Introduction

Myke has returned, and so have the Apple Car rumors. But before we try to figure those out, we've got to consider Apple's encryption announcements, Tim Cook's appearance at a chip factory in Arizona, and John Siracusa's appearance in our shared show document.

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Apple will use American-made chips from TSMC’s new Phoenix fab - The Verge

Apple starts actively diversifying from China – Six Colors

Foxconn's Main iPhone Factory Could Resume Full Production by Late December - MacRumors

Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple

Apple to extend end-to-end encryption, add other security features – Six Colors

Apple Plans New Encryption System to Ward Off Hackers and Protect iCloud Data - WSJ

Account recovery contact security - Apple Support (IN)

Apple Scales Back Self-Driving Car and Delays Launch Until 2026 - Bloomberg

Apple Car Project Scaled Back and Delayed, Won't Feature Full Self-Driving Capabilities - MacRumors

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