Mac OS Ken India Backs Down and an Apple Design Lead Departs - MOSK: 12.04.2025
Dec 4, 2025
India has reversed its course on mandating a specific smartphone app installation amid public pushback. Meanwhile, Apple's UI lead, Alan Dye, is leaving for Meta, sparking debates over whether this is a loss or gain for Apple. There are new releases for iOS and other operating systems, alongside the expansion of health features globally. Plus, five exciting new titles join Apple Arcade, including Subway Surfers Plus. The tech landscape is shifting, and there's plenty to discuss!
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Regulatory U-Turn After Pushback
- India's telecoms move to drop mandatory pre-installation shows regulatory plans can reverse under pressure.
- Apple reportedly pushed back, illustrating how large companies can influence policy outcomes even quietly.
When Corporate Values And Interests Align
- The episode questions whether Apple's reported stand in India was principled or self-interested.
- This raises a broader point about multinational firms picking battles where geopolitics and business interests align.
Design Leadership Crossing Company Lines
- Alan Dye's move to Meta highlights senior design talent mobility between major tech firms.
- Reactions vary widely, showing design leadership changes can be seen as gains or losses depending on perspective.
