This week:  a souped-up iPad Air 3 coming in March; iPhone 5se is a terrible name for a 4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 7 Plus PLUS is for those who demand only the best mobile camera; and why Apple is pumping the brakes on their electric car.
 
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This week’s intro - Give your kids the universe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwEpgMTn48k
 


The 5 biggest takeaways from Apple’s biggest quarter ever

http://www.cultofmac.com/409099/5-biggest-takeaways-apples-biggest-quarter/

 


Apple might unveil Pencil-ready iPad Air 3 in March



http://www.cultofmac.com/409343/apple-might-unveil-pencil-ready-ipad-air-3-in-march/

 



iPhone 5se may have been finished and ready to ship for months
http://www.cultofmac.com/409498/iphone-5se-development-has-been-finished-and-ready-to-ship-for-months/



 



Apple may release special iPhone 7 Plus aimed at pro photographers
http://www.cultofmac.com/409203/apple-may-release-special-iphone-7-plus-aimed-at-pro-photographers/
 






Apple puts the brakes on struggling electric car project
http://www.cultofmac.com/408826/apple-puts-the-brakes-on-struggling-electric-car-project/