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    #592: Metaphorical Pipeline

    December 1st, 2025 · 85 minutes

    Let it snow, let it snow, let it... Snow Leopard? We discuss Apple's '27 OS priorities, a decorative holiday app, how Apple might have approached engineering the folding iPhone, and a surprise return to Intel (sort of).

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    Links and Show Notes

    Giving Thanks – The Enthusiast
    The Twelth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form
    Upgradies.com
    Festivitas adds snow, Shortcuts, iPhone widgets to its holiday package – Six Colors
    India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app | Reuters
    India orders Apple to pre-instal a state security app on iPhones – 9to5mac
    Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg
    Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia
    Athlytic
    Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances - MacRumors
    Around 100 iPhone Folds made after crease 'breakthrough' – 9to5mac
    Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features - MacRumors
    What is Liquidmetal, and why has Apple been interested in it for a decade? | AppleInsider
    Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report - 9to5Mac
    Intel Is Seeking an Investment From Apple as Part of Its Comeback Bid - Bloomberg
    macOS 26 Tahoe review: Power under glass – Six Colors