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Apple and Disney discussed merger possibilities, says former CEO Bob Iger

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed in a Financial Times profile that discussions about a potential merger between Apple and Disney took place. While Iger did not elaborate on the specifics of these conversations, the idea of such a significant consolidation between a major tech company and a media giant has been a recurring topic of speculation. AI

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Apple and Disney discussed merger possibilities, says former CEO Bob Iger

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