LTA 155: July 2026
Summary
Host Barpoo Shots covers July 2026 Apple news, including service price hikes, new tariffs, and regulatory battles in the EU and UK. Key stories include Apple suing OpenAI for trade secret theft, the launch of a new US leasing program via Klarna, and Q3 earnings. The episode also details acquisitions, Apple Maps integration with Ford, and legal updates regarding Epic Games and iCloud.
Topics discussed
Apple price increases for Music, One, and Care Plus
Apple-Broadcom deal and India payment changes
US tariffs impact on Apple supply chain
UK iCloud case, OS 27 betas, and EU battery rules
Apple Intelligence in China and legal updates
iCloud CSAM lawsuit dismissal and Siri settlement
Acquisitions of SigScaler and PlasmaSolve
Apple Arcade, TV+ sports, and Comic-Con
MapKit for Automotive and CarPlay integration
Haval Car Key support and Apple Care expansion
Apple vs OpenAI trade secret lawsuit details
New Apple Upgrade lease program with Klarna
Q3 2026 earnings and Tim Cook's final call
Quick news, show notes, and Patreon appeal
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