Apple Turns Up Audio Ambition With High-End Headphones

This would be the latest in a long line of music-focused products and services from Apple. The iPod and the iTunes Store revolutionized how music was consumed -- as digital downloads rather than physical CDs. The company’s largest ever acquisition was ... ( read original story ...)

Apple preps high-end noise-canceling, over-ear headphones

“Apple Inc.’s AirPods earphones have been a surprise hit,” Mark Gurman and Debby Wu report for Bloomberg. “Now, the company is planning a push into the high end of the market.” MacDailyNews Take: Who was surprised? We weren’t. “The Cupertino ... ( read original story ...)

Apple to launch cheaper MacBook Air this year

The same rise was observed when Apple released the affordable 9.7-inch iPad last year, boosting iPad sales overall. The analyst didn’t pin down a particular price point, sadly. The current MacBook Air starts at $999, so the new cost should be lower than ... ( read original story ...)