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September 21, 2015, 10:55 AM

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Apple:
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to come to Apple retail stores Friday, Sept. 25; iOS 9 sees fastest adoption, now on over 50% of devices  —  iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Arrive on Friday, September 25  —  Fastest iOS Adoption Ever with iOS 9  —  Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus …
Jim Finkle / Reuters:
Apple removes apps infected with XcodeGhost malware  —  Apple's iOS App Store suffers first major attack  —  Apple Inc APPL.O said on Sunday it is cleaning up its iOS App Store to remove malicious iPhone and iPad programs identified in the first large-scale attack on the popular mobile software outlet.
Aaron Tilley / Forbes:
Following Apple's Lead, Samsung Plans Its Own Phone Leasing Program, Cutting Out Carriers  —  Samsung is looking to take another lesson from Apple's playbook.  —  The South Korean electronics giant is planning to launch a program for leasing its Galaxy phones in the U.S. market …
New York Times:
Kickstarter reincorporated as a public benefit corporation, which requires social and environmental performance reports but doesn't prohibit IPO or sale  —  Kickstarter Focuses Its Mission on Altruism Over Profit  —  Many technology start-ups aim to become “unicorns,” …
Rich Edmonds / Windows Central:
Having trouble with Skype?  Microsoft is aware and working on the issue  —  Skype appears to be having trouble staying online and connecting humans worldwide.  We've received numerous reports from readers who have been unable to access Microsoft's communication platform.
Ron / WinBeta:
Leaked renders show next generation Microsoft Band with physical buttons, more appealing design  —  Microsoft Band 2 product renders allegedly revealed and they look awesome  —  Microsoft is holding a private event on October 6th (and we'll be there live) where the company is expected to unveil a new Microsoft Band.

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