Small developers in the EU now have plenty to thank Apple about, while some users worldwide have a couple of gripes about bugs in Apple ID. Plus emulators are a hit, there are so many promising leaks about iOS 18, and of course we're nearing the launch of new iPads.

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Apple charms investors with record $110B stock buyback, dividend hike

• EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back

• Everything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone

• Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts
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• ByteDance would rather shut down US TikTok than sell it
• New iPad Pro rumored to debut with M4 chip
• Apple Pencil coming on May 7 could buzz users with haptic feedback
• New iPad Pro models will get the best OLED tablet display ever made
• What to expect in iOS 18: AI, new look, redesigned stock apps, and more
• Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
• The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app
• Apple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systems
• Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
• Beats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and features
• New Beats Solo Buds offers budget-friendly audio in a tiny case
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