Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts. Show Notes:

• About the security content of AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8
• Apple abruptly abandons “buy now, pay later” service amid regulatory scrutiny
• EU Users Won't Get Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, or the New SharePlay Screen Sharing Features This Year, Thanks to the DMA
• Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
• Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair
• Longevity, by Design
• Risk of installing dodgy extensions from Chrome store way worse than Google's letting on, study suggests
• Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

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