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Apple Archive

Archives for March 2016

Technology
Kanye West’s New Album Is Finally (Probably!) Coming to Spotify and Apple MusicKanye West’s New Album Is Finally (Probably!) Coming to Spotify and Apple Music
Technology

“The Life of Pablo” leaves its Tidal-only shell tomorrow. We think.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
People Are Spending Lots of Time, Not Money, on Their PhonesPeople Are Spending Lots of Time, Not Money, on Their Phones
Technology

The gap between time spent and dollars spent on mobile is huge.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Mossberg: Apple pours the latest tech into familiar gadgetsMossberg: Apple pours the latest tech into familiar gadgets
Technology

They won’t rock your world, but that’s not the point.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
What Does Spotify Want to Buy With a Billion Dollars?What Does Spotify Want to Buy With a Billion Dollars?
Technology

Here’s a guess: Videos.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Top Tech Execs Oppose North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Law in Open LetterTop Tech Execs Oppose North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Law in Open Letter
Technology

Among the signatories, the CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Google, Intel and IBM.

By Ashley Carman
Technology
Of Apple and InnovationOf Apple and Innovation
Technology

Has Samsung just out-innovated Apple in areas where it really counts?

By Phil Baker
Technology
SoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally HereSoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally Here
Technology

Like Spotify, Apple and many others, it’s $10 a month. The free version is sticking around, but some songs may move behind a pay wall.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
FBI Drops iPhone Case Against Apple After Outside Hack SucceedsFBI Drops iPhone Case Against Apple After Outside Hack Succeeds
Technology

“The government has now successfully accessed the data.”

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Apple Seeks Delay in NYC iPhone Case Until FBI Tests New Unlocking MethodApple Seeks Delay in NYC iPhone Case Until FBI Tests New Unlocking Method
Technology

Apple seeks a brief pause to determine whether the FBI’s new technique for unlocking the phone will work in New York.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Plenty of Unanswered Questions Remain in the San Bernardino iPhone CasePlenty of Unanswered Questions Remain in the San Bernardino iPhone Case
Technology

Is Cellebrite giving the FBI a technical assist? Is it some other group?

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Walt Mossberg: Apple’s Newest Products Are Mostly ‘Derivative’Walt Mossberg: Apple’s Newest Products Are Mostly ‘Derivative’
Technology

After an underwhelming press event, is it time to start worrying about creativity in Cupertino?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Apple Is Working on a TV Series About App DevelopersApple Is Working on a TV Series About App Developers
Technology

An “opportunity right up our alley,” says Eddy Cue.

By Kwame Opam
Technology
Apple Moves to Middle AgeApple Moves to Middle Age
Technology

As it approaches 40, Apple finds itself dealing with some middle-age-type adult problems.

By Bob O'Donnell
Technology
Apple Pay Coming to Mobile Websites Before Holiday Shopping SeasonApple Pay Coming to Mobile Websites Before Holiday Shopping Season
Technology

The pitch to retailers and e-commerce sites: Apple Pay will help you convert more mobile visitors into purchasers.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Apple Music Partners With Vice to Feed Its Increasing Appetite for Exclusive VideoApple Music Partners With Vice to Feed Its Increasing Appetite for Exclusive Video
Technology

Today, a new series of music documentaries. Down the road: A Dr. Dre miniseries.

By Peter Kafka