Monday, September 5, 2016






The iPhone 7 is huge on social media






Apple reportedly boosts 'iPhone 7' parts orders ahead of launch






Intel Kaby Lake CPUs suitable for MacBook Pro refresh said to be in manufacturers' hands






Intel sucks: I'm glad that Apple is developing their own chip design and fabrication.

Future iMacs supporting Intel's 7th Gen core will usher in Immersive Internet Era






What to expect from Apple's big keynote









Apple keynote decorations on display at Bill Graham Civic Center ahead of iPhone 7 event






Ireland to appeal tax ruling in Apple case






No kidding! If Germany pulled out with Ireland, there wouldn't be any European Union, and I'm sure it's something Germany has considered more than once.  They carry the EU.  

Merkel concerned Apple ruling will affect European investment






Yes they do, it's called socialism, without a free market system. 

Kind of like Russia, where the only people who live well are bureaucrats like him.

Eurozone finance head says Apple "doesn't grasp public debate" on tax avoidance





After EU's Apple decision, Obama says tax coordination needed





Apple keeps tweaking their wraparound display patents






Apple's "Peek and Pop" is now a Registered Trademark






If Hillary had stuck with using Macs for servers, she wouldn't have been hacked in the first place!

I can easily imagine some government techie telling the Clintons that they needed to use that Dell Wintel server to be safe, which of course was just the opposite of safe and secure, hence she was hacked.

We could all have been spared this dog and pony show, if only the State Department stuck to using a Mac server at her house and kept upgrading it with new up-to-date Apple hardware and software. 

All the Clinton's servers: Hillary first used a Power Mac tower for e-mail






Apple The Fashion Mall at Keystone



Above: The fenced-off staging area in front of the new Apple has been removed from the parking lot, and a forklift is piling up plywood in front of the new store on saturday.  Plywood has been laid out from the curb to the front door of the store, probably for protection while loading in furnishings, etc.


Above and Below:  Close-ups of the newly installed entablature show an almost bluish tint of white that may be a protective skin to be peeled-off after completion of construction.  The entablature is 6 - 8 feet in height and extends about two feet above the mall's roof line.  


Finished, the Keystone Apple storefront should look a bit like the Memphis store, except it won't extend so far out in front of the glass, only about a foot or so.

It will also have 8 large maple trees in front of the store.






Some designer played with transformers when he was a kid and couldn't give up the dream.

They probably fired the guy who said, "No, that's a stupid idea!"

Apple: The death of Ara is another nail in the PC coffin








I think MS is just going along with this for the PR value:  World governments are their biggest clients.

Apple, others offer support in Microsoft fight to air government data requests







Despite dangerous battery issue, Samsung and cellular dealers are still selling the explosive Galaxy Note 7

Daniel Eran Dilger is back from a hiatus in the hospital to report on the issue:

Samsung urged to officially recall Galaxy Note 7 to prevent resale of a dangerous product






Samsung to recall 2.5 Million Galaxy Note 7s over battery fires







Perfect timing!

Korean Press Reports the Exploding Note 7 is a Severe Blow to Samsung that could help the iPhone 7











Friday, September 2, 2016





Ireland Stands United with Apple in Appealing the EU's Tax Ruling as War of Words Escalates






Apple 'iPhone 7' manufacturing demands causing tight RAM supply, increased pricing







The Apple Services Myth






It's Official: Samsung Announces Worldwide Note 7 Recall






Apple Via Sante Fe Muy Pronto






Apple Campus 2 construction update flyovers: Duncan Sinfield



The enormity and scale of the campus is daunting

The completion of Apple Campus 2 & 3 is a metaphor for rebuilding the company's stock price: 

They're both still a work in progress.





Everything is covered with a thick layer of dust at this point

There is no way they will move in before 2017 and it will probably be very late 2017 - early 2018 for completion, at best.

Something has slowed progress over the summer, probably Apple Campus 3 construction.

Apple Campus 2 construction update flyovers: Matthew Roberts







What to expect at Apple's iPhone 7 event



Thursday, September 1, 2016





"It's total political crap" - Tim Cook on EU tax ruling


...Cook candidly stated that he has "no idea where the number came from. Here is the truth, in that year we paid $400m to Ireland and that was based on the statutory rate of 12.5pc. We believe that makes us the highest taxpayer in Ireland that year." Cook told the Independent that Apple and Ireland had "played by the rules" and would win the case on appeal.







Feds, lobbyists draw battle lines over Apple's EU $14.5B tax bill






We want that Apple tax money!

No, we want that Apple tax money!

US accuses EU of grabbing tax revenues with Apple decision





Tim Cook, Apple Chief, defends tax practices and says cash will return to US





New video shows thinner display and larger battery for Apple WATCH 2





Apple's fanatical attention to detail is the driver behind their ongoing success





Or is it this?

Maybe it's all part of the same thing, investing in themselves.

Apple's little known secret to success





Airshow Network





Cook has already pledged that he intends to give all his money away 

Tim Cook sells off another $29M in Apple stock







Our unreasonable expectations of Apple





Apple expects appeal of Irish tax ruling to take "several years" with no impact on near-term financial results






Apple tax brawl -- Just another nail in the EU coffin






Ireland says Apple CEO spoke to PM, committed to stay



"A phone call took place on Sunday at Mr Cook's request during which he recommited himself to operations in Ireland," a government spokeswoman said. "Equally the Taoiseach (prime minister) expressed support for Apple's presence in Ireland".




Alleged 'iPhone 7' packaging reaffirms 32GB model, Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in the box






Latest alleged 'iPhone 7 Plus' packaging pic suggests option of bundled wireless 'AirPods'






HDMI announces USB-C to HDMI for 4K displays and TVs






BMW now includes a $300 CarPlay option on almost all its vehicles in US






Cook and other Apple execs couldn't carry out this project that Jobs reportedly figured out before his death.

Mossberg: Steve Jobs continued work on Apple television set after resignation







Samsung stops shipments of exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones







Of course they did: Wonder where they got the idea.

Samsung announces Gear S3 iOS-compatible smartwatches, one with LTE