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Book Excerpt: “Apple: The First 50 Years” by David Pogue

David Pogue’s book, “Apple: The First 50 Years,” explores Apple's transformation under Steve Jobs after his return in 1997, addressing chaos, lack of direction, and low morale. Jobs simplified the company’s structure and product line while launching the iconic “Think Different” ad campaign. This campaign not only revitalized Apple's image but also restored pride within the company, marking a significant shift towards profitability and cultural impact.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/book-excerpt-apple-the-first-50-years-by-david-pogue/

‘Apple in China’ — New Book by Patrick McGee, Coming in May

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New book Apple in China by Patrick McGee reveals how Apple, once a disruptive force, has become entwined with China's manufacturing amid rising geopolitical tensions. It explores Apple's outsourcing history and the implications of its reliance on China, highlighting significant challenges in disentangling from the region.

https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/02/03/apple-in-china-mcgee

Sideloading Audiobooks to an iPhone

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Glenn Fleishman discusses the challenges of sideloading his newly released audiobook on an iPhone. Initially, he recorded it in MP3 format, but faced issues with chapter markers in Apple's Books app. He discovered that converting the file to AAC (.m4a) format was necessary for compatibility. However, syncing audiobooks requires using Finder, as iCloud sync is not applicable for sideloaded content. He provides detailed steps for syncing audiobooks via Finder and suggests that podcast apps may offer easier sideloading options. Overall, the process is depicted as outdated and cumbersome.

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/08/apple-makes-it-hard-to-load-audiobooks-purchased-elsewhere/