The Irish courts continue to defer the Athenry, Ireland data center decision, and are next scheduled to hear the case in October.

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This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk about the death of the iPod, Apple’s latest patent for AR googles, Foxconn manufacturing in the U.S., and much more.

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Florida-based software company CustomPlay on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming a fourth-generation Apple TV feature that allows users to control and interact with video content using Siri voice commands infringes on patented software technology.

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LG blamed a “challenging quarter for mobiles” for the $117.27 million quarterly loss posted by its mobile unit, even as the company posted slightly higher year-over-year revenues across its other businesses. Samsung similarly reported strong overall earnings–primarily from its semiconductor segment–while its mobile unit turned in revenues and profits better than last year but still below its Galaxy heyday back in 2014.

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After nearly 12 years of service, Apple on Thursday officially killed off the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, leaving the $199 32GB iPod touch as the only iPod consumers can buy.

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Just in time for back to school shopping, readers can save $100 to $300 on popular 13″ MacBook Pro and iMac configurations. Snap up a 2016 13″ Touch Bar MacBook Pro for $1,499 with coupon before it sells out. Or opt for the new 2017 model with function keys for $1,199 ($100 off). Apple’s latest 21″ iMac HD is also $50 off with no tax collected outside NY and NJ.

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A new Apple ad posted to YouTube on Thursday focuses on the company’s worldwide effort to preserve and manage forestland, itself part of a wider goal to achieve a net-zero impact on the world’s supply of virgin fiber.

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Apple on Thursday updated its official Apple Store app for iPhones and iPads with a pair of important changes, most notably expanded use of Touch ID.

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Apple has been given the go-ahead to renovate the Carnegie Library in Washington D.C by the controlling group, and given the go-ahead to build a 63,000 square foot flagship retail location in the space.

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Several models from Aston Martin and Mini are now listed as CarPlay-ready on Apple’s website, representing the brands’ first entries into the platform.

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