MBW 982: Everyday I'm Scrobblin' - UK Backs Down on Apple Encryption Backdoor

When will iOS 26's public beta will be made available? Is Apple losing ground in the AI talent war? Apple's first foldable iPhone could arrive next year. And a unique color could be coming with the iPhone 17 Pro.

• macOS Tahoe Public Beta Available for Some Users [Update: Pulled].
• TSMC US chip production may soon only be three years behind Taiwan.
• UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US.
• Bigfoot, Orca, and a Trombone, are among new emoji coming to iOS 26.
• Apple's Emoji Game is now out for News+ subscribers in the US and Canada.
• Why Apple Is Losing Ground in the AI Talent War (It's Not Just Money).
• The first foldable iPhone will arrive next year in Un-Apple-Like fashion.
• One of the iPhone 17 Pro colors might literally be Liquid Glass.
• 'Ted Lasso' Season 4: Juno Temple & Brendan Hunt return; new cast includes Tanya Reynolds, Faye Marsay & Ted's son.
• Apple warns Iranians of iPhone spyware attacks ahead of Israel conflict.
• Earth will spin faster today to create 2nd-shortest day in history.

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