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One of the key new features previewed in last week's iOS 9.3 beta is Night Shift. The basic premise is that blocking blue wavelengths of light after the sun has set improves sleep. This blue light is normally generated by iPhone, iPad and other mobile device screens, simulating sunlight. By reading iBooks in the evening or playing video games late into the night, circadian rhythms are disrupted. Night Shift addresses this problem, however it's by no means the first software to tackle the issue.

The week in iPhone news was exciting for Apple fans looking forward to future devices and firmware. A surprise release of iOS 9.3 beta to developers revealed significant feature improvements in the pipeline. Details on the upcoming 4-inch iPhone slated for release early this year also surfaced, along with a new moniker for the device. Changes are also on the way to iTunes Radio and the iAd platform. Here are five highlights from the top Apple news of the week:

Gotta catch 'em all. Mortys that is. Adult Swim's new RPG Pocket Mortys has topped the Apple App Store charts, and rightfully so. It is a addicting and clever Pokémon parody based on the hit cartoon Rick and Morty (Read our review). It is also one of the best games released so far in 2016. The goal of the game is to catch as many Mortys as possible while exploring the multiverse. We have also created a Pocket Mortys section in our FAQ. It includes a full crafting recipe guide, tips for playing the game, lists of charcaters and so on.

Pocket Mortys is available for free on the App Store. It requires iOS 8.0 and later and it supports older devices like the iPhone 4s.

Big changes are coming to streaming music at Apple this month. As of January 28, the only free streaming music channel available from Apple will be Beats 1. The company plans to remove ad-supported iTunes Radio channels, bringing them into the Apple Music fold instead. In two weeks, the free channels will only be available with an Apple Music subscription.

Adult Swim's Pokémon parody has taken the Apple App Store by storm. After releasing one day early, it has dethroned Candy Crush Jelly Saga as the number one app on the App Store charts. It is also one of the best games released so far this year. Pocket Mortys begins with Rick and Morty discovering that everyone has gone crazy over a new hobby -- collecting Mortys. Like Ash with Pikachu, Rick sets off with his Morty on an adventure to build the best team of Mortys and become the best trainer in the multiverse.