MBW 968: Can't Call It Chocolate - Tariffs, Instagram App, Apple Glass
Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset?
- Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions.
- Trump touts how he 'helped' Tim Cook with US tariff pivots.
- Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming 'very soon'.
- What's wrong with Apple?
- On-device Apple Intelligence training seems to be based on controversial technology.
- France plans country-wide digital identity cards on iPhone by the summer.
- Indonesians can again buy the iPhone 16 as ban is finally lifted.
- Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years.
- Apple Maps on the web leaves beta, now works on mobile devices.
- Apple rebrands its advertising business as 'Apple Ads'.
- Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the Vision Pro.
- Tim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality.
- Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories.
- Apple's Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables.
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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Doc Rock
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