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Remains of the Day: This belongs in a museum

How do Mac pros feel about the Mac Pro? As strongly as Apple apparently feels about Linked In? And Steve Jobs thought his work would be lost and forgotten. The remainders for Wednesday, June 19, 2013 will spin you right round, baby, right round.

New Mac Pro reaction: Video pros speak about GPU and storage concerns (Macworld UK)

Who better to ask about the new Mac Pro than professional Mac users? That’s right, they do still exist, and their reactions are mixed. Some worry about all the expansion options being external, while others look forward to the opportunities for new Thunderbolt accessories. Others just want to spin it around and around and around and around—whoa, I’m dizzy.

Apple testing deep LinkedIn integration for iOS 7 (9to5Mac)

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Remains of the Day: None more flat

Apple and Mavericks have been sitting in a tree since at least 2005; Macs shine in court; and how much flatter could a title be? The remainders for Tuesday, June 18, 2013 go to 11.

Apple’s love of ‘Mavericks’ has been around for a while (TUAW)

If you’d been paying close attention to Apple’s earlier software, you might have noticed a fondness for Mavericks, the surf location that’s become the name of the next version of OS X. It also appeared in 2005 promo materials for Aperture. Quick! Let’s see what else we can find in old marketing materials to clue us in on the next next version of Apple’s desktop OS. Uhhhh, OS X … Cute Kid?

Apple Executive Defends Pricing in Case on ebooks (New York Times)

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Remains of the Day: A spot of bother

One reporter tracks down her stolen phone, an influential judge passes on, and what Steve Jobs and Winnie the Pooh have in common. The remainders for Monday, June 17, 2013 are just the bear necessities.

Hot on the trail of a kidnapped iPhone (Los Angeles Times)

An L.A. Times reporter recounts the story of her iPhone being stolen, and how she finally tracked it down. Maybe there should be a CSI spinoff just about finding iPhones.

Thomas Penfield Jackson, Outspoken Judge, Dies at 76 (New York Times)

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Remains of the Day: Complete set

When it comes to music labels, Apple’s gotta catch ‘em all. Elsewhere, Google unwittingly gives the folks from Cupertino a helping hand, and you’ll never guess what might show up at this year’s WWDC. The remainders for Friday, June 7, 2013 are mint in box.

Apple Signs Sony Up for iRadio, Now Has All Three Major Music Labels on Board (AllThingsD)

Sony, the last of the big three record labels, has reportedly signed on to Apple’s music-streaming service. So, I guess we can rest easy knowing that we’ll all be able to stream those oh-so-difficult-to-find tunes.

Google helps DOJ make first big mistake in Apple ebook trial (The Verge)

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Remains of the Day: By the book

The ebook negotiations game, in case you were wondering, is hardball. Meanwhile, Apple may start trading places (for your iPhone) and your MacBook Air may become even more magical. The remainders for Thursday, June 6, 2013 just had two weeks left before retirement.

Apple ebooks trial: Amazon ‘yelled … and threatened’ when publishers tried to control prices (The Verge)

The ebook price-fixing trial continues apace, and we continue to hear about how Apple and Amazon negotiated with the publishers, which is starting to sound a bit like excerpts from Glengarry Glen Ross 2: Die Harder.

Apple Said to Start IPhone Trade-In Program in Stores (Bloomberg)

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Remains of the Day: Don’t touch that dial

Apple may broadcast ads up and down the dial, the carriers may be dialing down your speeds, and released Steve Jobs emails showed that he had publishing execs dialed in. Dial “R” for the remainders for Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Apple to Sell Audio Ads on iRadio, its Upcoming Streaming Music Service (AdAge)

If Apple does launch a streaming service next week, it looks like it probably won’t be jingle-free. AdAge says audio ads, sold through Apple’s iAd offering, will help generate revenue for the service. As long as they are all narrated by the dulcet tones of Jony Ive, I’m totally cool with that.

The Ugly Truth: Your iPhone and iPad Are LIMITED (T-Mobile the Exception) (iTweakiOS)

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Remains of the Day: A whole new world

Apple’s decking the halls for WWDC, the Department of Justice and Apple square off in court, and Samsung strikes a solid blow against Cupertino. You ain’t never had a friend like the remainders for Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

Apple starts dressing up Moscone West ahead of WWDC 2013 (9to5Mac)

It’s not officially WWDC rumor season until spy shots of Moscone start surfacing. This year’s tag line is apparently “Where a whole new world is developing.” Fortunately, Wired’s Christina Bonnington has already done the heavy lifting for us..

iOS 7 Education Wish List (Fraser Speirs)

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Remains of the Day: Charge!

Your iPhone may be getting more than just power from that charger. Elsewhere, the patent lawsuit is coming from inside the law firm and the iHernia of Mac portable concepts. The remainders for Monday, June 3, 2013 are large and in charge.

Researchers Say They Can Hack Your iPhone With A Malicious Charger (Forbes)

Security experts have created a malicious iPhone charger that can supposedly install malware on your iOS device when you connect it. Easy fix: Never charge your iOS device again. Take that, suckers!

Apple, betrayed by its own law firm (Ars Technica)

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Remains of the Day: Graphic content

Apple’s brought on engineers to help its image(s), the Mac Pro appears to be heading towards the big tech graveyard, and might more targeted ads be in Cupertino’s (and our) future? Viewer discretion is advised for the remainders for Friday, May 31, 2013.

More Details on Apple’s New Orlando ‘GPU Design Center’ (MacRumors)

Apple has reportedly opened an office in Florida focused around developing graphic processors and staffed largely by engineers recruited from AMD (which bought graphics firm ATI in 2006). So much for my hope that we’d see a bigger focus on text adventures on Apple platforms!

Mac Pro Retail Supplies Drying Up Ahead of WWDC (MacTrast)

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Remains of the Day: Reach out and touch someone

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