It's not surprising that Apple announced the iPhone 16e the day after last week's MacBreak Weekly. Already, some information about the upcoming iPhone 17 is being leaked, including some information about the rumored slim iPhone 17. And Apple is removing encrypted security features for your cloud data within the UK following the UK government ordering Apple to leave backdoor access to users' data.

iPhone 16e: all the news on Apple's new $599 phone.
Apple officially bids farewell to the Lightning port after 13 years.
Per Ming-chi Kuo: all iPhone 17 models will use Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chips, enhancing connectivity and cutting costs; only the slim iPhone 17 will use the C1 modem chip.
Apple removes cloud encryption feature from UK after backdoor order.
Apple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware in half of infected iPhones.
Apple to invest $500 billion in U.S. as Trump tariffs loom.
MacBook Air stocks start to dwindle ahead of M4 update.
Apple Vision Pro immersive video 'Arctic Surfing' available now.
Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April.
Apple prepares to add Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence.
Steve Jobs Archive marks Apple co-founder's 70th birthday.
The new Beeper app combines all of Automattic's messaging systems.

Picks of the Week:

Leo's Pick: Hyperspace
Jason's Pick: Framous
Alex's Pick: Blackmagic 2110
Andy's Pick: Desert Island Discs, with Johnny Ive.

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