It’s been a whirlwind week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) with significant developments ranging from TV show cancellations to iPhone 15 Pro Max glitches. CEO Tim Cook‘s high-stakes talks with Chinese officials also made headlines, while tech analysts provided updates on product timelines, and a new, more affordable Apple Pencil hit the market.

“The Problem With Jon Stewart” Nixed by Apple TV+. Apple’s streaming platform, Apple TV+, has reportedly terminated “The Problem With Jon Stewart” due to “creative differences” over the show’s focus on artificial intelligence and China. Launched in 2020, the political talk show has been critical to Apple TV+’s success due to its critical take on various issues. Read the full article here.

Tim Cook’s Second Meeting with Chinese Officials. Amid concerns over a potential iPhone ban and the declining market in China, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook met with China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao for the second time in 2023. The Chinese minister emphasized the country’s commitment to further opening its markets and fostering cooperation with multinational corporations like Apple. Read the full article here.

AirTag 2 Production Potentially Delayed. Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that the mass production of Apple’s AirTag 2 might be pushed back to 2025. The second-generation AirTag was initially expected to go into mass production in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read the full article here.