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Apple Archive

Archives for October 2016

Technology
Intel’s super-speedy new storage tech didn’t arrive soon enough to make it into the new MacBook ProIntel’s super-speedy new storage tech didn’t arrive soon enough to make it into the new MacBook Pro
Technology

The company’s 3-D Optane technology should give flash storage a big boost, but probably won’t show up in laptops until next year.

By Ina Fried
Technology
With the Touch Bar, Apple again puts its faith in third-party developersWith the Touch Bar, Apple again puts its faith in third-party developers
Technology

And it makes the calculator the killer app. Seriously — you heard it here first.

By Tom Mainelli
Technology
Hands-on with Apple’s new MacBook Pro: Watch as we touch the new Touch BarHands-on with Apple’s new MacBook Pro: Watch as we touch the new Touch Bar
Technology
Apple’s new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar will ship in November, starting at $1,799Apple’s new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar will ship in November, starting at $1,799
Technology

The new multi-touch keyboard strip looks interesting.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
We’re liveblogging Apple’s Mac event today starting at 10 am PTWe’re liveblogging Apple’s Mac event today starting at 10 am PT
Technology
Apple MacBook Pro event: How to watch liveApple MacBook Pro event: How to watch live
Technology

The action starts at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
Apple’s new MacBook Pro touchscreen strip: What we don’t knowApple’s new MacBook Pro touchscreen strip: What we don’t know
Technology

We all know it’s coming. But here are a few big questions.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple is launching its new TV guide tomorrow — but Netflix won’t be a part of itApple is launching its new TV guide tomorrow — but Netflix won’t be a part of it
Technology

It’s an easier way to find and watch video on Apple TV.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Apple is delaying the launch of its AirPods, saying it needs more time to make the wireless earbuds perfectApple is delaying the launch of its AirPods, saying it needs more time to make the wireless earbuds perfect
Technology

The company needs “a little more time.”

By Ina Fried
Technology
Ex-AOL exec Ted Leonsis sounds off on Apple, Snapchat, Netflix and moreEx-AOL exec Ted Leonsis sounds off on Apple, Snapchat, Netflix and more
Technology

Leonsis spoke with Kara Swisher on the latest episode of Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
China went from Apple’s fastest growing region to its biggest loser. Can it bounce back?China went from Apple’s fastest growing region to its biggest loser. Can it bounce back?
Technology

Apple sees iPhone 7 demand prompting a return to growth.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple still isn’t seeing much growthApple still isn’t seeing much growth
Technology

It expects holiday quarter sales to rise from 2015, but just barely.

By Ina Fried
Technology
This leaked MacBook Pro image shows Apple Pay in action on a fancy new touchscreenThis leaked MacBook Pro image shows Apple Pay in action on a fancy new touchscreen
Technology

The laptop is expected to be introduced at an event on Thursday.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple is about to tell us if it expects to start growing againApple is about to tell us if it expects to start growing again
Technology

The company is no doubt getting some boost from Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 woes, but will it be enough?

By Ina Fried
Technology
Here’s why it doesn’t make sense for AT&T to own Time WarnerHere’s why it doesn’t make sense for AT&T to own Time Warner
Technology

(And it doesn’t make sense for Apple to own it, either.)

By Edmund Lee