Apple is reportedly planning to entice consumers to sign up for its new streaming music service by offering a number of try-before-you-buy options, including a lengthy trial period and revamped iTunes Radio stations.

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By J Keirn-Swanson If you’re looking for some cute stuff, we’ve definitely got some this week. If you’re looking for some epic adventures, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking to scuff the crap out of your photos to give them that old-timey look, then we’ve got that too. So let’s dig in and see what’s getting the price chop action this week.

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The long-standing partnership between Nike and Apple has been beneficial for both companies, and Nike’s chief executive hinted on Friday that additional projects were in the works even as Apple encroaches on Nike’s territory.

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Legendary video game maker Nintendo plans to take a “less is more” approach with its entrance into the smartphone gaming market, revealing this week that it only plans to release a handful of games within the next few years.

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Apple slightly increased its lead as the most popular smartphone maker in the U.S. during the March quarter, while Samsung and Motorola lost ground, according to new data published on Friday.

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Months after taking Apple to court in the U.S., Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has filed separate but related lawsuits in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands accusing Apple of using Ericsson patents without a legitimate license.

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This week’s all-new AppleInsider podcast features Daniel Eran Dilger sharing his experiences from Colette, one of the few fashion boutiques selling Apple Watches. We also discuss the latest ‘iPad Pro’ rumors, and special guests tech journalist Georgia Dow and Dell UX designer Jim Young join us for a talk on the Apple Watch.

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In the first third-party post to Apple’s ResearchKit blog, mobile health provider LifeMap Solutions reports seeing high rates of consent and participation due in large part to iOS and iPhone app “stickiness.”

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San Francisco-based fitness tracking device maker Fitbit on Thursday announced it is preparing for an initial public offering that it hopes will raise at least $100 million.

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