Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils Apple's modem move, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products.
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Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business – Six Colors
Apple Accused of Not Doing Enough to Comply With South Korean App Store Law - MacRumors
A HomePod mini on my desk – Six Colors
ATP 458: This Is Not Your First Plane Crash — Accidental Tech Podcast
Apple pushes back return to office plan to February – NBC News
Apple posts internal memo affirming employees' right to discuss pay – NBC News
Apple Worker Who Led Protest Movement Is Leaving After Settlement - Bloomberg
Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple
Apple's Answer to Right-to-Repair – Tech News Weekly - Twit
Connected #372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? - Relay FM
The Test Drivers #44: Do You Know Who I Am? - Relay FM
2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News
Apple Aims for Fully Self-Driving Car - Bloomberg
Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? – Six Colors
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