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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Review: Apple's new wireless AirPods put a smile on 2016Nokia files suit against Apple in US, Germany over iPhone's alleged violation of 32 patentsApple appeals EU tax ruling, claims Commission 'retroactively changed the rules'Touch Bar keyboards, 'modest' Mac upgrades on Apple's slate for 2017Yield problems at TSMC could disrupt March launch for new iPads - report'Super Mario Run' for iPhone reaps 40 million downloads amidst fears from investorsAll of Apple's OLED 'iPhone 8' models to use curved Samsung panels - reportApple hires former Porsche race car director for alleged 'Project Titan' roleMinecraft comes to Apple TV with 7 pieces of downloadable content for $20Apple has 'great desktops' on Mac roadmap, CEO Tim Cook saysMac losing focus of Jony Ive, others in Apple management - reportApple extends discount on USB-C cables, monitors, hard drives, adapters, more until March 31, 2017Supposedly leaked Apple documents peg three iPhones for release in 2017, top model codenamed 'Ferrari'More evidence suggests Apple tie-up with wireless charging firm EnergousAirPods orders begin to arrive, stock available for purchase at some Apple storesApple brings second iOS 10.2.1 & macOS 10.12.3 betas to public testersApple lawsuit accuses Nokia of being at core of patent licensing conspiracyMacBook Pro fails to earn Consumer Reports recommendation for first time