Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils Apple's modem move, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products.

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Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business – Six Colors

Apple Accused of Not Doing Enough to Comply With South Korean App Store Law - MacRumors

A HomePod mini on my desk – Six Colors

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Apple pushes back return to office plan to February – NBC News

Apple posts internal memo affirming employees' right to discuss pay – NBC News

Apple Worker Who Led Protest Movement Is Leaving After Settlement - Bloomberg

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Apple's Answer to Right-to-Repair – Tech News Weekly - Twit

Connected #372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? - Relay FM

The Test Drivers #44: Do You Know Who I Am? - Relay FM

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Apple Aims for Fully Self-Driving Car - Bloomberg

Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? – Six Colors

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