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- SellCell Survey: A.I. Wasn’t Important to Smartphone Shoppers Last Month - J.P. Morgan Makes the Bull Case for AAPL With and Without A.I. as Tailwind - TikTok Asks SCOTUS for More Time - Apple Seeds First Developer Betas of Next Round of OS Updates - iOS 18.3 Beta Brings Robot Vacuum Control to Home App - macOS 15.3 Betas Brings Genmoji to Compatible Macs - Air Canada, Delta, and United to “Share Item Location” This Week - Apple Sports App Gets an Update - Apple TV+ Says Full Story of “Silo” to Be Told Through Four Seasons - Apple TV+ Debuts “A Carpool Karaoke Christmas” - Public wifi is everywhere when we're traveling, but is it safe? We're looking at ways to make sure. Plus - security updates in Apple's OS updates on Checklist No. 404, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

- Morgan Stanley Note Explains Why Apple Is “Top Pick” - Report: Apple to Make AirPods in India Beginning Next Year - Report: Apple Killing Sales of Three iPhone Models in EU by 28 December - Apple Card Offers Sign-Up Promo Through Mid-January - BBC Quite Cross Over Erroneous Apple Intelligence Headline Summary - House Committee Reminds Apple and Google About Impending TikTok Ban - Apple TV+ Kids’ Programming Gets 29 Emmy Nominations - Public wifi is everywhere when we're traveling, but is it safe? We're looking at ways to make sure. Plus - security updates in Apple's OS updates on Checklist No. 404, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Discover the intriguing intersection of technology and governance as Congress dives into deepfake concerns. Tim Cook's meeting with King Charles III adds a royal twist to the tech narrative. Learn about Apple's latest AI features and the iOS 18.2 location-sharing capability aimed at reducing lost luggage worries. Innovation shines with a new head strap for the Apple Vision Pro and fresh Beats colors. Plus, get excited for upcoming Apple TV+ films, including a quirky romcom that explores love and relationships.

Apple's latest OS updates are shaking things up! New features like Genmoji and layered recording in Voice Memos for iPhone 16 are showcased. Exciting insights about the macOS Sequoia and unannounced M4 MacBook Airs reveal what's in store. Security updates for older devices add a layer of protection. Big news also surrounds Apple Intelligence as it expands to six more countries. Plus, intriguing discussions on the Salt Typhoon hack and the FBI's encryption call keep listeners informed on cybersecurity. Tune in for a tech-savvy adventure!

- Popular Science Names Apple Vision Pro "Innovation of the Year" - Setapp Survey: Half of Developers Uncertain About Vision Pro Support - Apple Pay Goes Live in Egypt - Tap-to-Pay on iPhone Goes Live in Chile and UAE - Yelp Integrating “Request a Quote” Feature in Apple Maps - Apple Stocks App Getting “Pre-Market Price Quotes” - Apple Touts UK Investments - Apple TV+ Announces Documentary "Deaf President Now!" - Academy Award Winning Director Shot “28 Years Later” on iPhone - Apple Music Adds Three New Radio Stations - We're taking a closer look at the Salt Typhoon telecoms hack and the FBI's call for encrypted comms on Checklist No. 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Recent developments in Apple's ecosystem include new releases and a lawsuit over iCloud photo safety. Norway now has an alternative to Apple Pay with the launch of Vipps. There's also a fascinating discussion on the feasibility of Artificial General Intelligence, met with skepticism from Apple's experts. The excitement surrounding Apple TV+ grows as it earns seven Golden Globe nominations, alongside a lighthearted personal story about jury duty. Plus, a glance at headset innovations enhancing gaming experiences wraps up the conversation!

- Keybanc Analyst Still Loudly Underweight on Apple - Judge Overturns Ruling Forcing Open Apple’s Brazilian App Store - Ninth Circuit Bounces iCloud Storage Case - Apple Retail Headed to Saudi Arabia - Gurman: Apple and Sony Working on Controller Support for Apple Vision Pro - James Cameron Signs Multi-Year Deal to Make 3D Content for Meta Quest Line - Apple TV+ Outs Trailers for “The Gorge” and “Severance” Season-Two - “Shrinking” Makes AFI’s 2024 Top-Ten - We're taking a closer look at the Salt Typhoon telecoms hack and the FBI's call for encrypted comms on Checklist No. 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Apple's investment of $1 billion in Indonesia aims to boost iPhone 16 sales, despite previous investment hurdles. Exciting upcoming OS updates include natural language search and enhanced Siri features. Apple Wallet expands with digital IDs in New Mexico, and Apple TV+ joins forces with Amazon Prime Video, featuring new shows like a comedy series starring David Oyelowo. Additionally, Major League Soccer's postseason final will stream on Apple TV, along with an original film reimagining the Apollo 11 moon landing.

- FBI and CISA Suggest End-to-End Encrypted Comms for Everyone - The Information: Apple and Baidu Encounter Hurdles on the Way to Apple Intelligence in China - Wired Posts Wide-Ranging Interview with Tim Cook - Apple Launches Passwords Add-On for Firefox - Apple TV+ Announces February Premier for “Berlin ER” - Bad guys and A.I. may try to wreck your holiday shopping. Be prepared with Checklist No. 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

- Indonesia Expects $1B Offer from Apple to End iPhone 16 Sales Ban - UK Developers Can Continue $1B Case Against Apple - Apple Seeds visionOS 2.2 Beta Four to Developers - Apple TV+ Announces Limited Drama “Lucky” - Apple TV+ Series “Surface” Resurfacing in February - Apple TV+ Teases Docuseries “The Secret Lives of Animals” - Apple Books Issues User “Year in Review” Lists - Apple Music Replay '24 Finalized for '24 - Flexbar: A Kickstarter Answer to Touch Bar - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Bad guys and A.I. may try to wreck your holiday shopping. Be prepared with Checklist No. 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!