Amazon's Buying Globalstar and Apple Business Goes Live - MOSK: 04.15.2026

This episode of Mac OS Ken covers major tech developments on April 15, 2026, starting with Amazon's $11.6 billion acquisition of satellite services provider GlobalStar, a move that includes Apple's blessing and a separate agreement ensuring Amazon Leo continues to power key satellite features on iPhone and Apple Watch. Analyst Wamsi Mohan of BofA raises his iPhone sales forecast to 60 million units for the March quarter and upgrades Apple's price target to $325, citing strong services growth and upcoming catalysts like a foldable iPhone and AI-enhanced Siri. Apple Business officially launched globally, offering free mobile device management, business email, and calendar tools with monetization paths via iCloud upgrades, custom domains, and future Apple Maps ads. Meanwhile, Apple faced scrutiny over its delayed response to Twitter’s Grok chatbot generating non-consensual sexualized images, despite internal efforts to pressure the developer. The episode also highlights Apple’s planned expansion in Zurich with a massive new store and the opening of the Apple Museum in the Netherlands, celebrating Apple’s design legacy. Finally, Apple TV dropped the dramedy 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' on tax day, a show about a college dropout turned content creator navigating financial struggles. Key takeaways include: Amazon’s acquisition of GlobalStar strengthens its satellite infrastructure while preserving Apple’s satellite services; Apple Business is now live globally with a freemium model; Apple’s internal push to remove Grok from the App Store shows a gap between private action and public silence; Apple’s physical expansion in Europe signals continued retail confidence; and the launch of 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' adds a satirical twist to tax season. The episode maintains a generally positive tone toward Apple’s strategic moves, though it critiques the company’s inconsistent enforcement of App Store policies.