MacBreak Weekly 968: Can't Call It Chocolate

Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset?

• Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions.
• Trump touts how he 'helped' Tim Cook with US tariff pivots.
• Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming 'very soon'.
• What's wrong with Apple?
• On-device Apple Intelligence training seems to be based on controversial technology.
• France plans country-wide digital identity cards on iPhone by the summer.
• Indonesians can again buy the iPhone 16 as ban is finally lifted.
• Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years.
• Apple Maps on the web leaves beta, now works on mobile devices.
• Apple rebrands its advertising business as 'Apple Ads'.
• Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the Vision Pro.
• Tim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality.
• Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories.
• Apple's Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables.

Picks of the Week:

• Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro
• Doc's Pick: OBSBot Tail 2
• Andy's Picks: GoComics & Comics Kingdom
  

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Doc Rock

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