider - Frontpage News. You can view the original post by...

10M Samsung flagship phones in 28 days a "record," 5M iPhone 5 in 3 days "disappointing"

Posted by AppleInsider - Frontpage News at 10:06 pm on 05-17-2013
Samsung earned industry praise for estimating that it expected to ship 10 million units of its flagship Galaxy S4 to carriers in its first month on the market, six months after the same journalists voiced disappointment that Apple had sold "only" 5 million iPhone 5's in its first 3 days. This post was written by AppleInsider - Frontpage News from AppleInsider - Frontpage News. You can view the...