
Mac OS Ken
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.
Latest episodes

May 14, 2025 • 16min
India is Seriously Cranking Out iPhones - MOSK: 05.14.2025
- J.P. Morgan Analyst Still Not Worried About App Store and Epic Ruling - Report: April Apple Exports from India to U.S. Doubled Y-o-Y - IDC: Q1 iPhone Shipments in India Grew 23% - tvOS 18.5 Addresses Wireless Audio Sync Issues - PayPal Taps iPhone’s NFC Functionality in Germany - “Sound Therapy” Launched by Apple Music and Universals Music Group - Apple Raises Accessibility Awareness Ahead of Accessibility Awareness Day - Apple TV+ Announces Limited Series “Wild Things” - Sponsored by Insta360's new X5: Get 8K 360° video and an invisible selfie stick at store.insta360.com with code macosken - Every day should be World Password Day on Checklist 422 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 13, 2025 • 17min
Tariff Pricing and Software Updates - MOSK: 05.13.2025
- Hiding the Cost of Tariffs: A Thought Exercise - AAPL Shares Surge on Temporary US/China Tariff Reductions - Apple Releases iOS/iPadOS 18.5 - iOS 18.5 Brings First Security Fix for C1 Modem - Apple Outs macOS 15.5 - Apple Sets Free watchOS 11.5 - Apple Tunes-In tvOS 18.5 - Apple Immerses Vision Pro in visionOS 2.5 - Apple TV+ Announces Chef-Centered Docuseries - Apple Outs New Trailer for “F1” - Sponsored by Insta360's new X5: Get 8K 360° video and an invisible selfie stick at store.insta360.com with code macosken - Every day should be World Password Day on Checklist 422 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 12, 2025 • 13min
Fortnite's in for App Store Review - MOSK: 05.12.2025
- Epic Submits Fortnite to U.S. App Store for Review - Apple May or May Not Import iPhones from Brazil into the U.S. - Local Reports Say Foxconn Brazil Manufacturing iPhone 16e - Brazil (Again) Gives Apple 90 Days to Open iOS to Sideloading - PS5 Now Supports Apple Pay - Pope Leo XIV Sports Apple Watch During First Holy Mass - Sponsored by Insta360's new X5: Get 8K 360° video and an invisible selfie stick at store.insta360.com with code macosken - Every day should be World Password Day on Checklist 422 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 9, 2025 • 15min
Apple to Appeal €500 M Fine Over EC Silence - MOSK: 05.09.2025
- Apple to Appeal €500 Million EU Fine Over Silence from EC - Eddy Cue: Google Searches on Apple Device Fell Last Month as People Turn to A.I. - Google Says Searches on Apple Platform Growing, Not Falling - Cue: Apple Considering A.I. Search for Safari - Cue: You May Not Need an iPhone in Ten Years - Seth Rogen: “The Studio” Cast Netflix CEO Over Apple CEO for Cameo - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer for "Stick" - “Long Way Home” Rides Onto Apple TV+ - Sponsored by OpenCase - MagSafe for iPhone Perfected. Get 10% off your purchase with code macosken at TheOpenCase.com - Every day should be World Password Day on Checklist 422 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 8, 2025 • 16min
Apple Wants a Pause on App Store Changes - MOSK: 05.08.2025
- Apple Asks for Stay on App Store Rules Changes Pending Appeal - CIRP: Tariff Anxiety May Have Prompted March-Q iPhone Sales Bump - Folks Can File Claims in the Accidental Siri Recordings Case - Counterpoint: Apple Watch Dropped for Second Consecutive Year in 2024 - Shazam Adds “Viral Chart” Playlist to Apple Music - Hugh Laurie, Thandiwe Newton in for Apple TV+ Series “The Wanted Man” - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer for Mid-June’s “Echo Valley” - Apple TV+ Returns to “Foundation” on 11 July - Sponsored by OpenCase - MagSafe for iPhone Perfected. Get 10% off your purchase with code macosken at TheOpenCase.com - Worries over the AirPlay network and securing your TV viewing on Checklist 421 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 7, 2025 • 16min
New Rules for App Store - Worry or Not? MOSK: 05.07.2025
- Patreon Updates App to Avoid Apple’s In-App Purchase Commission - Amazon's Kindle App Links Out to Site for Book Purchases - Morgan Stanley: Worry Over Epic Ruling "Could Be Overblown" - WSJ: Apple Will Raise Prices to Offset Tariffs - Apple Puts iPhone 15 Line in Canadian and U.S. Refurbished Stores - Apple Seeds OS Release Candidates to Developers and Public Testers - Apple Arcade Promos New Games and Updates Ahead - Apple TV+ Promos Final Season for “Acapulco” - Apple TV+ Picks Up Fifth Season of “Trying” - Apple TV+ Orders Second Season for “The Studio” - Sponsored by OpenCase - MagSafe for iPhone Perfected. Get 10% off your purchase with code macosken at TheOpenCase.com - Worries over the AirPlay network and securing your TV viewing on Checklist 421 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 6, 2025 • 15min
Apple Tries to Be Appealing - MOSK: 05.06.2025
- Apple Files to Appeal Latest Epic Ruling - Developer Sues Apple Over 15 Months of "Lost" Revenue - Epic Will Resubmit Fortnite to US Store Through Swedish Account - EA and Apple Team on Very Involved MLS Promotion - Apple TV+ Outs Teaser for “Highest 2 Lowest” - Apple Promos 2025 Pride Collection - Saying "So Long" to the Warmline - Sponsored by OpenCase - MagSafe for iPhone Perfected. Get 10% off your purchase with code macosken at TheOpenCase.com - Worries over the AirPlay network and securing your TV viewing on Checklist 421 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

May 5, 2025 • 15min
AAPL Targets Slip Post Earnings - MOSK: 05.05.2025
- Analysts React to Apple’s 2Q Earnings and 3Q Guidance - Apple Updates App Store Guidelines in Wake of Epic Ruling - Spotify's is First U.S. App with Links to Third-Party Payment Options - UK Says Apple Owes Optis $502 Million - Berkshire Hathaway CEO Praises Apple CEO - Apple CEO Praises Berkshire Hathaway CEO - Apple TV Drops Price on Remainder of MLS 2025 Season - Apple TV+ Series “Carême” Nabs 100% from Critics on Rotten Tomatoes - Sponsored by OpenCase - MagSafe for iPhone Perfected. Get 10% off your purchase with code macosken at TheOpenCase.com - Worries over the AirPlay network and securing your TV viewing on Checklist 421 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us on 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!

May 2, 2025 • 20min
Recapping Apple's Q2 FY25 Results - MOSK: 05.02.2025
- A Look at Apple's Second Quarter Earnings - AAPL Shares Slump After Earnings Call - Sponsored by Insta360's new X5: Get 8K 360° video and an invisible selfie stick at store.insta360.com with code macosken - Worries over the AirPlay network and securing your TV viewing on Checklist 421 - find it at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us on 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!

May 1, 2025 • 20min
Judge Blasts Apple in Epic Anti-Steering Case - MOSK: 05.01.2025
- Judge Lands on Apple for Continued App Store Anti-Steering Moves in U.S. - Apple Will Comply and Appeal App Store Ruling - Evercore: Impact from App Store Ruling “Manageable” - Apple 2QFY2025 Earnings Set for Today - Spotify, Match, and Meta Launch Age Verification Lobbying Effort - Meta AI Makes Chat Bots That'll Talk Dirty to Children - Meta AI Launches Dedicated iOS App - Sponsored by Insta360's new X5: Get 8K 360° video and an invisible selfie stick at store.insta360.com with code macosken - Hacking crosswalks, OS updates, and protecting privacy on your Mac on Checklist No. 420 - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us on 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!