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cover of episode MBW 968: Can't Call It Chocolate - Tariffs, Instagram App, Apple Glass

MBW 968: Can't Call It Chocolate - Tariffs, Instagram App, Apple Glass

2025/4/16
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MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

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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.

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Hosts: Leo Laporte), Alex Lindsay), and Andy Ihnatko)

Guest: Doc Rock)

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