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538: A Lot of Mac in Your Face

2024/11/18
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Myke 认为 Apple 与欧盟的法律纠纷旷日持久，但 Apple 胜诉的可能性不大，持续违规并累积罚款并非长久之计。即使 Apple 上诉，如果欧盟继续对其处以罚款，Apple 也需要决定是否继续违反规定，因为败诉会导致支付所有累积罚款和法律费用。Apple 可以通过将工作岗位从欧盟转移到其他国家来对欧盟施压，但这可能适得其反，因为欧盟不太可能因此妥协。此外，由于欧盟的监管机构独立于各成员国政府，Apple 对欧盟的施压策略难以奏效。

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Apple is exploring the smart home market with new products like a smart home hub and indoor security cameras, aiming to leverage its ecosystem and privacy features. The discussion covers the competitive pricing, potential accessories, and the strategic timing of these releases.
  • Apple's upcoming smart home hub is expected to be competitively priced.
  • The hub may include accessories like a speaker dock and a battery for portability.
  • Apple is emphasizing privacy controls in its smart home products.
  • The company is evaluating the idea of releasing a TV set again, hinting at a broader smart home strategy.

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Is Apple trying to boost revenue by truly embracing smart home products, or is it too late? Also, Jason reviews Kindles while lamenting the current state of e-readers, and the Vision Pro gets new accessories and a music video by The Weeknd!

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