It was a very busy week for Apple, headlined by several surprise announcements on Tuesday, including a new "budget" iPad and a (Product)Red iPhone 7. A hacking group tried to hold Apple iCloud accounts hostage, and WikiLeaks released details of Mac and iOS exploits used by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency — just for a start.

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Everything you need to know:

  • Apple's new A9-equipped iPad starts at $329 > >
  • Special-edition (Product)Red iPhone 7 models went on sale on Friday > >
  • The iPhone SE doubled its storage options to 32 and 128 gigabytes > >
  • An Apple Clips app for editing and sharing videos will come to the iPhone in April > >
  • The "Turkish Crime Family" threatened to wipe Apple devices unless it's paid a ransom by Apr. 7 > >
  • Apple said CIA exploits revealed by WikiLeaks have been patched > >
  • Automation app Workflow and its developer were bought out by Apple > >

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A roundup of all of our hottest stories this week:

Apple replaces iPad Air 2 with A9-equipped 9.7-inch iPad starting at $329

Apple launches special edition (Product)Red iPhone 7

Apple doubles iPhone SE storage capacities to 32 and 128 gigabytes

New Apple Clips app aimed at social media video capture, quick editing

Report verifies some iCloud credentials held by hacker group as valid

Apple responds to latest WikiLeaks CIA document dump, says iPhone and Mac exploits fixed

Apple acquires automation app Workflow, title to remain on App Store for free

Apple's 'iPhone 8' to use 'water drop design' with curved, 3D glass back - report

Apple Watch Nike Sport band now sold separately for $49, joins new spring lineup

Apple's augmented reality team includes vets from Dolby, Oculus & more - report

Apple paid taxes from New Zealand revenues to Australia for the last 10 years - report

In possible last gasp for iPad mini, Apple increases capacity to 128GB for $399

Apple adds multiscreen movie rental viewing to iTunes in latest update

iOS 10.3 beta hints at more fluid Apple Pencil with next-gen iPad Pro models

Apple to start Indian iPhone manufacturing within next two months

Apple reissues iTunes 12.6, removes mysterious 'Show on Profile Page' option