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Stories discussed in this episode:

• iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 sales are stronger than expected: report
• Following DOJ pressure, Apple pulls ICEBlock from the App Store
• Apple addresses iOS 26 bug affecting iMessage
• Apple Watch and Mac mini no longer advertised as carbon neutral, here's why

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