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MBW 999: Rough Depowdering - Apple's CEO Succession Speculation

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Speculation about Tim Cook's eventual successor is ramping up, as he may announce his retirement as early as next year. A federal jury in California rules that Apple must pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement. And Apple unveils how cases for the Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3 were 3D-printed this year.

  • Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook.
  • Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired.
  • Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement.
  • UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling.
  • Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal.
  • 2026 iPad roadmap: Here's when to expect every upcoming model.
  • Mapping the future with 3D‑printed titanium Apple Watch cases.
  • Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025.
  • Apple's new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with 'third-party AI'.
  • Apple's iPhone overhaul will reduce its reliance on annual fall spectacle.
  • Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand.
  • Survey data shows Wi-Fi speeds are much faster on iPhone 17, thanks to Apple N1 chip.
  • Apple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup.
  • Is "F1: The Movie" getting a sequel?
  • Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died.

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