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Apple:

• Improved support for Gmail in OS X Mail, and fixes for users with custom Gmail settings
• Improves the reliability of Smart Mailboxes and search in Mail
• Fixes an issue that prevented contact groups from working properly in Mail
• Resolves an issue that prevented VoiceOver from speaking sentences that contain emoji
• Fixes an issue that prevented iLife and iWork apps from updating on non-English systems
• Addresses an issue that may cause multiple prompts to unlock “Local items” keychain
• Addresses an issue that may cause Japanese keyboards to retain a previously used language
• Resolves issue that prevents a Contact group name from populating the address field
• Includes Safari 7.0.1

There’s a separate build for users with MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Late 2013) machines. The 243 MB update can be found in the Mac App Store now.

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The latest episode of the Vector podcast is a great one. On it, Rene Ritchie and Matt Drance have the best conversation about Apple’s marketing I’ve heard in a long time.

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Good stuff here, on both the hardware and software fronts.

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Jeff Blagdon at The Verge, on Instapaper being Apple’s App of the Week:

If you’ve never looked at Instapaper before or been hesitant to drop the whopping $3.99 purchase price, now is your chance. The free download campaign runs until December 19th.

I tweeted a link to this story earlier today, and several people replied hoping that The Verge was simply “being sarcastic” when it came to describing to Instapaper’s price point of $3.99.

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In his acceptance speech, Cook builds a case for human equality. Since seeing a burning cross in his Alabama hometown as a child, Cook says he has been aware of the struggle for equality for all. From raising the bar for workers in overseas factories to backing the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, Cook is putting his — and Apple’s — money where his mouth is. I think it’s great.

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In the Brushed Metal Diaries, we take a look at one of Apple’s most unique — and most hated — user interface paradigms.

In our modern, always-on world, finding just about anything online is just a Google search away, that hasn’t always been the case. Today we’re looking at an old app that brought the Internet to Mac users the world over.

Sherlock 1

In October 1998, Apple shipped Mac OS 8.5. The first PowerPC-only release of the Mac OS came with a much simpler installer, an improved Help system and Sherlock:

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It doesn’t seem like this could be allowed under Apple’s rules. While the company has allowed developers to use custom keyboard in their apps, I believe this is the first time that a third-party has provided one to multiple applications. I’m a fan of the innovation, but I just fear for its longevity.

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Instagram:

Today, we’re excited to bring you Instagram Direct, a new way to send photo and video messages to friends.

Basically, after taking a photo, you select if it should be posted on your timeline or sent “direct” to specific people.

You know when you see a DM fail on Twitter? I can’t wait to see someone’s romantic selfies accidentally posted for the world to see.

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This week, free of British tyranny, Federico and I discuss iBeacons, Feedly, Federico’s friends and my new business idea.

Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO12 for a special 20% off)

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Underscore is one of the good guys.

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What’s the point of an agile standup meeting?

Gone are the days of 30-minute status meetings where most people are half-asleep or pecking away on their laptops, oblivious to what’s being said. Agile standups are the leaner, more efficient cousin of status meetings where attendees actually stand up. On our feet, we’re more focused, attentive, and concise. It’s science!

Whether you need robust tools for planning and tracking projects, communicating with coworkers, deploying products, or just some general tips on how to run an agile shop (and how to run them Rong?), Atlassian is here to offer you the tools and advice you need to get the most out of your agile practice.

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A letter addressed to the President and Congress:

We understand that governments have a duty to protect their citizens. But this summer’s revelations highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices worldwide. The balance in many countries has tipped too far in favor of the state and away from the rights of the individual — rights that are enshrined in our Constitution. This undermines the freedoms we all cherish. It’s time for a change.

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