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- Popular Science Names Apple Vision Pro "Innovation of the Year" - Setapp Survey: Half of Developers Uncertain About Vision Pro Support - Apple Pay Goes Live in Egypt - Tap-to-Pay on iPhone Goes Live in Chile and UAE - Yelp Integrating "Request a Quote" Feature in Apple Maps - Apple Stocks App Getting "Pre-Market Price Quotes" - Apple Touts UK Investments - Apple TV+ Announces Documentary "Deaf President Now!" - Academy Award Winning Director Shot "28 Years Later" on iPhone - Apple Music Adds Three New Radio Stations - We're taking a closer look at the Salt Typhoon telecoms hack and the FBI's call for encrypted comms on Checklist No. 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - 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!

Recent developments in Apple's ecosystem include new releases and a lawsuit over iCloud photo safety. Norway now has an alternative to Apple Pay with the launch of Vipps. There's also a fascinating discussion on the feasibility of Artificial General Intelligence, met with skepticism from Apple's experts. The excitement surrounding Apple TV+ grows as it earns seven Golden Globe nominations, alongside a lighthearted personal story about jury duty. Plus, a glance at headset innovations enhancing gaming experiences wraps up the conversation!

- Keybanc Analyst Still Loudly Underweight on Apple - Judge Overturns Ruling Forcing Open Apple's Brazilian App Store - Ninth Circuit Bounces iCloud Storage Case - Apple Retail Headed to Saudi Arabia - Gurman: Apple and Sony Working on Controller Support for Apple Vision Pro - James Cameron Signs Multi-Year Deal to Make 3D Content for Meta Quest Line - Apple TV+ Outs Trailers for "The Gorge" and "Severance" Season-Two - "Shrinking" Makes AFI's 2024 Top-Ten - We're taking a closer look at the Salt Typhoon telecoms hack and the FBI's call for encrypted comms on Checklist No. 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - 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's investment of $1 billion in Indonesia aims to boost iPhone 16 sales, despite previous investment hurdles. Exciting upcoming OS updates include natural language search and enhanced Siri features. Apple Wallet expands with digital IDs in New Mexico, and Apple TV+ joins forces with Amazon Prime Video, featuring new shows like a comedy series starring David Oyelowo. Additionally, Major League Soccer's postseason final will stream on Apple TV, along with an original film reimagining the Apollo 11 moon landing.

- FBI and CISA Suggest End-to-End Encrypted Comms for Everyone - The Information: Apple and Baidu Encounter Hurdles on the Way to Apple Intelligence in China - Wired Posts Wide-Ranging Interview with Tim Cook - Apple Launches Passwords Add-On for Firefox - Apple TV+ Announces February Premier for "Berlin ER" - Bad guys and A.I. may try to wreck your holiday shopping. Be prepared with Checklist No. 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024, brought to you by SecureMac - 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!

- Indonesia Expects $1B Offer from Apple to End iPhone 16 Sales Ban - UK Developers Can Continue $1B Case Against Apple - Apple Seeds visionOS 2.2 Beta Four to Developers - Apple TV+ Announces Limited Drama "Lucky" - Apple TV+ Series "Surface" Resurfacing in February - Apple TV+ Teases Docuseries "The Secret Lives of Animals" - Apple Books Issues User "Year in Review" Lists - Apple Music Replay '24 Finalized for '24 - Flexbar: A Kickstarter Answer to Touch Bar - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Bad guys and A.I. may try to wreck your holiday shopping. Be prepared with Checklist No. 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024, brought to you by SecureMac - 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's impressive market cap of $3.62 trillion showcases its dominance, especially with the iPhone 15 leading global sales. The potential arrival of a foldable iPhone may revitalize the declining foldable market. Innovations like new features from 1Password enhance security, while Apple Pay is set to launch in Uruguay and the Vision Pro makes its way to Taiwan. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is dropping support for older iPhone models, and Tesla is releasing an app for Apple Watch users. Stay informed to dodge holiday shopping scams!

Android has surpassed iOS in growth for 2024, but a reversal is expected next year. Recent protests led to the temporary closure of an Apple store, while trade-in values for iPads have increased. A safety recall on a Belkin Apple Watch charger adds to consumer concerns. Exciting Apple TV+ content is on the horizon, including a second season of 'Severance' and a free 'Peanuts' special. Plus, the dangers of holiday shopping scams are highlighted, reminding everyone to stay vigilant this season.

Brazil has given Apple a deadline to open up its app store, while Indonesia has turned down a hefty offer from the company to lift a ban on the iPhone 16. Apple also announced a fundraising initiative through Apple Pay, aiming to donate $3 million to the Global Fund. On a lighter note, the podcast celebrates the success of the Apple TV+ drama 'Drops of God,' as it wins an International Emmy. Plus, listeners get tips on staying safe from holiday shopping scams.

The podcast dives into the growing interest in iPhones, particularly in China, amid Apple's enhanced features. It discusses significant meetings with China's leadership and highlights Apple's regulatory challenges in India regarding the App Store. There's also a look at the repairability of the latest MacBook Pro models, revealing their complexity. Additionally, a shift in cashback offers for Apple Card users at Panera is announced, reducing the benefit from 3% to 2% in 2025.