Mac Power Users 799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell
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Jun 1, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Jason Snell, proprietor of Six Colors and a veteran Apple commentator, discusses the shifting landscape of Apple’s technology and legal challenges. He addresses the App Store's regulatory hurdles, the company's evolving AI strategies, and the frustrations with Siri's limitations. Snell shares insights on optimizing workspaces and the benefits of simplifying tech setups. He also reflects on the implications of Apple's corporate culture on innovation, shedding light on how the tech giant can navigate its future.
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Single Laptop Lifestyle Shift
- Jason Snell transitioned from two Macs to a single M4 Max MacBook Pro laptop, which he mostly uses lid closed.
- This provided flexibility and eliminated maintenance burdens from syncing two machines' software environments.
App Store Control Over Convenience
- Apple's App Store has shifted from ease of use to exerting control and taking a cut of digital transactions.
- This control-oriented approach alienates developers and complicates the developer relationship.
Apple Losing Control Over App Store
- Apple is at a critical point where it may lose control over App Store policies unless it adapts proactively.
- They risk losing agency as regulators increasingly dictate their platform rules.
