Episode Details

There was some pushback on the demands the UK was making on Apple, but it ended up not being enough. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea continue to follow this story as it develops. Then, the panel took a long, hard look at the reasons and motivations behind Apple bringing Apple TV+ to Android, where your purchased content shows up, and what other platforms Apple TV+ is available on.

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Chapters:

00:11 Podcast Introduction 00:51 UK Encryption Backdoor Controversy 19:54 Shift to Apple TV on Android 39:12 Limitations of Apple TV Access 42:35 Closing Remarks and Support Information

Links:

US Legislators Urge New Intelligence Chief Gabbard to Push Back Against UK iCloud Encryption Backdoor Order https://www.mactrast.com/2025/02/us-legislators-urge-new-intelligence-chief-gabbard-to-push-back-against-uk-icloud-encryption-backdoor-order/

EU pushes forward with Apple antitrust investigation despite Trump's criticisms https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/18/eu-pushes-forward-with-apple-antitrust-investigation-despite-trumps-criticisms?utm_medium=rss

Apple TV Is Finally Available on Android https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-tv-finally-available-on-android

How to use the Apple TV channel on your Roku® streaming device https://support.roku.com/article/360036652634

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.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows use