HomePod rumors, App Store changes
Summary
Apple is developing quad HomePod surround sound and "party mode" features for audioOS 27, while new EU filings reveal the acquisition of Sonera, a company specializing in non-invasive magnetic field sensing for wearables. The episode also covers Tim Cook's reported push to prioritize a foldable iPhone over an iPad, with pricing expected to start at $2,199. Finally, Bloomberg details Phil Schiller's departure from the App Store, citing a strategic shift under John Ternus and Eddy Cue to increase margins and recurring revenue.
Topics discussed
Intro and HomePod surround sound code discovery
HomePod quad setup and dynamic audio tuning details
HomePod party mode and feature outlook
Apple acquires Sonera via EU filings
Sonera magnetic sensing tech and S1 chip
Analysis of Sonera acquisition potential
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Foldable iPhone development history and Tim Cook
Shift from foldable iPad to phone focus
Foldable iPhone pricing expectations
iPhone Ultra unveil and Phil Schiller departure
Motivations for Schiller's App Store exit
Developer relations and App Store policy tensions
Outro and social media links
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