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News Roundup – December 30, 2016

All the essential iPhone, iPad, Apple and apps news from the last week

Digital Crown The groundbreaking functionality of the Apple Watch might be heading to both iPhone and iPad. What will it do? Read the story!

Apple v. Samsung Holiday sales figures have been released… how has Apple fared over its rival? Read the story!

US-based production Chinese manufacturers are resisting the idea of moving production to the US if Trump offers tax breaks to Apple. Read the story!

“Failed to capitalize” Analysts respond to sales figures of Apple devices over the holidays. Read the story!

AirPods battery There are reports of battery case drain on Apple’s new AirPods. What’s going on? Read the story!

Jet White iPhone Want to see what it might look like? Watch this video! Read the story!

Elsewhere

Here’s a details aerial photograph of Apple Campus 2 – via MacRumors

Apple again expected to begin making iPhones in India by April as new job listings emerge – via 9to5Mac

Web of tax breaks and subsidies keep iPhone production in China – via Ars Technica

Apple sued by grieving family over fatal Facetime car accident – via AppAdvice

Price Drops

Warp Shift – mysterious and unique puzzle game – was $2.99 now FREE!

Spacecom – strategic, starfleet command game – was $3.99 now $0.99

Crashlands – outlandish story-driven crafting RPG game. On sale for first time – $4.99 now $1.99