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Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations.
- Apple announces record Q3 results.
- Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results.
- Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users.
- First Apple Silicon-native CrossOver build in testing as Rosetta's end nears.
- What's the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
- OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts.
- From OpenAI: "Apple is getting this wrong"
- Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: Infuse Media Player
- Jason's Pick: Overcast
- Mikah's Pick: Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push.
- Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
- Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied.
- Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit.
- Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps.
- Apple sued by customers who lost combined $1.8 million through fake Bitcoin wallet in App Store.
- Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 patch hundreds of security flaws.
- iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more.
- watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life.
- Here's everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.
- Here's everything new for Messages in iOS 27.
- Gurman's Mac roadmap.
- Apple set to make big smart home push with Siri AI at center.
- A.R. Rahman brings his immersive music experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
- Always choose the good soap.
- Apple promotes 'Nido de Villanas,' a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro.
- Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Twelve South PowerBug
- Christina's Pick: BookPlayer
- Andy's Picks: Casio WS-1600H
- Jason's Pick: Apple II Mini Replay
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Apple is raising its subscription prices for both Apple Music & select Apple One bundles. The OpenAI & Apple legal battle is escalating. And are Siri's AI features finally coming to China?
- Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions.
- Is Apple One worth it for you after recent price hikes?
- iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws.
- Apple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report.
- Class action accuses Apple of misleading users about Hide My Email's privacy protections.
- OpenAI and Apple legal battle escalates, poached employees warned about data deletion.
- Apple Intelligence finally on the road to release in China.
- PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone.
- Apple's New Speech API vs Whisper: The First Real Benchmark.
- Apple testing 'Live Notes' AI system to record Genius Bar sessions.
- Apple's scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model.
- visionOS 27 Beta: 90-Hertz-Freeze bei 24p-Quellen und neue Controller-Plattform.
- A.I. 'Vibecoded' apps are flooding Apple's app store.
- Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil.
- San Francisco demands Apple and Google delete AI 'nudify' apps from App Stores.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker
- Christina's Pick: Nativ
- Andy's Picks: David Bowie NASA Bolt Sticker & dbrand MacBook skin
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Apple sues OpenAI! Public beta for iOS 27 & more is now available. Apple seeks to move to the M7 chips quickly. And Apple TV gets a record 87 total Emmy nominations!
- Apple sues OpenAI, accusing it of stealing company secrets.
- Apple says former employee exploited 'rare' bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI.
- Apple's public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now.
- First Look: iOS 27 & macOS Golden Gate public beta.
- watchOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features.
- AirPods firmware beta lets developers use new iOS 27 features.
- M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per report.
- No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report.
- Lamborghini App for Vision Pro.
- Component development for cheaper Apple Vision Pro reportedly scrapped.
- Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 87 nominations.
- Apple TV sets major Comic-Con lineup with Silo, Dark Matter, Widow's Bay, more.
- Apple TV has a packed lineup of sports premieres coming soon.
- TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Television Time
- Andy's Pick: Colorful Life
- Christina's Pick: GitHub Copilot Desktop A
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The aftermath of Apple's price hikes. Apple is taking its fight against Epic to the Supreme Court. More AI features coming to Apple's Creature Studio. And Apple is showing confidence in its upcoming iPhone Fold, expecting to sell 10 million units!
- America is having MacBook sticker shock.
- MacBook price hikes expected to contribute to 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments.
- Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs.
- Broadcom and Apple extend custom silicon pact to 2031.
- iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades.
- Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court.
- Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO.
- Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps.
- If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you.
- Safari's new MCP server lets coding agents inspect and debug websites.
- Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta.
- Apple to launch 5 new iPhone models to gain market share amid memory crunch.
- Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million.
- Apple TV teases major new sci-fi series: Neuromancer.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America's 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276.
Picks of the Week
- Glenn's Pick: Turtles!
- Jason's Pick: Default Folder X
- Andy's Pick: Readest
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Glenn Fleishman
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Not long after Tim Cook's interview with The Wall Street Journal about price increases for Apple products, Apple raised prices on products such as the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and iPad! Leaks are coming out about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. And could the rumored touch MacBook use M5 chips, with M7 models to follow?
- Apple raises prices due to memory chip shortage
- Micron executive Sumit Sadana tells Tim Cook to stop hitting himself.
- Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit.
- Apple faced bipartisan opposition when it last lobbied to buy Chinese RAM in 2022.
- FT reports that Apple is lobbying to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company CXMT.
- Apple releases macOS, Tahoe iOS, and iPadOS updates focuses on dozens of security fixes.
- Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data.
- UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules.
- Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims.
- Apple's touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, with M7 models to follow.
- Siri AI app on iOS 27 lets users easily switch between Siri and ChatGPT.
- Apple seemingly killed Siri AI waitlist workaround in macOS 27 beta 2.
- Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure.
- Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix.
- Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web.
- Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'.
- Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI.
- The wedding-conspiracy mill that Taylor Swift built.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Picks: Cursor & OpenClaw apps, and a MacBook Neo cursor fix
- Christina's Pick: MKV2MP4
- Andy's Pick: UGREEN Tablet Stand
- Jason's Picks: The Rest is History & "Historical World Cup" Soccer Jersey
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Tim Cook signals that the company will likely raise its prices down the road due to the memory chip shortage. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor is almost as accurate as the one in the Apple Watch. Still waiting to gain access to Siri AI? There's a shortcut to bypass it. And Apple's App Store is logging more data from you than most initially thought, per some security researchers.
- Apple to raise prices due to memory chip crunch, Tim Cook says.
- We did the math on why the iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,299.
- Why Apple's war chest can't win the memory war.
- Apple's WebKit performance tax leaves iOS browsers stuck in the slow lane, says Microsoft.
- Trump says Apple will build chips with Intel in the US.
- AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor nearly matches Apple Watch in accuracy test.
- iOS 27 Beta 2 adds inline replies to iPhone-to-Android RCS chats.
- Skip the Siri AI Waitlist on Mac with this Shortcut.
- The system prompt for "Describe a Shortcut" references a shortcuts language (in Python) – (but that's not what it is - see update).
- Android 17 can copy more data from iPhone including your iMessage history and homescreen.
- Apple's App Store search data stores every single keystroke.
- New unpatchable exploit targets Apple devices with A12 and A13 chips.
- iPhone users: Be aware of this new 'Apple High Alert' scam.
- visionOS 27 gives the M5 Vision Pro two unique new advantages.
- Snap launches $2,195 specs, declaring glasses the next computer.
- Apple's Latest Vision Pro tool contains traces of defunct game engine 'The Machinery'
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Apple's Refurb Store
- Leo's Pick: Yes We Scan
- Christina's Pick: Orb Stack
- Andy's Pick: MonoLisa Version 3
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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John Gruber of Daring Fireball joins the MacBreak Weekly panel this week! A deep dive into Apple's new Siri following WWDC. Why Apple Intelligence & the new Siri are not coming to the EU initially later this year. And could the iPhone Ultra's launch be delayed this year?
- Private cloud compute severely limited for third party devs.
- The future of Siri, or: why private inference isn't private enough.
- I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works.
- How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI?
- The EU's DMA Folly.
- Reports of iPhone Ultra launch delays are 'false,' says leaker.
- Apple Vision Pro helped Disney re-engineer a classic EPCOT ride.
- Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government.
- Fox to Buy Roku Streaming Service in $25 Billion Deal.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: Google Earth Flight Simulator for the Web
- John's Pick: Hovercraft
- Christina's Pick: Parachute Backup
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: John Gruber
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Apple held its big WWDC 2026 keynote and introduced the new Siri AI for iOS 27, with sign-ups now available for the iOS 27 beta. However, Siri AI will be delayed in the EU for iOS and iPadOS 27. Liquid Glass has some opt-in options to roll back elements of the design. And Apple highlights its commitment to child safety with new child-safety features in its operating systems.
- WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more.
- iOS 27 tidbits: share a phone number on two iPhones, independent alarm volume, faster AirPlay and more.
- OS overview - top OS features.
- Apple previews new child safety features.
- Introducing the third generation of Apple's foundation models.
- New dummy units give our closest look yet at the iPhone Fold.
- visionOS 27 features a new Thórsmörk Environment.
- Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
- No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Optimized Pancakes
- Andy's Pick: PhotoRec
- Christina's Pick: Chipotlai Max
- Mikah's Pick: "The Chaos" (1922) by Gerard Nolst Trenité
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: Mikah Sargent
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WWDC is happening very soon: Monday, June 9th! Will this WWDC be Apple's AI do-over? Bloomberg gives a potential look into iOS 27. Dell unveils a new XPS 13 that takes aim at Apple's MacBook Neo, albeit at a higher price point. And Amazon will seek to purchase Apple's Globalstar equity after purchasing the company earlier this year.
- Anticipating WWDC 2026: Apple's AI do-over?
- Apple to overhaul iOS 27 Siri, AI features: Here's a first peek.
- First betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive as WWDC draws near.
- Dell XPS 13 targets MacBook Neo with Intel's Wildcat Lake — $699 starting price, $599 for students.
- Apple to renew push for AI that runs on devices, instead of the cloud.
- Latest Apple Glasses leak has me way more excited for the product.
- Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway.
- Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in June.
- Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac and iPhone, and you can't do much about it.
- Amazon to purchase Apple's Globalstar satellite equity in upcoming networking deal.
- Rivian says AI makes debate over CarPlay 'completely obsolete'.
- What is a Dickover?
- Cheaper, lighter Apple Vision Pro successor could arrive in late 2028.
Picks of the Week
- Shelly's Pick - Marked 3
- Leo's Pick: Halide Camera App
- Jason's Pick: Designed in California
- Andy's Pick: Ihnatko.com
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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Rumors are swirling that Apple is shelving some work on its Vision Pro overhaul to prioritize work towards AI glasses. Apple removes the ICEBlock app from its App Store following the U.S. Department of Justice's request. iFixit is not surprised by the repairability of the AirPods Pro 3. And Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory is a popular item, as the straps remain backordered.
- Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritize Meta-like AI glasses.
- Apple removes ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE officer sightings, from the App Store; AG Pam Bondi says the DOJ requested its removal.
- Apple releases new 'Elevated' episode for Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple to report its Q4 2025 results on October 30.
- AppLovin probed by SEC over its data-collection practices.
- Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad.
- Apple removes 'carbon neutral' claims from new devices.
- AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a tragedy.
- Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory sure seems like a hit.
- Apple puts hardware chief John Ternus in the succession spotlight.
- iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available.
- Taylor Swift launches iTunes-exclusive The Life of a Showgirl 'Deluxe' edition.
- Rivian CEO explains why Apple CarPlay doesn't fit its vision.
- Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Jason's Pick: Lutron Smart Home Switches
- Alex's Pick: Nebo Big Larry 3
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Intel has reportedly approached Apple about investing in the company. Some of Apple's new features will be delayed in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. A study showcases a dramatic rise in fraudulent mobile apps on both iOS and Android. And Apple is working on its own ChatGPT-style chatbot app, which is being tested internally by employees.
- Intel is seeking an investment from Apple as part of its comeback bid.
- Apple warns of more feature delays in Europe.
- New study shows 'massive spike' in fraudulent apps powered by AI.
- Apple releases iOS 26.0.1 with fixes for Wi-Fi, Cellular, and camera issues on iPhone 17 models.
- Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 with M3 Ultra bug fix.
- Apple working on all-new operating system.
- New iPad Pro with M5 chip leaked in unboxing video.
- Two new Apple displays nearing mass production, may launch this year.
- Apple's ChatGPT-style chatbot app deserves a public release.
- Apple researchers develop SimpleFold, a lightweight AI for protein folding prediction.
- Jessica Chastain 'not aligned' with Apple's decision to delay series about hate groups.
- Why did Apple get cold feet about 'Savant'?
- Tigers-Red Sox clash on Apple TV+ will feature live game footage on new iPhone 17 Pro.
- College football keeps picking iPad over Surface as fourth conference joins team Apple.
- Now available: Adobe Premiere on iPhone brings pro-quality video editing to creators.
- FCC mistakenly leaks confidential iPhone 16e schematics.
- Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns.
- Meet the new light of Jony Ive's life.
- Why Ford's CEO doesn't love Apple CarPlay Ultra.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Picks: Relay for St. Jude
- Alex's Pick: Vertical Heart Set Insert Tool
- Andy's Pick: UGREEN Phone Stand
- Leo's Pick: Nomat Goods Horween Leather Folio for iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Is the new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max susceptible to scratches? iFixit tears down the new iPhone Air! New immersive films are coming to the Apple Vision Pro. And is TechWoven better than its predecessor, FineWoven?
- iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max units cited as readily susceptible to scratches and scuffs.
- The wafer-thin iPhone Air is surprisingly strong.
- iPhone Air teardown reveals that Apple's thinnest iPhone is still very repairable.
- Apple announces a new set of immersive film releases.
- Apple's new Vision Pro films among first shot on Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive Cameras.
- Apple spotted filming in 3D at iPhone 17 launch.
- Two years after the FineWoven fiasco, is TechWoven better?
- New iPhone 17 unveiled in Moscow, as pre-orders jump despite slowing economy.
- Worried about phone searches? 1Password's (a sponsor of the TWiT network) Travel Mode can clean up your data.
- Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to yet more European countries.
- Apple to fix camera glitch affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro.
- Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned.
- I went inside Apple's Labs to see how Apple Watch connectivity is tested.
- A19 Pro's Geekbench 6 'Performance Per Watt' analysis; achieves highest multi-core score against all SoCs with 34% better efficiency.
- Memory Integrity Enforcement changes the game on iOS.
- Liquid Glass is causing a disorienting optical illusion for some iPhone users.
- $599 MacBook with iPhone chip expected to enter production this year.
- Apple steps up war of words with European regulators.
- Here's everything Trump is changing with H-1B visas.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Picks: Final Cut Camera & Final Cut Pro for iPad.
- Alex's Pick: Revopoint MetroX
- Andy's Pick: Epson MX-80 Fonts by Micahel Walden.
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Shelly Brisbin joins the show this week! Who got which of the new devices that were announced at last week's Apple event? Reviews of the latest OS 26 operating systems are starting to roll out. Should you get the iPhone Air? And Apple scored big at the recent Emmys with 22 wins!
- iOS 26 Review: Through a glass, liquidly.
- Help, I have been charmed by the iPhone Air.
- The iPhone 17 square selfie camera is a bigger deal than you think.
- Siri just got five surprise iOS 26 features, here's what's new.
- Apple's Outstanding Comedy The Studio sweeps as the most-winning freshman comedy in Emmy history...
- visionOS 26 now available starting today: Here's what's new for Apple Vision Pro.
- Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs leaves and rejoins Apple.
Picks of the Week
- Shelly's Pick: Case for Vision
- Andy's Pick: NotebookLM Web Importer
- Alex's Picks: Carrot Weather & Tenganda Tea
- Leo's Pick: pico-mac-nano
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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The Apple Event just concluded, and the MacBreak Weekly panel is ready to discuss what was announced at the event! New AI features are coming to the AirPods Pro 3. Apple unveiled its long-rumored iPhone Air, its slimmest iPhone yet. And the iPhone 17 Pro officially shows off its new bold orange color option for its premium lineup.
- Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience
- Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3.
- Apple debuts Apple Watch Series 11, featuring groundbreaking health insights.
- Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3.
- Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the most powerful and advanced Pro models ever.
- Introducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design.
- Apple debuts iPhone 17.
- Instagram finally comes to iPad.
- Adobe's Premiere video editor is coming to iPhone for free.
- All the President's Tech CEOs.
- Apple triumphs with 15 wins at night one of the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards as "The Studio" and "Severance" lead for comedy and drama.
- Steve Hayden, writer behind Apple's pivotal '1984' commercial, dies at 78.
- All 54 lost clickwheel iPod games have now been preserved for posterity.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Mikah Sargent
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The MacBreak Weekly panel is patiently waiting for Apple's September event! A story about stolen luggage at LAX being recovered thanks to an Apple AirTag diverges into a spirited discussion on clothing and luggage. And Apple could be prepared to drop its largest case redesign for the iPhone 17, including a spiritual successor to the FineWoven material.
- Apple plans AirPods feature that can live-translate conversations.
- Upgrade 579: The 2025 September Event Draft.
- Stolen luggage at LAX recovered thanks to Apple AirTag.
- Apple taking half of TSMC's 2nm chip capacity when production hits full speed.
- France's unnecessary iPhone 12 RF patch is spreading across Europe.
- Apple may be readying the largest case redesign yet for iPhone 17.
- New 'Vision Air': Here's how much lighter and less expensive it might be.
- You can try Apple's lightning-fast video captioning model right from your browser.
- Apple just released a new AI chatbot to help retail employees sell iPhones.
- Apple Music radio stations are now available outside of Apple Music for the first time.
- Adafruit Fruit Jam – An RP2350 mini computer running classic Macintosh - CNX Software.
- Zoom wins broadcast Emmy.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Vintage Apple
- Jason's Picks: The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet with Find My & Sport Band for Apple Watch
- Andy's Pick: Blitzortung
- Alex's Pick: OWC Thunderblade X12
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Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround.
- Apple September Event invites have officially gone out.
- iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China.
- Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26.
- MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons.
- Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights.
- Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S.
- Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch.
- FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech.
- Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature.
- HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro.
- 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas.
- Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI.
- Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix
- Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel
- Alex's Pick: Bitrig
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A slew of Apple's planned upcoming products got leaked in software code! Blood Oxygen for the Apple Watch is back, but with a unique twist. Are the upcoming iPhone 17s for the U.S. market all manufactured in India? And Samsung is slowly taking more market share from Apple with the growing demand for folding and slimmer phones.
- Liquid Glass. Why?
- Every Apple secret that leaked Wednesday.
- Leaked S11 chip details reveal no major performance upgrades for 2025 Apple Watches.
- U.S. Apple Watches get blood-oxygen sensor reprieve.
- Explore the Disney+ 'Alien: Earth' immersive environment with the Apple Vision Pro now.
- Apple code suggests Touch ID could be coming to Apple Watch.
- Apple preps native Claude integration on Xcode.
- Apple expands iPhone production in India for US-bound new models.
- Apple workshop on privacy-preserving machine learning 2025.
- Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum.
- It's Google's turn to convince us to care about AI on our phones.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: EOOUT Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags
- Andy's Pick: Tot from Iconfactory
- Alex's Pick: Voyage Dante 2nd Order Ambisonic Mic
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Low-cost MacBooks could begin production soon, with a release period for early 2026. The developer beta for iOS 26 Beta 6 is out now. Could the iPhone 17 be introduced with a higher price point? And Alex Lindsay is excited to play with a new camera to record Vision Pro content.
- Low-cost MacBook production starting soon, possible $599 or $699 pricing.
- Apple's MacBook Pro overhaul with OLED might not launch until 2027.
- Apple's bid to close the AI gap could be hampered by AI brain drain.
- Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26.
- Everything New in iOS 26 [dev] Beta 6.
- AirPods could soon get Live Translation, iOS 26 beta code suggests.
- iPhone 17 models 'likely' to have higher prices, another analyst says.
- Gold, Frankincense, and Silicon.
- Japan law is forcing more browser choice on iPhone in December.
- Tech giants Apple and Google lose landmark court case as federal judge rules they engaged in anti-competitive conduct.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: DockLite Board
- Alex's Pick: The BlackMagic Immersive Camera
- Jason's Pick: Instapaper
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Apple's Q3 2025 results are here, and Jason Snell has the charts generated and ready to go! Tim Cook holds a rare company-wide meeting to talk about AI. Could Visa take over the Apple Card from Mastercard? And Google is making fun of the delay of Apple Intelligence & Siri in its latest Pixel 10 ad!
- Apple Q3 2025 results and charts: $95B revenue.
- Apple CEO tells staff AI is 'ours to grab' in hourlong pep talk.
- Apple's new 'Answers' team eyes ChatGPT-like product in AI push.
- Google makes fun of Apple Intelligence Siri delay in ad promoting Pixel 10.
- Tim Cook has now been Apple's CEO for longer than Steve Jobs.
- Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard.
- macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 retires the old Macintosh HD icon.
- Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems.
- Man controls iPad with his mind using Synchron brain implant.
- Apple TV+ continues push into original podcasting with Unicorn Girl.
- New Apple TV still launching this year.
- Pico Mac Nano no longer sold assembled due to Apple.
- David Pogue announces 'Apple: The First 50 Years' book.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: uBlock Origin Lite
- Andy's Pick: LisaGUI
- Jason's Pick: Anova Sous Vide
- Alex's Pick: Nugs
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iOS 26 Beta 3 dials back its liquid glass look in this current beta. Which Apple devices could be affected by Trump's planned August tariffs? Is Apple planning to launch its own Public Cloud model? And an Apple AI executive leaves the company, lured by Meta's AI hiring spree backed by big bucks.
- iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass.
- Apple seeds third developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model.
- Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories.
- Trump advisor Navarro rips Apple's Tim Cook, saying he's not moving production out of China fast enough.
- Macs and Apple Watch to be hit by Trump tariffs starting on August 1.
- Apple considers launching public cloud.
- Apple just released an interesting coding language model.
- Apple loses top AI models executive to Meta's hiring spree.
- iPhone 17 Pro to reverse iPhone X design decision.
- iPhone 17 models rumored to feature redesigned Dynamic Island.
- Apple puases work on foldable iPad.
- Apple acquires digital avatar company TrueMeeting to bolster Vision Pro personas.
- Ed Sheeran, Drake, the Weeknd lead Apple Music's top 500 streamed songs of the past decade.
- 'F1' is Apple's highest-grossing theatrical film ever.
- Two years in, Apple is now officially on Threads.
- Apple's 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest 'climate hypocrisy'.
- You can use sous vide to help iPhone repairs, but please don't.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: Arteck iPad Mini Keyboard Case
- Andy's Pick: Anker 548 Power Bank
- Jason's Pick: Suika Game+
- Alex's Pick: Turtle AV Downtown
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Are people furious about the F1 Movie Apple Wallet ad? Apple could look to using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri AI features. The EU could miss out on new iOS 26 features when it rolls out later this year. And Pixelmator Pro gets new updates that integrate Apple Intelligence features!
- More on Apple's trust-eroding 'F1 The Movie' Wallet ad.
- Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal.
- iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 get second betas
- Apple tells EU to forget about getting all the new iOS 26 features.
- Germany asks Apple and Google to pull DeepSeek app.
- Brazil wants its piece of the App Store anti-competition fines Apple faces worldwide.
- Senior Vision Pro engineer allegedly took a 'massive volume' of secret plans to Snap.
- Apple surveys Vision Pro users about competing headsets and smart glasses.
- Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive powers Apple Vision Pro's next leap.
- The eight reasons people upgrade Mac or PC, as shipments surge.
- Apple plans low-cost MacBook based on iPhone processor.
- Pixelmator Pro gains better RAW images, Accessibility — and Apple Intelligence.
- Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case.
- Apple finally has a box office hit with 'F1.' What's next for the studio's movie strategy?
- Apple's Swift working to support Android app development.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: ICE Block
- Jason's Pick: MacWhisper
- Andy's Pick: Neon Ichiban
- Alex's Pick: Lingo
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Apple silicon was announced five years ago this week. Apple held internal talks about purchasing AI startup Perplexity. New camera features could be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro later this fall. And why did Apple pull its recent ad campaign video after just one day?
- Intel to Apple silicon transition for Mac was announced five years ago.
- The infamous Apple typewriter memo is 40 years old.
- RIP Mickey Mouse glove: macOS Tahoe has a new set of cursors.
- FireWire may finally be dead in macOS 26 & Apple isn't looking back.
- Apple executives have held internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity.
- A few notes on iPadOS 26 audio and video capture.
- Apple pulls ad campaign fronted by SNL star just one day after its debut.
- Apple read your mean tweets about Liquid Glass and Finder.
- iPhone 17 Pro: Four new camera features are coming this fall.
- NFC Release 15 protocol announced, next-gen devices could see quadruple the operating range.
- Creative clash halts production of Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Apple TV+ show.
- Apple wins appeal to overturn $300 mln US patent verdict.
- Feds wise up and ban WhatsApp, might shift to Apple Messages.
- EU ecodesign for smartphones including right to repair now In effect.
- F1' immersive video takes you around the track with Brad Pitt on Apple Vision Pro.
- Fly around Vast's Haven-1 space station using the Apple Vision Pro.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Project Indigo
- Alex's Pick: F1 Movie
- Jason's Pick: AI Shortcuts on macOS 26
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This week's episode dives deep into the post-WWDC hangover, exploring Apple's remarkable software improvements across platforms. The hosts examine the first third-party immersive video production using Blackmagic's new camera, celebrate major Vision Pro persona upgrades, and discuss Apple's complete re-architecture of iPad windowing. The conversation reveals how Apple's software teams seem to have hit their stride after years of criticism, delivering substantial improvements from terminal apps to AI integration.
• Canal+ MotoGP Documentary for Vision Pro - First third-party Apple immersive video production shot entirely with new Blackmagic URSA camera, featuring French motorcycle racer Johann Zarco
• Spatial Personas Get Major Upgrade - visionOS 26 delivers dramatically improved personas that actually look like real people, though beards still cause mouth-tracking issues
• Geographic Persistence and Room Mapping - visionOS 26 features allow virtual objects to stay in place across reboots and sessions
• Apple Home Hub Smart Display Discovery - Code found in iOS 26 dev beta reveals upcoming HomePod with screen, expected by the end of year
• iPad Multitasking Revolution - Craig Federighi explains the complete re-architecture of iPadOS 26 windowing system, bringing full Mac-style window management to iPad
• Background Task Processing - iPadOS 26 introduces finite background tasks for exports and file operations, finally allowing users to switch apps during long processes
• Software Quality Renaissance - Discussion of Apple's apparent software turnaround, from improved backend infrastructure (40% improvement moving from Java to Swift/Rust) to new developer APIs
• New Speech-to-Text APIs - Apple provides developers access to on-device transcription that's twice as fast as Whisper, though slightly less accurate
• Third-Party App Integration Improvements - Apple now allows music apps to show animated artwork on lock screen and provides access to various ML models
• Terminal and Spotlight Updates - macOS 26 features the first meaningful Terminal app update in years, plus pro features added to Spotlight, including clipboard history
• F1 Movie Marketing Blitz - Deep dive into Apple's $200+ million investment in the F1 film, including custom iPhone cameras built for race cars and haptic trailer experiences
Picks of the Week:
• Leo's Pick: Classic Sega iOS games going free before delisting on the App Store, including Crazy Taxi, Sonic titles, and Super Monkey Ball
• Jason's Pick: PlugShare app for electric vehicle owners to find compatible charging stations across all networks and plug types
• Andy's Pick: Usagi Yojimbo comic collection Humble Bundle featuring Stan Sakai's acclaimed samurai rabbit series, with proceeds supporting the Hero Initiative
• Alex's Pick: Perla iOS camera app designed to give iPhone footage an authentic 16mm film look and feel
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson.
- iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further.
- visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices.
- macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever.
- The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features.
- Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74.
Picks of the Week:
- Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+
- Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre
- Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone
- Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Mikah Sargent
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Apple gives a 'Sleek Peek' to WWDC 2025 next week. Is Apple changing its naming convention for its OSs? Slowly, more content is being released for Apple's Vision Pro. And is Apple looking to acquire streaming rights to MLB Sunday Night Baseball?
- Apple shares new 'Sleek Peek' teaser ahead of WWDC 2025 next week.
- Apple developer event will show it's still far from being an AI leader.
- Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns.
- Shortcuts app to get revamp with Apple Intelligence integration.
- Google Gemini integration in Siri might be a bigger deal than we initially thought.
- Apple acquires RAC7, its first-ever video game studio.
- "Stories of Surrender" is spectacular (and somewhat immersive).
- TIME Studios and TARGO unveil WWII doc for Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple appeals EU law that requires it to share sensitive user data with other.
- 28 Years Later director Danny Boyle goes big with the horror sequel: 'If you're widescreen, the infected could be anywhere'.
- Apple could buy Apple TV+ with MLB Sunday Night Baseball streaming rights.
- Apple Design Awards - 2025 winners and finalists.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Phoenix Slides
- Alex's Pick: Sensibo
- Jason's Pick: Theater by Sandwich
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Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25?
- Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance.
- Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas.
- Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump.
- Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices.
- Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store.
- Sam and Jony and skepticism.
- Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC.
- App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years.
- Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries.
- Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot.
- Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: TotalMount
- Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App
- Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom
- Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano
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Apple's struggles to get AI right, and what Apple could do to correct itself. A never-ending update with Epic Games and Apple. Can China kill the iPhone overnight? And a new original Peanuts special is coming soon!
- Why Apple still hasn't cracked AI.
- Apple to open AI models to developers, betting that it will spur new apps.
- Apple developer app updates with WWDC 2025 iMessage stickers.
- How will Apple re-think AI features for WWDC 2025?
- Epic asks judge to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store.
- New 'Apple in China' book convincingly argues that the iPhone could be killed overnight.
- Apple Maps gets in on F1 hype with Monaco update.
- Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Saudi Summit.
- Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India.
- Apple is 'dying to make' Vision Pro affordable, says Bono.
- The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro.
- Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy.
- Apple TV+ announces "Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical," new original Peanuts special premiering globally July 18, 2025.
- CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today.
- Oops! I accidentally vibe-coded a ChatGPT client for my Apple Watch.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Pushover
- Leo & Andy's Pick: NotebookLM
- Alex's Pick: Murderbot
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Apple unveils a new slew of accessibility features ahead of WWDC. Apple is looking to line up 2027 with a slew of new planned products to be released that year. The new Pope is rocking an Apple Watch. And you could receive up to $100 if eligible for a settlement payout over allegations of Siri-enabled spying on private conversations!
- iOS 18.5 now available with these new features.
- Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year.
- Can we still love Apple? Should we ever have?
- Alphabet shares sink 7% after Apple's Cue says AI will replace search engines.
- Netflix getting user interface with AI, has no plans to bring back App Store subscriptions.
- Nearly three decades later, Apple owes everything to the iMac.
- Apple's 2027 product blitz can't come soon enough.
- Pope Leo XIV wears Apple Watch in first official mass.
- Don't delete that 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email — it's about Apple's Siri settlement.
- Trump says China will 'open itself up to American business'.
- Trump says he talked to Apple CEO Tim Cook after China tariff rollback.
- Jude Law & Andrew Garfield to play Siegfried & Roy in limited series ordered by Apple TV+.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: iPhone 16e
- Leo's Picks: windy.com & Ulanzi Quick Release Mount
- Alex's Pick: Cadrage
- Andy's Pick: Graphic for Mac and iOS
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Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show this week! A federal judge blasts Apple and Tim Cook for violating an antitrust ruling against the company's control over its App Store. Results from Apple's Q2 2025. Could Apple be shaking up its iPhone release calendar? And would you want to view your favorite celebrities that can be found in Apple services? Well, now you can with Apple's 'Snapshot'!
- Judge blasts Apple for violating antitrust ruling.
- From Six Colors: Apple Q2 2025 results and charts: $95.4B revenue.
- Tim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri features.
- Beware the tariffs! Inside Apple's latest financial results.
- Apple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro models.
- London's Court of Appeal rules Apple must pay Optis $502M as a lump sum for using Optis' 4G patents from 2013 to 2027.
- Apple launches a new celebrity hub that's all about Apple.
- Apple continues leadership changes, restructuring Apple Music and Global Affairs.
- New Apple TV+ trailer reveals first ever full-length 'immersive' film.
Picks of the Week:
- Stephen's Picks: The Anker MagGo Power Bank, Ultra Slim & MoFT iPad Dynamic Folio
- Leo's Pick: ADHD Planner
- Andy's Pick: Joplin
- Alex's Pick: Midjourne 7 - Omni Reference
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Stephen Robles
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Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India by as early as next year. Apple's rumored plans for its next Vision Pro device are starting to become clearer, with a chance of it being released by the end of this year. And the EU is hitting Meta and Apple with hefty fines.
- Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India in pivot away from China.
- 20th anniversary iPhone likely to be made in China due to "extraordinarily complex" design.
- Apple begins breaking up its AI team with robotics, Siri changes.
- New Apple Vision "Air" product could launch this year, per report.
- iOS 18.5 release date: Your iPhone's next update is coming soon.
- Oligo researchers detail AirBorne, a set of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay SDK that could affect 10M+ third-party devices; Apple has patched its own devices.
- Perplexity targets Siri with actually useful voice actions from an iPhone AI chatbot app.
- The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines.
- Sleeping with the Apple Watch.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.
- Alex's Pick: Common Ground
- Andy's Pick: Free Comic Book Day!
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It's a rumor-filled edition of MacBreak Weekly! Is an updated Apple TV coming soon? New connectivity features are reportedly coming to the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple is dropping the 'available now' tagline from its Apple Intelligence page. And Apple is celebrating Earth Day!
- Tim Cook honors Pope Francis on X.
- One of Pope Francis's last prayer intentions urged people to 'look less at screens'.
- New Apple TV 4K is coming: Four features expected later this year.
- Apple's new Siri chief enlists Vision Pro talent to start comeback bid.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 will go all-in on reducing your iPhone use.
- Sell Apple stock before it sinks another 30%, analyst says.
- Apple drops 'available now' from Apple Intelligence page.
- iPhone 17 Pro could be available in Sky Blue, leaker claims.
- Images of Apple 'Vision Air' power cable emerge online.
- Cupertino: City pays Apple $12.1 million following sales tax settlement.
- Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who's CEO.
- Apple celebrating Earth Day in these five ways.
- Meta removes use of Apple Intelligence in Its Apps on iPhone.
- Apple uses bug report data for AI training in iOS 18.5 beta.
- Indie App Spotlight: 'Ping Pong Club' brings realistic table tennis to Apple Vision Pro.
- No escape, no control: A 'Severance' keyboard is coming soon.
- Brett Goldstein Compares 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 To Dead Cat: "We Buried It".
- Teen coder shuts down open source Mac app Whisky, citing harm to paid apps.
- M2 iPad Air Runs Windows 11 ARM via Emulation, Thanks to EU Rules.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Domke Wrap
- Andy's Pick: Mixerology for iOS
- Jason's Pick: Bird Buddy
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset?
- Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions.
- Trump touts how he 'helped' Tim Cook with US tariff pivots.
- Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming 'very soon'.
- What's wrong with Apple?
- On-device Apple Intelligence training seems to be based on controversial technology.
- France plans country-wide digital identity cards on iPhone by the summer.
- Indonesians can again buy the iPhone 16 as ban is finally lifted.
- Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years.
- Apple Maps on the web leaves beta, now works on mobile devices.
- Apple rebrands its advertising business as 'Apple Ads'.
- Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the Vision Pro.
- Tim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality.
- Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories.
- Apple's Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro
- Doc's Pick: OBSBot Tail 2
- Andy's Picks: GoComics & Comics Kingdom
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Join us as we take a look back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2024:
- The Vision Pro finally arrives, but someone on the panel is less than enthuastic about it.
- The Apple Car is suddenly no more!
- Department of Justice files an Antitrust Lawsuit against Apple.
- Apple announces the M4 chip.
- Apple's finally makes its foray into AI with Apple Intelligence.
- The Vision Pro Jingle is born.
- People finally started receiving their settlement payments over the butterfly keyboard lawsuit. Plus, the last recording of MacBreak Weekly in the Eastside Studio and the retirement of Jammer B.
- Why is Apple waiting to release Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1.
- Apple announces the new M4 Mac mini with a much smaller form factor.
Host: Leo Laporte
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Blackmagic debuts a new 3D camera to capture video for the Vision Pro, which gets Alex Lindsay very giddy. King Charles III visits Apple's headquarters in the U.K. What does the panel think of iOS 18.2? And is Apple working on a new, folding iPad?
- Blackmagic debuts $30K 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro.
- His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple's U.K. headquarters.
- Tim Cook dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
- Tim Cook impressed King Charles with this specific iOS 18.2 feature.
- iOS 18.2/macOS 15.2 Review: Picture not so perfect?
- BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline.
- Keynote, Pages, and Numbers get Apple Intelligence features.
- Apple's new vision for computing is a giant foldable iPad.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Mic Drop
- Alex's Pick: Shokz OpenSwim
- Andy's Pick: 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas"
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Is Apple working on its own modem for cellular connection? Reports suggest that Apple is working with Sony on the development of hand controllers for the Vision Pro. And Apple snagged several Golden Globes nominations, with 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' leading the way.
- Apple prepares three-year modem rollout in bid to outdo Qualcomm.
- Apple explores Macs, headsets with built-in cellular data.
- Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple's App Store.
- Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026? Seems fishy per Andy.
- Tim Cook wants Apple to literally save your life.
- Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro.
- Stevie Wonder demoed the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook: "It's always great to get feedback from Stevie".
- Transforming Porsche media events with spatial computing.
- Jason bought an M4 Max MacBook Pro.
- 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' lead Apple's Golden Globes nominations.
- How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2024.
- MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer.
- Apple wraps 'F1' filming with Cook in Abu Dhabi.
- Tinkerer brings this retro-futuristic Mac concept to life.
- Affordable third-party Mac Studio storage upgrades coming in 2025.
- M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made.
- Apple Pay's first competitor on the iPhone has arrived in Norway.
- Apple sued by two victims for failing to curtail child sexual abuse material on iCloud.
- Impersonators are claiming laptops at Apple stores before real owners can pick them up.
- FBI warns iPhone and Android users—stop sending texts.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Programming with ChatGPT
- Andy's Pick: Patrick Stewart's "A Christmas Carol" one-man show
- Jason's Pick: Festivitas
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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The finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards are out now. Is your favorite app on the list? visionOS 2.2 is out with some updates that add more value to the Vision Pro. A special stop-motion animation with Wallace & Gromit was shot with Apple's iPhone 16 Pro. And the panel reminisces on a classic game now available for the iPad.
- Apple reveals 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards.
- AI-powered 'Death Clock' promises a more exact prediction of the day you'll die.
- Data brokers may be banned from selling your social security number.
- NFL's Gronk calls Apple his best-ever investment.
- visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that make Vision Pro a next-gen computer.
- Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video.
- Apple nudges HomeKit robot vacuum support rollout to next year.
- Wallace & Gromit bring Christmas cheer to London's Battersea Power Station.
- Apple Music Replay 2024 is live.
- You can now wear Apple's running shoe emoji.
- Brazilian company still believes it owns the 'iPhone' trademark as it awaits trial.
- iPhone SE now over 1,000 days old as new model edges closer.
- Apple orders M5 chips from TSMC ahead of late 2025 production.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Picks: Simply Piano on Apple Vision Pro
- Andy's Pick: Classicbot Apple figures.
- Alex's Pick: Anker 250W GaN Prime USB C Charging Station
- Leo's Pick: Marathon for iPad
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Alex Lindsay has some thoughts on the Concert for One Vision Pro immersive video. Following the movie's debut on Apple TV+, what's going on with Jon Watts and the 'Wolfs' sequel? And what could be Apple's plan to make Apple Intelligence available in the Chinese market?
- Concert for One - An Apple TV+ immersive experience.
- Drake ropes Siri into his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar, for some reason.
- Jon Watts explains demise of George Clooney & Brad Pitt 'Wolfs' sequel after streaming pivot.
- Incoming FCC chief Brendan Carr declares Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google part of "censorship cartel..."
- How Tim Cook cracked the code on working with Trump.
- Brazil antitrust body rules Apple must lift restrictions on in-app payments.
- The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model.
- Indecision at the intersection of Mac Studio and Mac mini.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Picks: Good Eats Roast Turkey & Traeger 650
- Alex's Pick: Good Eats Deep Fried Turkey
- Leo's Pick: Combustion Predictive Thermometer
- Andy's Pick: Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Could Apple be ramping up its efforts to bolster itself in the smart home market? Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with new features. The M4 MacBook Pro quietly got a quantum dot display over an LCD display. And Apple releases updates to iOS 18 and macOS that you should update to if you haven't yet!
- Apple's next device is an AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and video calls.
- Apple's fiscal 2024 in charts.
- Apple releases updates to Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the Mac and iPad.
- Apple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display.
- Apple faces UK 'iCloud monopoly' compensation claim worth $3.8 billion.
- Apple removes another RFE/RL app at request of Russian regulator.
- Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 with 'important security fixes' for iPhone.
- PSA: iPhone users receiving AppleCare+ refunds multiple years after Apple trade-in.
- Top execs explain Apple's chip philosophy: 'We are not a merchant silicon company, trying to leave nothing on the table'.
- Apple offers $100M to undo Indonesia iPhone 16 ban.
- Trump's tariff proposal could add $240 to the cost of an iPhone. Here's the math.
- Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn't comment.
- Apple now sells its own Apple News ads for the first time.
- Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024.
- Apple debuts The Weeknd: Open Hearts, the first-of-its-kind immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro.
- Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries.
- Apple seemingly discontinuing lightning to headphone jack adapter introduced alongside iPhone 7.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Kondor Blue USB-C Mobile
- Andy's Picks: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving & Feedbin
- Jason's Picks: ReadKit & Unread
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Leo got his M4 Mac mini! A new code has been introduced to iPhones that will reboot the device after not being unlocked for a period of time. The panel celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the iPod. And is Apple getting into the security camera & smart home hub spaces following reports from Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman?
- Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple's best Mac minis ever.
- Apple quietly introduced iPhone reboot code which is locking out cops.
- Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world.
- Apple reportedly shipping a security camera in 2026.
- With AI, the future of augmented reality is in your ears.
- Misguided Apple Intelligence ads.
- Breaking news: Apple Home Hub detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, square iPad-like design.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: An A-Z Index of the Apple macOS Command Line
- Jason's Pick: Balatro
- Andy's Pick: Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp
- Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Resolve
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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As expected following the end of last week's MacBreak Weekly, Apple announced the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pros. Jason recaps the results of Apple's Q424. And Apple acquires Pixelmator.
- Early Apple M4 Pro and M4 Max benchmarks hint at a massive performance boost.
- Apple's new MacBook Pro features the incredibly powerful M4 family of chips and ushers in a new era with Apple Intelligence.
- Apple finally finds its gaming console with the new Mac mini.
- First M4 Max benchmark tears apart the M2 Ultra Mac Studio.
- Apple's Q424 results: $95B revenue–with a twist.
- A new home for Pixelmator.
- Per Ming-Chi Kuo: "Cheaper Vision Pro" delayed beyond 2027."
- Apple explores push into smart glasses with 'Atlas' user study
- Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner.
- US Consumer Finance Protection Bureau orders Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay over $89 million for Apple Card failures.
- Rumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Everlights
- Alex's Pick: ESI Neva Duo
- Andy's Pick: Tot
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It's new Mac week, and Apple is rolling out three new products. The new M4 iMac and Mac Mini have already been announced, and an updated MacBook Pro with the M4 chips is expected Wednesday. Apple Intelligence is now live with the iOS 18.1 update. Are you able to access Apple's AI yet? And Apple is rolling out the next wave of Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.2 beta.
- Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors.
- Tim Cook is likely visiting China to bolster support for Apple Intelligence, analysts say.
- Apple ships $6 billion of iPhones from India in big China shift.
- Apple's all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence.
- Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update.
- Apple Intelligence .1 Review: A small start of something big?
- Apple Intelligence Isn't Very Smart Yet—and Apple's OK With That.
- Apple releases second wave of Intelligence features via new developer betas.
- Apple wins $250, but little else, at trial on watch patents.
- 'Oregon Trail' Action-Comedy Movie In Development at Apple.
- Starbucks to shutter downtown San Francisco storefront after 30 years
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Inkbird Pool Thermometer
- Andy's Pick: Don Giller's (Donz) Teri Garr Collection On Letterman
- Jason's Pick: Fright Night (1985)
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini are imminent. Are the AirPods Pro hearing health features actually good? Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay. And Jason Snell shares his review of the new iPad Mini.
- From Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release.
- Apple's AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound.
- Tim Cook on why Apple's huge bets will pay off.
- Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay.
- iPad mini 2024 review: A familiar friend gets an A.I. refresh.
- The FCC will soon require all hearing aids and phones to work together.
- Seven years on, Iowa's Apple data center finally opens.
- Apple headset stalls, struggles to attract killer apps in first year.
- Why surgeons are wearing the Apple Vision Pro In operating rooms.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Casio Tidew Graph WS-1700H
- Alex's Pick: Anker Prime 27 Power Bank
- Jason's Picks: DaVinci Resolve & AutoPod
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A classic news source for Apple information is shutting down. Following Meta's showcase of its latest Quest 3S headset, Gurman believes Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro. And following Gurman's report, what could the future be for the Vision Pro?
- iMore is shutting down.
- Apple to donate towards Hurricane Helene relief efforts, Tim Cook says.
- Meta's new headsets show Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro.
- Meta and Apple: Same game, different rules.
- AI spatial computing to be the main selling point for new M5-powered Vision Pro; new Apple suppliers like Zhaowei in focus.
- James Cameron joins board of Stability AI in coup for tech firm.
- Second judge implies Apple lied in Epic lawsuit; denies request.
- Apple asks US judge to toss App Store injunction.
- The iPhone 16 Pro Camera review: Control.
- Peanuts 'Charlie Brown' holiday specials streaming on Apple TV+ now, with free viewing select dates.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Tally ATEM
- Jason's Pick: Croissant
- Andy Pick: Sunsama
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The panel talks about the new iPhone 16s, with some having the devices in hand. Why was the Halide camera app initially rejected from the App Store? Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete list: Is your device on the list now? The upcoming 28 Years Later film was apparently shot on the iPhone 15. Apple TV+ got 10 Emmys.
- iFixit tears down the iPhone 16.
- From Ming-Chi Kuo: Estimates of first weekend of new iPhone sales.
- Halide rejected from the App Store because it doesn't explain why the camera takes photos.
- iPhone 16 firmware can now be restored wirelessly from another iPhone.
- Apple working to fix iPadOS 18 bug that bricked M4 iPad Pro.
- Firefox no longer works after upgrading to macOS Sequoia.
- Apple adds these 12 Macs to vintage and obsolete products lists.
- RCS-enhanced iMessage in iOS 18 still has security issues when adding Android users.
- Wear OS watches might soon have an edge when it comes to blood oxygen.
- Apple Vision Pro's eye tracking exposed what people type.
- Oprah buys back her Apple TV+ documentary to lock it away.
- 28 Years Later: Danny Boyle's new zombie flick was shot on an iPhone 15.
- Apple TV+ gets GLAAD's only failing grade in annual LGBTQ representation study.
- Apple TV+ bags 10 Emmys, including first for Slow Horses.
- Apple Music Classical 2.0 adds thousands of full album booklets.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Flightaware Live iPhone Tracker
- Alex's Pick: The Noun Project
- Jason's Pick: Small USB to USB C Adapters for travel
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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It's Apple OS release week! iOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and other Apple operating systems are out. What are the new features in iOS 18? And the Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval.
- iOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever.
- In iOS 18, Photos brings Collections to the fore.
- Stolen iPhones will be even more useless from iOS 18 onwards.
- Apple Sports adds Live Activities in iOS 18 for easy score tracking.
- New iOS 17, macOS 14 updates for the upgrade-averse.
- macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act.
- visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro is available today.
- watchOS 11 is available today.
- Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval.
- tvOS 18 is now available.
- FDA authorizes first over-the-counter hearing aid software.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Small Rig NP-F970
- Doc's Pick: Scenery.video
- Andy's Pick: SixColors Tenth Anniversary
Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, new features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, and when is Apple Intelligence coming?
- Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 gets two new buttons and a new camera layout.
- Apple's AI rollout is too staggered to spur iPhone "Super Cycle".
- Introducing Apple Watch Series 10.
- Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people.
- How Apple Watch sleep apnea detection works and why it matters.
- Apple introduces AirPods 4 and the world's first all-in-one hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2.
- Apple's AirPods 4 launch with two model variants: one with noise-cancelling, one without.
- Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16.
- Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month.
- Apple must pay 13 billion euros in back taxes, EU's top court rules.
- Kuo: Apple's 5G modem to rapidly roll out in iPhones starting next year.
- All the gorgeous San Francisco locations in Apple's "It's Glowtime" event
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Picks: Reeder.app & NetNewsWire
- Mikah's Pick: Belkin AIrPods Cleaning Kit
- Shelly's Pick: AppleVis & BeMyEyes
Hosts: Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko
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Could the next Mac Mini lose all of its USB-A ports? Did Apple shape a part of a Child Safety Bill? Will a new iPhone SE with an OLED display be announced? Plus, is there an actual rule with Apple that disallows villains in movies or TV shows from using an iPhone?
- Apple's succession strategy; M4 Mac Mini; cheaper iPad Magic Keyboard.
- Who is John Ternus, the Apple exec tipped to take over from Tim Cook?
- Apple helped nix part of a child safety bill. More fights are expected.
- iPhone SE 4 will finally ditch LCD for OLED in early 2025.
- Rumor: Apple developing updated Magic Keyboard for entry-level iPad, iPad Air units.
- Jennifer in paradise: the story of the first Photoshopped image.
- Apple and Nvidia in talks to invest in OpenAI.
- Is Apple's 'No Villain Clause' for iPhones on-screen real? The truth about the tech company's rule for movies and TV shows.
- Today in Apple history: Woz stages an epic concert
Picks of the Week:
- Alex Pick: Streamvoodoo Camera
- Andy's Pick: Raindrop.io Bookmark Manager
- Jason's Pick: LaMetric Time
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We finally have a date for Apple's September Event. Will M4-based Macs be released in October? A rare announcement of a transition in a key Apple role. Apple makes a statement about the browser choice screen for EU users. And can you really dry off your wet phone with the power of bass?
- Apple event announced for September 9: "It's Glowtime".
- Here's everything to expect at next month's Apple event.
- Rumor: Apple has begun testing four M4-based Macs, will release the new models in October.
- Apple announces Chief Financial Officer transition.
- Meta cancels high-end mixed reality headset after Apple Vision Pro struggles.
- "Ted Lasso" heads toward Season 4 greenlight with options pickup for 3 core cast members.
- Apple rethinks its movie strategy after a string of misses.
- Typing these four characters could crash your iPhone.
- Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone?
Picks of the Week:
- Mikah's Picks: Jewelers Loupe & Plebs
- Andy's Pick: Capt. Grace Hopper
- Alex's Pick: Polycam
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it?
- The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones.
- Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products.
- Flaws in Microsoft apps could let attackers spy on users.
- Jason's interview with Zach Gage.
- Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow.
- Competing in search — Benedict Evans.
- "Apple is apparently giving Secret (or just "private") Demos showing off VisionOS 2.0 features that have yet to appear in beta, plus some kind of enterprise AR demos."
- California driver's licenses to be available on Apple, Google wallets.
- Apple iPad 9th Gen hits $199 for first time.
- Apple Podcasts launches on the web.
- Apple's first India-made iPhone Pro models coming this year.
- iPhone 16 Pro's new color could be called 'Desert Titanium'.
- Apple's biggest competition in India? Used iPhone sellers.
- Apple's HomePod and iPad hybrid tabletop robot with an arm spotted in the supply chain, estimated to cost $1,000.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: The Famous Internet Cafe
- Andy's Pick: "Sounds of Apple" & the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast
- Alex's Pick: Deliciously Ella
- Jason's Pick: Carbon Copy Cloner 7
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The upcoming M4 Mac Mini is rumored to sport a new slimmer design. Apple is facing scrutiny for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions. macOS Sequoia is adding permission prompts for screenshots and recording apps. And a cool Nintendo Virtual Boy emulator is usable on the Vision Pro.
- Apple's Mac Mini with M4 chip will be its smallest computer ever.
- Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; 'degrading its brand'.
- Apple's permissions features are out of balance.
- macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps.
- It took Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro to make me appreciate Nintendo's Virtual Boy.
- Apple continuing work on smart glasses.
- Apple prototypes and corporate secrets are for sale online—if you know where to look.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Audinate Dante to Analog
- Andy's Picks: RetroArch and OpenEMU
- Jason's Pick: Shareshot
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Apple's Q3 2024 results are out, and Jason Snell produced his signature charts to cover the results. A look inside Apple's instructions for its Apple Intelligence. Apple has filed a motion to dismiss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit. And Ziff Davis buys back CNET for $100 million.
- Disney+ Vision Pro app adds Iceland environment.
- SpongeBob Squarepants immersive environment now available for Vision Pro.
- tvOS 18 will soon let Apple TV users open web links on iPhone.
- Apple results: Quarterly record, all-time high in Services.
- Existential thoughts about Apple's reliance on Services revenue.
- 'You are a helpful mail assistant,' and other Apple Intelligence instructions.
- Apple debuts new 'Distraction Control' feature for Safari, launching today with iOS 18 beta 5.
- How iOS 18's Web Eraser content-blocker morphed into a distraction-hiding tool.
- Apple files motion to dismiss DOJ antitrust lawsuit, citing harm to innovation and user experience.
- Our audit of Homebrew.
- Apple now sending up to $395 payments to butterfly keyboard MacBook owners.
- CNET to be sold to Ziff Davis in sign of possible media deals to come.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Flighty 4.0
- Andy's Pick: Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose
- Alex's Picks: Kandao EGO & Spatialify
- Leo's Pick: Apple's Superdrive
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Apple Intelligence may miss the announced initial launch window. Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized Apple store in the country. And Jason Snell's prediction back in 2023 of adverts coming to Apple TV may be coming true.
- Apple Intelligence to miss initial release of iOS 18, iPadOS overhauls.
- Apple to adopt voluntary AI safeguards established by Biden.
- Apple cuts iPhone price in India amid China slowdown.
- Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland.
- Neuralink rival Synchron's brain implant now lets people control Apple's Vision Pro with their minds.
- Balenciaga and Rimowa launch apps for Apple Vision Pro.
- GenZD, a port of GZDoom for iOS, now available on the App Store.
- Apple Maps launches on the web to take on Google.
- Apple TV plots UK adverts.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Homebridge
- Andy's Pick: GoodLinks
- Alex's Picks: Dengue Fever & OWC 4M2
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Could foldable iPhones be coming in 2026? Apple is making a marketing push to warn users to stop using Google Chrome. India is cutting import tax on smartphones. And Apple scored 72 total Emmy Award nominations for its Apple TV+ lineup.
- Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design.
- The DOJ's assault on Apple will harm consumers.
- CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple.
- Apple warns millions Of iPhone users—stop using Google Chrome.
- India cuts import tax on smartphones in boost for Apple.
- Adobe's Photoshop can now generate AI images via prompts like Dall-E or Midjourney.
- Apple scores record 72 Emmy Award nominations and sweeps across top categories...
Picks of the Week:
- Mikah's Pick: Philips Hue UV Light Sanitizer Box
- Leo's Pick: Platform:6 Creator Edition Desk
- Andy's Pick: Casio F108WH
- Alex's Pick: Matt the Electrician
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The public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other operating systems for Apple devices are out now. Apple, along with Nvidia and Anthropic, used thousands of YouTube videos to train their AI systems. How close does Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra compare to Apple's Watch Ultra? Apple also opened its payment service to rivals in Europe following a settlement of a case from the European Union.
- Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more.
- Jason's macOS Sequoia first look.
- iOS 18 adds new 'Recovered' album to the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content.
- Taboola to sell ads for Apple
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: ultra déjà vu.
- Apple now makes it easier to switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos.
- Apple, Nvidia, Anthropic used thousands of swiped YouTube Videos to Train AI.
- Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem.
- Apple settles EU case by opening its iPhone payment system to rivals.
- India antitrust probe finds Apple abused position in apps market.
- Apple seeks 'killer app' for its $3,500 Vision Pro headset.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Anker Surge Protector
- Andy's Pick: CamelCamelCamel
- Alex's Pick: Toad the Wet Sprocket
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple finally approves the Epic Games marketplace app after Epic Games calls out Apple. Do the new Microsoft Surface ARM laptops outperform Apple's MacBooks? Be careful when considering stealing campaign posters; they might have an AirTag in them. And could a HomePod with a touchscreen display be coming?
- Jony Ive shaped the iPhone. These are the songs that shaped him.
- On the origins of DS_store.
- Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe.
- Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports.
- Microsoft Surface ARM laptops beat MacBook Air – but not MacBook Pro.
- Sign Snatchers beware, that campaign poster might have an AirTag.
- Tim Cook talks Apple Vision Pro as spatial computing goes down under.
- First teaser revealed for Apple Original Films' movie 'F1'.
- Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with display.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Monoprice 8x8 Matrix
- Andy's Pick: Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher 2 6-month Trial
- Jason's Pick: KUXIU X36 Pro MAX iPad Magnetic Charging Stand
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The European Competition Commissioner says that Apple is showing anticompetitive behavior by withholding the release of its AI system in Europe. iOS and macOS Apps are exposed to supply chain attacks through critical flaws in CocoaPods. Happy Repair Independence Day! And Apple TV+ is growing in the US, overtaking Paramount+.
- EU Competition Commissioner says Apple's decision to pull AI from EU shows anticompetitive behavior.
- Apple has sent a mysterious request for materials relating to the development of OLED+CF Displays for future headsets to Samsung & LG.
- Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026.
- Critical flaws in CocoaPods expose iOS and macOS apps to supply chain attacks.
- Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future.
- Apple's "Longevity, by Design" whitepaper argues its huge scale affects its repair policies.
- Today, twenty percent of the US has the right to repair electronics. Happy Repair Independence Day!
- Apple TV+ continues to grow in the US, overtaking Paramount+.
- The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Central Control
- Andy's Pick: Swish Window Manager
- Jason's Pick: Unshaky
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Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU rules. There may be more indication of Apple's plans for its Vision Pro product lineup. Apple was contemplating partnering with Meta to integrate their AI system into the iPhone. And the Final Cut Camera app is now available on the App Store.
- Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU competition rules.
- Apple won't roll out AI tech In EU market over regulatory concerns,
- Apple Vision plans: cheaper model in late 2025, Vision Pro 2 in 2026, AR Glasses.
- First iPhone game-streaming service brings 1,300 retro classics.
- Apple says no to PC emulators on iOS.
- Apple spurned idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago.
- Apple sets bold new goals for automating iPhone factories.
- For Apple's AI push, China is a missing piece.
- The world's first Spatial Computing Hack: I finally found a bug that literally fills your room full of bugs.
- Final Cut Camera for iPhone now available on the App Store.
- MicroMac, a Macintosh for under £5.
- How broken are Apple's Parental Controls? It took 3 years to fix an x-rated loophole.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Combustion Predictive Thermometer
- Alex's Pick: Final Cut Pro & StreamVoodoo
- Andy's Pick: Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic
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Apple has reportedly ceased work on the next Vision Pro with a focus on releasing a cheaper model in 2025. More information about Apple Intelligence is starting to roll out. Cheaper Vision Pro, Apple Pay Later, Apple Watch. And it's hard to talk about rumors sometimes, but reportedly, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 may get a larger screen and thinner design, according to Ming-chi Kuo.
- Apple's new AI is made in Google data centers.
- Apple to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash.
- This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone.
- Tim Cook may have met with Trump during WWDC to discuss second term priorities.
- Apple suspends work on next Vision Pro, focused on releasing cheaper model in late 2025.
- What are all these Apple executives doing with their legs?
- Steven Spielberg's Apple Watch keeps throwing false "Fall Detection" alerts during his packed talk Tribeca Film Festival; he throws it in desperation.
- US sues Adobe for 'deceiving' subscriptions that are too hard to cancel.
- Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall.
- Ok, fine, here's Apple Intelligence.
- An accidental lock-in feature of the Apple ecosystem.
- Apple Watch Series 10 to get larger screen and thinner design, per Ming-chi Kuo.
- macOS Sequoia brings an unexpected update to Apple's Chess game.
- Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, says Steve Jobs 'screamed in his face' telling him to fire his entire leadership team—and he was right.
- Apple refuses to notarize emulators in EU.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro
- Andy's Pick: ODOSOLA Tablet Stand
- Jason's Pick: Zoom H6Essential
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A bevy of announcements came from Apple during it WWDC24 event! Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac with features like Image Playground. iPadOS 18 is coming soon, including an official Calculator app for the iPad and Smart Script when using the Apple Pencil. And the Apple Vision Pro is expanding into new countries and regions, such as China and Singapore, starting June 28th.
- Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies over Apple's ChatGPT integrations.
- The iPhone is now an AI trojan horse.
- Apple introduces Image Playground - a new AI image tool.
- iPadOS 18 introduces powerful new intelligence features and apps designed for Apple Pencil.
- iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever.
- Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18.
- visionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
- Blackmagic Design announces the world's first commercial camera system and editing software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple Vision Pro arrives in new countries and regions beginning June 28.
- iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: NotebookLM
- Leo's Pick: Reconditioning a classic Mac 128K
- Mikah's Pick: Appe Developer app
- Alex's Pick: Decibel X
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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A new 3D 'Floor Plan' feature has been shipped with the latest HomeKit update. Apple mislabeled the number of GPU cores on the M2 iPad Air. You too can design your kitchen with the Apple Vision Pro & Lowe's. Plus, do cheap lightning-connected earbuds actually use Bluetooth even though it's a wired connection?
- Qualcomm uses 'I'm a Mac' actor Justin Long to promote ARM PC.
- Controller for HomeKit updated with new 3D 'Floor Plan' feature.
- M4 iPad Pro uses Secure Indicator Light for mic/camera access.
- Apple mislabeled GPU cores on M2 iPad Air; speed claims unaffected.
- Cheap lightning earbuds use Bluetooth?!
- Review: "What If?" shows off the Vision Pro's strengths.
- This is the best look yet at Apple's immersive video cameras.
- Apple Vision Pro Mindfulness App may get 'Respiration Tracking' feature.
- Lowe's wants you to use the Apple Vision Pro to design your kitchen.
- Apple News+ subscriptions growing 4x faster than major publishers, says report.
- This is Lunar Lake — Intel's utterly overhauled AI laptop chip that ditches memory sticks.
- TSMC says it has discussed moving fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible.
- Qualcomm: Snapdragon coming to "all PC form factors," including desktops.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: Bioluminescent Petunias
- Andy's Pick: Ulysses
- Alex's Picks: Zoom Tiles Beta
- Jason's Pick: Webaround Big Shot 5
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Could Apple change the orientation of its logo on future iPads? An OLED iPad mini is allegedly in development for a 2026 release. Would you buy a Lego model of an Apple Store? And why did Apple Music even bother releasing a top 100 list of the best albums on Apple Music?
- Apple might change the orientation of its logo on the back of future iPads.
- When are AirPods Max 2 coming? Here's the latest reporting...
- Apple iOS 18, macOS 15 AI features: Project Greymatter, Privacy, OpenAI deal.
- Three new games are now available for the Apple Vision Pro.
- New parkour Apple immersive video out now on Apple Vision Pro.
- This Lego Apple Store model needs votes for a slim chance of getting made.
- Apple Music 100 best albums.
- Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using.
- Apple reportedly developing OLED iPad mini for 2026.
- All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026.
- Prototype 3rd-gen iPod reveals that Apple built a Tetris clone for the iPod but never released it.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: MapleRead
- Jason's Pick: Lex.Games
- Andy's Pick: Tactiq YouTube Transcript Generator
- Alex's Picks: Kewpie Mayonaise & Merlin Bird ID
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Microsoft unveiled its new Copilot+ PCs to compete with Apple's MacBook Air. Apple released an update to iOS that fixes the issue of deleted photos reappearing, or as most articles are fixated on, deleted NSFW photos. And could new Mac Studio and Mac Pros be released in 2025?
- Scarlett Johansson was 'shocked, angered' by ChatGPT voice that sounded like her.
- Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in.
- I tried Microsoft's new AI-Focused PCs. Windows is exciting again.
- iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago.
- Apple says its latest iOS update fixes the issue that caused some NSFW deleted photos to reappear.
- macOS Sonoma 14.5 is the best release this cycle.
- iPad Pro 13's hide a repairability win, still hard to fix.
- Mac Studio, Mac Pro will be released in 2025.
- Secret meeting between Apple and TSMC reported, possibly to reserve all 2nm capacity.
- Apple's 27% app store fee plan gets skeptical reception by judge.
- The forged Apple employee badge.
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: WWDC Index
- Jason's Pick: Provenance
- Andy's Pick: PGYTECH SD Card Case & Reader
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The new iPad Pros are here! Jason Snell shares his thoughts on the iPad Pro, and Mikah unboxes his iPad Pro as Leo and Andy watch with excitement. Logic Pro gets updated for the Mac and iPad with new AI features: is this a prelude to this year's WWDC? Apple is working on revamping Siri to catch up to its competitors' offerings in generative AI. And people are mad at Apple's 'Crush' iPad Pro ad.
- M4 iPad Pro review: here we go again.
- Breaking down the iPad Hype: M4 and Tandem OLED!
- Apple releases Logic Pro for Mac and iPad updates with new AI features.
- Daring Fireball: The M4 iPad Pros.
- Apple will revamp Siri to catch up to its chatbot competitors.
- Apple working to fix iPhone alarm problem.
- Apple releases iOS 17.5 with cross-platform tracking detection, EU app downloads from websites and more.
- VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use, here's how to get it.
- Hydraulic Press Channel reproduces the iPad ad for real.
- Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy.
- Apple still isn't done building its dream iPad
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Not Boring Habits
- Mikah's Pick: Morpholio Trace
- Jason's Pick: Ferrite Recording Studio
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support!
- Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis.
- Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest.
- Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models.
- Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only.
- iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera.
- Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up.
- Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement.
- Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support.
- New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip.
- New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera.
- Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022.
- Apple reports second quarter results.
- Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian.
- Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad.
- Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race.
Picks of the Week:
- Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router
- Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush
- Andy's Pick: Portal
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Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.
- Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro.
- Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features.
- Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night.
- FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data.
- Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch.
- Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says.
- Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering.
- iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets.
- Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens.
- Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Alpaka
- Leo's Pick: Loctote
- Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library
- Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop
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Apple announced a May 7th event, hinting very heavily that new iPads will be announced at the event! Will Apple stop producing its FineWoven accessories following negative reviews of the product? Apple is continuing its environmental push. And is Apple cutting its future Vision Pro shipment forecasts?
- Apple announces May 7th event for new iPad.
- Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories.
- Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push.
- What really happens when you trade In an iPhone at the Apple Store.
- Apple finally plans to release a Calculator app for iPad later this year.
- macOS 15 rumored to feature revamped Calculator app.
- Apple says it was ordered to pull WhatsApp from China app store.
- Apple cuts 2024 & 2025 Vision Pro shipment forecasts.
Picks of the Week:
- Shelly's Pick: Quinn Martin TV Shows
- Andy's Pick: MediaHuman Audio Converter
- Alex's Pick: Apple Reality Composer
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts.
- Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro.
- Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade.
- Apple's mysterious fisheye projection.
- Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks.
- Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy.
- Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
- Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair.
- 'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Liminal
- Andy's Pick: Downie
- Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro
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When will new iPads be announced? Apple confirms layoffs are coming to the company, hitting the former Apple Car division and other sectors. Apple's App Store now allows for gaming emulators. Apple is also challenging ITC's ban on the Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
- When will Apple release the new iPad Pro?
- Apple explores home robotics as potential 'next big thing' after car fizzles.
- Apple cut at least 600 workers when car, screen projects stopped.
- Beeper is joining Automattic.
- Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri.
- App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more.
- Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
- Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple.
- Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand.
Picks of the Week:
- Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential
- Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki
- Alex's Pick: NAB
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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Does Apple need help with its approach to immersive videos? During its production, Jon Stewart was not allowed to interview the FCC chairwoman, Lina Kahn, on its Apple TV+ show. And, Apple sues a former employee for leaking the iPhone Journal app to the media.
- Apple's Immersive Video problem.
- MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day.
- PSA: The MLB app doesn't work on the Mac anymore.
- MLB tvOS app adds Multiview, and it's a winner.
- Spatial Personas launching on Vision Pro today.
- Vision Pro engineers moved to folding iPhone project; delayed to 2027.
- Here's what Apple retail's new machine to update iPhones in the box looks like.
- Jon Stewart interviews Lina Kahn, says Apple wouldn't let him.
- The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps.
- Apple sues former employee for leaking iPhone's Journal app and more.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: SmallRig
- Jason's Pick: Baseball Savant
- Andy's Pick: Torchy Blane in Panama
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In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia.
- US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes
- Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
- Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues
- An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations
- EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers
- Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition
- Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite
- Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year
- Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check
Picks of the Week:
- Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th
- Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app
- Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly again this week! Could Apple bring Google Gemini to its iPhones and iOS 18? You can now buy the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for a very affordable price. And is it the end of Hackintosh?
- Apple in talks to license Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 generative AI tools.
- "The full exchange between Riley Testut and Apple's Kyle Andeer re the Core Technology Fee..."
- Walmart brings the popular MacBook Air with the M1 chip to its shelves.
- M3 MacBook Air said to lose 50% of its performance in clamshell mode.
- Modded M3 MacBook Air outperforms the more expensive M3 MacBook Pro with supercharged cooling.
- Serious bug in Sonoma 14.4 will destroy saved versions in iCloud Drive.
- Hackintosh is (almost) dead.
Picks of the Week:
- John's Pick: Chronicling
- Andy's Pick: Gestimer
- Alex's Pick: Spatial Symphony
- Jason's Pick: Windora
Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly as Leo Laporte is out this week. Apple initially blocked Epic's return to its App Store due to Tim Sweeney tweeting about Apple, then reversed their decision. Zuckerberg defends the Meta Quest 3 after someone criticized the headset on Threads. And could Apple TV+ follow a similar path to other streaming services and offer an ad-tier service?
- DMA be damned, Apple cuts off path to Epic Games Store, Fortnite on EU iPhones.
- Epic's App Store developer account restored in Europe once again.
- More options for apps distributed in the European Union.
- Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer's website, in latest EU App Store rule change.
- visionOS 1.1 improves Personas, adds MDM support.
- Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism.
- No currently available camera is high-res enough for Apple Vision Pro.
- M3 MacBook Air Review: More of a good thing.
- Hector Martin: "So the M3 can now drive 2 exte..." - Treehouse Mastodon
- Why ads on Apple TV+ are as inevitable as a 'Ted Lasso' spinoff.
Picks of the Week:
- Dan's Pick: Baldur's Gate 3
- Andy's Pick: Mars After Midnight
- Alex's Pick: Topaz
Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Dan Moren
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Apple released new 13" and 15" MacBook Airs with their M3 chips. Apple's been hit with a hefty €1.8 billion fine in the EU for breaking music streaming laws. And should you be wearing your Apple Vision Pro at your wedding?
- Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi.
- How I created the hybrid Mac-iPad laptop and tablet that Apple won't make.
- Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for breaking EU law over music streaming.
- The App Store, Spotify, and Europe's thriving digital music market.
- Tech worker's wife says she didn't want Apple Vision Pro in wedding pictures
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: The Larry David WWDC 2014 app store video (until it's taken down... again)
- Jason's Picks: Whisky and the Television by Sandwich for Vision Pro
- Alex's Pick: Huanuo monitor arms
- Leo's Pick: Zed
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Breaking news: Apple has canceled work on its electric car, shifting the team to work on generative AI instead. Apple gets post-quantum encryption in the iOS 17.4 update. Is Apple's FineWoven case any good? And did Microsoft try to sell its Bing search engine to Apple in 2018?
- Apple cancels work on electric car, shifts team to generative AI.
- Apple iOS 17.4: iMessage gets post-quantum encryption in new update.
- It's apparently easy to crack the Apple Vision Pro's front screen.
- Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive.
- Apple's FineWoven iPhone 15 case draws poor reviews, criticism.
- Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought.
- Google says Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple in 2018.
- Apple Sports: A free iPhone app to get you the score, fast.
- Simple complexity: Apple's trio of sports apps.
- AppleCare support advisors testing new ChatGPT-like tool 'Ask'.
- Crying in Apple Vision Pro.
- Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple.
- Major shareholders planning to force Apple to reveal use of AI.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Simple Scan
- Andy's Pick: Solar Eclipse Glasses
- Alex's Pick: Jambar
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Zuckerberg gave his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset and firmly believes the Meta Quest 3 is the superior product: what a shock! Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge a 30% fee to advertisers that purchase boosted posts through Apple's App Store. Apple filmed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the Apple Vision Pro. And Apple finally confirms that you should not use rice to dry out your phone.
- Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros
- Apple Vision Pro supports Panavision 70 films.
- Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is 'the better product' vs. Apple's Vision Pro.
- EU to hit Apple with €500mn penalty in first ever music streaming fine.
- Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge 30% fee on boosted posts purchased through App Store.
- There's another fake cypto app on the App Store.
- Supreme Court sides with Apple in $503M VirnetX lawsuit, ending decade-long battle.
- Cox Communications wins order overturning $1 bln US copyright verdict.
- Rice is not included in Apple's official guidance for a wet phone.
- NBA Slam Dunk Contest filmed for Apple Vision Pro.
- Usher takes fans behind-the-scenes of 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Apple Music mini-doc.
- Apple Vision Pro 2 release date sooner than expected, insider claims.
- Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card.
- Gruber: Apple was 'effectively forced' by China to bring RCS to iPhone.
- Analyzing Apple Vision Pro as an accessibility engineer.
- Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Animoog Galaxy
- Jason's Pick: Logitech Circle View Camera
- Leo's Pick: Think Python 3rd edition
- Andy's Pick: Nimona
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C the AirPods case as well? Apple announces the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with a new 'Double Tap' gesture. And the panel talks in-depth about the new camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
- Apple Watch Series 9 unveiled with S9 chip, 'Double Tap' gesture, and more.
- Apple - A major step toward being carbon neutral by 2030.
- Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port, 48-megapixel camera, Dynamic Island, new colors.
- Apple announces iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with titanium case, USB-C, Action button, A17.
- Use AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch.
- Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2.
- Apple launches new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2.
- iPhone 15 Pro is powered by new industry-leading 'A17 Pro' chip.
- Apple introduces new 6 TB and 12 TB iCloud storage tiers, priced at $30 and $60 a month.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max Now Starts at 256GB of Storage for $1,199.
- iPhone Mini is dead.
- In lieu of Picks of the Week, the panel share what colors they would order for the new iPhone 15's and Apple watches.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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If it wasn't for the EU, would Apple have stuck with the lightning connector port until they completely phased out ports on its smartphones? Why the iPhone 15 Pro may see a price increase when it gets announced at next week's Apple event. Plus, is Apple developing a low-cost MacBook to compete in the Chromebook market?
- Apple is set to embrace an iPhone charger change it didn't want.
- iPhone 15 Pro: 'Major price hike' coming for these two reasons.
- Apple to launch 'low-cost' MacBook series next year to rival Chromebooks.
- Apple and Microsoft fight Brussels over 'gatekeeper' label for iMessage and Bing.
- Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues.
- Apple launches new "Apps by Apple" page.
- How to set up recurring Apple Pay Cash payments in iOS 17.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: SHAWE Phone Holder * Andy's Pick: 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams * Alex's Pick: 101 Things I Learned in Product Design School
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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It's official: Apple's event is on September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Apple reversed its stance and endorsed right-to-repair legislation. Plus, Apple defends its App Store before the Australian government.
- Apple announces 'Wonderlust' event expected to feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more.
- "Wonderlust" invite is the first invitation since 2020 not to contain an AR easter egg.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max starts mass shipments, claims Kuo.
- We're Winning': Apple formally endorses right to repair legislation after spending millions fighting it.
- Apple to buy TSMC's entire supply of 3nm chips for 2023.
- The case for — and against — Apple shipping a larger iMac.
- Giving up the iPad-only travel dream.
- Stephen discusses his time at the Podcast Movement in Denver, and then the panel talks about the future of podcasting.
- "We can't be cheating because our apps aren't that successful."
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: Relay FM for St. Jude * Andy's Picks: Panels comic book reader * Stephen's Picks: Downie, Transloader, & Hazel
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Your Apple Watch is covered in bacteria, to the surprise of no one: here's how often you should clean it. Apple Insider got hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro. Also, we mourn the passing of Adobe's co-founder, John Warnock, who passed away at 82.
- Your Apple Watch band is likely covered in bacteria, new study says.
- How to clean your Apple Watch.
- Apple seeds sixth beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to developers.
- Apple reverses course, moves iPhone 'end call' button back to middle in latest beta.
- Hands on with Apple Vision Pro in the wild.
- A Disney sale to Apple? Don't count it out this time.
- Apple buying Disney isn't the fairy tale it once was.
- Siri Shortcuts support added to Tesla mobile app.
- macOS updates for Apple silicon Macs are larger than reported.
- Next slide please: A brief history of the corporate presentation.
- Adobe's co-founder John Warnock dies at 82.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: Tavarish: Flooded 2015 McLaren P1 Series * Andy's Picks: Project Binky & Subler * Alex's Pick: Sennheiser Ambeo VR
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple released its first iMac 25 years ago today. Is September 12th the rumored date for Apple's upcoming event? And, could Amazon's One palm reading payment service directly compete with Google and Apple in the digital wallet space?
- iMac turns 25 today.
- Apple Event September 12, 2023: Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2; Watch X later.
- An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass.
- Five new features coming to AirPods Pro 2.
- Apple didn't infringe on Bluetooth pairing lawsuit, court declares.
- Amazon wants you to pay with your palm. It's a sneak attack on Apple and Google.
- Why do people save their empty Apple boxes?
- Ford hires ex-Apple TV Plus chief Peter Stern to lead the customer software team.
- Ireland's Alchemy battles e-waste by giving Apple products a new life.
- Lionel Messi's inter Miami CF journey subject of new Apple TV+ docuseries.
- Apple to Finally Pay Out $500M Over iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit, after final appeal nixed by judge.
- iPhone 14 satellite emergency call 'literally' saved a family trapped in the Hawaii wildfires.
- Researcher says they were behind iPhone popups at Def Con.
An underrated icon shines in Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: Callsheet by Casey Liss * Alex's Pick: Feather * Andy's Pick: The Nib * Leo's Pick: LG StanbyME Go Portable Smart Touch Screen.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple Q3 2023 charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1%.
- How Apple will save billions of dollars on chips for new iPhone.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro goes on sale September 22, announced september 12 or 13.
- Apple tests 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro chip with 16 CPU cores, 40 GPU cores.
- Apple and Samsung are preparing big investments in chip designer Arm.
- Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services.
- Apple's college football TV deal, and a century-old athletic conference, fall apart.
- Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleging 'Tetris' movie on TV+ rips off his book.
- Google's AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online.
- Google wants iPhone switchers to know 'It's all good' on Android.
Picks of the Week: * Jason's Picks: MacWhisper & Aiko * Leo's Pick: FullJourney * Alex's Pick: Filmtools * Andy's Pick: SingleFIle
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- UPS, teamsters reach agreement on new contract, averting strike.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro features: USB-C port, new design, thinner bezels.
- Foldable iPad is still a possibility for Apple.
- Apple hit with French objections over advertising user data.
- App Store developers must detail why they're using some APIs
- Android will now warn about unknown Bluetooth trackers, like AirTag, traveling with you.
- Apple wants to know why users are turning off Conversation Awareness on AirPods Pro.
- Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA form Alliance for OpenUSD to drive open standards for 3D content.
- Apple again fails to save classical music.
- How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured.
- Reed Jobs' Yosemite plans using venture capitalism to fight cancer.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: GoPro Max * Andy's Pick: Recipe Keeper * Alex's Pick: 32 Sounds
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- iOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, and other updates patch actively exploited vulnerabilities.
- Unity's Apple Vision Pro game development tool opens in beta.
- Apple Vision Pro: will developers sell visionOS apps for the $3,499 Device?
- Apple is testing "Apple GPT" generative AI tools.
- French antitrust watchdog issues statement of objection over Apple app tracking.
- Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages class-action suit that's seeking $1BN+ for UK developers.
- Apple threatens to pull iMessage and Facetime in the UK if proposed laws against end-to-end encryption pass.
- Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.
- Apple may face 'severe' iPhone 15 Pro shortage over large display production issue.
- iPhone 15 Pro production concerns over thinner bezels may be exaggerated.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: Ridiculous Fishing EX * Andy's Pick: Tony Bennett * Alex's Pick: MotherGrid YouTube Channel
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- iPadOS 17 & macOS Sonoma public betas are out.
- How long will the last Intel Macs be supported? macOS Sonoma gives us some hints.
- Apple creates new vision products group (VPG) for future mixed-reality headsets.
- Apple TV+ Messi introduction stream hit by audio problems.
- Spain antitrust watchdog fines Amazon, Apple $218 million.
- Apple chided by appeals judge as it heads to US Supreme Court in antitrust case.
- Apple can delay App Store changes to file Supreme Court plea.
- Actors now on strike as Apple and other Hollywood studios fail to reach deal with Screen Actors Guild.
Picks of the Week * Leo's Pick: Spectre Camera * Alex's Pick: Saramonic SmartRig+ * Andy's Pick: AR Space Invaders * Jason's Pick: MLB App
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Ray Maxwell, a long-time friend of the TWiT network, joins the show to talk about his review of the new Mac Pro.
- Apple pulls iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 rapid security response updates due to Safari bug.
- Linus Tech Tips Labs tests the new Mac Studio M2 Ultra.
- Apple has arrived to the Threads party as new platform approaches 100M users.
- Goldman is looking for a way out of its partnership with Apple.
- Apple Vision pro headset to launch in US stores by appointment.
- Apple's 32-inch iMac not expected until late 2024 at the earliest, but does it even need to exist?
- Apple TV+ shows may have been filmed for Apple Vision Pro all along.
Picks of the Week * Ray's Pick: Super-Earth Mother * Alex's Pick: Monitor+ * Andy's Pick: MarkDownload * Jason's Pick: All Souls Lost by Dan Moren * Leo's Pick: Bear 2
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- Apple releases visionOS SDK to developers and details testing process
- Apple Vision Pro Will Support WebXR for Fully Immersive Experiences in the Browser
- Developers are already working on apps for Vision Pro - here are five we love
- Meta launches new VR subscription 'Meta Quest+' for $7.99
- Diva smart dimmer
- Gurman: Apple Reportedly Developing Larger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display
- Apple 2023 and 2024 Road Map: iPhone 15, M3 Macs, iPad Air, Vision Pro Headset
- Apple's Vision Pro headset may not come with a top strap in the box
- 4 arrested in shooting death of Bakersfield woman, 61
- Taco John's responds to Taco Bell's Taco Tuesday lawsuit
- Supreme Court Rebuffs Apple in Billion-Dollar Caltech Patent Case
- Apple Is Taking On Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle
- Apple's Beats Studio Pro Headphones Listed in FCC Database Ahead of Launch
- Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces and watchOS 10 design decisions in new interview
- The iPhone has a discovery problem
Picks:
- Jason's pick: MAMP
- Andy's pick: Comic Mono font
- Alex's pick: Midjourney 5.2
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- James Thomson joins the show to talk about the Vision Pro and gives a developers' look at what happened at WWDC.
- Apple's secret weapon to getting PC games on Mac.
- Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading.
- EU: smartphones must have user-replaceable batteries by 2027.
- Apple expanding self-service repair program to iPhone 14 lineup and more Macs.
Picks of the Week * James' Pick: MiSTer FPGA * Andy's Pick: Ealain screensaver * Alex's Pick: Keynote Update Version 13
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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- Eyes (and head) on with the Apple Vision Pro.
- Sony refuses to increase Vision Pro screen production capacity for Apple.
- Here's what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple's Vision Pro.
- 15-inch MacBook Air review: Sometimes bigger is better.
- Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line.
- Trailer for the second season for Apple TV+ series 'Foundation.'
Picks of the Week * Alex's Tip: 9x19 * Andy's Pick: Bike Outliner * Leo's Pick: Logseq * Jason's Pick: Libby
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- Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer.
- That crowd reaction when Apple announced the pricing of Vision Pro.
- Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think.
- Rossignol: "Apple has a WWDC session out today that mentions xrOS..."
- Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.
- Apple introduces the 15‑inch MacBook Air.
- Apple unveils new Mac Studio and brings Apple silicon to Mac Pro.
- Apple introduces M2 Ultra.
- Apple's most expensive M2 Ultra Mac Pro is $40,000 cheaper than the maxed-out Intel model.
- iOS 17 Preview.
- iPadOS 17 Preview.
- macOS Sonoma Preview.
- macOS Sonoma drops support for another wide swath of Intel Macs.
- Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch.
Picks of the Week
- Mikah's Pick: Knots 3D
- Andy's Pick: Arc Browser
- Alex's Pick: ZoomCuts
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- A first look at the headset that could be Apple's biggest competition.
- Gurman: "Apple will start accepting trade-ins of the Mac Studio, 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro on June 5th, the same day as WWDC."
- Apple's WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge winners code to share their passions with the world.
- Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023.
- Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved.
- Actor Brent Sexton sues Apple due to COVID vaccine mandate.
- Lisa: Steve Jobs' sabotage and Apple's secret burial documentary from The Verge.
- Final episode of "Ted Lasso" drops on Wednesday.
Picks of the Week * Alex's Pick: Phase Plant * Andy's Pick: Generations for iPhone * Jason's Pick: Audio Hijack 4.2
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- Apple shares WWDC 2023 schedule ahead of special event at Apple Park.
- Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for U.S.-made chips.
- Apple Design Award finalists announced ahead of WWDC 2023.
- Apple's EU tax saga reaches the top court in Europe.
- Hands on with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad.
- Android switching to iPhone highest level since 2018.
- France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death.
- Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS.
- The key Apple executives behind the mixed-reality headset coming at WWDC.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: Mimestream 1.0 * Andy's Pick: Glypha - Vintage * Jason's Pick: ChatGPT for iOS
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- App Store stopped more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022.
- Apple launches new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music.
- Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier.
- Apple devices to occupy 90% of TSMC 3nm capacity in 2023
- First M3 Pro Macs may launch by end of the year, chip has more CPU/GPU cores compared to M2 Pro.
- Apple executive in charge of TV+ and sports businesses to depart.
- Apple service outages are at unacceptable level given the importance of the ecosystem.
- Leaker claims Apple used 'multi-step sting' operation to identify and fire their source ahead of WWDC.
- Most states halt use of Google and Apple's COVID-19 exposure notification system.
Picks of the Week * Alex Pick: Ainope USBC 3.2 Gen 2 * Andy's Pick: Whats.New * Jason's Pick: Laya's Horizon
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- Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad.
- Apple reports better-than-expected quarter driven by iPhone sales.
- Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected.
- CEO Tim Cook says layoffs are a 'last resort' and not something Apple is considering right now.
- Apple extends share buybacks by another $90 billion.
- The downfall of Brydge: iPad keyboard company folds, leaving staff unpaid and customer orders unfulfilled.
- Apple fails to fully reboot iOS simulator copyright case.
- EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones.
- UK antitrust regulator refused permission to appeal Apple probe ruling.
- Apple confirms iOS 16.5 will be released next week with these new features (required for Apple Pride watchface).
- Apple releases release candidate for macOS Ventura 13.4.
- Apple's former head of iCloud will be in charge of making GM car software without CarPlay.
- Apple partner Foxconn buys more land in India and Vietnam.
Picks of the Week * Stephen's Pick: Gling AI Editing Tool * Andy's Pick: What The Car? * Leo's Pick: Peridot * Alex's Pick: Izotrope
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- Apple uses iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response feature for the first time.
- NSO zero-click iPhone hack accessed HomeKit, but blocked by Lockdown Mode.
- Apple drops suit against ex-chip exec Williams who started Nuvia.
- Apple to upgrade its watch operating system with new focus on widgets.
- Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking.
- NYC to give out 500 Apple AirTags for residents to put in their cars to combat car theft.
- The original Apple Store is moving to a new modern home.
- Apple Pay, Apple Card, Apple Cash all hit by simultaneous outage.
- Apple's new savings account draws nearly $1 billion In deposits in first four days.
- Apple's AI chief struggles with turf wars as new era begins.
- Apple's Safari browser surpasses Microsoft Edge in popularity.
- Earnings call Thursday: Apple to issue disappointing forecast this week, Bank of America predicts.
Picks of the Week * Jason's Pick: StopTheMadness * Andy's Pick: EstateSales.net * Alex's Pick: Sennheiser Ambeo
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- It's been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said 'Mac Pro' is 'for another day'.
- Apple's Find My shows unreleased Mac models.
- How Apple Savings compares vs other high-yield savings accounts.
- Apple's entrance into savings accounts may cost neobanks and traditional FIs.
- When Apple Comes Calling, 'It's the Kiss of Death'.
- Apple plans iPhone journaling app in expansion of health initiatives.
- Why GM is dropping CarPlay.
- Shady Mac App Store apps capitalize on the ChatGPT gold rush.
- iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite saves the day for Utah college kids trapped in 500-foot deep canyon.
- Ridley Scott's Apple movie 'Napoleon' invades Sony's CinemaCon presentation.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: DayOne
- Jason's Pick: Surfed
- Alex's Pick: Disaster Group
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple Card's new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY.
- Apple readies arsenal of apps for new headset, aiming to win over wary users.
- Developer (in Steve Jobs cosplay, no less) brings his Mac SE to Mumbai opening; Tim Cook's reaction is adorable.
- Apple launches new "trade-in" site for old Apple hardware.
- Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams.
- Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out.
- HomePods can now send a notification when your smoke alarm goes off.
- Apple wins a patent for an Advanced iMac with multiple Projectors that could project content onto walls & desktop areas.
- Apple's high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say.
Picks of the Week
- Christopher's Pick: Anker 747 Charger GaN Prime 150W
- Andy's Pick: New Adobe Lightroom
- Jason's Pick: macOS's Built In Screenshot Utility
- Mikah's Pick: Macbook Air 13.6" (2022 M2) Retro Series Skins
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Christopher Lawley
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- Former Apple PR chief Katie Cotton has died.
- Apple continues efforts to keep retail stories from unionizing.
- German antitrust regulator opens door for curbs on Apple.
- Here's why macOS has the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its files.
- iPhone 15 Pro design reveals new buttons, giant camera bump, colors, and more.
- Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay.
- Burglars steal $500K from Alderwood Mall Apple store after cutting hole in adjacent store.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Peak Design Vent iPhone Mount
- Rosemary's Pick: Sony's WH-1000XM5
- Andy's Pick: Camo
- Jason's Pick: Virtual ][
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5.
- Apple mixed-reality headset may not appear at WWDC as mass production pushed back yet again.
- Apple was wrong on AR, says Tim Cook; Steve taught him to admit it.
- Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface.
- GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help.
- Everybody hates GM's decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs.
Picks of the Week
- Dan's Pick: Logitech Litra Glow
- Alex's Pick: Descript
- Andy's Pick: RAM Mounts
Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Dan Moren
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- Daring Fireball: Wavelength.
- Apple releases iOS 16.4 with new emoji, Safari web push notifications, beta changes, voice isolation for calls and more.
- Mark Gurman on Twitter: "When Apple set out to develop iOS 17, the initial thinking was to call it a tuneup release..."
- Cabel Sasser's blog: "Apple passwords deserve an app".
- Tim Cook praises Apple's 'symbiotic' relationship with China.
- China urges Apple to strengthen data security.
- Apple Pay Later is finally launching.
- At Apple, rare dissent over a new product: Interactive Goggles.
- Apple is threatening to take action against staff who aren't coming into the office 3 days a week, report says.
- Apple acquired a startup using AI to compress videos.
- Apple to spend $1 billion annually on movies, aiming for major theatrical releases.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Whisper Transcription by Jordi Bruin
- Alex's Pick: Sony FX30
- Andy's Pick: COB Mini LED light
- Leo's Pick: Infinite Mac
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Inside Apple's companywide cost-cutting push to avoid layoffs.
- Carrot Weather gets snarky ChatGPT update.
- How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant lost the A.I. race.
- Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones.
- This is crazy and absolutely surreal! I trained an AI on Steve Jobs' voice...
- Original iPhone sells for over $50,000 in recent auction.
- European Union hurts Apple again – cannot limit USB Type-C charging speed.
- Half-Life 2 Source Engine running natively on Apple Silicon.
- Apple seeks India labor reform in push to diversify beyond China.
- Microsoft plans mobile games app store to rival Apple and Google.
Picks of the Week
- Doc's Pick: 2023 Universal Smartphone Content Creators Rig
- Leo's Pick: Polarsteps
- Andy's Pick: Infuse Video Player
- Jason's Pick: Camo Studio 2
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Doc Rock
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- Apple Music Classical app launching March 28.
- Tim Cook bets on Apple's mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy.
- To ship or not to ship, headset edition.
- First real-world look at Apple Mixed-Reality Headset parts seemingly shown in leaked images.
- Apple shareholders approve 40% pay cut for CEO Tim Cook at annual meeting.
- Why are so many Apple executives leaving? Who are successors at Apple?
- You can buy your next iPhone from Apple over a video call.
- Apple could reportedly release a HomePod with a display.
- Report: Apple to 're-examine' AI development.
- Apple TV+ wins Academy Award for best animated short film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
- Story of Sosumi & the Mac startup sound.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Marvel Snap
- Andy's Picks: Swish & Rectangle
- Zac's Picks: The Cure Tour, Fleishman Is In Trouble, Tiny Crossword+, and 9to5 Mac Happy Hour
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Zac Hall
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- Apple releases new watch bands! So your new yellow iPhone won't clash!
- Hello, yellow! Apple introduces new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
- Redesigned Outlook for Mac no longer requires Microsoft 365, rebuilt and optimized for Apple Silicon.
- Cabel Sasser: "A short story. We once submitted Untitled Good Game to the Mac App Store."
- First look at Google Chrome's Blink engine running on an iPhone.
- EU holds "stakeholder workshop" on compliance with new DMA standards; Spotify calls for two key changes in how Apple runs the App Store.
- Sonos speakers will support Apple Music spatial audio starting March 28th.
- When is Apple releasing new Mac Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, New iMac, M3?
- Apple may kick off M3 launch with 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air by WWDC, OLED iPad with M3 coming next year.
- Rumors clash over new MacBook Air release date.
- Apple releases 600 MB beta firmware update for Apple Studio Display.
- Someone turned the iPhone alarm into a beautiful piano score and you need to hear it.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: T-Mobile offers customers a year of MLS on AppleTV+
- Jason's Pick: Zones - Time Zone Conversion
- Andy's Pick: Playdate March Updates!
- Alex's Pick: Izotope
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984.
- Apple has procured TSMC's entire first run of 3nm chips.
- Apple suppliers leaving China.
- New iPhone SE with 6.1-inch OLED display and Apple's 5G chip planned.
- Chrome tweaked to improve memory use & battery life on MacBook.
- Apple's noninvasive blood glucose technology for future Apple Watch reaches 'proof-of concept' stage.
- Schools are banning Apple Watches.
- A woman who got locked out of her Apple account minutes after her iPhone was stolen and had $10,000 taken from her bank account says Apple was 'not helpful at all'.
- Apple: massive decline in net cash.
- Apple takes another step towards ads on TV Plus.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: PICO-8 Fantasy Console
- Alex's Pick: Scenario
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Marco Arment
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- Parallels Desktop for Mac: The solution for running Windows 11 on Apple M-Series Macs.
- Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines.
- U.S. escalates Apple probe, looks to involve antitrust chief.
- Trellix advanced research center discovers a new privilege escalation bug class on macOS and iOS.
- Apple holds 'WWDC for AI' employee event: 'The talent we have is truly at the forefront'.
- Veteran Apple product marketing exec and GarageBand 'co-creator' departs the company.
- Apple flexes lobbying power as Apple Watch ban comes before Biden next week.
- First look: new emojis in iOS 16.4.
- Apple launches new 'Car Key Tests' app for iPhone as adoption lags.
- OG sealed iPhone breaks record selling for almost 2x that of a recent auction.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Ross Dashboard
- Andy's Pick: Duet Display
- Dan's Pick: Hatch Rest
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Dan Moren
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- About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2.1.
- macOS 13.2.1 update fixes WebKit security breach.
- PSA: Don't update to iOS 16.3.1 if you're a Google Photos user.
- 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early April 2023.
- HomePod (second generation) review: More of the same.
- Apple's manufacturing shift to India hits stumbling blocks.
- What if... Apple's next big thing never comes?
- Apple's push into next-generation financial services hits delays.
- Apple hires its first People Officer in executive reshuffle.
- Audiobook narrators fear Apple used their voices to train AI.
- Jony Ive's latest design is the emblem for King Charles' coronation.
- Ted Lasso' season 3 sets premiere date at Apple, drops first teaser.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Tweaks for Twitter
- Alex's Pick: RLSOCO Hard Case for Apple Mac Studio M1
- Andy's Pick: Tempso Classical Music Player for iPhone
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step back.
- Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report card.
- Apple TV users can now watch Major League Soccer matches with MLS Season Pass.
- Apple execs on M2 chips, winning gamers and when to buy a Mac.
- Apple decides to drop role of Industrial Design Chief in post-Jony Ive era.
- If you need an instant vintage Apple collection, here's where to get it.
- Apple highlights child protection for Safer Internet Day.
- The original startup behind Stable Diffusion has launched a generative AI for video.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Calibre
- Andy's Pick: Doppler music player for iPhone and Mac
- Leo's Pick: Monocle
- Alex's Pick: Grog Knots
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- New HomePod can still stain some wooden surfaces.
- 4chan members allegedly used Eleven Labs to create disturbing audio content in celeb voices.
- Apple is planning both a foldable screen and a kickstand for the iPad.
- Apple's Superbowl coverage.
- New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro have slower SSD speeds than previous models.
- Apple beefs up smartphone services in "silent war" against Google.
- Apple extends Chinese censorship to Hong Kong users.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Mac 30th Anniversary Icons as SVG
- Jason's Pick: Make.com
- Andy's Picks: HiDock & HandMirror by Rafael Conde
- Alex's Pick: The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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- 2023 MacBook Pro review: More of the same, in a good way.
- M2 Mac Mini review: Whatever you want it to be.
- Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics.
- Cat activates Homepod music playback.
- Apple postpones AR/VR glasses, plans cheaper mixed-reality headset.
- How Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset will work.
- iOS 16.3 fixes multiple security vulnerabilities.
- About security keys for Apple ID.
- Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new education and awareness efforts on Data Privacy Day.
- Apple enlists 'Ted Lasso' star power and Today at Apple sessions for 'Data Privacy Day'.
- How Apple has so far avoided layoffs: Lean hiring, no free lunches.
- iOS 16.3 code reveals Apple continues to work on classical music app.
- Apple releases HomePod 16.3 software with humidity and temperature sensing, find my improvements, audio tuning, and more.
- AI and the Big Five.
- The Lisa: Apple's most influential failure.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Ivory
- Andy's Pick: Iconfactory - Tot/Tot Pocket
- Alex's Pick: Affinity Bundle
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- New M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro.
- New M2 / M2 Pro Mac Mini.
- Digital IDs on iPhone launching soon in California.
- Apple is working on adding touch screens to Macs in major turnabout.
- 'Retro Pod' app yanked from the App Store.
- wInd3x, the iPod Bootrom exploit 10 years too late.
- Goldman Sachs lost $1.2 billion in just nine months in newest division.
- The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions.
- Fake SSDs with great reviews are still popping up on Amazon.
- Dropbox to roll out update with full support for macOS 12.5 by April.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Gator Frameworks Microphone Clip Quick Release.
- Andy's Pick: Runestone Plain Text Editor for iPhone and iPad.
- Jason's Pick: OpenAI Whisper.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- iPhone announcement anniversary.
- Keynote introduction anniversary.
- Safari is released to the world.
- Apple releases audiobooks with AI narrators.
- Apple's dumping Broadcom, but keeping Qualcomm for now.
- Apple releases minimal in 2023, except for that headset.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Atomic Clock
- Leo's Pick: Foreca
- Andy's Pick: Algorithms to Live By
- Jason's Pick: Mela
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell
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- Dark Sky shut down as promised.
- Apple didn't release any new Macs this quarter for first time since 2000.
- Epic CEO teases Fortnite coming back to iOS as Apple is rumored to allow alternative app stores.
- Next-generation QI2 wireless charging standard embraces Apple's MagSafe for Universal compatibility.
- Kuo: Apple to cancel or postpone 2024 iPhone SE 4.
- iPhone 14 Pro back in stock, ads back on air.
- Inside Apple's war for chip talent.
- Apple's battery replacement prices are going up by $20 to $50.
- Apple Home new architecture roll-out paused.
- iPhone 14 has another crash detection problem, this time it's skiing.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: June Oven
- Andy's Pick: MarsEdit 5
- Jason's Pick: Channels
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Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2022.
- Apple's new Mac Studio & iPad Air.
- Apple's response to AirTag stalking concerns.
- A farewell to the iPod.
- Apple's vision of a passwordless future.
- Rene Ritchies leaves the show, and Jason Snell joins the show.
- M2 MacBook Air review.
- The Dynamic Island.
- The Apple Watch Ultra with Stephen Robles.
- Are there too many new iPads with the release of Apple's new A14 iPad?
- Gambling ads in the App Store.
- A song and dance from the panel of MacBreak Weekly during some tests.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Jason Snell
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- Rich Siegel & his experience with the Apple App Store over the years.
- Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks.
- Apple continues to test new 'Rapid Security Response' updates, this time for macOS users.
- Apple backs out of Sunday Ticket negotiations with NFL.
- When will Apple release the Apple Silicon Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip?
- New 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early 2023.
Picks of the Week
- Jason Pick: Notchmeister
- Andy's Picks: Photoscan by Google & Comicraft New Year's Day Fonts Sale.
- Alex's Pick: Sony FR7
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Rich Siegel
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- Apple will allow 3rd Party App stores.
- Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups.
- Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained.
- iOS 16.2 is out.
- macOS 13.1 with Freeform is out.
- Apple claims a new iMessage can alert you if state-sponsored spies are eavesdropping.
- Apple to end employee gagging clauses after activist campaign.
- Tim Cook praises partnership with Sony for creating 'world's leading camera sensor for iPhone' during Japan trip.
- Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature is now live in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Draw Things - Stable Diffusion in your iPhone
- Andy's Pick: Ulysses 29
- Alex's Pick: ChatGPT
- Jason's Pick: Sports Alerts
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple makes plans to move production out of China.
- TSMC triples Arizona chip investment to $40bn.
- Apple in talks to move some iPad production to India as part of its exodus from China.
- Apple's anti-union tactics in Atlanta were illegal, US officials say.
- St. Louis Apple Store employees explain U-turn on unionization effort.
- The NLRB says Apple interrogated and coerced employees in Atlanta.
- Elon Musk says Apple is Twitter's largest ad client; has now 'fully resumed' advertising on the platform.
- Apple introduces Apple Music Sing.
- Apple's new patent countersuit against AliveCor aims to 'set the record straight'.
- Apple TV+ teases 2023 content slate.
- Apple sued by two women over AirTag stalking.
- Colorado grandmother sues police detective following SWAT raid based on false 'Find my iPhone' ping.
- Carrot Weather gets mini-games, Live Activities support for all precipitation, Layout redesign, more.
- Apple launches self service repair program in Europe.
- Man with 300 iPhones violently robbed near Apple's Fifth Avenue flagship.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Broadcasts 3.0
- Andy's Pick: A Christmas Carol, read/performed by Patrick Stewart
- Alex's Picks: Tis the Season & Reality Scan
- Leo's Pick: Search All Apple Keynotes on Context
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Musk's fight with Apple is one he's likely to lose.
- Musk claims Apple threatens to remove Twitter from App Store.
- Apple restricted AirDrop in China before widespread protests broke out.
- iPhone 14 Pro demand to 'disappear' as Apple misses shipment goal by 20 million units.
- An 'unthinkable morning': 1 dead, 16 injured after car crashes into Apple store in Hingham.
- Apple Watch Ultra's powerful diving tools arrive with the Oceanic+ app.
- We went diving with the Apple Watch Ultra. In short: dive computer makers should be worried.
- No, Apple isn't planning to buy Manchester United.
- Apple battling ESPN for rights to stream Dutch soccer league.
- Judge approves Apple's plan to pay $50 million to settle butterfly keyboard lawsuit.
- World Cup soccer balls plugged into chargers.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: ReadKit 3.1
- Andy's Pick: Bondic Liquid Plastic
- Alex's Pick: Sound Devices A20-RX
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- iOS developers say Apple's App Store analytics aren't anonymous.
- Apple Watch can help spot another life-threatening heart condition.
- Evernote's next move: joining the Bending Spoons suite of apps.
- Everyone thinks Apple's negotiations with the NFL are dragging on.
- VMware Fusion 13 adds Windows 11 virtualization for Apple Silicon Macs.
- A secret Apple Silicon extension to accommodate an Intel 8080 artifact.
- SwiftKey is unexpectedly back on iOS.
- ByteOverlord/Watch_Quake: Quake 1 port for Apple Watch.
- Something new is brewing. I created Homebrew nearly 13 years ago...
- Apple's taken the joy out of its Books app with iOS 16.
- Chinese Government steps in to help an Apple iPhone factory.
- Apple pivots to Samsung for iPhone memory chips following US trade ban against Chinese suppliers.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Flighty
- Andy's Pick: Pentel Presto! Jumbo Correction Pen
- Alex's Pick: Streamdeck+
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple sued for allegedly deceiving users with privacy settings after Gizmodo story.
- One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are "gross".
- Apple to begin mass production on AR & VR headset in early 2023.
- Apple's latest iOS beta gives you more control over the iPhone's always-on display.
- Apple to restrict 'Everyone' option in AirDrop to 10 minutes in China with iOS 16.1.1.
- Apple's Satellite Emergency SOS Feature: a review & deep-dive explainer.
- Berkshire Hathaway bought a $4.1B stake in Apple chipmaker TSMC.
- The Apple TV's upgrade experience needs an upgrade.
- tvOS bug limits 128GB Apple TV 4K to 64GB.
- Queen of Christmas bails out of Apple TV+, lands on CBS.
- Steve Jobs' Birkenstocks sold for $218,750
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple expects iPhone 14 shipments to be delayed by Covid restrictions in China
- Apple's bargain with Beijing: access to China's factories — and consumers.
- Chips and China.
- Apple building 'advertising network for live television'.
- "You Might Also Like" - Basic Apple Guy.
- Internal Tech Emails on Twitter.
- Apple Supposedly Dumping the 'Hey!' From Siri's Wake Phrase.
- Apple's AR glasses could be pushed back to 2025 or 2026 amid 'design issues'.
- Apple design chief role hard to fill; three options, all of them problematic.
- Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Store lock in seconds.
- Eufy releases FindMy-compatible smart tracker
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: Metatext for Mastodon on iOS
- Alex's Pick: Nomad Sculpt
- Andy's Pick: Das Keyboard MacTigr Keyboard
- Jason's Pick: Feedbin
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple expects iPhone 14 shipments to be delayed by Covid restrictions in China
- Apple's bargain with Beijing: access to China's factories — and consumers.
- Chips and China.
- Apple building 'advertising network for live television'.
- "You Might Also Like" - Basic Apple Guy.
- Internal Tech Emails on Twitter.
- Apple Supposedly Dumping the 'Hey!' From Siri's Wake Phrase.
- Apple's AR glasses could be pushed back to 2025 or 2026 amid 'design issues'.
- Apple design chief role hard to fill; three options, all of them problematic.
- Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Store lock in seconds.
- Eufy releases FindMy-compatible smart tracker
Picks of the Week:
- Leo's Pick: Metatext for Mastodon on iOS
- Alex's Pick: Nomad Sculpt
- Andy's Pick: Das Keyboard MacTigr Keyboard
- Jason's Pick: Feedbin
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Amid tech industry fears, Apple reports record Q4 results .
- Report: M2 Pro and M2 Max Macs coming in 2023, not 2022.
- Amazon Prime now comes with a full music catalog of 100 million songs and ad-free podcasts.
- Apple halts gambling ads in App Store.
- Apple's Online Store and Information Systems Chiefs are leaving.
- First public beta of Freeform now available, with iPadOS 16.2, iOS 16.2.
- iPhone workers walking out after COVID-19 outbreak; Foxconn offers bonuses for staying.
- Apple Music quietly pulls Kanye West Essentials Playlist from platform.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Moises
- Andy's Pick: Panic Playdate
- Jason's Pick: Retrobatch
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Jason's macOS Ventura review: A work in progress.
- "My next Mac might be the last."
- macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review.
- Apple releases iOS 16.1 with support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities and more
- Absurd Apple Pencil dongle sends fans into spiral of grief.
- Jason's 2022 iPad and iPad Pro review: mixed feelings.
- ESPN, Formula 1 extend track with new rights deal.
- Apple's Industrial Design Chief Hankey to leave three years after Ive.
- Bono finally apologizes for U2's 2014 iTunes ambush.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Inkplate 6 COLOR
- Andy's Pick: DuckDuckGo for Mac Public Beta
- Alex's Pick: Artemis Pro
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple announces Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic Chip and HDR10+ for $129.
- Apple's redesigned entry-level iPad has an A14 chip and USB-C charging.
- Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E.
- DaVinci Resolve coming soon to iPad Pro, enhanced by the M2 chip.
- Apple plans Google Tablet-Like Home Hub.
- Apple Card will let users grow Daily Cash rewards while saving for the future.
- NFL Sunday Ticket still up for grabs as Apple pushes for flexibility with game rights.
- Apple Watch Ultra with polished titanium finish? This jeweler is offering it for everyone.
- Meta gets final order to sell Giphy from UK antitrust watchdog.
- Leaked Apple memo acknowledges iPhone 14 SIM card software error.
- Apple freezes plan to use China's YMTC chips amid political pressure.
Picks of the Week
- Doc's Pick: Shure MV88+ Video Kit
- Andy's Pick: David Bowie Store - Stickers & Apple Watch Bands
- Alex's Pick: QR Factory (and scan Alex's QR code!)
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Doc Rock
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- Mac shipments shoot up a whopping 40%.
- Steve Jobs AI features in spooky 'interview' with Joe Rogan AI.
- This is Meta Quest Pro.
- iPadOS 16.1 slated for late October launch with new hardware.
- The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters.
- Apple 'notebooks' become 'laptops' in sweeping Mac branding change.
- iPhone now supports 86-year-old Dvorak keyboard layout natively, delighting Woz.
- Apple owns 40% of the fast-growing pre-owned smartphone market.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Kodo Libra 2
- Andy's Pick: Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones
- Alex's Pick: Izzycast
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024.
- Apple loses second bid to challenge Qualcomm patents at U.S. Supreme Court.
- Ventura 10 beta seeded to devs.
- Apple seeds fourth iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1, fifth iPadOS 16.1 betas to developers.
- Adaptive Transparency for AirPods Pro 1. It's a bug!
- Apple's Tony Blevins to leave after making crude remarks in Daniel Mac TikTok.
- 'Storming' iPhone 14 Pro demand sees assembler Foxconn set new record revenue.
- Dynamic Island UI result of years of discussion, biggest iOS change in five years – Apple execs.
- TSMC reportedly overpowers Apple in negotiations over price increases.
- Apple publishes new design guidelines for Live Activities on the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.
- Tim Cook's European Vacation - Visits the "Ted Lasso" set, has private audience with the Pope.
- Apple hopes you'll forgive Will Smith by Christmas / Emancipation, a new movie starring Smith.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Now Playing Plus
- Andy's Pick: "Fletch" Book Series
- Alex's Pick: Qlab 5
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple Watch Running Review - Runner's Newsletter.
- New M2 iPad Pro and Mac mini, with no event.
- Apple to sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Apple Pay Later may not arrive until next year due to 'technical and engineering' setbacks.
- iPhone 14 production begins in India.
- Meta sued for tap dancing around Apple's new app privacy rules.
- iPad Pro is revolutionizing how archaeologists preserve the history of Pompeii.
- Oprah Winfrey & Apple TV+ end content partnership.
- Apple TV+ lands Vince Gilligan's new TV project.
- Ted Lasso in FIFA 23?
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: The Steve Jobs Archive
- Mikah's Picks: Xnapper & Tidbyt
- Leo's Pick: The OG App
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko
Guests: Stephen Robles and Mikah Sargent
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- Apple Watch Running Review - Runner's Newsletter.
- New M2 iPad Pro and Mac mini, with no event.
- Apple to sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Apple Pay Later may not arrive until next year due to 'technical and engineering' setbacks.
- iPhone 14 production begins in India.
- Meta sued for tap dancing around Apple's new app privacy rules.
- iPad Pro is revolutionizing how archaeologists preserve the history of Pompeii.
- Oprah Winfrey & Apple TV+ end content partnership.
- Apple TV+ lands Vince Gilligan's new TV project.
- Ted Lasso in FIFA 23?
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: The Steve Jobs Archive
- Mikah's Picks: Xnapper & Tidbyt
- Leo's Pick: The OG App
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko
Guests: Stephen Robles and Mikah Sargent
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- iPhone 14 Pro Camera preview: the hardware changes.
- iPhone 14 Pro drop test: How it holds up.
- Wait times for iPhone 14 Pro models up to 6 weeks as demand surges.
- Kuo - Some predictions for the recent trends of Apple, iPhone 14, and supply chain.
- Apple on top of American Customer Satisfaction Index for Macs & iPads.
- Federico Viticci: 'Apple has tweaked the design of the battery percentage icon in iOS 16.1 beta 2.'
- iOS 16 would like your permission to paste.
- Apple Executive responds to annoying iOS 16 Copy and Paste Prompt: 'Absolutely Not Expected Behavior'.
- Phone 14 Pro Camera: Scotland
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Knotwords
- Andy's Pick: Upscayle
- Leo's Picks: DiffusionBee & Hit the Island
- Alex's Pick: Sonnet Echo Express
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- iPhone 14 Pro Camera preview: the hardware changes.
- iPhone 14 Pro drop test: How it holds up.
- Wait times for iPhone 14 Pro models up to 6 weeks as demand surges.
- Kuo - Some predictions for the recent trends of Apple, iPhone 14, and supply chain.
- Apple on top of American Customer Satisfaction Index for Macs & iPads.
- Federico Viticci: 'Apple has tweaked the design of the battery percentage icon in iOS 16.1 beta 2.'
- iOS 16 would like your permission to paste.
- Apple Executive responds to annoying iOS 16 Copy and Paste Prompt: 'Absolutely Not Expected Behavior'.
- Phone 14 Pro Camera: Scotland
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Knotwords
- Andy's Pick: Upscayle
- Leo's Picks: DiffusionBee & Hit the Island
- Alex's Pick: Sonnet Echo Express
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple releases iOS and macOS fixes to patch a new zero-day under attack.
- iPhone 14's notch vs. iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island compared.
- Apple Watch's S8 chip features same CPU as S6 and S7.
- Underestimating Apple's bold moves.
- iPhone 14 battery capacities for all four models revealed ahead of launch.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates first weekend of pre-orders, iPhone 14 Plus disappoints.
- Here are iOS 16 features that will delay.
- Emmys: Jason Sudeikis and Ted Lasso win big for Apple TV+.
- As Apple's WeatherKit launches, Dark Sky for iOS to wind down operations by year-end.
- Phone hardware subscription service still in the works by Apple.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: ZoomISOv2
- Andy's Pick: AllTrails
- Leo's Pick: izi.Travel
- Jason's Pick: Widgetsmith
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple releases iOS and macOS fixes to patch a new zero-day under attack.
- iPhone 14's notch vs. iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island compared.
- Apple Watch's S8 chip features same CPU as S6 and S7.
- Underestimating Apple's bold moves.
- iPhone 14 battery capacities for all four models revealed ahead of launch.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates first weekend of pre-orders, iPhone 14 Plus disappoints.
- Here are iOS 16 features that will delay.
- Emmys: Jason Sudeikis and Ted Lasso win big for Apple TV+.
- As Apple's WeatherKit launches, Dark Sky for iOS to wind down operations by year-end.
- Phone hardware subscription service still in the works by Apple.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: ZoomISOv2
- Andy's Pick: AllTrails
- Leo's Pick: izi.Travel
- Jason's Pick: Widgetsmith
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- The Apple Event is right around the corner. What to expect?
- iPhone 14 Pro's two hole-punch cutouts may look like a single 'wide pill'.
- Apple Watch Pro renders and leaked cases show off a larger screen and new button.
- Xcode cloud subscriptions now available for developers.
- Apple settles lawsuit with developer over App Store rejections and scams.
- macOS now scans for malware whenever it gets a chance.
- USB 4 version 2.0 announced with 80 Gbps of bandwidth.
- Google Chrome Mac & Windows installs need to be updated now.
- Phone US market share hits all-time high, overtaking Android; dominates global premium sales.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro
- Andy's Pick: DriveDX Volume Analyzer
- Alex's Picks: A Preview of the Sony FR-7 & Canvas
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- The Apple Event is right around the corner. What to expect?
- iPhone 14 Pro's two hole-punch cutouts may look like a single 'wide pill'.
- Apple Watch Pro renders and leaked cases show off a larger screen and new button.
- Xcode cloud subscriptions now available for developers.
- Apple settles lawsuit with developer over App Store rejections and scams.
- macOS now scans for malware whenever it gets a chance.
- USB 4 version 2.0 announced with 80 Gbps of bandwidth.
- Google Chrome Mac & Windows installs need to be updated now.
- Phone US market share hits all-time high, overtaking Android; dominates global premium sales.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro
- Andy's Pick: DriveDX Volume Analyzer
- Alex's Picks: A Preview of the Sony FR-7 & Canvas
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple Event: September 7th, 2022.
- Leaker claims to have hands-on iPhone 14 details from developers.
- Apple iPhones make up half of all premium smartphones sold in China.
- Apple faces growing likelihood of DOJ antitrust suit.
- Mark Gurman: Apple Watch changes coming to all modern Apple stores.
- How to build tomorrow.
- Apple's self-repair program manages to make MacBooks seem less repairable.
- System Settings in Ventura is a mess: Jason suggests some ways to make it better.
Picks of the Week
- Stephen's Pick: Max Stand for AirPods Max.
- Andy's Pick: Merlin Bird Identifier app.
- Jason's Pick: Elsewhen
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Stephen Robles
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- Apple is just three weeks away from showing off the iPhone 14.
- Apple workers launch petition over company's reported return-to-office plan.
- Apple's new iPad multitasking system doesn't cut it
- Apple releases iOS, iPadOS and macOS security fixes for two zero-days under active attack.
- Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs to speak at Code 2022 conference next month.
- iOS VPNs have leaked traffic for years, researcher claims.
- M2 MacBook Air runs Windows 11 faster than pricier Dell laptop.
- Former Apple engineer accused of stealing automotive trade secrets pleads guilty.
- John Foster: In memoriam.
- 10 million watched 'House of Dragon,' HBO says.
- Apple fails in bid for Big Ten Conference streaming package.
- Apple brings Self-Service Repair to the Mac.
- Jason found a funny bug in macOS beta.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Stellar X2
- Andy's Pick: Anker Nano II 65W GaN Charger
- Jason's Pick: One Thing & Shortery
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple sets return-to-office deadline of Sept. 5 after Covid delays.
- A single flaw broke every layer of security in macOS.
- Zoom's auto-update feature came with hidden risks on Mac.
- Apple finds its next big business: showing ads on your iPhone.
- Unclear effects of app tracking transparency.
- iOS Privacy: Instagram and Facebook can track anything you do on any website in their in-app browser.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Folder Tidy
- Jason's Pick: CraftCloud 3D
- Alex's Pick: Insta360 Link
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Ted Lasso stars thought no one would watch Apple TV+.
- Apple kept Ben Stiller in the dark over 'Severance' viewership.
- Apple TV+ aims for Pixar highs with the launch of its first major animated feature film 'Luck.'
- Apple in talks to acquire streaming rights for Big Ten athletics, report says.
- iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar.
- Comment: The problem with the iOS 16 battery percentage icon.
- Kuo: iPhone 14 series not facing impacts on supply chain as mass production and shipment schedule are on track.
- iMessage and the Secret Service.
- iCloud class action lawsuit sees Apple agree to pay $14.8M to paid tier subscribers.
- Samsung Display and LG Display developing OLEDoS and LEDoS techs.
- Beats partners with Kim Kardashian on new neutral Beats Fit Pro colors.
- Steve Jobs' turtleneck designer Issey Miyake dies aged 84.
- OtterBox now offers $150 for broken iPhone screens when using these screen protectors.
- AppLovin offers to buy Unity Software for $17.5B in all-stock deal.
- Find My has a new sound alert with iOS 16 beta 5, here's how it sounds.
Picks of the Week:
- Jason's Pick: Firestar Toys
- Andy's Pick: Week of 8/8 - Free Concerts in Boston Common
- Leo's Pick: Übersicht Widgets
- Alex's Pick: Farplay
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple reports third quarter results.
- Six Colors charts.
- People aren't buying as many PCs — and Intel is feeling the multibillion-dollar burn.
- Apple nabs key Lamborghini executive to work on its electric car.
- Electronics are built with death dates. Let's not keep them a secret.
- First batch of Apple Arcade games removed as developer contracts end.
- Sorry, Apple will no longer help you set up a dial-up modem on your Mac.
- Why does Jason hide a keyboard under his desk?
- Secret Service may disable iMessages to avoid repeat of Jan. 6 controversy.
- Belkin's MagSafe Continuity Camera mount for iPhone shown off in new videos.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Downlink
- Alex's Pick: Light and Magic Documentary
- Andy's Picks: Superscope C-106 Cassette Recorder & SpinFit Earbud Tips
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- Apple begins to show rare vulnerability ahead of economic showdown.
- For All Mankind' prop fused an Apple Newton MessagePad 120 and an iPhone 12.
- M2 MacBook Air teardown: Apple forgot the heatsink?
- Meet the new Creator Liaison: Rene Ritchie.
- Apple Silicon is an inconvenient truth.
- Steve Jobs' prototype for the original Apple computer is being auctioned off, and bidding has already hit $230,000.
- Apple, Koss settle wireless-headphone patent fight before trial.
- The Apple Store Time Machine.
- Apple Brompton Road celebrates creativity with vibrant design and events featuring local artists.
- TikTok is fastest growing news source for UK adults, Ofcom finds.
- Instagram admits it's 'not good" after Kardashians beg it to stop copyin TikTok.
Picks of the Week
- Jason's Pick: Floppy EMU
- Andy's Pick: AirShot
- Alex's Pick: News Over Audio (NOA)
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- M2 MacBook Air review: a new era.
- Apple reportedly wants to slow down hiring in 2023.
- Apple Pay lawsuit filed by firm that won ebook and developer antitrust cases.
- Russia says it will fine Apple for violating antitrust laws.
- 15 Apple Arcade games are leaving the service soon.
- Apple reaches $50 million settlement over defective MacBook keyboards.
- SIM cards are going away. Why that's a good thing.
- Apple ends consulting agreement with Jony Ive, its former design leader.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: ChromeOS Flex
- Alex's Pick: PictureThis
- Jason's Pick: Scriptable
- Mikah's Pick: Incase - Two Way Transfer Tote
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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- First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Apple's iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 public betas are ready to download.
- Inside Apple's eight-year struggle to build a self-driving car.
- Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware.
- Midnight M2 MacBook Air shipment moves to mid-August, Space Gray model still the fastest option available.
- First benchmark result surfaces for MacBook Air with M2 chip.
- Apple adding first MacBook Pro with touch bar to vintage products list.
- Apple TV+ tops Hollywood Critics Association Awards.
- Apple TV+ scores 51 Primetime Emmy nominations, led by Severance and Ted Lasso.
- The Oregon Trail's new Apple Watch app tracks steps for in-game progress.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Phil Plait and Bad Astronomy on SYFY.com
- Jason's Pick: SwiftBar
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- The 30-year-old comic book that became a Silicon Valley bible.
- Apple is preparing three new M2 Macs.
- "We discovered severe thermal throttling with Apple's new M2 MacBook Pro."
- iFixit teardown shows M2 MacBook Pro is just a recycled laptop with a new chip inside.
- Apple forced to cut iPhone 14 orders by 10%, despite anticipating strong demand.
- Apple not releasing their own 5G Modem Chip relates to a long-standing patent battle with Qualcomm and not because of a development failure.
- EU lawmakers pass landmark tech rules, but enforcement a worry.
- Gurman: Apple Watch Series 8 to feature body temperature sensor (as long as it passes internal tests).
- Apple TV+ makes San Diego Comic-Con debut.
- President Biden to award Steve Jobs with posthumous Medal of Freedom.
- Pokemon Go creator Niantic cancels four projects, cuts 8% of staff.
- MKBHD Easter egg latest clue to suggest 2022 MacBook Air pre-orders will start on Friday.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Grey Matter Podcast
- Andy's Picks: Understanding Comics & Commander X16 computer and emulator
- Rene's Picks: Geekerwan Chinese & Geekerwan English
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Mobile Tracking, Safari's WebKit, NBA All-World
- Base 13-Inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip appears to have significantly slower SSD speeds.
- US senators ask FTC to investigate Apple and Google over mobile tracking.
- Russia threatens Apple with fines for not storing user data within the country.
- U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Apple's bid to revive Qualcomm patent challenges.
- How refactoring code in Safari's WebKit resurrected 'zombie' security bug.
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - enforcement begins.
- Apple Watch Series 8 rumored to feature new Low Power Mode.
- Apple readies iPhone 14 and HomePod upgrade in flood of new products.
- AirPods Max beta confirms higher quality Bluetooth codec.
- AirPods Pro 2 case redesign with rumored Find My feature shown off in leak, earbud appearance unchanged.
- Pokémon Go makers take on basketball with NBA All-World.
- For All Mankind' prop fused an Apple Newton MessagePad 120 and an iPhone 12.
- iWork update brings new features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote with version 12.1.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Craiyon
- Andy's Pick: Tot
- Rene's Pick: Moment Anamorphic Adapter
Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, Andy Ihnatko, and Mikah Sargent
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CAPTCHAs, Web Apps, Clarus
- Senators call for US to adopt common charger.
- Apple workers at Maryland store vote to unionize, a first in the U.S.
- Biden says he is proud of Apple workers who voted to join a union.
- You'll be able to bypass CAPTCHAs in iOS 16.
- Stage Manager's iPad requirements.
- Former Apple engineer details why the first iPhone didn't have copy and paste.
- New M2 13-inch MacBook Pro available to order. Starts arriving 6.24.
- Microsoft Defender extends malware protection to macOS and Android—for a price.
- Apple's relationship with web apps will improve in 2023.
- Hidden anti-cryptography provisions in internet anti-trust bills.
- Apple's macOS Ventura | 7 New Security Changes to Be Aware Of.
- How I learned to stop caring about Diablo Immortal's pay-to-win mechanics.
- Apple's first dual-port USB-C power adapters now available to order.
- MacOS Ventura dev beta brings back Clarus the Dogcow.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Aranet4
- Rene's Pick: Night of the Coconut
- Andy's Pick: Google Scanned Objects Dataset (1000+ sdf objects)
- Alex's Pick: HidrateSpark
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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13" MacBook Pro, CarPlay, MLS
- 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 will be available to preorder on June 17th.
- At WWDC, Apple finally turned all its devices into one big platform.
- Apple resizes the iPad's workflow with Stage Manager.
- Jay-Z is giving back to the community he grew up in... with a 'Bitcoin Academy'.
- App Tracking Transparency antitrust investigation launched because Apple exempts its own apps.
- WhatsApp finally makes moving from Android to iOS less painful.
- Apple still plans iPad Pro updates for fall 2022.
- Apple's new CarPlay is the foreshock to releasing its own vehicle.
- Apple's giving up ground in its App Store fight with Dutch regulators and Tinder.
- Apple and Major League Soccer to present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in 2023.
- Apple Headset is closer to reality as LG Display aims to supply MicroOLED panel.
- Apple Music, gaming to bring in over $8 billion in revenue by 2025, J.P. Morgan says.
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Bill C11
- Andy's Pick: Joyce DiDonato Voice Masterclass at SFCM
- Alex's Picks: Sprig Cable Management & 2 Minute Paper
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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- Apple unveils M2, taking the breakthrough performance and capabilities of M1 even further.
- Apple Announces M2 SoC: Apple Silicon for Macs updated for 2022.
- Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip.
- 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2.
- Hands-on: Using the iPhone as a webcam with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
- iPadOS 16 - All New Features.
- macOS Ventura - All New Features.
- iOS 16 - All New Features.
- iOS 16 code includes multiple 'always-on display' references ahead of iPhone 14 Pro.
Picks of the Week
- Mikah's Pick: G'Day World
- Andy's Pick: Dual Monitor Stand Mount
- Alex's Pick: Shokz OpenComm
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Mikah Sargent
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1 Billion Safari Users, SwiftUI in 2022, BTS
- WWDC 2022: What to expect, iOS 16, new operating systems, redesigned MacBook Air, more.
- WWDC 2022 full schedule.
- Apple's Safari browser now has more than 1 billion users.
- Michael Tsai - SwiftUI in 2022.
- Judge rules Cydia's antitrust case against Apple can move forward.
- Apple VP kindly reminds retail workers that they can say no to unions.
- We Tried Apple's Self Repair Program. You Shouldn't. (Probably).
- Foxconn raises outlook, saying supply chain situation improving.
- Kuo: TSMC roadmap indicates this year's iPhone 'A16' chip will stick to 5nm fab, same as A14 and A15.
- Apple has won a patent for a future Apple Watch with an integrated camera in its digital crown and more.
- Tesla is considering adopting Apple's AirPlay to improve audio quality.
- Apple Music 1 launching a new show hosted by K-pop sensation BTS.
- Formula One pilot Sebastian Vettel chases thieves using the iPhone's Find My app.
- Remembering Apple's Newton, 30 years on.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: ChauvetDJ
- Andy's Pick: Buy Nothing App for iOS
- Rene's Pick: Rene's Nebula Class
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Craig's Whiteboard, EA Gaming, FCPX
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 6 with keynote address
- Craig's whiteboard leaks WWDC22.
- Brian Roberts' one that got away.
- Apple in talks to buy EA gaming. Disney and Amazon are also potential suitors.
- Losing Ian Goodfellow to DeepMind is the dumbest thing Apple's ever done.
- Apple response to "Final Cut Pro in TV and Film" open letter.
- TIME 100 most influential people of 2022 features Tim Cook – Laurene Powell Jobs wrote his entry.
- Apple unveils new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands.
- Apple TV+ now streaming Prehistoric Planet.
- Apple expands Today at Apple Creative Studios, providing new opportunities to young creatives.
- FCC filings reveal Apple's mysterious 'Network Adapter' that runs iOS.
- Apple looks to boost production outside China.
- Guest drops Apple Watch on EPCOT ride & jumps out to get It, then has $40,000 in fraudulent credit card Charges.
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Apollo 1.3
- Andy's Pick: Amplosion
- Alex's Pick: Audio Design Desk
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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iOS 15.5, Accessibility, USB-C iPhones?
- Everything new in iOS 15.5 for iPhone.
- Apple previews innovative accessibility features combining the power of the hardware, software, and machine learning.
- Apple adds live captions to iPhone and Mac, plus more accessibility upgrades to come.
- Apple delays the plan to have staff in the office three days a week.
- Virtual product placement ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
- The same fake potato chip brand is in a mind-blowing number of TV shows.
- Apple now letting developers automatically charge for some subscription price increases.
- USB-C iPhone 15 is in the works, claims Kuo, following supply-chain survey.
- Dolby Atmos coming to podcasts with Wondery as first supported platform.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: "All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business" by Mel Brooks
- Rene's Pick: Swift Playgrounds (Update)
- Alex's Pick: Shure MV7
- Leo's Pick: AirSelfie Air Neo
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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The history of the iPod, Apple & FIDO, Apple's AR plans
- Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic 'iPod' brand
- Andy's photos from the 2006 U2 iPod event with Steve
- Apple is planning to shake up its massive Services business to push further into streaming and advertising
- Apple, Google, and Microsoft commit to expanded support for FIDO standard to accelerate the availability of passwordless sign‑ins
- Apple is a massive force in AR. It's also been holding the technology back.
- Apple director of machine learning departs over a return to in-person work policy
- How Apple overcame its culture of secrecy to create AirPods Pro
- Workers at Apple China Plant Clash With Guards Over Lockdowns
- AirTag helps Australian photographer recover over $7000 worth of stolen gear
- Uncovering the sounds of a galaxy far, far away with Mac
- UK antitrust body will be able to fine Apple and Google 5% of their global turnover per day
- Fortnite fights its way back to iOS (sort of) without the App Store
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: DJI Mini 3 Pro
- Andy's Pick: BlurScreen App
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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PayPal & Apple, Apple Silicon flaw, Q2 Results
- PayPal helped spur EU antitrust complaint against Apple payments.
- Researchers find flaw in Apple Silicon chips, but it's not 'that bad'.
- How Technocrats Triumphed at Apple.
- Apple reports second-quarter results.
- Apple Q2 2022 results: A record $97 billion quarter.
- Apple's Self Service Repair now available
- iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max taller displays and notch replacement corroborated in leaked panels.
- iPhone 14 — No A16 Chip?
- Why iPhone 14 PRO needs USB-C.
- Nvidia GeForce Now app adds native support for Apple M1 Macs just in time for Lost Ark arrival.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick of the Week: Twelve South HoverBar.
- Andy's Pick of the Week: Penbook for iPad.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Studio Display Fix, Apple Union Fight, macOS Server
- Apple releases fix for Studio Display.
- Twitter accepts buyout, giving Elon Musk total control of the company.
- Twitter's legal team has been an aggressive defender of free speech; Will that continue under Musk?
- Apple warns developers it will pull apps without recent updates from the App Store.
- Apple protests Japan's report seeking fair competition in OS market.
- Apple hires anti-union lawyers in escalating union fight.
- M1 Thunderbolt ports don't fully support USB 3.1 Gen 2.
- Apple announces service program for Apple Watch Series 6 'blank screen issue'.
- Google Pixel Watch: Exclusive leaked images seem to show Google's first smartwatch.
- Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable teardown shows why the accessory is expensive.
- Apple pulls the plug on dated $20 macOS Server app.
- Gurman: Apple Watch could feature satellite connectivity in a future model.
- Gurman: iMac with M3 chip already in the works, could be released later next year.
- Man uses AirTags and PowerPoint presentation to ask airline for his lost bags.
- Apple's latest Shot on iPhone 13 Pro short film spotlights food culture in Singapore.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Postman
- Alex's Pick: Maxon Cinema 4D
- Rene's Pick: MotionVFX: mKBHD
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Mikah Sargent
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Shot on iPhone Winners, Environmental Progress, M2 Chips
- From Tupac to ABBA: Will the metaverse change how we attend concerts?
- Apple unveils the best photos from the Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge.
- filmicpro on Twitter
- Demand for iPhone 13 tracking higher than in past cycles, iPhone SE demand muted
- Foxconn's largest iPhone plant escapes COVID lockdown
- Apple says nearly 20% of all material used in its products in 2021 was recycled, adds a recycled gold certificate.
- Apple expands the use of recycled materials across its products.
- Apple made a robot.
- Apple readies several new Macs with next-generation M2 chips.
- Apple claims third place in the 2022 brand intimacy rankings.
- Apple's privacy rules leave its engineers in the dark.
- Apple to donate $1 to World Wildlife Fund for every Apple Pay transaction in its stores.
- AirPods looted by Russians giving away their location via Find My.
- Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says.
- Unreal Engine-based game creation tool Core is expanding to iOS and Mac this summer.
- Facebook parent Meta set to take nearly 50% cut from virtual sales — and Apple is calling it out.
- Report: NFL Sunday Ticket 'Apple's to lose,' deal could already be done behind the scenes.
- Niantic's latest AR title 'Peridot' is Pokémon without the franchise overhead.
Picks of the Week:
- Rene's Pick: Why THE BATMAN Is So Beautiful.
- Andy's Pick: ToothFairy
- Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Cloud
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Mac Mini Rumors, AirPods Security Flaw, Apple TV+
- Apple introduces new version of iMovie featuring Storyboards and Magic Movie.
- New Mac mini model?
- New Mac mini reference spotted in Studio Display firmware.
- Apple brings modern automation to iWork for Mac with Shortcuts.
- OOPS! Apple forgets Studio Display exists, pulls, then restores latest firmware update.
- Apple's U.S. shipments boost Mac's global share in slowing PC industry.
- Apple begins requiring in-person work starting today with hybrid plan.
- Apple targets watch blood-pressure tool for 2024 after snags.
- Apple introduces broadcasters and production details for "Friday Night Baseball," beginning April 8 only on Apple TV+.
- Leaked images show alleged 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter from Apple.
- Thousands of Apple AirPods returned through Walmart and other retailers are being stockpiled due to an apparent security issue.
- Apple restores opposition app to its App Store in Russia.
- Senior EU officials were targeted with Israeli spyware.
- Apple's new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature gains new partner ahead of launch.
- Introducing DuckDuckGo for Mac: A private, fast, and secure browsing app.
- Apple TV+ strikes overall television deal with Tom Hanks' Playtone production company, Greyhound sequel in development.
- Apple joins the true-crime genre with TV+ 'Run, Bambi, Run' original podcast.
Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: RealityScan
- Andy's Pick: Inoreader
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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WWDC Online, 0-Day Fixes, Hearing Technology
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format.
- Studio Display Teardown: Is this secretly an iMac?
- Apple fixes multiple zero-day exploits with iOS 15.4.1 and macOS 12.3.1
- Craig Federighi reveals why some people get iPhone updates before others.
- Above Avalon: Apple is in a league of its own.
- The Olive Max 2-in-1 hearing aids come with adaptive hearing tech.
- Apple and Meta gave user data to hackers who used forged legal requests.
- Apple enables external link support in 'reader' apps, and updates App Store dating app policy to satisfy Dutch regulators.
- Apple wields its lobbying might against LGBTQ laws.
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colorado) threatens to use antitrust to attack 'woke' Apple.
- Apple TV+ reveals first look at epic natural history event series "Prehistoric Planet"
- Harrison Ford to star in 'Shrinking' Apple TV+ series from Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence & Brett Goldstein.
- Analysts: Apple to keep cutting iPhone orders, services now 'key differentiator'.
- Forget Monterey: System 7 and Mac OS 8 are now available for your M1 Mac.
- Hulu update adds SharePlay support for iPhone and iPad users.
- 'RealityScan' is a new app from Epic Games that uses the iPhone camera to create 3D models.
- Postpartum exercises are coming to Apple Fitness Plus.
- An engineer just made the world's first Android phone with a working Lightning port.
- CleanMyMac X now detects apps that may endanger the privacy of your data.
Picks of the Week:
- Rene's Picks: Picard Season 3 & the Canon EOS R5C
- Alex's Pick: MakerBit
- Andy's Pick: Audio Hijack 4
- Leo's Pick: Elgato Wave XLR
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Apple & the EU, iPhone Subscriptions, Mac Studio Teardown
- EU provisionally agrees on a law that would force Apple to allow alternative app stores, sideloading, and iMessage interoperability.
- Security experts say new EU rules will damage WhatsApp encryption.
- CODA Oscars win Caps Apple's 'Quality Over Quantity' approach.
- Russian tech giant Yandex's data harvesting raises security concerns.
- Apple's fine over Dutch dating apps antitrust order hits €50M — but ACM welcomes revised offer
- Apple is working on a hardware subscription service for iPhones.
- iFixit teardown shows that Mac Studio's internal storage is replaceable but not upgradable.
- Apple launches the first driver's license and state ID in Wallet with Arizona.
Picks of the Week:
- Rene's Pick: Ryan George
- Andy's Pick: Overcast
- Alex's Pick: Small Rig iPhone
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Mac Studio Teardown, M1 Ultra GPU Benchmarks, SpyBuster
- Apple Studio Display Contains 64GB of storage, but only 2GB used
- Mac Studio teardown.
- Apple's M1 Ultra gets murdered by AMD's Threadrippers.
- Here's the Recovery Mode screen for the new Apple Studio Display! Extracted from latest firmware OTA.
- Apple MacBook Air refresh delayed with no new MacBook Pro 14 or MacBook Pro 16 models until 2023.
- Ukraine's MacPaw releases SpyBuster, designed to beat Russian hacks
- Apple fined for the ninth time as it submits new proposals in Dutch antitrust case
- Apple must face claims it bars outside heart-rate apps from Apple Watch.
- 5G drains your iPhone's battery. Here's what you can do about it.
- Report: New miniLED MacBook Pros outsell all OLED laptops combined.
- Customers complain of worrying iPad Air 5 build quality issue.
- EV routing comes to Apple Maps and CarPlay for Ford Mach-E drivers with iOS 15.4.
- Tile launches its anti-stalking safety feature in its mobile app.
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: Scapple
- Alex's Pick: Audinate Dante for the M1
- Rene's Pick: iPhone SE 3
- Leo's Pick: Zoom F3
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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iOS & iPad OS 15.4, macOS 12.3
- Mark Gurman joins the show today!
- Apple releases iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS Monterey 12.3.
- An image of the Mac Studio in use is shown on Apple's website.
- AppleTrack Source leaderboard.
- iOS 15.4 Emoji Changelog.
- iPhone 14 coming in four models without 'mini' version, Pro models with taller screen, satellite features advancing.
- Shenzhen lockdown will not have a big impact on iPhone production.
- Apple: M1 Ultra meanings and consequences.
- Ted Lasso wins the Critics Choice 'Best Comedy Series' award, Best Comedy Actor, and more.
Picks of the Week:
- Mark's Pick: Power On
- Andy's Pick: Maine's Implied Warranty Law
- Alex's Pick: Studio Technologies Model 205
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Mark Gurman
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New Mac Studio, iPhone SE, iPad Air
- Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+
- New Alpine Green iPhone 13 & 13 Pro
- iPhone SE with A15 Bionic chip
- Apple's new M1 Ultra chip
- Apple's new Mac Studio
- Apple's 27-inch 5K Studio Display
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: "The Shield" on Hulu
- Alex's Pick: GAN Rubik's Cube
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
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Apple's response to Russia and the rumored Apple March event
- Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4
- Ukrainian leader calls on Tim Cook to block Russian users from the App Store
- Apple Pay unavailable in Russia after U.S. and E.U. imposed-sanctions
- Jim Dalrymple: I am retiring
- Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service officially launches in the US
- Apple says it has complied with Dutch watchdog - letter
- Apps sell your location data despite Apple policies, using a simple workaround
- Apple halts all sales in Russian online store as Ukraine invasion continues
- Apple Will Soon Offer to Face ID Repairs Without Replacing the Entire iPhone
- Gurman: Apple Watch Series 8 to include 'major updates to activity tracking and faster chips,' Series 3 may finally be discontinued
- Apple TV+ announces new limited event series starring multi-award winner Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
- Billionaire Marc Benioff shares what a 1984 Apple internship taught him
- Apple shares statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, company pauses all product sales and pulls RT News and Sputnik News apps from App Store
Picks of the Week
- Leo's pick: HyperDrive USB-C 15-port 4K Display Docking Station
- Rene's Pick: Opal C1
- Andy's Pick: Hero Forge mini-figure creator
- Alex's Pick: DSAN Perfect Cue Micro
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Sumbul Desai, Apple NVMe Speeds, Foldable iPhones
- Apple readies new MacBooks and iMacs for part three of overhaul
- Apple VP of Health speaks!
- Tim Cook's $99 million bonus for 2021 at risk over shareholder advisory group concern
- Google Drive users stung by macOS '.DS_Store' copyright infringement issue
- Apple's NVMe drive speeds
- Amazon's overhaul of Comixology ignites concern from comic creators and readers
- Paddle CEO is taking on Apple in the App Store and has signed up 1,500 developers with over $1 billion in volume for a rival payment system
- Microsoft Edge has nearly toppled a major rival (Safari) in the desktop browser war
- iPhone screen production hit by shortage of display driver chips
- Foldable iPhones pushed to 2025, Apple mulling 20-inch foldable MacBook display
- FDA clears first smartphone app for insulin delivery
- Handwritten Apple 1 serial number mystery finally solved by forensic analysis
- Skin tone emoji copyright court case dismissed in Apple's favor: 'there are only so many ways to draw a thumbs up'
- Google following in Apple's footsteps, plans to curtail cross-app tracking on Android phones
Picks of the Week
- Doc Rock's Pick: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 (TS4)
- Andy's Pick: John Williams: The Berlin Concert
- Rene's Pick: Obscura
- Leo's Pick: Rene Ritchie!
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Doc Rock
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- Apple registers 3 new Mac models ahead of rumored spring event
- Apple says a 'small portion' of iPhones recorded interactions with Siri even if you opted out
- Apple's App Store policies under fire by another Dutch group
- Galaxy S22 benchmarked: Apple still beats Samsung
- Apple tackling AirTag stalking concerns with these changes to Find My network
- Nurse speaks out after Apple Watch detects major health change [dramatic change in Vo2 max] months ahead of diagnosis
- iPhone 6 Plus added to Apple's 'Vintage Product" list
- Steve Jobs memorabilia in an upcoming auction, includes signed check, job offer, yearbook, more
- Apple leads the headphone market in the US with AirPods and Beats
- Apple to unveil 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro with unchanged design next month, claims original MacBook Pro 'notch' leaker
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Arcane
- Andy's Pick: Downie
- Alex's Pick: Shoot
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Contactless Payments, Apple Q1
- Apple empowers businesses to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone
- Apple blasted over paltry 3% fee reduction for external payments in the Netherlands
- Apple reports first-quarter results
- Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card
- Apple aims to debut a new low-cost 5G iPhone and iPad in early march
- M2 Mac Lineup - Revealed!
- OLED iPad rumors get credibility boost as LG reportedly preps for production
- Apple TV+ films get six award nominations at Oscars 2022, including Best Picture recognition for 'CODA'
Picks of the Week:
- Rene's Pick: Fantastical Scheduling
- Andy's Pick: SongShift
- Leo's Pick: Joe Danger reissued
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Apple Q1 earnings, iOS 15.4, Apple payment platform
- Apple Reports First Quarter Results
- Here's everything new in the first betas of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4
- In the Future, AirPods could require User Authentication with Touch or Face ID and other unique Biometric Measures to fully Operate
- Apple confirms macOS 12.3 deprecates kernel extensions used by Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive
- Apple's Head of User Privacy Speaks!
- Apple celebrates Heart Month with new resources across services
- Apple spotlights Black voices during Black History Month
- Apple launches limited-edition Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch, 'Unity Lights' face
- 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' for iOS now officially discontinued
- Apple to Rival Square by Turning iPhones Into Payment Terminals
Picks of the Week
- Mikah's pick: AcousticSheep SleepPhones
- Rene's Pick: TimeBolt
- Andy's Pick: Covert Instruments Genesis lockpick set
- Alex's Pick: Peak Design Everyday Case
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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March Event, AirTag Safety, Apple Music
- How to clean your $19 Apple cleaning cloth
- What Apple might announce at a spring event this March
- Apple launches new 'Personal Safety User Guide' amid AirTag concerns and more
- iCloud syncing issues are plaguing third-party apps as Apple stays silent
- Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says
- Ericsson sues Apple in three German courts, the Netherlands, and Brazil over 5G and other patents (in addition to a handful of U.S. cases)
- Apple's self-driving car project hits another speed bump as engineering manager departs
- Senate panel approves antitrust bill restricting big tech platforms
- Epic Games appeals ruling in Apple lawsuit, claims court made errors
- What happened when an M1 Max MacBook Pro met a $60k camera
- Apple may use an optical audio transmission from AR/VR headsets to AirPods
- Apple launches new Shot on iPhone Challenge, this time for iPhone 13 Pro macro images
- Apple's AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency
- Apple Music is the world's second most popular music streaming service behind Spotify
- Apple delays in-app account deletion requirement, extends IAP exception for group services
- Today is the .day
- Nvidia is making preparations to give up on Arm acquisition, says report
- Apple has swapped in a company veteran as its new head of PR
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Picks: The Problem with NFT's & Finding X
- Alex's Pick: Vivo Tablet Mount
- Andy's Pick: VizRef for iPad
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Safari bug, Netherlands App Store ruling, Apple Watch ads
- Microsoft will buy Activision Blizzard, a bet on games being central to the internet's future.
- Safari bug can leak some of your Google account info and recent browsing history
- Netherlands App Store ruling: Apple will allow alternative payment methods, but developers must maintain a separate app binary
- Possibility of huge changes to App Store as US antitrust bill proceeds to committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee will consider The American Innovation and Choice Online Act this week; Tim Cook personally lobbying Senate Judiciary Committee against it
- Apple Watch Series 7 | 911 | Apple
- Apple Watch "911: Bob"
- Detectives | Cinematic mode | iPhone 13 Pro | Apple
- iPhone 14 Pro now rumored to feature 'hole + pill design' instead of notch
- Likely new iPhone SE and iPad Air models appear in Eurasian database
- Report: iPad Air 5 with 5G, Center Stage camera, and more coming this spring
- Report: 'iPhone SE+ 5G' coming this year followed by the larger model in 2023
- Locket, an app for sharing photos to friends' home screens, hits the top of the App Store
- Microsoft Releases Office for Mac Update With Full Apple Silicon Support in Excel
- Tesla refuses to adopt CarPlay, but this developer has a workaround
- Aerial app for Mac updated with tvOS 15 screensavers and new features
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Above Avalon
- Andy's Pick: Multiselect for YouTube, U.S. free COVID tests
- Alex's Pick: Live Video in Keynote
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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iMessages, T-Mobile & iCloud, Apple Watch Apps
- iMessage is winning: teens dread the green text bubble
- After ruining Android messaging, Google says iMessage is too powerful
- Google exec says Apple is 'holding back' customers who text
- Apple to allow alternative payment system for 1st time in South Korea
- Developer exposes another multimillion-dollar scam app on the App Store
- T-Mobile says iOS 15.2 bug turning off iCloud private relay for some users
- Intel poaches Apple engineer responsible for arm transition and M1 chips
- Uber parks its Apple Watch app in the ever-growing junkyard
- Netflix cameras & image capture
- Spotify HiFi delayed indefinitely as the company says it has no 'timing details to share'
- LAPD cops hunted Pokémon instead of responding to a robbery
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Cleo Abram Goes Indie
- Andy's Pick: Multiclock Screensaver
- Alex's Picks: Mixbus VBM
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Apple $3T Market Cap, AirPods Pro 2
- Apple first U.S company to reach $3 trillion market cap
- iPhone 13 sales strong during the holiday season: Apple's services business worth $1.5 trillion
- Mark Gurman: Apple 2022 preview
- Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset to feature three displays
- AirPods Pro 2 to feature lossless support and sound-emitting charging case
- Is Bluetooth holding back Apple's AirPods?
- The end of the line is finally coming for BlackBerry Devices
- Apple to launch an audiobooks service later this year?
- As Omicron spreads across American, much of the country still isn't using exposure notification apps
- Apple in exclusive negotiations for Brad Pitt Formula One racing movie
Picks of the Week:
- Andy's Pick: The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone
- Alex's Picks: Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro & Liminal Acquisition
- Rene's Pick: Return YouTube Dislikes
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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Losing the first iPhone in a taxi, swallowing AirPods while asleep, finding and detailing scam apps in the App Store, and more.
- David Pogue shares a never-before-told tale of losing the first iPhone in an Italian taxi.
- A Worcester man accidentally swallows one of his AirPods while sleeping with them in his ears. Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Heather Kelly, and Andy Ihnatko briefly chat about the mishap on MacBreak Weekly.
- The MacBreak Weekly panel discusses developer Kosta Eleftheriou's Twitter thread regarding scam apps on Apple's App Store.
- After Apple's April event, the MacBreak Weekly panel details Apple's iPad Pro with Thunderbolt and an XDR display.
- Using an Easter Egg at the end of an Apple event, one developer successfully discovers Ted Lasso's shortbread recipe.
- Alex Lindsay talks about the time he was asked to play an extra in a Star Wars film; turns out he was bounty hunter Rum Sleg.
- Rene Ritchie reviews Apple's colorful new iMac.
- After WWDC, Leo shares his thoughts on Universal Control in iPadOS and macOS.
- The MacBreak Weekly panel recounts how they experienced Apple's first iPhone launch.
- After its launch, the MacBreak Weekly panel reviews Apple Music's Spatial Audio feature.
- The MacBreak Weekly panel review Apple's new iPhone 13, with a particular focus on the camera's Cinematic Mode.
- Leo wants to use his iPad mini as a phone so he asks the panel for advice.
- Rene Ritchie reviews Apple's new M1 Max MacBook Pro.
Host: Leo Laporte
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Pegasus, CSAM Detection, App Store Devs $1M
- Spyware firm NSO mulls shutdown of Pegasus & sale of company
- New data shows how many app store devs earned $1m for the first time in 2021
- Apple scrubs controversial CSAM detection feature from a webpage but says plans haven't changed
- Apple sues Ericsson over "strong-arm" 5G patent demands
- Apple builds new team in Southern California to bring more wireless chips in-house
- iPhone 13 Pro beaten out by Pixel 5a in MKBHD's annual blind camera test
- Pixelmator Photo is now available on iPhone
- Rumor: Apple will launch a new external display for Macs
- LG adds new pro monitors as lower-cost Pro Display XDR competitors
- iPhone 14 to feature 48MP camera, iPhone 15 will get 'periscope' lens
- TSA to begin rolling out support for Apple Wallet IDs in February 2022
- Brazilian actor buys Apple Watch Series 6 online, receives a stone instead
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: Santa Kringl
- Andy's Picks: HiFiMan Sundara headphones & iFi hipDAC2
- Rene's Pick: #TeamSeas - Final Stretch!
- Leo's Pick: Swift Playgrounds 4
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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iOS, watchOS, iPadOS, tvOS Updates
- Apple's Universal Control feature for Mac and iPad delayed until Spring 2022
- iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2 is here
- Apple updates macOS Monterey with SharePlay, MagSafe charging fix, and more
- Apple patches Log4Shell iCloud vulnerability
- Apple wins delay in monopoly case, allowing app store rules to stay for now
- Microsoft tried to negotiate with Apple to release Xbox-exclusive games on App Store
- Apple launches support for keys in Apple Wallet, starting with six Hyatt hotels
- Ahead of Apple Wallet feature launch, Washington, DC, votes to allow digital ID cards
- Apple alleviates Android user concerns with 'Tracker Detect' app to locate nearby AirTags
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: iJustine Lightsaber
- Alex's Picks: Zbrush & Making Waves
- Andy's Pick: Craft
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko
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- Apple strikes back, bringing legal action against Russia's market regulator.
- Facing hostile Chinese authorities, Apple's CEO signed a $275 billion deal with them.
- Apple planning redesigned iPad Pro, high-end iMac, new Mac Pro, more for 2022.
- App Store Awards honor the best apps and games of 2021.
- U.S. State Department phones were hacked with Israeli company spyware.
- Popular family safety app Life360 is selling precise location data on its tens of millions of users.
- Apple AirTag is linked to the increasing number of car thefts.
- Type "let is now" on the Apple Store app for a holiday Easter egg.
Picks of the Week
- Rene's Pick: Casey Neistat - Filmmaking
- Andy's Pick: "How to deal with a site with a broken certificate"
- Alex's Pick: PromptSmart
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Apple Music Awards, AR Headset, 5G Modem
- Apple Podcasts Best of 2021.
- Third annual Apple Music Award winners.
- Apple alerted Polish prosecutor that NSO has likely compromised her iPhone.
- Apple fines $11 million for misuse of customer data in Italy.
- Apple taps TSMC to build a custom iPhone 5G modem in 2023.
- Apple's AR headset coming next year with 'Mac-level' power.
- Apple's Car and VR headsets are poised to alter the typical product rollout strategy.
- First look at the new Swift Playgrounds 4 ahead of the official release.
- Some iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 report iOS 15 breaks in-car Bluetooth hands-free systems.
- Apple introduces a new MacBook upgrade program for business partners.
- Reddit engineer details how the new M1 Max MacBook Pro can save devs time and money.
- Some 16-inch MacBook Pro owners report MagSafe 3 charging issues when Mac is closed.
- Apple announces new limited-edition Beats Studio Buds.
- Apple still working on an airpower-like charger, also long-range wireless charging and reverse charging.
Picks of the Week
- Alex's Pick: 808
- Andy's Pick: Ella Fitzgerald Wishes You A Swinging Christmas & Bill Nack recites the closing lines from "The Great Gatsby"
- Rene's Pick: Disney+
- Leo's Pick: Nutshell Cases (and mouse!)
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