iPad Air screens, Spotify complaints, and a TikTok ban on the AppleInsider Podcast

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the US is looking out for its companies, the EU is looking out for Spotify, and Korea wants to help Samsung. And, we've got new iPads to look forward to, plus FineWoven cases to collect while we still can.

It's a week of nations looking out for themselves and their companies, it's a week of global politics — and it's also been a week of comings and goings. Such as the 12.9-inch iPad Air which could be doing both, as rumors say the size is still correct, but the promised screen display improvements could be months away.

Also, Apple is reportedly trying hard to get FIFA soccer rights, whatever that means, and Spotify is trying to get a free lunch. And if you thought Epic Games vs Apple was long gone, you were right, but the two are heading back to court over the fine details. Or possibly the details of the fine.

Plus a calculator app may be coming to the iPad, but it may not matter all that much. And, FineWoven cases may very well be on their way out for good.

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Links from the AppleInsider Podcast

• Trade-in cancellations
• Competing rumors cast doubt on mini LED iPad Air debut in May
• New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7
• Spotify's second iOS app update attempt in EU fails to pass App Store review
• Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action
• Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance
• Apple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair law
• The long nightmare may be over — iPad could finally get a Calculator app
• Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
• Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision Pro
• Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
• iPhone isn't secureable enough for the South Korea military - but Android is
• Apple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release
• Apple close to securing $1B TV rights to new FIFA soccer tournament

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