
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 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!

Apr 30, 2025 • 12min
More iPhone Plants Go Live in India - MOSK: 04.30.2025
Apple ramps up iPhone production in India to sidestep U.S. tariffs and expands Vision Pro demos in Northern California. The company also gives back by funding a Nevada fire station. Discover the ease of capturing stunning 360-degree videos with the Insta360 X5 camera. Meanwhile, the creative evolution of 'Ted Lasso' grabs attention as it heads into its fourth season, along with the intriguing new period drama 'Carême' on Apple TV+, blending culinary tales with espionage.

Apr 29, 2025 • 14min
AAPL Analysts Pre-Game 2Q Earnings - MOSK: 04.29.2025
Analysts weigh in on Apple's upcoming earnings, predicting how tariffs might shape strategies and hinting at a shift to Indian production. Exciting new products are on the horizon, including the Insta360 X5 camera with stunning 8K capabilities. The podcast also highlights the vibrant color refresh of the Beats Pill speaker and celebrates Apple TV Plus's recent BAFTA craft award wins. Stay tuned for the latest OS updates and insights into privacy protection on your Mac!

Apr 28, 2025 • 12min
More iPhones from India and Greyhound's Return - MOSK: 04.28.2025
- Report: Apple Wants All U.S. iPhones Made in India by 2026 - Report: China Actively Working to Hinder iPhone Production in India - Report: “Greyhound” Sequel Headed to Apple TV+ - “Pixel Paws” - A Cozy Game for Apple Watch - 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!

Apr 25, 2025 • 12min
Appealing Fines and Anticipating Earnings - MOSK: 04.25.2025
- Apple Plans to Appeal €500 Million Fine - BofA Cuts Apple Target to $240 on Future Uncertainty - Marking Ten Years of Apple Watch - Apple TV+ Outs Better Trailer for “Fountain of Youth” - Apple TV+ Announces Ponzi-Focused Podcast - 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!

Apr 24, 2025 • 14min
An EC Fine and Tariff Uncertainty's Back Early - MOSK: 04.24.2025
- EC Fines Apple Roughly Half-a-Billion Dollars Over DMA Violations - Apple, Meta, and White House Not Pleased with EC Fines - Senator Warren Has Question for Tim Cook About Tariff Exemptions - Is Trump Pausing the 90-Day Tariff Pause? - Goldman, UBS, Wells Fargo Cut Apple Targets - Reminder: Apple 2QFY25 Earnings Set for 1 May - Counterpoint: Q1 Mac Shipments Grew 17% YoY - Amsterdam Apple Store Left Open While Closed - A look at last minute tax scams and how to avoid them PLUS the technological scapegoat in the Signal snafu on Checklist No. 419 - 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!

Apr 23, 2025 • 13min
Apple Intelligence Excitement and Q1 iPhone Sales - MOSK: 04.23.2025
- Morgan Stanley: Folks Are Stoked for Apple Intelligence - At NAD Urging, Apple Pulls “Available Now” from Apple Intelligence Page - Counterpoint and IDC: iPhone Hit Record Shipments in 1Q 2024 - IDC: iPhone Held Fifth Spot in China in Q1 2024 - New Round of OS Betas Out to Public Testers - Apple Bristol Closing in August - Netflix Video Shows “iHostage” Apple Store Recreation - A look at last minute tax scams and how to avoid them PLUS the technological scapegoat in the Signal snafu on Checklist No. 419 - 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!

Apr 22, 2025 • 13min
The Quest Has Been Cancelled - MOSK: 04.22.2025
- Report: U.S. Urging Other Countries to Put Tariffs on Chinese Imports - TF International: Foreign Tariffs on Chinese Imports Could Hurt Apple - WSJ: EU Slow Walking Big Tech Fines While Trying to Deal with Trump - EU: Big Tech Fines Are Totally Still Happening - Apple Seed New Round of OS Betas to Developers - Apple Puts iPhone 6s, 2018 Mac mini on Vintage List - iHostage: Netflix Movie Dramatizes 2022 Apple Store Standoff - Apple TV+ Puts “Government Cheese” on the Streaming Menu - Third Season of “Jane” Hits Apple TV+ - Apple TV+ Cancels "Mythic Quest" - Apple TV+ Replaces Old “MQ” Season-Four Ender with New One - A look at last minute tax scams and how to avoid them PLUS the technological scapegoat in the Signal snafu on Checklist No. 419 - 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!

Apr 21, 2025 • 14min
Last Week's Tariff News Today! MOSK: 04.21.2025
- Apple Plugs Two Zero-Days with Range of OS Updates - Trump Walks Back Electronics Tariffs - Conversations with Cook May Have Eased Trump Tariffs - Trump Says Tariffs Being Shifted on Electronics, Not Exempted - Apple Analysts Relieved by Tariff Walk-Back - Earth Day Apple Watch Activity Challenge Set for Tuesday 22 April - Apple Offers Discount on New Accessories When Recycling Old Tech - Apple Marks 10 Years of Apple Watch with Global Close Your Rings Day - A look at last minute tax scams and how to avoid them PLUS the technological scapegoat in the Signal snafu on Checklist No. 419 - 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!

Apr 11, 2025 • 9min
AAPL Goes Down as China Tariffs Go Up - MOSK: 04.11.2025
- AAPL Down Again Thursday as Trump Boosts China Imports Tariff to 145% - Morgan Stanley: How Apple Could Not Raise iPhone Prices (Kind of) - Apple Served with Another Siri Suit in CA - Now on Apple TV+: “Your Friends and Neighbors” - A look at last minute tax scams and how to avoid them PLUS the technological scapegoat in the Signal snafu on Checklist No. 419 - 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!