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Apple Archive

Archives for December 2016

Technology
It’s 2016, so why is Super Mario still rescuing a cake-baking princess?It’s 2016, so why is Super Mario still rescuing a cake-baking princess?
Technology

Balancing nostalgia and changing gender norms is tough but not impossible.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Super Mario Run has nearly three million downloads, but also a lot of low ratingsSuper Mario Run has nearly three million downloads, but also a lot of low ratings
Technology

Plenty of people weren’t happy about its high price tag or how little was available for free.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Gene Munster’s last Apple note predicts AR wearables will replace the iPhoneGene Munster’s last Apple note predicts AR wearables will replace the iPhone
Technology

He’s leaving for a new gig as a venture capitalist at the end of the year.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Super Mario Run: Everything you need to know about Nintendo’s first iPhone gameSuper Mario Run: Everything you need to know about Nintendo’s first iPhone game
Technology

We’ve got you covered.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Super Mario Run is now available to download from the App StoreSuper Mario Run is now available to download from the App Store
Technology

The wait is over.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Technology
Apple is promoting the heck out of its Super Mario Run exclusive, which launches tomorrowApple is promoting the heck out of its Super Mario Run exclusive, which launches tomorrow
Technology

Don’t forget, Apple gets $3 for every copy that Nintendo sells.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple AirPods are finally ready to shipApple AirPods are finally ready to ship
Technology

The company got the wireless headphones out by Christmas, but barely.

By Ina Fried
Technology
As Trumplethinskin lets down his hair for tech, shame on Silicon Valley for climbing the Tower in silenceAs Trumplethinskin lets down his hair for tech, shame on Silicon Valley for climbing the Tower in silence
Technology

But don’t expect a fairy tale ending!

By Kara Swisher
Technology
If Apple invests in the $100 billion SoftBank fund Trump loves, it could ease the pressure to make iPhones hereIf Apple invests in the $100 billion SoftBank fund Trump loves, it could ease the pressure to make iPhones here
Technology

Trump has praised the SoftBank fund, which is pouring $50 billion into U.S. tech companies.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple’s TV guide app has launched — without Netflix, which is working with ComcastApple’s TV guide app has launched — without Netflix, which is working with Comcast
Technology

It’s not a super-smart guide, but it’s a start.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Trump said about Apple, Alphabet and Facebook — the tech companies he’s meeting this weekWhat Trump said about Apple, Alphabet and Facebook — the tech companies he’s meeting this week
Technology
Tim Cook, Larry Page, Sheryl Sandberg — and maybe even Jeff Bezos — are going to Trump’s tech summit next weekTim Cook, Larry Page, Sheryl Sandberg — and maybe even Jeff Bezos — are going to Trump’s tech summit next week
Technology

The gathering will take place Wednesday in New York.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Michigan just became the first state to pass comprehensive self-driving regulationsMichigan just became the first state to pass comprehensive self-driving regulations
Technology

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed four bills that regulate the testing, development and eventually the sale of self-driving cars.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Mossberg: In tech, form too often trumps functionMossberg: In tech, form too often trumps function
Technology

Nobody wants beige boxes, but practicality matters too.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Apple and Spotify are generating $7 billion a year in streaming music revenueApple and Spotify are generating $7 billion a year in streaming music revenue
Technology

Sixty million subscribers a year.

By Peter Kafka