Upgrade 564: California CarPlay Road Trip
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May 19, 2025 The future of CarPlay Ultra is here, bringing new integrations and challenges for Apple and automotive brands. The ongoing legal battles between Epic Games and Apple raise questions about app store policies and compliance. There's a look at Apple's ambitions in India alongside Tim Cook's strategic plans. The discussion also touches on evolving AI technologies and their implications in the tech world. Lastly, leadership challenges at Apple call for a cultural shift to keep pace with consumer expectations.
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Jason Snell's Baseball Scorekeeping
- Jason Snell keeps a detailed baseball scorebook at every game he attends.
- This enhances his focus and provides fun souvenirs and discussion points with friends.
Apple Navigates U.S.-India Production Pressure
- Apple's move to shift iPhone production to India is subject to political pressure from the U.S. government.
- Apple balances this by promoting U.S. jobs created indirectly while navigating tariffs and production realities.
Why US iPhone Assembly Isn't Feasible
- Assembling iPhones in the U.S. is currently prohibitively expensive compared to China.
- Increasing tariffs alone won't make U.S. production feasible without massive supply chain changes.