Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C

02/01/2025 30 min

Listen "Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C"

Episode Synopsis

A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why.
Show Notes:


Apple TV+ free weekend
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
You can love or hate AI, but it’s killed crappy 8GB versions of pricey PCs and Macs
Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data
App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids
More telcos confirm Salt Typhoon breaches as White House weighs in
Scammers are committing hospice fraud
Apple Launched These 25+ Products This Year
How to Use Image Playground and Genmoji on iPhone, iPad, and Mac



Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.