
 Upgrade 487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm
 Nov 20, 2023 
 The podcast features Qualcomm, a technology company known for its development of wireless communication technologies. They discuss Apple's difficulties in building a 5G radio to rival Qualcomm, the possibility of a lower-cost MacBook, Apple's adoption of RCS, and the challenges faced by OpenAI. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Debating Uniforms and Club Jackets 
 03:02 • 2min 
 Special Deal for Upgrade Plus, Benefits of Membership, and Follow Up 
 05:22 • 4min 
 Adaptation Process and Vision Pro Developer Kits 
 08:56 • 7min 
 US Congress Questions Apple, Fitbod Ad, and Apple's Plan for Low-Cost MacBook 
 15:42 • 5min 
 The Possibility of a New Cheap Mac Laptop 
 20:25 • 24min 
 Discussion on the Delay of Vision Pro Release 
 44:04 • 2min 
 Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard in 2024 
 45:44 • 4min 
 Limitations of SMS and MMS and the Potential of RCS 
 50:01 • 21min 
 Improving Efficiency with Text Expander 
 01:11:07 • 3min 
 OpenAI's Downfall and Microsoft's Acquisition 
 01:13:41 • 14min 
 Companies Building Sub Companies and the Role of Windows 
 01:27:52 • 4min 
 Apple's Possible Spatial Video Content 
 01:31:36 • 8min 
 Q&A, Platforms, Sponsors, Vacation Announcement, and Farewell 
 01:39:52 • 2min 
