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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Apple to refuse Indian government order to pre-install state security app on iPhones
• India orders Apple to pre-instal a state security app on iPhones
• John Giannandrea leaving Apple following AI strategy miss
• Apple Music Replay 2025 personal listening recap is ready to explore and share
• Apple Music’s top 5 most played songs of the year revealed, plus more

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