MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 987: As Gruber as It Gets - Save the Date: September 9th!
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Aug 26, 2025 Excitement builds as Apple announces an upcoming event on September 9th. The tech community buzzes over iOS 26 updates and Apple TV+ price hikes. Legal intrigue unfolds as Masimo takes on Apple over blood oxygen features. Speculation swirls around the iPhone 17 as production ramps up. Conversations traverse Apple's latest software challenges and the complexities of tech regulations. Meanwhile, cybersecurity threats continue to loom, highlighting the ever-evolving landscape of technology and privacy.
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iPhone Event Still Apple’s Global Magnet
- Apple’s September event is firmly about iPhone and Apple Watch and draws global broadcast attention.
- The iPhone launch remains Apple’s biggest single media moment and enables extras to ride its audience.
iPad Experience Powers Foldable Advantage
- Folding iPhone rumors leverage Apple's iPad expertise to make a compelling product.
- Apple can exploit 15 years of tablet development to give a folding iPhone a strong app experience advantage.
Seasonal Hiring Crunch In China
- Foxconn hires seasonal workers in Shenzhen offering large sign-on bonuses to meet iPhone ramp demands.
- Many recruits earn enough during the temporary run to return home and Apple avoids year-round staffing needs.
