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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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Stories discussed in this episode:

• iOS 26.5 beta 1: Here are all the new features
• iOS 26.5 beta arrives with no Gemini-powered AI features as focus shifts to iOS 27
• GM rolling out native Apple Music app to more cars starting today
• iOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Netflix announces price increases for every streaming plan
• Apple’s 50th anniversary finale may feature a legendary headliner
• Apple products using Lockdown Mode have never been hacked, company confirms
• Apple hires veteran Google VP to lead AI product marketing

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware
• Apple gives rare bonuses to iPhone designers to deter departures
• iOS 27: Apple will reportedly let Claude and other AI chatbot apps integrate with Siri

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report
• Apple details 4 new ways it's bringing product component manufacturing to the US
• Apple settles lawsuit with ex-employee who stole Vision Pro trade secrets before joining Snap

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple has more plans to protect the iPhone Fold display, says report
• Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report
• Apple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones now available with April 1 delivery
• Two new Apple products will be upgraded with OLED soon: report

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