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549: (I Don't) Grade for the World

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Feb 3, 2025
Dive into the results of the Six Colors Apple Report Card, exploring opinions on Apple's 2024 performance across categories. Recent personnel shifts aimed at boosting AI are analyzed, alongside mixed reactions to the latest iPhone and iPad innovations. The conversation spans the hiccups in Apple's smart home tech while assessing Apple TV's standing amidst rival platforms. Plus, there's a focus on public sentiment towards Apple products and their evolving market dynamics.
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ANECDOTE

Severance Podcasts?

  • Mike Hurley asked Jason Snell if he listens to any Severance podcasts.
  • Jason Snell explained that he rarely listens to podcasts about media due to time constraints and feeling he understands the show.
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Kim Vorrath and Apple Intelligence

  • Apple brought in Kim Vorrath, a 36-year Apple veteran, to improve Apple intelligence.
  • This move signals Apple's seriousness about addressing criticisms of its AI rollout.
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iPhone SE4 Notch

  • The iPhone SE4 will reportedly feature a notch instead of a Dynamic Island, likely to reduce costs.
  • This suggests the SE4 will resemble an iPhone 14 more than an iPhone 16.
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