M6 Mac mini tidbits, Apple Fitness+ future
Summary
Bloomberg reports that Apple is cutting back on audio content for Fitness+ due to rising costs and subscriber churn, signaling potential future changes to the service. The episode also highlights that the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac Minis have reverted to soldered SSDs, ending the user-upgradeable storage option seen in the M4 model. Finally, Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement for delayed Apple Intelligence features, offering eligible iPhone owners up to $95 per device with claims due by December 2026.
Topics discussed
Apple Fitness Plus layoffs and service changes
M4 Mac Mini SSD upgradeability and M6/M5 Pro soldered storage
Aftermarket SSD costs vs Apple upgrade pricing
Sponsor: Stuff to-do list app features
Apple Intelligence lawsuit settlement details and claims
Episode wrap-up and social media links
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