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- Counterpoint: iPhone 16 Sees Stronger Start in China Than Did iPhone 15 - Wedbush Analyst Sees Vindication in Counterpoint Count - Reports: Some iPhone 16 Units Randomly Freezing and Restarting - US Investigating TSMC Over Possible Chip Sales to Huawei - Report: India Eyes Import Restrictions to Boost Domestic Computer Production - Developers Get Sixth Beta of visionOS 2.1 - Apple Pulls Powerbeats Pro Ahead of 2025 Replacement - Industry Resource Lists Production Info for “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!

- Presidential Candidate Says Apple CEO Called Them Complaining About EU Fines - Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay - Apple Activates Roadside Assistance via Satellite for UK - Apple Music Opens Set List Playlists for All Artists - Apple TV+ Headed Back to São Paulo’s CCXP - Apple TV+ Announces Three-Episode 2024 World Series Doc - Apple TV+ Announces Outs Release Date and Trailer for “Bread & Roses” - Apple TV+ Announces Third Season for “Shrinking” - Securing iPhone Against Theft and More A.I. Shenanigans on Check No. 395 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!

- UBS Issues a Ho-Hum Note on iPhone - Jefferies Worries Over Google Payments to Apple That Night Not Stop - Apple Seeds New Public Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1 - Apple Announces New Business Connect Communication Features - Apple’s People Person Punches Out - Bill Lawrence Talks Three-Season Arc for “Bad Monkey” - Securing iPhone Against Theft and More A.I. Shenanigans on Check No. 395 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 iPad mini 7, boasting the impressive A17 Pro chip, leading to exciting speculations about future updates. The smartphone market appears stable, especially for the iPhone 16, as supply chains stabilize. Meanwhile, Beats showcases new products, including a stylish color option for the Studio Pro and a fun collaboration for its Pill speaker. Plus, fans can look forward to the sixth season of 'Slow Horses' on Apple TV+, ensuring there's plenty to keep tech enthusiasts entertained!

- Cook Pledges Support in Hurricane Milton’s Wake - J.P. Morgan: Perceived iPhone 16 Weakness was “Aberration” - Evercore Puts Apple on “Tactical Outperform” List - Apple Card Savings Rate Drops to 4.10% - China Detains Four Taiwanese Employees of Zhengzhou Foxconn Plant - Apple Bethesda Row Pushes for Union Vote - Ticketmaster First to Adopt iOS 18’s Enhanced Tickets Feature - Apple Seeds Multiple OS Developer Betas - Apple Cancels Self-Driving Car Testing Permit - “Submerged” Hits Apple Vision Pro, While Making-Of Video Hits YouTube - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer and Release Date for “Silo” Season-Two - Securing iPhone Against Theft and More A.I. Shenanigans on Check No. 395 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!

I'm traveling today and Sunday, putting Mac OS Ken back on track for Tuesday. In the meantime, Check out Checklist No. 395 - iPhone Protection and AI Detection! Talk to you again next week! - 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!

- Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 16 Holding Its Own - Piper Sandler: U.S. Teens Still Way Into iPhone, Nonplussed by Apple Intelligence - IDC Sees A.I. Pushing PC Sales Higher - Canalys Sees A.I. Pushing PC Sales Higher - J.P. Morgan Sees A.I. Pushing Mac Sales Higher - Apple Hardware Veteran Dan Riccio Retiring This Friday - Amazon Prime Video to Offer Subscriptions to Apple TV+  - Apple Watch “Mindful Month” Activity Challenge Set for Today - Getting Cybersecurity Awareness Month aware on Check No. 394 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!

A recent antitrust ruling could shake up app store competition, especially for Apple. Apple Pay sees new integrations with major retailers, while the Apple Watch Series 10 impresses despite repair challenges. Tablets are on the rise, with Apple and Samsung leading the market. Farewell to the iPod Nano and Shuffle, as Apple declares them obsolete, sparking nostalgia for these iconic devices. Plus, exciting Blu-ray releases and cybersecurity awareness tips make waves in tech this week.

Apple shares have faced a decline, linked to treasury yields and an analyst's concerns about AI smartphones. The latest beta releases introduce new features such as sleep apnea detection and TikTok sharing. Exciting updates also include dark mode for iCloud and leadership changes within Apple. A highlight is the immersive video 'Submerged' for Apple Vision Pro, which offers a captivating disaster experience but raises questions about accessibility in spatial computing.

Apple's upcoming Q4 earnings are set for October 31, paired with the anticipated iOS 18.1 release and new M4 Macs at the start of November. With significant production growth in India, Apple is revamping its U.S. retail strategy too. The podcast dives into a recent event showcasing immersive content and Apple's Vision Pro, highlighting the excitement among developers. Also discussed is Apple's unique strategy for headset technology, contrasting it with competitors like Meta.