In many ways the last week of April was a negative one for Apple, with disappointing financial results, a death on campus, and word of more labor abuses at a key supplier. Rumors did emerge, however, about plans for the "iPhone 7" and a second-generation Apple Watch.
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Everything you need to know:
- Apple's Q2 revenue fell year-over-year on a major drop in iPhone sales > >
- A man was found dead at Apple's Cupertino headquarters > >
- The "Apple Watch 2" may have a built-in cellular link and faster processor > >
- AppleInsider reviewed the 2016 12-inch MacBook > >
- The "iPhone 7" might have a touch-sensitive home button > >
- Apple supplier Pegatron is still using low wages and extreme amounts of overtime labor > >
- The hack used on Syed Rizwan Farook's iPhone won't be made public > >
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A roundup of all of our hottest stories this week:
iPhone sales fall to 51.2M, Apple earns $50.6B in revenue in disappointing March quarterDead body found at Apple's Infinite Loop headquarters [ux3]'Apple Watch 2' expected to feature cellular connectivity, faster 'S2' chipReview: Apple's 2016 12" MacBook is a welcome improvement, but won't change any mindsRumor: 'iPhone 7' may feature touch-sensitive home button, full water- and dust-proofingApple supplier Pegatron still using low pay, excessive overtime, watchdog group saysFBI says San Bernardino iPhone hack won't be submitted to review group for possible disclosureRumored 'iPhone 7 Plus' schematic shows dual-lens camera & Smart Connector, lacks headphone jackANZ is first Australian bank to support Apple PayApple CareKit platform goes live with four health appsDead Apple employee identified as 25-year-old software engineer, report says [u]Apple to partner with Coach on new leather Apple Watch bands, coming as soon as JuneExclusive: Apple's top secret 'Athena' chip fab gets new 'delicate equipment'