∞ The Dalrymple Report: Holiday returns, Apple account lockout, and iOS

It's holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple's holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in JApan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can't get anything back.

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Show Notes:

Apple’s holiday return/refund policy
Rob Reiner
Dick Van Dyke turned 100
Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

Shows and movies we're watching

The Victim, BritBox
F1, Apple TV
Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Most Watched Show Ever

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The Dalrymple Report: Holiday returns, Apple account lockout, and iOS

Posted on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 9:41 am. PT

Written by Jim Dalrymple

It’s holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple’s holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in Japan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can’t get anything back.

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Brought to you by:

Notion Agent: Go to https://notion.com/tdr to try your new AI teammate, Notion Agent, today.

Copilot Money: For a limited-time: Get 26% off your first year when you sign up at copilot.money (new users only, web only). Get two months free with code DALRYMPLE. Start the new year with clarity. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device.

Show Notes:

Apple’s holiday return/refund policy

Rob Reiner

Dick Van Dyke turned 100

Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

Shows and movies we’re watching

- The Victim, BritBox
- F1, Apple TV
- Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Most Watched Show Ever

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