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The MacVoices Live! reacts to Apple's decision to discontinue the Clips app and rename Apple TV+ simply to Apple TV. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate why Clips failed to gain traction, Apple's pattern of abandoning smaller software, and how confusing naming conventions blur the lines between Apple's hardware, apps, and streaming service. They also explore the broader trends in streaming and brand identity among the various streaming services. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/macvoices or use code macvoices  at checkout to get 4extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening and introduction [1:15] Apple discontinues the Clips app [3:27] Short-form video trends and competition [4:19] Why Clips never caught on [6:36] Apple's history of dropping smaller apps [8:38] Software lifecycles and user frustration [11:11] Longevity and sustainability in app design [16:34] Surfshark sponsor mess