MBW 928: Hey, At Least They're Reading - EU Commissioner, CocoaPods, Apple TV+

The European Competition Commissioner says that Apple is showing anticompetitive behavior by withholding the release of its AI system in Europe. iOS and macOS Apps are exposed to supply chain attacks through critical flaws in CocoaPods. Happy Repair Independence Day! And Apple TV+ is growing in the US, overtaking Paramount+.

• EU Competition Commissioner says Apple's decision to pull AI from EU shows anticompetitive behavior.
• Apple has sent a mysterious request for materials relating to the development of OLED+CF Displays for future headsets to Samsung & LG.
• Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026.
• Critical flaws in CocoaPods expose iOS and macOS apps to supply chain attacks.
• Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future.
• Apple's "Longevity, by Design" whitepaper argues its huge scale affects its repair policies.
• Today, twenty percent of the US has the right to repair electronics. Happy Repair Independence Day!
• Apple TV+ continues to grow in the US, overtaking Paramount+.
• The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18.

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