The MacVoices Live! panel took on breaking news on why Apple decided to pull the plug on the Apple Card relationship with Goldman Sachs, who would be a likely successor, and what the implications are for consumers. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea weigh in. (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:00 Apple and Goldman Sachs part ways

0:06:00 Remembering Charlie Munger

0:06:58 Reflecting on a Remarkable Life

0:09:07 Windows vs. Mac Bug Exorcism

0:11:26 Goldman's dissatisfaction and Apple's initiative in finding new partner

0:12:43 Goldman Sachs losing money due to loan losses

0:14:20 Uncertainty about the fate of Apple savings account

0:22:01 Credit Rating and Charges on Apple Card

0:23:24 Apple's Shift towards Lower-priced iPhone and iPad Market

0:23:42 Apple User Base Shifts with iPhone's Popularity

0:25:34 Apple Demographics and Car Companies' Preferences

0:29:33 Apple Pay and Card Infrastructure

0:31:20 Implications of Apple's demands and potential future of Apple Card

Links:

Apple ending relationship with Goldman Sachs, fate of Apple Card unclear

https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/28/apple-ending-relationship-with-goldman-sachs-fate-of-apple-card-unclear/

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