Summary: Yes we are back– sorry about last week but a couple of domestic dramas got in the way at the last minute… and Mark really wasn't feeling up to it unfortunately. This week the EU fined Qualcomm 997 million euros, Apple previewed iOS 11.3 and released the first beta. The HomePod sort of sloped into the room in a not quite finished state and pre ordering started. High Sierra started getting a bit more aggressive over 32 bit apps and Burger King made an ad attempting to explain net neutrality. Also; Mark is still the sick man of podcasting. So this week Simon is joined by one of Guy Serle's co-conspirators on the 'Mac to the Future GO!' videocast, Warren Sklar. On this week's show: APPLE Apple will release its HomePod speaker on February 9th for $349 - BGR Apple References New ‘Modern iPad’ In iOS 11.3 Code - DesignTAXI Apple prepares macOS users for discontinuation of 32-bit app support - Ars Technica Why Is Apple Suddenly Hiring So Many More Designers? - Fortune DuckDuckGo revamped their privacy focussed iOS browser - Mac App Store E.U. fines Qualcomm for paying Apple billions to shut out rivals - Cult of Mac An Apple Store experience from hell — it's clear there are larger problems with Apple's retail presence - Business Insider UK TECHNOLOGY You Can Now Control What Data Google Shares About You - Real Simple Burger King tries to explain net neutrality with fast food - Engadget Nemo's Hardware Store (42:21) Office Depot iPhone Same Day Repair Service - Office Depot Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Pinecast / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
