The history of the iPod, Apple & FIDO, Apple's AR plans

•  Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic 'iPod' brand
•  Andy's photos from the 2006 U2 iPod event with Steve
•  Apple is planning to shake up its massive Services business to push further into streaming and advertising
•  Apple, Google, and Microsoft commit to expanded support for FIDO standard to accelerate the availability of passwordless sign‑ins
•  Apple is a massive force in AR. It's also been holding the technology back.
•  Apple director of machine learning departs over a return to in-person work policy
•  How Apple overcame its culture of secrecy to create AirPods Pro
•  Workers at Apple China Plant Clash With Guards Over Lockdowns
•  AirTag helps Australian photographer recover over $7000 worth of stolen gear
•  Uncovering the sounds of a galaxy far, far away with Mac
•  UK antitrust body will be able to fine Apple and Google 5% of their global turnover per day
•  Fortnite fights its way back to iOS (sort of) without the App Store

Picks of the Week

• Rene's Pick: DJI Mini 3 Pro
• Andy's Pick: BlurScreen App

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