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This week on AI: AirPods reviewed, Nokia sues Apple, Touch Bar keyboards & more

Apple's long-delayed AirPods finally hit the scene this week to a mostly positive response, but the company probably could have stood some better news, as it faced down a barrage of Nokia lawsuits and formally appealed an EU tax ruling.

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Everything you need to know:

  • Apple's AirPods finally hit doorsteps, and AppleInsider had a chance to review them > >
  • Nokia filed a global series of lawsuits against Apple over 32 patents > >
  • Apple filed a retaliatory lawsuit against Nokia-linked patent aggregators > >
  • Apple appealed an EU ruling ordering Ireland to collect at least $13.6 billion in back taxes > >
  • Mac plans for 2017 may include Touch Bar keyboards > >
  • Manufacturing problems might delay new iPads otherwise expected in March > >
  • "Super Mario Run" topped 40 million downloads > >

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