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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple permanently closing three US stores, here's why
• Report: Apple saw 9% growth in Mac shipments during Q1 2026
• Leaker gives iPhone 18 Pro updates on two design changes

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• iOS 26.4.1 now available for iPhone users, here's what's fixed
• iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords
• iOS 26.4.1 enables Stolen Device Protection by default for enterprise
• iPhones accounted for 5 of the 10 best-selling smartphones in Q4 2025
• Apple very cautious about iPhone Ultra sales; Samsung wins concession

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’
• New WhatsApp for CarPlay now available to all iPhone users
• iPhone Fold is ‘on track’ to launch this September, per Mark Gurman
• Apple gets bottom ranking for repairability of iPhones and MacBooks

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• App Store sees 84% surge in new apps as AI coding tools take off
• iPhone Fold dimensions: Here's how the foldable iPhone sizes up next to the iPhone 18 Pro
• ‘iPhone Ultra’ is the likely name of Apple’s foldable, says leaker
• iPhone Fold launch could be delayed into 2027 after engineering problems
• Apple faces supply chain problem as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple pulls vibe coding app ‘Anything’ from the App Store
• NASA astronauts on the way to the Moon capture Earth using iPhone 17 Pro Max
• Here’s how NASA cleared the iPhone 17 Pro Max for astronauts on Artemis II
• Mac Studio delivery '4-5 months' out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Eddy Cue just explained why Apple's credit card charges feel so random
• Apple to outperform broader notebook market amid downturn
• Apple Fitness chief Jay Blahnik retiring in July after 13-year tenure

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• VESA Studio Display XDR customers will receive refund following price drop
• Apple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400
• Leaker says there's no back to black for the iPhone 18 Pro
• Apple just changed AirTag 2’s anti-stalking feature
• Apple pulls the plug on all payments in Russia following government diktat

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple confirms iOS 18 update to fix DarkSword exploit for iOS 26 holdouts
• New Siri multitasking upgrade detailed in latest iOS 27 report
• iOS 27 might give iPhone’s keyboard a new autocorrect feature
• ChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4

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