

Mac OS Ken
Ken Ray
This is daily Apple news. Monday through Friday, Ken Ray brings a short shot of tech happenings to your day. If it's Apple news, Apple-related news, or news related to Apple-related news, you'll hear about it here. News you'll like... this is Mac OS Ken.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 15min
Apple and Tariff Talk - MOSK: 11.18.2024
- Barron’s: Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices $240 - Jefferies: iPhone Prices Could Rise $256 Under Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg: Tariffs May Miss Apple Entirely - Report: Tata Electronics Buys Third iPhone Plant in India - AVP Launches in South Korea and UAE - AVP "Concert for One" Series Launches with RAYE This Friday - iPhones and an Apple Watch Make Vintage and Obsolete Lists - A Strange Series of Refunds for Old AppleCare+ Accounts - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Take a deeper look at iOS 18’s “inactivity reboot” on Check No. 400 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!

Nov 15, 2024 • 18min
Apple Lawsuits All Around: MOSK: 11.15.2024
- Which? Sues Apple for $3.78B Over Alleged Anticompetitive iCloud Dealings - Feedback on the Crackling' AirPods Pro Suit - TSMC Sued Over Alleged Discrimination at AZ Facility - IDC: iPhone Saw Record Q3 in India - ChatGPT for macOS Gains Limited Third-Party App Integration - Google Gemini Gets Standalone iOS App - Apple Announces New Store for Madrid - Apple TV+ Announces Premier Dates for “Mythic Quest” and “Side Quest” Spin-Off - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - Take a deeper look at iOS 18’s “inactivity reboot” on Check No. 400 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!

Nov 14, 2024 • 18min
Apple Updates for the A/V Peeps - MOSK: 11.14.2024
Discover why an analyst has named Apple one of the top stocks for 2025. Dive into legal challenges surrounding the AirPods Pro as they face a potential class action suit. The podcast highlights exciting updates in Pro Audio and Video applications, alongside a feature in iOS that allows users to geotag songs while pondering privacy concerns. Enjoy a sneak peek at new games for Apple Arcade, including classic titles and innovative experiences, plus exclusive merchandise like the Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch.

Nov 13, 2024 • 15min
Apple Services Grilled in China and EU - MOSK: 11.13.2024
- Developer Suit Seeks to Open Apple’s App Store to Competitors in China - EC Accuses Apple of Unlawful Geoblocking - User Removable SSD Helps M4 Mac mini to High Score from iFixit - Georgia Tech Joins Apple’s New Silicon Initiative - Apple Music Classical Gets Dedicated CarPlay App - Second Betas of iOS/iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 Out to Public Testers - Speculation Puts Public OS Updates on 9 December - Second Beta of visionOS 2.2 Out to Developers - UK’s Channel 4 Launches Viewing App for Apple Vision Pro - Apple and A24 Reportedly Partner on Bankman-Fried Film - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - NosillaCast Podcast host Allison Sheridan joins Ken to talk Apple's Passwords app on Check No. 399 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!

Nov 12, 2024 • 14min
Trump Tariffs = More iPhones from India? MOSK: 11.12.2024
- Economic Times: China Tariffs Could Boost iPhone Production in India - iOS 18.1 Secretly Initiates “Inactivity Reboot” - Apple Seeds a Slew of Betas to Developers - Apple Partners with Airlines on Find My System for Lost Luggage - Apple TV+ Announces Animal-Focused Docuseries - The Weeknd Hits Apple’s Headset - Apple Music Announces $450 Coffee Table Book - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - NosillaCast Podcast host Allison Sheridan joins Ken to talk Apple's Passwords app on Check No. 399 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!

Nov 11, 2024 • 16min
TSMC, Monetizing A.I., and Veterans Day Challenge - MOSK: 11.11.2024
- Apple’s Annual Extended Holiday Return Window Opens - Apple Makes Tools and Parts Available for iPhone 16 Repair - SSD Card on M4 Mac mini User Removable, Not User Upgradable - Report: TSMC Stops Sales of Advanced A.I. Chips to China - OpenAI Premium Offering Puts Apple Back in Commission Game - iOS 18.1 Puts Android RCS Emoji Where They Belong (in a Good Way) - MacRumors: Apple Likely to Announce FCP Update This Week - Apple Watch Veterans Day Activity Challenge is Today - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - NosillaCast Podcast host Allison Sheridan joins Ken to talk Apple's Passwords app on Check No. 399 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!

Nov 8, 2024 • 13min
Strength for iPhone and App Store - MOSK: 11.08.2024
The iPhone 15 models shine as top sellers globally, with the App Store seeing a robust revenue increase. There’s a twist in the removal of a popular feature from Apple's Image Playground. Apple is making retail adjustments to accommodate the Vision Pro, as online privacy concerns come to the forefront. Trade-in values for various devices are climbing, alongside new accessories like travel bags for the Vision Pro. Plus, insights on reclaiming personal data from data brokers add an interesting layer to the discussion.

Nov 7, 2024 • 13min
AAPL Sits Still on an Up Day for Wall St. - MOSK: 11.07.2024
- Apple CEO Congratulates Trump on Election Win - Bernstein: Trump Tariffs May Hinder Apple - Above Avalon: Trump May Help Apple Skirt Tariffs - Risk Factor: Whatever Replaces iPhone May Make Less Money Than iPhone - Report: EU Set to Fine Apple Over App Store Anti-Steering Violations - Apple Pay Goes Live in Paraguay - Next Apple Intelligence Features Out in Public Betas - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - We go hands on with the security/credit freeze process - on Check No. 398 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!

Nov 6, 2024 • 14min
Apple Reportedly Eyes Smart Glasses - MOSK: 11.06.2024
- Nvidia Overtakes Apple as Most Valuable Company - Bloomberg: Apple Researching Current Smart Glasses - EC Mulls Apple DMA Compliance Around iPad - Report: Apple Offers $10M Investment to Restart Indonesian iPhone 16 Sales - Apple Moves Tucson, AZ Store to Temporary Location - Apple Watch Activity Challenge Set for Veterans Day - New Apple TV Screensavers Spotted in tvOS 18.2 Developer Beta - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - We go hands on with the security/credit freeze process - on Check No. 398 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!

Nov 5, 2024 • 15min
OS Betas and Mixed Reality News - MOSK: 11.05.2024
- Apple CEO Pledges Support in Wake of Floods in Spain - Developers Seeded with Betas of OS Updates - visionOS 2.2 Adds Wide and Ultrawide Virtual Mac Display Options - Apple Shuffles Stores in NY and VA - Ming-Chi Kuo: “Cheaper” Vision Pro Pushed Past 2027 - Report: Apple to Sell Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro - Gurman: Apple Considering Vision Device Driven by iPhone - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - We go hands on with the security/credit freeze process - on Check No. 398 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!