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Why Apple keeps an expensive display
They argue Apple benefits the Mac ecosystem by offering a branded display despite cheaper competitors existing.
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Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple's AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!?
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