210: The END of Apple
Summary
The hosts discuss a federal ruling forcing Apple to allow external payment links in the App Store, criticizing the company’s stubbornness. They also review iPhone 17 dummy units, expressing excitement for the rumored ultra-thin "iPhone Air" while mocking misleading tech YouTubers. The episode concludes with a segment exposing a fake FedEx phishing text and brief commentary on global economic shifts.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tim Cook retirement joke and App Store tax news
Apple loses App Store antitrust case and fee changes
Critique of Apple's developer relations and high quality bar
Reviewing misleading tech YouTube thumbnails and leaks
iPhone 17 rumors: Design, materials, and the 'Air' model
iPhone 17 Pro features, pricing, and release speculation
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air comparison
Analyzing a FedEx scam text message
Tim Cook on iPhone manufacturing in China vs India
Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT integration
Podcast hosts not invited to Apple Event
Exoplanet discovery and signs of alien life
Searching for old photos of the hosts at Apple Park
Outro: Heart rate discussion and sign off
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