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New 27-inch iMac, AirTag anti-stalking, iMessage debacle on the AppleInsider podcast

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss the coming 27-inch iMac Pro update, what to do if you see AirTag 'Item Detected Near You' notifications, and go in-depth on the iMessage lock-in debacle.

Early this year we expect Apple to release the long-awaited Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac. Rumors conflict on whether it will be a "Pro" machine with mini-LED display and ProMotion or a consumer-level update lacking those features. We discuss what to expect and highlight new renders published on AppleInsider.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's VR Headset will use the same 96W charger as current MacBook Pro models. These rumors come on the heels of Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claiming this VR headset would be released later this year.

Various reports have claimed AirTag is being used for nefarious purposes like stalking and car theft. We discuss the anti-stalking features of AirTag and what to do if you see the 'Item Detected Near You' notification.

The conversation around iMessage lock-in has heated up as Google vice president Hiroshi Lockheimer

called out Apple for platform lock-in. Your hosts dive into the details of RCS, specifically carrier support in the US and the messaging landscape internationally.

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