Apple should battle smartphone addiction, iPod creator says

Former Apple executive, father of the iPod and current Nest CEO Tony Fadell wants Apple to do more to battle smartphone addiction. In a newly published op-ed, Fadell argues that it would be “easy” for Apple to create a deep dashboard that could reveal ... ( read original story ...)

Apple Music appoints new head, hits 48 million subscribers

(Reuters) - Apple Inc on Wednesday appointed a new executive to oversee its Apple Music streaming business and hit 48 million subscribers, the company said. Apple said it had appointed Oliver Schusser as vice president of Apple Music and international content. ( read original story ...)

Today in Apple history: Apple sells its 100 millionth iPod

Apple marked the occasion with a full-page newspaper ad. Photo: Apple By April 2007, Apple had released more than 10 iPod models, including five original iPods, two iPod minis, two iPod nanos and two iPod shuffles. The devices spawned an enormous ecosystem ... ( read original story ...)