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Analysts dive into Apple's Q4 earnings, highlighting a mix of strong results and concerns about future growth. Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in Apple, raising eyebrows in the investment community. The tech giant launches a repair program for the iPhone 14 Plus camera, aiming to enhance user satisfaction. In a strategic move, Apple acquires a stake in GlobalStar to boost satellite services. Additionally, IDC reports a 20% increase in global tablet shipments, signaling a growing market interest.

- Recapping Apple's Q4FY24 Earnings - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - The ODNI sees trouble from foreign countries around this year's U.S. election. Hear more on Check No. 397 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!

Apple has unveiled the M4 processor line, bringing a new wave of performance to MacBook Pros. The 16-inch models, featuring M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, promise better battery life and stunning displays. Analysts are eyeing Apple's upcoming Q4 earnings, intrigued by their handling of declining iPhone sales expectations. Meanwhile, a focus on data privacy emphasizes the effectiveness of tools for managing personal data. Plus, a holiday sequel to The Family Plan adds some festive buzz to the mix!

- M4 Mac mini: Bigger Performance in a Smaller Package - Report: iPhone Exports from India Grow Value by One-Third in Q2 and Q3 - Tap to Pay on iPhone Launches in Five More Countries - Season-Two of “Presumed Innocent” Reportedly Taps New Characters and Case - Report: Apple TV+ Developing Action-Comedy Film Based on “Oregon Trail” - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - The ODNI sees trouble from foreign countries around this year's U.S. election. Hear more on Check No. 397 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!

- Apple Intros M4 iMac in Six Colors (Alongside Silver) - Amazon Spoils the M4 Mac mini Surprise - Apple Updates Operating Systems, Starts Apple Intelligence Rollout - EU Users Get Apple Intelligence for Mac Now, iPhone and iPad in April - iOS 18.2 Expected by Year’s End - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - The ODNI sees trouble from foreign countries around this year's U.S. election. Hear more on Check No. 397 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!

- AppleInsider Expects Week of Press Releases for Week of Announcements - Wedbush: iPhone 16 SuperCycle Starts Today with iOS 18.1 Release - Apple Q4FY24 Earning Set for Thursday 31 October - IDC: Apple Back Among Top-Five Smartphone Brands in China - Sales of iPhone 16 Line Banned in Indonesia - Apple Wins Design Patent Case Against Masimo (Kind of) - Safari to Support Spatial Stills and Video Late This Year - iOS 18.2 Adding Daily Sudoku to Apple News+ - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - The ODNI sees trouble from foreign countries around this year's U.S. election. Hear more on Check No. 397 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!

- Apple Exec Teases “Exciting Week of Announcements” - KeyBanc Lowers Rating on AAPL, Cuts Price Target to $200 - Apple Seeds Second RC of macOS Sequoia 15.1 to Developers and Testers - Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Health Features - Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Detection Goes Live in Canada - Apple Brining Back a Child Protection Plan for Comms Apps - iOS 18.2 Will Let Users Choose New Default Apps for Core Functions - Apple TV+ Teases Conspiracy Thriller Series “Prime Target” - A Mid-Series Take on the Apple TV+ Show “Still Up” - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - The ODNI sees trouble from foreign countries around this year's U.S. election. Hear more on Check No. 397 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 Ken email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Apple faces a drop in stock prices, driven by reduced iPhone 16 production and fines over Apple Card issues. The listeners learn about Apple’s efforts with its Vision Pro headset and updates to its software, including exciting new features for developers. Cultural commentary adds spice, as the team humorously critiques Apple TV+'s promotional strategies. Meanwhile, new EU regulations allow users to delete pre-installed apps, highlighting shifting consumer control in Apple's ecosystem.

- Gurman Doubles Down on M4 Macs Next Week - Gurman Says Apple Meeting with Media/Creatives Next Week - Apple Seeds RC for watchOS 11.1 to Developers and Testers - Apple Seeds Second RC of visionOS 2.1 to Developers - Messages for Business Adds RCS Support in iOS 18.1 - TSMC Says Huawei Tried to Trick It Into Selling Huawei A.I. Processors - Apple Execs Cook and Williams Travel to China - WSJ: CFPB to Fine Goldman Sachs Over Apple Card Fraud and Refunds - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer and Start Date for Second Season of “Bad Sisters” - Warner Bors. Exec Talks “Ted Lasso” Season-Four - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Catching up on the 23andMe and NPD data breaches on Check No. 396 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!

- iOS 18.1 et al. Due Out Next Week - Hearing Health Features Hitting iOS 18.1/AirPods Pro 2 Next Week - Hearing Health Features Apparently Not Getting Global Launch - Expect a Waitlist to Take Advantage of Apple Intelligence - Apple Seeds RCs of iOS/iPadOS 18.1 to Developers and Public Testers - iOS 18.1 Fixes Bug That Froze and Restarted iPhone 16 Units - Apple Seeds macOS Sequoia 15.1 to Developers and Public Testers - Apple Seeds Release Candidates of tvOS 18.1 and visionOS 2.1 - New iPad mini will Have OS Update Waiting - Disney Pulls App Store Payment Option for New Hulu/Disney+ Subs - Apple Takes Part in National Parks Initiative in China - Sponsored by Incogni: Take back your personal data! Use code MACOSKEN at incogni.com/macosken to get 60% off an annual plan! - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Catching up on the 23andMe and NPD data breaches on Check No. 396 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!