TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss stories that may speak to sentiment around Apple, and social media’s plans to nickel and dime users for security. Plus – A vote of confidence for Mastodon from Apple.

• Counterpoint: iPhone Sales in China Grew 6% in January
• Analysts React to December iPhone Sales in China
• NY Post: Sources Say Apple Axing Contract Workers
• Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
• Meta's Take: Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence
• Twitter to charge for SMS two-factor authentication