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    #593: Oops! All Departures

    December 8th, 2025 · 103 minutes

    The week everybody left Apple.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Broomgate: A Curling Scandal | CBC Podcasts
    Men with Brooms - Wikipedia
    After Apple refusal, India makes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app – 9to5mac
    Apple May Have to Enable Always-On GPS in India - MacRumors
    Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone - MacRumors
    Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included - 9to5Mac
    Apple TV on X: "The next chapter of Formula 1 in the US starts March 7. Watch every 2026 Grand Prix, only on Apple TV. https://t.co/qCruMOWoqa" / X
    Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new markets - Apple
    Apple Podcasts names The Rest Is History the 2025 Show of the Year - Apple
    The Twelth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form
    Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg
    In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple – Six Colors
    Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job
    John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple
    Apple announces executive transitions - Apple
    Apple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Johny Srouji at Risk of Leaving Next - Bloomberg
    Apple Chip Chief Tells Staff He’s Not Leaving ‘Anytime Soon’ - Bloomberg