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    #570: The Spite Tier

    June 30th, 2025 · 95 minutes

    Why the macOS Tahoe Menu Bar is the start of something big, Apple may lower the bar when it comes to an entry-level Mac laptop, and we try to parse the reasoning behind Apple's latest set of EU App Store rules and regulations.

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    Links and Show Notes

    EnChroma
    Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2 - 9to5Mac
    macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar background - 9to5Mac
    Apple tweaks Control Center visibility in iOS 26 beta 2 - 9to5Mac
    Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books
    Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor - 9to5Mac
    New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumors
    Kuo: Apple working on 7 head-mounted products - 9to5Mac
    iPhone 17 Pro: A closer look at the new 'camera bar' design - 9to5Mac
    New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumors
    Apple makes big App Store changes in the EU – Six Colors
    Updates for apps in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer
    Alternative Distribution User Experience in the EU - Support - Apple Developer
    Communication and promotion of offers on the App Store in the EU - Support - Apple Developer
    Apple Opens Up New App Distribution Options in the EU, Along with New and Updated Fees - MacStories
    F1 — A Quick Review
    Box Office: 'F1' $144 Million Opening, Apple & Brad Pitt Record; 'M3GAN 2.0' Bombs
    HoverBar Tower
    Amazon: MINIX NEO P3 100W
    mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger (MagSafe compatible) - Apple