592: Metaphorical Pipeline

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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Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg (bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-23/appl…)
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Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report - 9to5Mac (9to5mac.com/2025/11/28/apple-might-turn-to-int…)
Intel Is Seeking an Investment From Apple as Part of Its Comeback Bid - Bloomberg (bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-24/intel-i…)
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