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AirPods first impressions, Super Mario Run for iOS, and more | 9to5Mac Happy Hour 099
Summary:
This week Benjamin and Zac deliver a comprehensive first impressions of Apple's new wireless AirPods, thoughts on Nintendo's new Super Mario Run for iOS after a week of gameplay, and much more.
Hosts:
- Benjamin Mayo
- Zac Hall
Here’s what we discussed in this episode:
- LG UltraFine 5K display for MacBook Pro now available from Apple, limited time pricing extended to March
- Apple extends limited time pricing on USB-C accessories including LG 5K display from end of year to March 31st
- Apple will offer AirPod replacements for $69 if you lose one, & battery replacements for a fee
- PSA: You’ll be able to try your luck at buying AirPods in Apple Stores starting Monday
- Apple begins charging customer credit cards for AirPods ahead of shipping (U: Orders now shipping)
- Video roundup: Unboxing and hands-on with Apple’s truly wireless AirPods
- Hours after release, Super Mario Run is top free and top grossing app
- AirPods begin arriving to customers & hitting retail stores around the world [Gallery]
- Marathon runner tests Apple AirPods on a 10K run, earbuds stay in ears, good battery life
- Hands-on: First impressions with Apple AirPods sound quality, pairing, auto-pause, Siri and more
- Some Apple Stores receiving mid-day AirPods inventory after selling out at opening
- Apple AirPods still work and practically unscathed after 10ft drop test, washing machine cycle and water submersion
- Apple AirPods teardown reveals tiny circuitry and 93 milliwatt battery, 0/10 repairability score
- AirPods: Top Features – Was it worth the wait? [Video]
- Apple now offering in-store pickup for AirPods, available as soon as today depending on stock
- Hands-on: AirPods versus Powerbeats3, Apple’s new wireless W1 earphones compared
- Super Mario Run is now available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad, free download with $9.99 in-app purchase
- Sony’s affordable aftermarket CarPlay display is now available to purchase
- Review: Gamevice MFi controller transforms iPad and iPhone into a handheld game console