Upgrade 573: What a Bad Friend!
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Jul 21, 2025 Apple faces a major lawsuit over trade secrets as whispers about a foldable iPhone buzz. The hosts share fond ice cream truck memories while analyzing the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting. Excitement brews around the iPhone 17's new colors, all while Apple's sustainable magnet initiative is unveiled. Lively debates ignite over iconic products and the implications of online privacy in friendships. With intriguing insights on leadership dynamics, the tech community's future looks both bright and ethically complex.
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Apple's Sports Streaming Strategy Caution
- Apple prefers broad distribution for major sports events, not exclusive streaming.
- Exclusive deals risk limiting audience growth in important markets like the U.S.
Apple's Rare Earth Magnet Strategy
- Apple is investing $500 million in domestic rare earth magnet production and recycling.
- Combining mining with recycling aims to create a sustainable supply chain and reduce dependency on China.
Foldable iPhone: Apple's Next Step
- Apple is readying a foldable iPhone, believing foldable technology has matured for their standards.
- Samsung's new foldable devices indicate the market is close; Apple aims for a 2026 launch.