Will Jay Z be Apple Music's next big player? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 44) - CNET

Extra Crunchy show notes:

Apple vs. Spotify:

Spotify says Apple won't approve a new version of its app because it doesn't want competition for Apple Music

Apple Slams Spotify For Asking For "Preferential Treatment"

Apple in Talks to Acquire Jay Z's Tidal Music Service

Apple patents:

Apple Wins a Patent for an Infrared Camera System that Originally Caused Some Controversy

Apple Granted Patent for Controlling Apple TV's User Interface with 3D Realtime In-Air Gestures

Apple Wins Patent for a 3D GUI Gaze-Enhanced Virtual Touchscreen

iPhone 7 rumors:

Black is the new silver?

Latest Weibo leak once again claims to show Lightning EarPod headphones for iPhone 7

Apple Supplier Cirrus Logic Releases Kit for Creating Lightning-Based Headphones Ahead of iPhone 7

Florida Man Sues Apple for $10+ Billion, Says iOS Devices Copy His 1992 Drawings