News items you should check out: Aug. 10

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:

° From Cult of Mac: Apple’s chip-maker TSMC does not absorb the cost of defective processors created in the production process, according to a trusted analyst. That contradicts a recent report that TSMC “eats the cost of the defects.”

° From AppleInsider: After a successful launch in the United States in July, Beats Studio Pro are now available in 24 additional countries.

° From 9to5Mac: Sony, which makes all of the iPhone camera sensors, has now effectively said that it thinks iPhone sales won’t grow this year. 

° From Reuters: China will require all mobile app providers in the country to file business details with the government, its information ministry said, marking Beijing’s latest effort to keep the industry on a tight leash.

° From CNN: The airline said her bag was lost, but her AirTag said otherwise. So she flew to get it.

° From MacVoices Live!: On the new episode, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the convergence of iOS and Mac OS, exploring the challenges and benefits.