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It's early October, and that means there are a host of new Apple products to spend your money on. Kelly Guimont returns to the show to discuss why you probably don't need an iPhone 17. Yes, there is a great new camera. The iPhone Air might be of interest to some too, given the new form factor. However, for many people, the upgrades to the Pro and standar models are incremental, not game-changing.

There is a lot of love for the AirPods Pro 3. From new heartrate monitoring to improve noise cancellatin, they are quite simply the best audio product Apple has ever released.

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My new book Streaming Wars is out now, buy it: Direct from Kogan Page, Amazon (UK and US),Bookshop.org (UK and US), Waterstones

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Newly appointed LabourList Editor Emma Burnell joins the show to discuss writing insider politico media. She outlines how her publication interacts with the Labour party, its business model and hints at her plans for the future. We also ponder whether there is a future for blogging, political or otherwise.

Emma Burnell announced as new LabourList Editor – LabourList

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Thank you to Mac Paw and their fantastic product, Clean My Mac for sponsoring the show this week. CleanMyMac is your ultimate solution for Mac control and care, notarized by Apple and meticulously crafted by MacPaw, a leading macOS & iOS software development company. Paying attention to your cloud storage is beneficial both for your mental health and wallet, so get rid of those files that are weighing you down. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code ADDITION for 20% off at clnmy.com/TheAddition.

This time on TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss whether Netflix or Apple TV+ is better value. They also unpack the kind of movies Apple makes...and Hollywood doesn't. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets excited about Gavin and Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones getting back together for a new project.

These were the most watched Apple TV+ movies and series in August - 9to5 Mac

7 reasons why I dropped Netflix for Apple TV+ - Macworld

Apple is making the movies Hollywood won’t, and it’s paying off big – 9to5 Mac

Gavin and Stacey’s James Corden and Ruth Jones sign 7-figure deal with Apple TV for new series with ‘fresh characters’ – The Sun

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0:12 – Welcome and pre-event chatter2:24 – Most-watched Apple TV+ shows in August5:55 – Top Apple TV+ movies and staying power7:37 – Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix and “comfort TV”9:50 – Bundles, real cost per hour, and usage12:26 – Subscription management headaches16:16 – Apple One and ecosystem math20:35 – Apple funding originals Hollywood won’t23:04 – Spike Lee/Denzel quotes on Apple backing26:07 – Box-office releases vs. streaming payoff27:46 – James Corden & Ruth Jones land Apple series32:57 – Global/UK content and cultural reach35:39 – Wrap-up and where to follow

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The New World's political editor James Ball returns to The Addition Podcast to discuss Reform leader Nigel Farage's funny free speech week. Ball was blocked from attending the Reform party conference, although he still managed to cause some mischief in Birmingham. Reform have also removed access to local publications in part of the country. In the second half of the show, we discuss the latest Murdoch succession drama, as it look like Lachlan has finally got his win.

Chicken Farage bans The New World – The New World

The Hypocrisy of the Nigel Farage Free Speech Show

Growing Up Murdoch – The Atlantic

Inside the Deal Ending the Murdoch Succession Fight – New York Times [gift link]

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Thank you to Mac Paw and their fantastic product, Clean My Mac for sponsoring the show this week. CleanMyMac is your ultimate solution for Mac control and care, notarized by Apple and meticulously crafted by MacPaw, a leading macOS & iOS software development company. Paying attention to your cloud storage is beneficial both for your mental health and wallet, so get rid of those files that are weighing you down. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code ADDITION for 20% off at clnmy.com/TheAddition.

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The Evening Standard, now the London Standard, was London's nightly paper, five nights a week. With a growing digital presence, it has gone weekly. Whilst working there, Jack Kessler became Chief Leader Writer and, over more than 1000 editions, grew the West End Final daily newsletter into a must-read for tens of thousands He has since struck out alone, writing Lines to Take, which continues with his unique tone and perspective on an array of issues. Kessler joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss his journey and how he aims to stand out in the increasingly crowded newsletter space.

Lines to Take

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return to discuss all things Apple TV+. In this show, Charlotte has an update on the impace Son Heung-Min is having at LAFC, and wonders how it is working out for Apple TV+. The episode also deals with the increased price of Apple TV+, which were put into immediate effect. Is the service still value for money? The co-hosts also discuss the platforms potential loss of Friday Night Baseball before the current deal expires.

'More jerseys than any athlete in the world' - Son Heung-Min's LAFC shirt sales surpass icons such as Lionel Messi, Lebron James - Goal

Apple Original Films’ summer blockbuster “F1 The Movie” is now available on premium video on demand and electronic sell-through, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures

Apple could lose MLB to NBC as ESPN ‘nears’ MLB.TV deal – Sports Pro

Report: Apple strikes out of baseball coverage on Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball to end - 9to5Mac

Apple TV Plus is offering subscribers a 54% discount following a wave of cancellations after its latest price hike – TomsGuide

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner analyse the Apple TV+ drama Prime Target and the distinct vibe British shows on the platform have. They also discuss Apple's apparent bid for Formula 1 rights and Son Heung-min's move to LAFC, which means Charlotte might now have to watch the MLS.

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[0:00] Intro: Prime Target and TV+ Topics[1:17] First Impressions of Prime Target[3:17] Clichés and Cultural Perspectives[6:05] Production Quality and Visual Style[9:30] Apple TV+ Marketing Challenges[10:43] UK-Based Apple TV+ Show Vibes[13:54] Apple’s Interest in Formula One Rights[17:57] Drive to Survive and F1 Popularity[18:49] ESPN Steps Aside for Apple[20:54] Impact of F1 Film and Streaming Strategy[23:03] Apple’s Long Game in Sports[25:15] MLS Season and Hyun Min Son’s Move[27:44] Star Power and Market Impact[28:33] Relocation Banter and LA Living[29:51] Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows[32:17] Steady Flow of Summer Releases[33:42] Jason Momoa at Black Sabbath’s Final Concert[34:52] Where to Find the Hosts Online[35:08] Charlotte’s Book Streaming Wars Release Info

Hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner try to unpack Apple’s strategy of releasing films to cinema on the back of the success of F1. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target.

‘F1’ Revs To $144M Opening Weekend Around The World, Brad Pitt & Apple Original Films Records; ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Powers Down At $10M+ – Sunday Box Office

Apple TV+ debuts trailer for highly anticipated third season of “Foundation”

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the impending arrival on new Peanuts on Apple TV+ and new content heading to the service.

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Amir Mizroch has worked at The Jerusalem Post, The Wall Street Journal, among other high-profile gigs. He joins the show to discuss all things Israeli tech and media, as well as the reasoning behind his new publication Israel Tech Insider.

During the conversation, we dive into how the war against Hamas has affected coverage inside and outside of Israel as well its impact on the country's tech sector. There are now swathes of the industry that had to stop as people were sent to fight. We also wonder why nobody else is doing the in-depth journalism of this thriving space.

Israel Tech Insider

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