• GN Collaborates With Apple to Create iPhone-Compatible Hearing Aid
  GN has collaborated With Apple to develop a hearing aid that allows users to stream voice and music from their iPhones without the need for an intermediary device.
• Fantastical for Mac Gets Due Times for Reminders, Bug Fixes
  Fantastical for Mac, a popular calendar app, has been updated with due times for reminders.
• Square Enix Releases 3D Remake of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS for iOS
  Square Enix has released a full 3D remake of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Quanta Lands Orders to Manufacture Larger iPad?
  Quanta has reportedly landed orders to manufacture a larger 12.9-inch iPad.
• Apple Teases Black Friday 2013, Will Hold ‘One-Day’ Shopping Event Online and In Stores
  Apple has posted a Black Friday 2013 Teaser on its website indicating that the company will hold a ‘One-Day’ Apple Shopping event Friday, November 29.
• Eric Schmidt Posts ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’ Guide
  Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has posted a guide on ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’
• Apple Reportedly Closed $350 Million Deal for PrimeSense on Friday
  Apple reportedly closed a deal for PrimeSense on Friday for $300-$350 million, according to Globes.
• Belkin Unveils iPhone Controllable WeMo Insight Switch
  Belkin has unveiled a new addition to its WeMo smart home platform. The WeMo Insight Switch allows users to put their devices on a schedule and receive notifications anytime a connected unit is turned on or off.
• Waze Debuts Celebrity Voiced Driving Directions [Video]
  Waze, a community based navigation app, has debuted a new feature which offers users celebrity voiced driving directions.
• Mac Pro Sells for $977,000, Apple Earpods Sell for $461,000 at (RED) Charity Auction
  The (RED) charity auction took place at Sotheby’s New York today, raising money to benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
• Tim Cook Rejects Plan to Open More Stores on Thanksgiving so Employees Can Be With Family
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly vetoed plans by the company’s Market Directors to open additional stores on Thanksgiving Day.
• Watch Jony Ive & Marc Newson on Charlie Rose [Video]
  Watch Apple SVP Jonathan Ive and designer Marc Newson talk about their collaboration to create items for the Sotheby’s (RED) charity auction on Charlie Rose.
• iPhone 6 Concept Features Three-Sided Display [Video]
  Iskander Utebayev has posted a new concept for the iPhone 6 featuring a three-sided display.
• Google+ App Now Offers Full Resolution Backup of Your Photos and Video, Other Improvements
  The Google+ app now offers full resolution backup of your photos and videos, an updated design for the notification tray, as well as, the ability to share your location, see where your friends are, and control who is displayed on the map.

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• Microsoft SkyDrive App is Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets New Camera Backup Feature
  Microsoft has released a redesigned SkyDrive app for iOS 7 which brings a new Camera Backup feature for automatic upload of your photos and videos to SkyDrive.
• Dictionary.com iPad App Gets Redesigned for iOS 7
  The Dictionary.com dictionary and thesaurus iPad app has been redesigned for iOS 7.
• Retina Display iPad Mini With Cellular is Back-Ordered at Carriers
  The Retina Display iPad mini with Cellular is in such short supply that even carriers are having trouble getting the device.
• HBO GO App Gets Google Chromecast Support
  The HBO GO app has been updated with support for Google Chromecast.
• Apple is Testing 4.9-Inch iPhone 6, Larger iPhone 5c?
  Apple is reportedly testing a 4.9-inch iPhone 6 and a larger version of the iPhone 5c.
• ESPN Updates ScoreCenter App, Brings All New Design, Speed Improvements, ‘Clubhouses’ and More
  ESPN ScoreCenter app has been rebranded to a new SportsCenter app, bringing an entire new design, a speed upgrade, favorites, clubhouses, ESPN Now, an updated game page and much more.
• The Pinterest App Now Lets You Add a Map to Any of Your Boards
  The Pinterest app has been updated to let you add a map to any of your boards.
• IGG Software Releases iBank 5 Money Management App for Mac
  IGG Software today announced the release of iBank 5, a full-version upgrade to its popular money management program for Mac.
• Tim Cook Sends Video Message to Apple Employees Urging Them to Act With Integrity [Watch]
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent a video message to employees urging them to review Apple’s Business Conduct Policy and act with integrity.
• Apple Updates iMovie to Support Some Older Video Cards
  Apple has released an update to iMovie that allows users with older video cards to install the software on their computers.
• Tweetbot for Mac Gets Smoother Scrolling, Quick Reply, Other Improvements
  Tweetbot for Mac has been updated with smoother scrolling, the ability to reply to tweets/DMs from the notification itself, and more.
• Macy’s Begins Testing iBeacons in its New York and San Francisco Stores [Video]
  Macy’s has become the first major retailer to deploy iBeacons via a partnership with Shopkick.
• The Tumblr App Has Been Completely Redesigned for iOS 7
  The Tumblr app for iOS has been completely redesigned with a new look and feel for iOS 7.
• KAYAK App Gets Redesigned Flight Tracker, Faster Hotel Checkout, More
  The KAYAK travel app has been updated with a redesigned Flight Tracker, faster hotel checkout, refreshed Price Alerts, and more.

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• Retina iPad Mini Display is a ‘Disappointment’, Significantly Outperformed By Competitors
  DisplayMate has posted an in-depth mini tablet display shoot-out comparing the new Retina Display iPad Mini with the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the Google Nexus 7.
• Evernote Releases Completely Redesigned Web Clipper Extension for Safari [Video]
  Evernote has released a completely redesigned Web Clipper extension for Safari.
• Foxconn Stops iPhone 5c Production at Zhengzhou Factory, Shifts Capacity to iPhone 5s?
  Foxconn has reportedly stopped production of the iPhone 5c at its factory in Zhengzhou to shift capacity to the iPhone 5s.
• Fantastical 2 Update Brings Sound for Notifications, Additional Badge Options, More
  Fantastical 2 has been updated with a sound for notifications, additional app icon badge options, and numerous other improvements and bug fixes.
• LinkedIn Pulse App Gets Full Screen Reading on iPad, Other Improvements
  The LinkedIn Pulse app has been updated with full screen reading on iPad, swipe to go back, the ability to see stories you have already read, and other improvements.
• Vimeo App Gets AirDrop Support, Incoming Feed, More
  The Vimeo app has been updated with AirDrop support, a new Incoming feed, the ability to select Wi-Fi or Cellular in Sync settings, and more.
• Camera Comparison: iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s [Photos]
  This is a camera comparison of the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s smartphones.
• Apple Has Reportedly Acquired PrimeSense, the 3D Sensing Company Behind Xbox Kinect
  Apple has reportedly acquired PrimeSense, the 3D sensing company behind the Microsoft Xbox Kinect.
• Apple to Integrate iBeacon System Into Its Retail Stores?
  Apple is reportedly planning on integrating the new iBeacon system into its retail stores.
• AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
  AT&T is offering 50% off all smartphones priced up to $199, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
• Global Smartphone Subscriptions to Reach 5.6 Billion in 2019 [Video]
  In its latest Mobility Report, Ericsson reveals that mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2019, 5.6 billion of which will be for smartphones.
• Cut the Rope 2 Teaser Trailer Posted [Video]
  ZeptoLab has posted a teaser trailer for its upcoming Cut the Rope 2 game for iOS.
• IK Multimedia Ships iLoud Portable Speaker for Musicians
  IK Multimedia is now shipping its iLoud portable speaker designed for musicians.
• Apple Announces iTunes Connect Shut Down From December 21st to December 27th
  Apple has informed developers that iTunes Connect will be shut down from Saturday, December 21, to Friday, December 27, 2013 for the holidays.

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• EASA Approves Use of Electronics During All Phases of Flights for European Airlines
  The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight.
• Day One Journal App Gets Updated iOS 7 Design, M7 Activity Data Tracking
  The Day One journal app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and the ability to track activity data including a daily step count for iPhone 5s users.
• Mint.com Personal Finance App Gets iOS 7 Design
  The Mint.com Personal Finance app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design, the ability to view Trend charts, and edit pending transactions.
• MapQuest App Completely Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets Traffic Conditions on Route
  The MapQuest app has been redesigned for iOS 7 bringing an easier to read map with sharper detail, traffic conditions on route, road alerts, sharing, and more.
• Google to Launch Google Music App for iOS Later This Month?
  Google is reportedly testing a Google Music app for iOS internally and will likely launch the app later this month.
• Gmail App Gets a Visual Update for iOS 7, Major Improvements for iPad
  Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad.
• Calvin & Hobbes Arrives on the iBookstore
  Apple has announced the arrival of Calvin & Hobbes on the iBookstore.
• Apple II DOS Version 3.1 Source Code Released to the Public
  The Computer History Museum has received permission to release the source code of Apple II DOS 3.1 to the public.
• Facebook Releases Completely Redesigned Messenger App for iOS 7, Let’s You Message Any Phone Number
  Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let’s you message any phone number.
• Apple Wants $380 Million From Samsung in New Patent Trial, Samsung Thinks It Should Pay $52 Million
  Apple wants $380 million in a new trial being held to determine damages from Samsung’s patent infringement but Samsung believes it should have to pay just $52 million.
• Google Updates Zagat App for iOS With Support for More Locations, Street View Panoramas, More
  Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more.
• New Pocket 5.0 App Released for iOS Featuring Highlights, Streamlined Navigation, More
  An all new Pocket 5.0 app has been released for iOS which is smarter, more dynamic, and offers streamlined navigation and search.
• Camera360 Ultimate Adds Support for the Sony QX Lenses
  The Camera360 Ultimate app has been updated with support for Sony’s QX100 and QX10 iPhone-compatible lens attachments.
• Lytro App Gets AirPlay Support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode
  The Lytro companion app has been updated with AirPlay support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode, and more.

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• Apple to Put Television On Hold, Focus on Wearable Devices?
  Apple has reportedly put its plans for a television on hold again to possibly focus on wearable devices.
• BitTorrent Sync Gets Updated With iPad Support
  The BitTorrent Sync app has been updated with support for the iPad, design changes, and iOS 7 compatibility.
• Tweetbot 3 Gets Updated With Text Resizing, Swipe to Quick Reply, More
  Tapbots has released an updated to Tweetbot 3 that brings the ability to use a list as your timeline, right swipe to quick reply, and resize text.
• Amazon to Begin Delivering Packages on Sunday
  Amazon has announced that it is working with the U.S. Postal Service to begin delivering packages on Sunday, starting in Los Angeles and New York.
• Twitterrific Gets New Layout for User Profiles, Other Improvements
  Twitterrific has been updated with a new layout for user profiles, a new pull-to-refresh animation, the ability to view profile banners by tapping on them, and more.
• The Evolution of the iPhone [Infographic]
  Check out this infographic that illustrates the evolution of the iPhone from the original iPhone to the iPhone 5s.
• Apple to Release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones With Curved Displays in Q3 2014?
  Apple is reportedly planning to release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones with displays that curve downward at their edges in the second half of 2014.
• Samsung Ordered to Explain Why It Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned for Leaking Confidential Apple Documents
  A judge has ordered to Samsung to explain why it shouldn’t be sanctioned for leaking confidential Apple documents.
• How to Disable the Animation and Parallax Effects in iOS 7 [Video]
  Instructions on how to disable the animation and parallax effects in iOS 7.
• US Airways and Alaska Airlines Passengers Can Now Use PEDs During All Phases of Flight
  US Airways and Alaska Airlines have announced that passengers can now use personal electronic devices during all phases of flight.
• Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry’s IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
  Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry’s intellectual property but BlackBerry’s board rejected proposals to break up the company.
• Elgato Unveils Thunderbolt Drive+ Portable SSD
  Elgato has unveiled Thunderbolt Drive+, a fast and ultra-portable SSD that features Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 support.
• Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Released for iOS
  Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
  Apple’s new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will produce enough sapphire material to make enough 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year.

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• Google Drive App is Updated With Support for Multiple Accounts, Single Sign In, AirPrint, iOS 7
  The Google Drive app has been updated with support for multiple accounts, single sign in, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and iOS 7.
• Apple’s Sapphire Manufacturing Agreement With GT is Significant for Both Companies
  Apple’s agreement with GT Advanced Technologies to manufacture sapphire materials is a significant venture for both companies.
• New ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ Game Released for iOS
  Disney Mobile, in partnership with LucasArts and NimbleBit, has released ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’, a new game for iOS.
• SoundCloud App Gets Refreshed Design for iOS 7
  SoundCloud has released an update to its app that brings a refreshed design for iOS 7.
• RunKeeper is Updated With Background Detection of Walking Activities
  RunKeeper has been updated with background detection of walking activities, a stride rate chart, and improved auto-pause.
• Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
  Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store.
• Apple Seeds Mail Update for Mavericks to Developers [Download]
  Apple has seeded the Mail Update for Mavericks to developers ahead of its public release.
• Amazon Mocks iPad Display in New Kindle Paperwhite Ad [Video]
  Amazon has released another commercial that mocks the iPad’s display performance under sunlight when compared to the Kindle Paperwhite.
• Apple Updates GarageBand for Mac With Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
  Apple has updated GarageBand for Mac with stability improvements and bug fixes.
• Facebook Introduces New Like and Share Buttons
  Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new design for its Like and Share buttons.
• IFTTT App Gets Actions for iOS Photos and Reminders
  IFTTT, an app that lets you automate tasks between apps and services, has been updated with support for iOS Photos and Reminders.
• Estimated Benchmarks for Various Mac Pro Configurations [Charts]
  Primate Lab’s John Poole has released estimated Geekbench scores for the upcoming four, six, eight, and twelve-core Mac Pro configurations.
• Google Maps is Updated With New Step-by-Step Previews, Traffic Incident Reports, More [Video]
  Google has announced new updates to Google Maps including step-by-step previews for directions, Street View exploration with Pegman, traffic incident reports, and bird’s-eye view with Earth Tours.
• Five Year Old Turns Down Free Sony Tablet for iPad on Jimmy Kimmel [Video]
  On Jimmy Kimmel last night, five year old Arden Hayes turned down a free Sony Xperia Z tablet because he was going to get an iPad for Christmas.

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• Amazon Offers 15% Off Kindles Today to Celebrate FAA Decision
  Amazon has announced that it is offering 15% off the Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch, and Kindle today only in celebration of the FAA’s recent decision to allow use of portable electronics on take-off and landing.
• Asphalt 8: Airborne Goes Free to Play, Gets New Cars, Cups, Boosters, More
  Gameloft has updated Asphalt 8: Airborne making it free to play and introducing new cards, limited-time cups, multiplayer world series, boosters, and control customization.
• Nokia Windows Phones Continue to Gain Momentum, Overtake iOS in Italy
  Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reports that Nokia and Windows Phone continue to gain global momentum reaching 10% of smartphone sales across the five major European markets.
• BlackBerry Abandons Sale, Replaces CEO, Gets $1 Billion Investment
  BlackBerry has announced that will abandon plans to sell to the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings and has instead replaced CEO Thorsten Heins and raised a $1 billion investment from Fairfax and other investors.
• iPad Air Sees 5x the Usage of the iPad 4 Two Days After Launch [Chart]
  The iPad Air is seeing five times the usage the iPad 4 did two days after launch and more than 3 times that of the iPad mini.
• Tim Cook Writes Article on Workplace Equality for WSJ, Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an article about workplace equality for the Wall Street Journal.
• The iPad Air Lasts for 24 Hours as a LTE Hotspot
  Tests reveal that the iPad Air can last for 24 hours straight as an LTE hotspot.
• Apple’s VP of Engineering for iOS Has Retired
  Henri Lamiraux, Apple’s Vice President of Software Engineering – iOS Apps & Frameworks, has retired.
• Netflix Starts Testing 4K Ultra-HD Videos Ahead of 2014 Launch
  Netflix has started testing 4K Ultra-HD videos ahead of its planned launch in 2014.
• ProCam 2 Released for iOS 7
  RoCam 2 has been redesigned from the ground up to compliment iOS 7 with a streamlined interface and a focus on function over form.
• The iPhone Will Finally Be Offered on Contract in India
  Reliance Communications has announced that it offer subsidized iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c devices in India with a two year contract.
• T-Mobile CEO Confirms Free 200MB of Monthly Data for iPad
  T-Mobile CEO John Legere has confirmed the company will be offering Free 200MB of monthly iPad data, despite issues at launch that forced customers to pay $10
• Analyst: 75% of Early iPad Air Buyers Already Own an iPad
  Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has released the results of his iPad Air launch day survey finding that 75% of buyers already own an iPad.
• Rhapsody App Gets Swipe to Reveal Menu, Ability to Play and Shuffle Tracks by Artist
  The Rhapsody music app has been updated bringing significant improvements including a swipe to reveal menu and the ability to play and shuffle tracks by artist.

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• FAA Allows Expanded Use of Electronic Devices During All Phases of Flight
  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that airlines can safely expand passenger use of electronic devices during all phases of flight, and has provided the airlines with implementation guidelines.
• Apple’s iPad Market Share Slips Below 30% [Chart]
  Apple’s share of the worldwide table market fell below 30% last quarter as total tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units.
• Target Lists November 21 Release Date for the Retina Display iPad Mini
  Target is listing a November 21st release date for the Retina Display iPad mini.
• iPad Airs Begin Arriving at Apple Stores and Resellers in Large Quantities
  Apple Stores and Resellers are receive large quantities of the iPad Air ahead of its launch on November 1st.
• Infinity Blade III ‘Soul Hunter’ Update Brings a New Quest, Location, and Enemy
  Infinity Blade III has received a ‘Soul Hunter’ update which brings a new quest, location, and enemy.
• Apple is Working on Fix for New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Unresponsive Keyboard/Trackpad Issue
  Apple is working on an update that will fix an issue that could cause the new 13-inch MacBook Pro’s keyboard and trackpad to become unresponsive.
• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over Faulty 27-Inch iMac Display
  Idaho music teacher Corbin Rasmussen has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple alleging the company failed to address problem with the displays in its 27-inch iMac.
• Men Prefer Space Gray iPhone 5s, White iPhone 5c; Women Prefer Silver iPhone 5s, Pink iPhone 5c
  A new study from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners reveals the color preferences of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c buyers.
• Low Sharp Display Yields May Cause Shortages of New Retina Display iPad Mini
  The new Retina Display iPad mini may be in short supply due to poor yields of Sharp’s 7.9-inch panels based on its Oxide TFT process.
• Apple’s R&D Spending Has Skyrocketed [Chart]
  Apple’s spending on R&D has skyrocketed over the past few years as this chart shows.
• Apple Orders Large Volumes of New MacBook Pros
  Apple has reportedly placed large volume orders for its new MacBook Pro models indicating high expectations for the holiday quarter.
• Apple Highlights Its 64-Bit A7 Chip in New iPhone 5s Magazine Ad [Photo]
  Apple is running a new magazine ad for the iPhone 5s that highlights its 64-bit A7 processor.
• Apple Seeks Engineers to Help Bring Public Transit Directions to Maps
  Apple is hiring a ‘Maps Public Transit Engineering Manager’ and ‘Maps C++ Software Engineer – Public Transit’ to help it finally update the iOS Maps app with transit directions.
• Cause of Death: iOS 7 [Video]
  Director Alberto Belli has created a short video on the basis that iOS 7 is not a bug but rather a feature ‘for killers’.

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• NBA Game Time is Updated for 2013-2014 Season With New iOS 7 Design, Numerous Improvements
  The NBA Game Time app has been updated for the 2013-2014 season bringing a new redesign for iOS 7, free game recaps, team video, statistics, rosters, and more.
• Clear App is Updated With Support for Background Refresh
  The Clear to-do app has been updated with support for Background Refresh.
• Logitech Launches New Keyboard Folios, Keyboard Cover, and Protective Case for the iPad Air
  Logitech has announced four new accessories for the new iPad Air.
• Penultimate App is Updated With Zoom, Drift, Smart Wrist Protection
  The Penultimate handwriting app for iPad has been updated with Zoom, Drift, and Smart Wrist Protection features; as well as, support for the new Jot Script Evernote Edition stylus.
• Aluminum 5-Inch Nokia Lumia 929 Smartphone Leaked [Video]
  Hands on video has been leaked online of a new aluminum 5-inch Nokia Lumia smartphone.
• U.S. Cellular to Sell iPad Air Starting November 8th
  U.S. Cellular has announced that it will begin selling the iPad Air on November 8th.
• Dots Game Gets a New Dark Theme, Weekly Score Boards
  Dots, a game about connecting, has been updated with a new Dark Theme and Weekly score boards.
• Apple Fixed 802.11ac SMB Transfer Speeds With OS X Mavericks [Chart]
  Apple has fixed 802.11ac SMB transfer speeds with the release of OS X Mavericks.
• Apple to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Anti-Poaching Agreements
  Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe must face a class-action lawsuit from employees who claim their wages were held down by anti-poaching agreements between the companies.
• Boxie Dropbox Client Adds Passcode, Sorting, Smart Text Auto Selection, More
  The Boxie client app for Dropbox has been updated with a passcode lockscreen, folder-by-folder sorting options, smart text auto selection, and more.
• Analysts Estimate How Many Macs Apple Sold Last Quarter [Chart]
  Analysts are estimating how many Macs Apple sold last quarter ahead of the company’s earnings announcement on Monday.
• Apple to Launch ‘Blockbuster’ iPhone 6 With Larger Display Next Summer?
  Piper Jaffary analyst Gene Munster is out with a new investor note on Apple, predicting the company with launch a ‘blockbuster’ iPhone 6 with a larger display next summer.
• Screens VNC App Gets Support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, More
  The Screens screen sharing app and VNC client application has been updated with support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, and more.
• How to Setup and Use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7
  Instructions on how to setup and use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7.

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• Retina iPad Mini Supply to be ‘Ridiculously Tight’
  Just like the iPhone 5s, analysts are predicting that the Retina iPad Mini will be in severely short supply.
• Carl Icahn Posts Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging $150 Billion Buyback Plan
  Investor Carl Icahn has posted an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging him to increase Apple’s stock buyback to $150 billion.
• Adobe Flash for Safari in OS X Mavericks Now Sandboxed
  Adobe Flash for Safari 7 in OS X Mavericks is now sandboxed, making it much more safer and secure
• Samsung Fined $340,000 for Paying for Negative HTC Reviews
  Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has fined Samsung $340,000 for paying people to post negative HTC reviews.
• Things for Mac Gets OS X Mavericks Support
  Things for Mac, a popular task manager, has been updated with support for OS X Mavericks.
• PayPal App is Updated With Numerous Improvements
  PayPal has updated its iPhone app with numerous improvements and some bug fixes as well.
• How to Create a Bootable OS X Mavericks USB Install Key
  Instructions on how to create a bootable OS X Mavericks USB key.
• BBM for iPhone Gets Contact Categories, List Sorting and Filtering in BBM Groups
  The BBM app for iPhone has been updated with contact categories, list sorting and filtering in BBM Groups, performance improvements, and more.
• LinkedIn Releases a Completely Redesigned iPad App
  LinkedIn has released a complete redesign of their iPad app featuring a more dynamic, visual feed.
• T-Mobile to Offer New iPads Starting at $0 Down With Free 200MB/Month of Data for Life
  T-Mobile US has announced that it will offer the iPad Air and iPad mini starting at $0 down with 200MB of 4G LTE data each month for life.
• Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Now Available From the Apple Store
  The Anki DRIVE Starter Kit is now available from the online Apple Store. Anki DRIVE uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver a racing game with cars you can control from your iPhone or iPod touch.
• Extensive OS X Mavericks Review By John Siracusa
  If you’re looking for an extensive review of OS X Mavericks, John Siracusa has posted an in depth look at the new operating system for Ars Technica.
• New MacBook Pro Benchmarks Begin Surfacing on Geekbench
  Benchmarks for Apple’s new MacBook Pros have begun surfacing in the Geekbench Results Browser.
• Xbox Music App Gets Improved Interface, Lets You Start a Radio Station Based on Favorite Artists
  The Xbox Music app for iPhone has been updated with an improved interface and the ability to start a radio station based on your favorite artists.

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