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- Canalys: Apple Wins Smartphones for 2nd Consecutive Year - Report: Apple Testing TSMC's Arizona Output for Mass Production - Report Has China Slowing Export of Tools to Other Manufacturing Hubs - FT: EU Reassessing Cases Against Big Tech - UK Tosses Collusion Case Against Amazon and Apple - Apple Seeds Developer Beta Three of tvOS 18.3 - Apple Seeds Developer Beta Three of watchOS 11.3 - Apple Releases Firmware Updates for 25W MagSafe Charger - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

- TF Intl. Analyst: Apple and iPhone Face Challenging 2025 - Counterpoint: Smartphone Sales Recover While iPhone Share Slips - IDC: Smartphone Sales Recover While iPhone Share Slips - Illinois Starts Work on Digital ID Program - "Disclaimer" Leads Nab SAG Nominations - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer for Conspiracy Thriller Series "Prime Target" - Two Years Later: A First Look at "Drops of God" - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

- Apple Annual Shareholders Meeting Set for 25 February - Apple Urges No Votes on Four Shareholder Proposals - Apple Defends App Store Commissions in UK Trial - Needham Analyst: Small Language Models on Hardware May Upend App Economy - Zuckerberg Complains on Rogan About Apple - Apple Worldcenter Miami Opens 24 January - Seven New Games Hit Apple Arcade - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

- Cook Pledges Apple Support Around Ongoing Los Angeles Fires - Report: Apple Card Users Affected by LA Fires Can Apply for Payment Relief - CIRP: People Won't Wait Long to Repair/Replace Apple Gear - IDC: Macs Outgrew PC Market in 2024 - Cult of Mac: Easy Compare Led to Stellar Mac Growth Last Quarter - Apple and Google Fined in Brazil Over Third-Party App's Privacy Violations - Apple Offers Free AirPods 4 in Multi-Country Back to School Promo - "Severance" Season One Sees Limited Run on Roku Channel - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

This week, Apple faces a sales ban in Indonesia over unmet investment commitments regarding the iPhone 16. Amidst this, new iOS updates are on the horizon, but a scam app raises security concerns. Meanwhile, Apple expands its Seattle footprint, securing over 190,000 square feet. In entertainment, Apple TV+ shines with several SAG nominations, including nods for Harrison Ford, and teases the return of ‘Mythic Quest’ for its fourth season.

The discussion kicks off with the end of Apple’s extended holiday return window and a concerning stock downgrade, highlighting iPhone sales struggles and AI impact. Updates on iOS include the return of repeating operations in the calculator app. The spotlight shifts to new releases, with refurbished iPhone 15 sales in Europe and limited edition 'Year of the Snake' AirPods. Exciting tech news follows, as NVIDIA GeForce Now expands support for Apple’s mixed reality headsets. Plus, Apple announces its annual Swift Student Challenge to inspire young developers.

India is ramping up its tech manufacturing strategy, considering financial incentives for electronics. Apple updates include the acceptance of Matter certification for HomeKit and a substantial settlement for Siri's privacy issues. Safety measures for AirTags are addressed, along with the latest iOS updates aimed at easing AI notifications. Shazam shares its exciting initiative, 'Fast Forward 2025,' predicting 50 breakout artists, showcasing the dynamic intersection of technology and music in artist promotion.

- Bernstein Ups Apple Target to $260 - Apple Sets Dec-Q Earnings Release for 30 January - Parekh Replaces Maestri as Apple CFO - CAICT Posts Numbers That Might Worry Apple Investors - Apple China Runs Short New Year Sales Promotion - Apple MixC Hefei Set to Open 18 January - Cook Reportedly Donates $1 Million to Trump Inaugural Committee - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

TSMC faces employment challenges at its Arizona plant, primarily filled by Taiwanese workers. There’s a heartfelt tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, marking his impact. Excitement builds for Apple TV+ as it announces a free preview weekend, inviting non-subscribers to enjoy original content. The conversation also reflects on the ups and downs of Apple's recent innovations and wraps up on a humorous note with New Year resolutions.

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