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iPad sales keep shrinking — down another 20 percentiPad sales keep shrinking — down another 20 percent
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Apple insists that its tablet still beat its internal forecast.

By Ina Fried
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Apple is growing again — and sold 78 million iPhones last quarterApple is growing again — and sold 78 million iPhones last quarter
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The company also topped overall expectations for sales and earnings.

By Ina Fried
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Apple is expected to return to growth. Just what will that look like?Apple is expected to return to growth. Just what will that look like?
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Sales of the iPhone and a growing services business are key if the company is to break out of its slump.

By Ina Fried
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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’
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The move comes as other tech leaders finally start speaking out against the new president’s policies.

By Kara Swisher and Ina Fried
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If you’ve ever wanted to imagine yourself younger or older — or a different gender — this new selfie app can helpIf you’ve ever wanted to imagine yourself younger or older — or a different gender — this new selfie app can help
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Dropcam founder and Nest employee Greg Duffy is heading to AppleDropcam founder and Nest employee Greg Duffy is heading to Apple
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The iPhone maker confirmed the hire but won’t say what Duffy will be doing.

By Ina Fried
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Apple is trying to limit how often your iPhone apps can bug you to give them a ratingApple is trying to limit how often your iPhone apps can bug you to give them a rating
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With the next version of iOS, users will also be able to rate programs without having to go to the App Store.

By Ina Fried
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Apple’s head of global retail marketing is going to be Ford’s first chief brand officerApple’s head of global retail marketing is going to be Ford’s first chief brand officer
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Before joining Apple in 2014, Musa Tariq headed up Nike’s digital marketing.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Qualcomm won’t stop shipping chips for the iPhone even though Apple is suing it for $1 billionQualcomm won’t stop shipping chips for the iPhone even though Apple is suing it for $1 billion
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The chipmaker is considering its own lawsuit against Apple, sources tell Recode.

By Ina Fried
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What would Steve (Jobs) do? He sure wouldn’t eat humble pie as the Trump era dawns.What would Steve (Jobs) do? He sure wouldn’t eat humble pie as the Trump era dawns.
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The pirate life worked pretty well for the Apple legend, but now Silicon Valley has sunk its own courage.

By Kara Swisher
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Are Apple’s wireless Airpods worth shelling out $160?Are Apple’s wireless Airpods worth shelling out $160?
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Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode debate what’s so special about Airpods on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Sony Pictures would make an interesting buy for a tech giantSony Pictures would make an interesting buy for a tech giant
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Exclusive movies and TV shows might entice Amazon or Apple or Facebook or Alphabet.

By Edmund Lee
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Apple wants to make its own movies and TV shows — to help it compete with SpotifyApple wants to make its own movies and TV shows — to help it compete with Spotify
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Buy Apple Music for $10 a month and get some free TV shows, too?

By Peter Kafka
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Siri creator Dag Kittlaus went in for a simple exam and found a pancreatic tumorSiri creator Dag Kittlaus went in for a simple exam and found a pancreatic tumor
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Death (and life) comes for the entrepreneur and Silicon Valley.

By Kara Swisher
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This new drone footage shows that Apple’s ‘spaceship campus’ still has a long way to goThis new drone footage shows that Apple’s ‘spaceship campus’ still has a long way to go
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Lots of earthmoving for the new spaceship.

By April Glaser
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The iPhone is gaining ground on Android in the U.S.The iPhone is gaining ground on Android in the U.S.
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However, Apple’s market share dipped below 20 percent in China, according to a market research firm.

By Ina Fried
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The creator of Swift, Apple’s new programming language, is leaving for TeslaThe creator of Swift, Apple’s new programming language, is leaving for Tesla
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Chris Lattner is the father of Apple’s app creation tool that debuted in 2014.

By Ina Fried
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Apple convinced Consumer Reports to retest the MacBook Pro’s battery after uncovering an ‘obscure’ bugApple convinced Consumer Reports to retest the MacBook Pro’s battery after uncovering an ‘obscure’ bug
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The magazine had initially withheld its recommendation, a first for an Apple laptop.

By Ina Fried
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Ten years after the iPhone, Apple is still looking for something to top itTen years after the iPhone, Apple is still looking for something to top it
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Recode’s Ina Fried reflects on the iPhone’s first decade and why Apple has its work cut out to repeat the success.

By Ina Fried
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These people thought the iPhone was a dud when it was announced 10 years agoThese people thought the iPhone was a dud when it was announced 10 years ago
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Not surprisingly, most were people who ran companies Apple would soon crush.

By Ina Fried
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Watch Steve Jobs unveil the first iPhone — his greatest performance everWatch Steve Jobs unveil the first iPhone — his greatest performance ever
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Ten years ago today, Jobs surprised everyone with a truly revolutionary product.

By Dan Frommer
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Apple was absent from CES, in a worse-than-usual wayApple was absent from CES, in a worse-than-usual way
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It’s never on the show floor, but usually Apple is a big part of the conversation.

By Ina Fried
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The Russian government has demanded Apple and Google remove LinkedIn from their app storesThe Russian government has demanded Apple and Google remove LinkedIn from their app stores
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LinkedIn is “disappointed.”

By Kurt Wagner
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Apple cut Tim Cook’s total pay 15 percent last year as it missed its sales and earnings goalsApple cut Tim Cook’s total pay 15 percent last year as it missed its sales and earnings goals
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The company’s top six executives still took home more than $100 million in collective pay.

By Ina Fried
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Apple is happy to have a business that’s growing: The App StoreApple is happy to have a business that’s growing: The App Store
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The company saw record revenue on New Year’s Day — which is good, since services is the only part of the company’s business that’s growing.

By Ina Fried
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Apple pulled the New York Times app in China, showing just how much power that country has over tech firmsApple pulled the New York Times app in China, showing just how much power that country has over tech firms
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The iPhone maker has little choice in the matter.

By Ina Fried
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Apple confirmed it’s putting $1 billion into the SoftBank fund that Donald Trump lovesApple confirmed it’s putting $1 billion into the SoftBank fund that Donald Trump loves
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The fund has pledged to invest $50 billion in U.S. tech companies.

By Ina Fried
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This father built his son an Apple II out of gingerbreadThis father built his son an Apple II out of gingerbread
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Merry Christmas!

By Ina Fried
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Apple has pulled all of Nokia’s Withings products from its online storeApple has pulled all of Nokia’s Withings products from its online store
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The move comes after Nokia sued Apple for patent infringement in courts across the globe.

By Ina Fried
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Why isn’t my favorite TV show on Netflix?Why isn’t my favorite TV show on Netflix?
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The Verge’s Lauren Goode and Recode’s Peter Kafka decode streaming apps and services on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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In a first, Consumer Reports won’t recommend Apple’s newest MacBook Pros over battery issuesIn a first, Consumer Reports won’t recommend Apple’s newest MacBook Pros over battery issues
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The reviews magazine said the machines didn’t deliver the promised battery life.

By Ina Fried
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My wish list for what new products  Apple might release in 2017My wish list for what new products  Apple might release in 2017
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A Siri speaker and additional wearables are the most likely entrants, while an AR play feels at least a year or two away.

By Jan Dawson
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All Apple gave us in 2016 was a thinner iPhone, a touch bar and too many donglesAll Apple gave us in 2016 was a thinner iPhone, a touch bar and too many dongles
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Let’s face it, it wasn’t Apple’s best year.

By Ina Fried
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After failing to strike a new deal, Nokia is suing Apple for patent infringementAfter failing to strike a new deal, Nokia is suing Apple for patent infringement
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Could the former phone giant be turning into a patent troll?

By Ina Fried
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Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016
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It was a hit-and-miss year.

By Walt Mossberg
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Apple has extended its USB dongle discounts through MarchApple has extended its USB dongle discounts through March
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The temporary price cut is an effort to calm criticism over the lack of ports on the new MacBook Pro.

By Ina Fried
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LG’s fancy 5K monitor for Apple has been delayed by a bitLG’s fancy 5K monitor for Apple has been delayed by a bit
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The 27-inch display is a replacement for the models Apple used to sell under its own name.

By Ina Fried
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Tim Cook is defending his meeting with Trump, telling Apple employees he doesn’t want to sit on the sidelinesTim Cook is defending his meeting with Trump, telling Apple employees he doesn’t want to sit on the sidelines
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“Personally, I’ve never found being on the sideline a successful place to be,” Cook wrote on an employee website.

By Ina Fried
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Apple’s AirPods are so easy to wear you’ll forget you have them onApple’s AirPods are so easy to wear you’ll forget you have them on
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AirPods are “just” wireless headphones about as much as the Apple Watch is just a watch and iPhone is just a phone.

By Ben Bajarin
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Super Mario Run’s poor reviews have knocked billions off Nintendo’s market capSuper Mario Run’s poor reviews have knocked billions off Nintendo’s market cap
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More than half of App Store reviews give it just one star.

By Ina Fried