It's been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook's retirement, Apple's accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.

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Links from the Show:

• Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026
• Apple's smart home display: How pieces are falling into place
• Apple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled users
• Hikawa iPhone grip accessory sells out fast from the online Apple Store
• Moving files between Android and iPhone just got simpler
• Apple on track to dethrone Samsung for global smartphone lead
• Google's new 'Wicked'-inspired ad takes another swing at the iPhone
• Get ready for a foldable iPhone that costs as much as a 16-inch MacBook Pro

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