610: We Hear You're Good at Computers
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iOS 18 security updates controversy
Jason explains Apple withholding iOS 18 patches, the 18.7.7 update, and why iOS 26 is more secure.
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The Mac Pro is dead, iOS 18 security updates are now available for all, and Siri's upcoming revamp comes into focus. After all that's done, both hosts share their Apple origin stories.
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