Arts & Life Yes, Apple's new iPad ad is ugly and crushing, but art can't be flattened The newest iPad ad depicts instruments, books and art supplies flattened into Apple's thinnest product ever. But anyone who owns and loves art in any form knows: The practicality isn't the point. Linda Holmes
National Apple shows its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since pandemic's outset The 10% drop in year-over-year iPhone sales for the January-March period is latest sign of weakness in a product that generates most of Apple's revenue. The Associated Press
Business U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for Is Google an illegal monopoly that's thwarted rivals to remain on top or is it simply a beloved search engine? Now it's up to the judge to decide. Dara Kerr
Food Can you name Washington's next big apple? Contest is open The state's next new apple is ready for a name, and Washington State University is asking for suggestions. Dyer Oxley
Business 'Green bubble shaming' at play in DOJ suit against Apple Android users have long complained that texting someone with an iPhone on iMessage is an unpleasant experience. The Justice Department argues it is also an example of anti-competitive behavior. Bobby Allyn
Business Drivers using Apple Vision Pro headsets prompt road safety concerns Videos of Apple's new mixed-reality headset being used behind the wheel have led to concerns about distracted driving. Experts say they pose dangers since they don't perfectly reproduce human vision. Diba Mohtasham
Business Apple Watch users are losing a popular health app after court's ruling in patent case The ability to measure blood oxygen levels is dropping from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Apple is making the change to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission. Diba Mohtasham
Law & Courts U.S. appeals court grants Apple's request to pause smartwatch import ban The order temporarily halts an import ban on some watches as Apple appeals a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that it infringed on the patents of medical technology company Masimo. Natalie Schachar
Law & Courts Epic Games beat Google but lost to Apple in monopoly lawsuits. What does it all mean? The tech giants' app stores are multibillion-dollar money-makers. Now the services are under threat like never before. Bobby Allyn