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Facts are stronger than fiction, which is why this episode starts with a discussion about Apple's latest financial results, and the company's removal of some VPN apps in the Chinese App Store. But then of course, it's rumor extravaganza again with some new revelations about iPhone 8, new Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Show Notes Money Apple’s Q3 2017: 41M iPhones, 11.4M iPads, $45.4B revenue Interesting points from Apple’s Q3 earnings call 1.2 billion iPhones sold to date China Apple explains why it removed VPN apps in China Cook explains why Apple’s VPN actions in China are not inconsistent with its values in the US iPhone iPhone 8’s 5.15-inch app canvas allegedly has 2,436 by 1,125 pixels HomePod firmware reveals even more details about iPhone 8 Pearl ID might accurately scan your face even when iPhone 8 is laid flat KGI: Apple’s nixed plans to put in-screen Touch ID in iPhone 8 Apple Watch Redesigned Apple Watch with LTE chip coming later this year Apple TV 4K-capable Apple T