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May 27, 2025 125 mins

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25?

  • Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance.
  • Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas.
  • Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump.
  • Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices.
  • Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store.
  • Sam and Jony and skepticism.
  • Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC.
  • App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years.
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries.
  • Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot.
  • Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing.

Picks of the Week:

  • Jason's Pick: TotalMount
  • Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App
  • Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom
  • Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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