Apple's new EU rules, Apple ID's new bug, and new iPads are close, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Small developers in the EU now have plenty to thank Apple about, while some users worldwide have a couple of gripes about bugs in Apple ID. Plus emulators are a hit, there are so many promising leaks about iOS 18, and of course we're nearing the launch of new iPads.

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Apple charms investors with record $110B stock buyback, dividend hike

• EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back

• Everything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone

• Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts
• TikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase fees
• ByteDance would rather shut down US TikTok than sell it
• New iPad Pro rumored to debut with M4 chip
• Apple Pencil coming on May 7 could buzz users with haptic feedback
• New iPad Pro models will get the best OLED tablet display ever made
• What to expect in iOS 18: AI, new look, redesigned stock apps, and more
• Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
• The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app
• Apple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systems
• Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
• Beats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and features
• New Beats Solo Buds offers budget-friendly audio in a tiny case
• iPhone users try telling their bosses the alarm didn't go off
• 'Ted Lasso' complete series Blu Ray box set may arrive soon

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:18) - Apple Earnings
• (02:41) - EU changing Apple
• (06:27) - New rules for small developers
• (20:25) - Using emulators
• (23:32) - Installing games
• (30:44) - Apple ID bug
• (35:12) - New Repair State
• (36:50) - New iPads
• (45:12) - iPad Air and iPad Pro
• (53:45) - Ted Lasso
• (56:19) - Leaks and rumors