Episode Details

First off, Apple and the EU clash over withheld features due to the DMA, sparking debate on Apple's motives and implications for their EU relations. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at a reason for the discontinuation of Apple Card's buy now, pay later feature. Finally, the panel members consider the proposed smartphone ban in California schools, emphasizing responsible tech use, balanced teaching methods, and leveraging technology for learning in educational settings.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 00:52 Apple's Stance on EU Regulations 19:38 Comparing EU Regulations to Personal Relationships 26:39 Implications of Banning Smartphones in Schools

Links:

Apple Intelligence and other features won't launch in the EU this year https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/apple-intelligence-and-other-features-wont-launch-in-the-eu-this-year/

Apple: Some New Features Don't Come To EU Due To The DMA https://sixcolors.com/link/2024/06/apple-some-new-features-wont-come-to-eu-due-to-the-dma/

Commentary by Steve Troughto-Smith on Apple and EU https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/112671863779186767

Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968 https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/19/apple-pay-later-withdrawal-reason/

Smartphone ban in schools backed by California governor https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/21/smartphone-ban-in-schools-california/

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter,

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