{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Mac & Forth Show 388 - Sketchy Rumours","description":"In this week\u2019s episode of 'The Mac & Forth Show,\u2019 Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl dive into some troubling tech developments, including the perplexing issue of users getting randomly locked out of their Apple ID accounts. They also discuss Apple's challenges with a new UK cybersecurity law, which could reshape tech operations significantly. The team further explores ByteDance's bold stance on potentially shutting down U.S. operations for TikTok rather than selling it. In related news, TikTok\u2019s latest manoeuvre aims to bypass in-app purchase fees, mirroring Fortnite's previous strategies. Plus, get the scoop on the highly anticipated new iPad Pro, rumoured to be equipped with the powerful M4 chip. All this, and slightly more on this week\u2019s episode. CONTACT THE SHOW: We really would appreciate it if you could take a few moments and submit a review on iTunes. We won\u2019t ply you with adverts, just a little review is all we ask\u2026go on, you know you want to really, don't ya? The Mac & Forth show Patreon Page. This Month's Wonderful 'The One with the Shout Out' Funders: Teresa Hummel, Matt Barton, Ron Poyotte, Gordon Jackson, Paul Beattie, Jane, Alan, Frank Jacobsen, Keith Yarbrough, David Dean, Barry Gentleman, Chris Fields, Allister Jenks and Zareef Saadat. Also, thank you to all our contributors for other donations. Your support is always greatly appreciated.  Or help via PayPal.   Subscribe to us on:  iTunes Overcast Pocketcast TuneIn Radio   Or feel free to join our Discord   Contact us via X, or follow us on Instagram or join our Facebook group. or like our Facebook page. or view our Website or YouTube   Please visit our Merchandise Store   Theme Music: Russ Clewett ","author_name":"The Mac & Forth Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.macandforth.com","html":"