This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Mike and a special guest discuss the three-pronged attack against modern CPUs, continues the iPhone battery debacle debate, delves into the $16 billion Spotify copyright lawsuit, and talks about the iMac Pro.
Over the course of an hour, AppleInsider editor Mike Wuerthele and special guest Charles Martin discusses:
- As expected, Intel, and ARM's CPU flaw debacle leads the show. Both Mike and Charles expect that this will be a long-term problem, with no good solution for older hardware.
- It turns out that Apple does have architects that understand Chicago winters, but perhaps not proper software settings to engage a fancy roof heating system.
- Spotify might be in deep trouble, with a management company seeking $1.6 billion to right past wrongs.
- Apple's battery saga appears to be winding down a bit, with the early start of $29 replacements for the iPhone 6 and newer -- and a discussion on how the batteries work.
- ... and if you want a battery regardless of how the diagnostics go, Apple will replace it anyway! Just be sure to make an appointment.
- The iMac Pro is a gorgeous machine, with performance to boot. Mike talks about his brief hands on with a unit in an undisclosed Washington DC location.
- Like winter, CES is coming. Prepare yourself.
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- Intel chip kernel flaw requires OS-level fix that could impact macOS performance, report says
- Apple has already partially implemented fix in macOS for 'KPTI' Intel CPU security flaw
- Intel claims CPU security flaw not unique to its chips, implies ARM and AMD chips could be affected
- Spotify slapped with $1.6B copyright lawsuit over songs by The Doors, Tom Petty, others
- Apple says Chicago store's snow problems are result of software issue
- How iPhone batteries work, and how Apple manages performance over time
- Apple not requiring failed iPhone battery diagnostic test before $29 replacement
- Review: Apple's powerhouse iMac Pro wows with stellar performance and design
- Extreme OLED test finds Apple's iPhone X takes much longer to 'burn in' images than Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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