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Apple Archive

Archives for December 2016

Technology
This father built his son an Apple II out of gingerbreadThis father built his son an Apple II out of gingerbread
Technology

Merry Christmas!

By Ina Fried
Technology
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
Technology

The move comes after Nokia sued Apple for patent infringement in courts across the globe.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Why isn’t my favorite TV show on Netflix?Why isn’t my favorite TV show on Netflix?
Technology

The Verge’s Lauren Goode and Recode’s Peter Kafka decode streaming apps and services on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
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
Technology

The reviews magazine said the machines didn’t deliver the promised battery life.

By Ina Fried
Technology
My wish list for what new products  Apple might release in 2017My wish list for what new products  Apple might release in 2017
Technology

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
Technology
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
Technology

Let’s face it, it wasn’t Apple’s best year.

By Ina Fried
Technology
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
Technology

Could the former phone giant be turning into a patent troll?

By Ina Fried
Technology
Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016
Technology

It was a hit-and-miss year.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Apple has extended its USB dongle discounts through MarchApple has extended its USB dongle discounts through March
Technology

The temporary price cut is an effort to calm criticism over the lack of ports on the new MacBook Pro.

By Ina Fried
Technology
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
Technology

The 27-inch display is a replacement for the models Apple used to sell under its own name.

By Ina Fried
Technology
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
Technology

“Personally, I’ve never found being on the sideline a successful place to be,” Cook wrote on an employee website.

By Ina Fried
Technology
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
Technology

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
Technology
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
Technology

More than half of App Store reviews give it just one star.

By Ina Fried
Technology
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman: Don’t stop globalization to appease TrumpistsNew York Times columnist Tom Friedman: Don’t stop globalization to appease Trumpists
Technology

“Thank God for Amazon and Apple and Google and the opportunities they’ve created.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Pokémon Go for the Apple Watch is not canceledPokémon Go for the Apple Watch is not canceled
Technology

Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet. It’s coming soon.

By Ina Fried