In this week’s top stories: Why Apple removed ‘time remaining’ estimates from macOS, AirPods go on sale, Apple releases iOS 10.2, Super Mario Run arrives on the App Store, and Tim Cook meets with Trump at the President-elect’s tech summit.
We kick things off with our explainer on why Apple is removing ‘time remaining’ battery life estimates following MacBook Pro complaints. Apple releases macOS 10.12.2 along with iOS 10.2 and tvOS 10.1. And Nintendo’s new Super Mario Run game officially arrives in the App Store for all.
Trump talks job creation, innovation, and more with Tim Cook and other executives at his tech summit. Apple’s new cord-free AirPods go on sale. And we go hands-on with Super Mario Run and Apple’s macOS 10.12.2 update in this week’s top videos.
These and the rest of this week’s top stories below:
Mac |
- Why Apple is removing ‘time remaining’ battery life estimates following MacBook Pro complaints
- Apple’s 10.12.2 update does not address MacBook Pro battery life, but yours could still improve
- Apple releases macOS 10.12.2 with new emoji, wallpapers, graphics & System Integrity Protection fixes
- How-To: macOS Sierra 10.12.2 removes your battery’s estimated time remaining, here’s how to get it back
iPhone | AirPods
- Apple releases iOS 10.2 w/ new emoji, Messages effects, US-only TV app, wallpapers, more
- Apple releases iOS 10.2.1 beta 1 for developers to test on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
- Apple AirPods now available to buy for $159, delivers as soon as Monday 19 [update]
- How-To: Keep AirPods in your ears during physical activity with this $10 accessory
- Download iOS 10.2 iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus marketing wallpaper pack
- iPhone 7 BOGO deal returns to AT&T, T-Mobile offering switchers free DirecTV Now, more
- Missed Apple’s AirPods release? Here are some great wireless alternatives
- AirPods ship dates now pushed back to 2017, stores to receive shipments next week
Apps |
- Super Mario Run is now available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad
- Pokémon GO adds more Pokémon incl. holiday-themed Pikachu & characters from Gold & Silver
- Hours after release, Super Mario Run is top free and top grossing app
AAPL |
- Trump talks job creation, innovation, and more with Tim Cook, tech executives in meeting at Trump Tower
- Report: Twitter excluded from Trump’s tech summit because it refused to create #CrookedHillary emoji
This week’s top videos |
- Hands-on with macOS 10.12.2 [Video]
- Video roundup: Unboxing and hands-on with Apple’s truly wireless AirPods
Happy Hour Podcast 098 |
This week Zac and Benjamin discuss AirPods going on sale, MacBook Pro battery life and the removal of estimated time remaining estimates, dedicated camera ergonomics in the age of the iPhone, and much more.
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