MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 974: Lyle Who? - Apple's Satellite Ambitions
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May 27, 2025 Apple's plans for satellite service face challenges from Elon Musk and potential tariffs from Trump. A partnership with Sam Altman and Jony Ive raises eyebrows, while the imminent 'Solarium' interface promises to unify user experiences. The legal landscape intensifies as Apple navigates developer disputes, and the evolving employment landscape sparks discussions on education's shift. With fraud prevention claims and a competitive smartwatch market at play, the tech giant finds itself in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.
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Apple's Satellite Ambitions Rejected
- Apple planned to launch its own satellite internet service using thousands of satellites in partnership with Boeing.
- Elon Musk offered Apple exclusive Starlink connectivity for $5 billion upfront, but Tim Cook rejected the offer quickly.
U.S. iPhone Manufacturing Challenges
- Manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. is impractical and cost-prohibitive due to infrastructure and supply chain challenges.
- Apple might create an assembly plant in the U.S. as a partial solution to placate tariff threats and political pressure.
Apple's Private Age Verification Approach
- Apple proposed an API for parental controls to verify children's ages privately across apps.
- They urge governments to find uniform solutions instead of patchwork laws that may expose more personal data.
