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October 27, 2015, 7:15 PM
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Apple:
Apple Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results  —  CUPERTINO, California — October 27, 2015 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended September 26, 2015.  The Company posted quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion, or $1.96 per diluted share.
Lucas Matney / TechCrunch:
Apple saw 99% YoY revenue growth in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, hitting $12.51B in Q4  —  Apple Revenues In China Shoot Up 99% in Q4  —  Despite months of major fluctuations in the Chinese stock market, Apple still managed to have an outstanding quarter in China.
James Vincent / The Verge:
European Parliament rejects amendments protecting net neutrality  —  The EU has rejected legal amendments that would firmly protect the concept of net neutrality in Europe.  The European Parliament voted in favor of the new regulation which proponents says establish an internet …
Glyn Moody / Ars Technica UK:
Net neutrality: EU votes in favour of Internet fast lanes and slow lanes  —  MEPs confused by false claims, tired of the arguments, keen to conclude the file.  —  The European Parliament has passed the flawed flawed compromise text on net neutrality without including any of the amendments that would have closed serious loopholes.
Mark Bergen / Re/code:
Google brings podcasting to Play Music's free and paid tiers, to be available to listeners in coming months  —  Google Brings Podcasting to Play Music, Swinging at Apple's Dominance  —  From their earliest days, podcasts were linked closely to Apple.  Their very name came from an Apple product: iPod.
Nathan Ingraham / Engadget:
Google announces $220 ASUS OnHub router which lets you boost the Wi-Fi speed for a device with a wave of your hand; preorders start this week  —  Google's second OnHub router is built by ASUS, goes on sale this week  —  Google introduced its OnHub router this summer, promising …
Kurt Wagner / Re/code:
Twitter reports 320M MAUs in Q3, an increase of just 4M, and EPS of $0.10 against $0.05 expected; stock down over 10% on lower revenue guidance  —  Twitter Stock Tanks on Stagnant User Growth, Lowered Expectations  —  Twitter's user growth has clearly started to slow down, and that continues to hurt the business.
Wired:
Senate passes cybersecurity bill CISA by a vote of 74-21, remaining differences still to be resolved between House and Senate  —  CISA Security Bill Passes Senate With Privacy Flaws Unfixed  —  For months, privacy advocates have asked Congress to kill or reform the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act …
Ina Fried / Re/code:
Microsoft Executive Julie Larson-Green to Take Over Management of Office Apps  —  Microsoft plans to hand over the reins of Microsoft Office to longtime executive Julie Larson-Green, according to sources familiar with the company's plans.  —  Kirk Koenigsbauer, the corporate VP who had been leading …
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch:
Apple Rolls Out Carrier Billing For iTunes, Starting In Germany With O2  —  At long last, Apple is adding a way for people to pay for purchases on iTunes beyond credit or debit cards — a move that points to the company sharpening its focus on marketing the iPhone to a wider set of users.
Arik Hesseldahl / Re/code:
IBM under SEC investigation for accounting practices; stock down more than 3% since news was announced  —  IBM Under SEC Investigation for Accounting Practices  —  IBM is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices, according to a regulatory filing.
Casey Newton / The Verge:
Twitter turns to TV ads to increase reach; advertisements debut tonight during World Series  —  This is Twitter's first television ad campaign  —  This month Twitter unveiled Moments, the simplified way of browsing tweets that the company hopes will return it to rapid growth.
Natt Garun / The Next Web:
Verizon debuts the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 with a 5.4-inch “shatterproof” screen, 48-hour battery, available October 29, starting at $26/month for the 32GB model  —  Verizon unveils the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 with a 5.4-inch ‘shatterproof’ screen  —  Ready for another new Android phone this season?

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From Mediagazer

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: David Ellison has asked CNN CEO Mark Thompson to stay on after the WBD acquisition closes; Thompson's current deal extends into 2027

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Disney plans a TV restructuring that is expected to result in more layoffs and consolidation of divisions as it pivots from linear TV toward streaming

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
A US judge dismisses Penske Media's lawsuit against Google over traffic and revenue loss due to AI Overviews since Google never promised any traffic to Penske

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Jacob Kastrenakes / The Verge:
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Earlier Picks

Phil Nickinson / Android Central:
HTC says $399 price for One A9 is a pre-sale promotion; the phone will cost $499 starting November 7 in the US
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