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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com 1password.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com e-e.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak threatlocker.com cachefly.com/twit

New, refreshed iPad Minis were suddenly announced Tuesday morning! What does this mean for a possible Apple October event? What are Apple's future plans for the smart home market? Alex and Jason both saw Apple's new immersive short film, Submerged, and both have interesting takes on it. Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence. iOS 18.1 includes option to set 'primary' email address and change iCloud email. Man learns he's being dumped via "dystopian" AI summary of texts. iPhone 16 Pro review: Control before Intelligence. LLMs don't do formal reasoning - and that is a HUGE problem. SpaceX pulls off unprecedented feat, grabs descending rocket with mechanical arms. Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both the Jobs and Cook eras, to retire. "Submerged" brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro. Here's Apple's lineup of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: PolyCapture Alex's Pick: Sonic Sunshine Benefit Andy's Pick: Erika Moen's "Art In The Public Domain" on Bluesky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com 1password.com/macbreak

Leaks of the rumored upcoming M4 MacBook Pro have flooded social media. iOS 18.1 is being released on October 28th with Apple Intelligence coming with the update. And could a new iPhone SE be coming next year? Apple M4 Macbook Pro leaks become a flood as 200 units reportedly up for sale via social media. Apple potentially facing worst leak since iPhone 4 was left in a bar. Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28. Apple slowly moves away from its annual product release strategy. Did Apple just kill social apps? Cupertino wins a battle but loses the war over California's Apple tax ruling. Apple will reportedly debut its in-house 5G modem with the iPhone SE 4. Apple releases trailer for Submerged, the first Apple immersive video short film. Christian Selig's unofficial YouTube app for the Vision Pro just got taken down. The hearing aid revolution that wasn't. Picks of the Week: Alex's Picks: Connect Carolina & Insta360 Link Jason's Pick: StopTheMadness Pro Andy Picks: Jetbrains Mono & CodingFont.com Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: veeam.com

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: e-e.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak veeam.com

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 Guest: Doc Rock Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak threatlocker.com cachefly.com/twit

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 Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak veeam.com

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com e-e.com/twit

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 Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak 1password.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak e-e.com/twit

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/macbreak

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: e-e.com/twit fastmail.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak 1password.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wix.com/studio cachefly.com/twit

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 Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com fastmail.com/twit mylio.com/twit

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/macbreak wix.com/studio YahooFinance.com cachefly.com/twit

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak YahooFinance.com ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT IntouchCX.com/twit

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 Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit eufy.com wix.com/studio ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wix.com/studio ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

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 Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: YahooFinance.com zocdoc.com/macbreak kolide.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT rocketmoney.com/macbreak wix.com/studio

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: eufy.com

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI Download StressFace robinhood.com/boost zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

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 Guest: John Voorhees Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI wix.com/studio kolide.com/macbreak joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/macbreak Melissa.com/twit robinhood.com/boost Download StepDog

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT fastmail.com/twit babbel.com/macbreak Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Download StepDog zocdoc.com/macbreak wix.com/studio cachefly.com/twit

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT wix.com/studio kolide.com/macbreak

Jason published his review of the Apple Vision Pro on sixcolors.com! Are there privacy concerns when using the Apple Vision Pro? Jon Stewart says Apple canceled his show because of "things that might get me in trouble." And iOS 17.4 adds a 'virtual card number' feature to Apple Cash. Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future. Apple shares an in-depth look at Vision Pro privacy in new paper. The Vision Pro's scary side effect: Apple's new VR goggles may rewire our brains in some unexpected ways. Seeing the World through Digital Prisms: psychological implications of passthrough video usage in mixed reality. Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing dodge EU's big tech crackdown. FCC commissioner wants to investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown. Jon Stewart says Apple TV+ canceled his show because 'They didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble.' Apple overhauls its entire Windows app suite, including iCloud and Apple Music. Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them. iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash. Apple releases a new 15-minute short film, shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. $300 Vision Pro developer strap is just an expensive USB2 device. The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: A built-in workaround for applications hiding under the MacBook Pro notch. Jason's Pick: Dial M for Murder Andy's Pick: Superlist Alex's Pick: Stalman Clamp Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: robinhood.com/boost Download StressFace Melissa.com/twit

Jason, Alex, and guest Ray Maxwell have spent time with their Apple Vision Pros and share their thoughts on the device so far. Who would have thought the Vision Pro would scratch easily in a durability test? And an OLED iPad Pro is rumored to come out later this year with an expected price increase, but how much will the price of the iPad go to? Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and guest Ray Maxwell share their thoughts on the Vision Pro after spending the weekend with the device. This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new 'Spatial Computing Center of Excellence'. Apple Vision Pro front glass easily scratched in durability test. How to get an Apple Vision Pro demonstration. Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: full charts. Apple quadrupled its autonomous driving testing miles last year. OLED iPad Pro price increase won't be as painful as initially rumored. "Just peer-reviewed a forensic analysis in a case. The suspect mailed a package with a hidden Apple AirTag in it to a victim's old home address..." Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: Juno and Runestone for Vision Pro Andy's Pick: Ensemble for Vision Pro Alex's Pick: Jig Space Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Ray Maxwell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/macbreak ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK rocketmoney.com/macbreak

The first official reviews of Apple's Vision Pro headset have started coming in! How Apple's announcement of its plans to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act is sitting with various developers. Meta is welcoming Apple to the headset market. And Apple's next-generation CarPlay is launching in 2024. Reviews of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Apple aims to run AI models directly on iPhones, other devices. Tim Sweeney's response to how Apple is complying to the EU's Digital Markets Act. Apple's deliciously dripping with disdain press release. Mozilla says Apple's new browser rules are 'as painful as possible' for Firefox. Meta Welcomes headset war with Apple. Apple Card tops 12 million users, $1bn in cashback paid out last year. Apple Confirms next-generation CarPlay launching in 2024, reveals new features in iOS 17.4 beta. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Strada Alex's Pick: Prompt3 Jason's Pick: Numbers Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show to talk about his experience ordering the Apple Vision Pro headset and the accessories he got for it. Following Netflix's lead, YouTube and Spotify won't launch Vision Pro apps. iOS 17.3 is out now, adding a Stolen Device Protection feature to iPhones. And Apple TV+ gains 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon.' The Mac turns 40: read Apple's announcement from 1984. Apple has already sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets. YouTube and Spotify Won't launch Apple Vision Pro apps, joining Netflix. Apple dials back car's self-driving features and delays launch to 2028. Daring Fireball: 'Like the Sixth Finger in an AI-Rendered Hand' iOS 17.3 is out, adding Stolen Device Protection for your iPhone. About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.3. Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music. watchOS 10.3 now available with new 'Unity Bloom' Apple Watch face. Apple TV+ scores 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon' Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Black Ink for iOS Stephen's Picks: Mapper & the Anker Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack Jason's Pick: Sleeve 2 Leo's Pick: Death Stranding Director's Cut. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Stephen Robles Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/macbreak joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Apple lays down the foundation for the viewing experience you can achieve with the Apple Vision Pro when it releases in February. Wanda Austin joins Apple's board of directors as Al Gore & James Bell retire. And Apple TV+ scores an Emmy with its true crime drama miniseries, Black Bird. How to buy Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 device to go on sale Feb. 2. Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro ushers in a new era of storytelling innovation and immersive entertainment. Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro. Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems. Apple request for Epic App Store review denied by US Supreme Court. Apple grabs the top spot in the smartphone market in 2023 along with record high market share, according to IDC tracker. Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire. Wanda Austin to join Apple's board of directors. Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, U.S. Customs says. Beeper users say Apple is now blocking their Macs from using iMessage entirely. NanoRaptor: "For Niklaus Wirth, 1934-2024. ..." OLED iPad production underway for reported spring launch. PSA: Warn your non-techy friends about fake AppleCoin ads. Black Bird' scores Apple TV+ it's sole major Emmy award. The incredible shrinking podcast industry. Picks of the Week: Jason & Andy's Pick: BBEdit 15 Alex's Pick: MimoLive Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

The wild rumor from last week was true: Apple's Vision Pro headset has a release date set now! Did Apple intentionally put a back door in its last five iPhones? An iPhone survives a 16,000-foot fall from an airplane. And if you signed up for the settlement payment, your 'Batterygate' payment will come soon. Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2. Did Apple intentionally put a back door in the last 5 iPhones? Apple rejects 37Signals calendar app. AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory. iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282. Apple starts sending $92 'Batterygate' settlement payments to iPhone users. China says it cracked Apple AirDrop to identify message sources. Apple unveils first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Photosweeper X Alex's Pick: The Solar System: An Illustrated Guide to Our Home in Space Jason's Pick: SwiftBar 2.0 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit rocketmoney.com/macbreak ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

The Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches are available for purchase again from the Apple Store for the time being after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit placed a short pause on the ban's enforcement. In the meantime, Apple is pursuing a software fix to avoid another import ban on its watches. A new iPad did not get shipped in 2023. And could the Vision Pro be released in late January / early February? Apple wins temporary reprieve from the ban on Apple Watch sales. Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban. The entrepreneur who bet his company on a fight with Apple. My Touch ID button is fully deconstructed. 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever. Apple warnings of possible government hacking drew ire of Indian officials. Apple just broke a tradition it held for 12 years. Vision Pro release date: Everything we know. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Ugreen Tire Inflator Andy's Pick: Cabel Sasser's Archive of Vintage DAK Catalogues Jason's Pick: Squaring the Circle - The Story of Hipgnosis Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK babbel.com/macbreak

Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2023: New M2 chips for the MacBook Pro & mac Mini. Apple released Apple Music Classical after Apple acquired Primeponic back in 2021. The Apple Vision Pro's announcement to the panel's excitement... except for one. The 25th anniversary of the iMac on August 15th, 2023. New iPhones were announced, with the Pro lineup switching to a titanium material. Suddenly, Apple announces the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for its MacBook Pro's! Finally, Apple is committing to bringing RCS to its iPhones in 2024. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

iOS 17.2.1 has been released, fixing some bugs. Apple will be halting the sale of its Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches in the US starting on December 21st. And Apple is looking to attract developers to its App Store platform as it announces contingent pricing. Weird instance of iPhones shutting down randomly at Chicago holiday party. Apple releases iOS 17.2.1 with bug fixes. Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week. Apple races to tweak software ahead of looming US watch ban. The case for clipboard managers. Ford CEO pokes fun at GM for CarPlay excuses, reiterates ongoing commitment. GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet. 'Privacy Nightmare on Wheels': every car brand reviewed by Mozilla. Tesla adds Apple Podcasts. Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data. The Athletic joins Apple News+. Adobe gives up on $20 billion acquisition of Figma. With third-party app stores on the horizon, Apple is working on keeping developers loyal. Apple agrees to pay out $25M to settle lawsuit over Family Sharing. Apple loses one of the last remaining designers from Jony Ive era. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Puzzmo Andy's Pick: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas Alex's Pick: Studio Technologies Model 205. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT

The Beeper Mini saga continues as Beeper Mini's access to iMessage was brought down initially to "protect our users" and then brought back without needing to register your phone number. What Google's legal defeat against Epic Games may mean for Epic Games' case against Apple's App Store. And everything new with iOS 17.2. Beeper Mini is back. Apple responds to Beeper's iMessage for Android: 'We took steps to protect our users.' Senator Warren calls out Apple for shutting down Beeper's 'iMessage to Android' solution. Beeper Mini is back, but without phone number registration. Apple readies new iPads and M3 MacBook Air to combat sales slump. Google's Epic legal defeat threatens $200 billion app store industry. Here's everything new in iOS 17.2. Apple launches Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday moments and life's special events. iOS 17.2's Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep. Apple offers reward for musicians to use high-end audio format. Apple executive who invented iPhone screen and Touch ID is leaving. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Greymatter.show with Jason Snell Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas Jason's Pick: The Abyss in 4K HDR Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT expressvpn.com/macbreak wix.com/studio for This Week in Tech

Leo has returned from his retreat! Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon be offered as a bundled service to entice more possible customers. Chase could be the replacement partner for Apple Card as Goldman Sachs seeks to end its partnership with Apple. And Apple reveals with 2023 App Store Award winners and Apple Podcast names Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Wiser Than Me' the 2023 Show of the Year! Apple and Paramount considering bundling their streaming services. Netflix didn't see much 'interruption' in launch of original shows and movies Because of strikes, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos claims. From Gurman: Chase could be an ideal replacement for Goldman Sachs, as they already have a relationship with Apple. Filmic's entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons. Developers of Halide doing video app, Kino. Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture. Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year'. Apple Podcasts names Julia Louis-Dreyfus' "Wiser Than Me" the 2023 Show of the Year. Apple announces expanded partnership with Amkor for advanced silicon packaging in the U.S. There's a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works.  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Topaz Video AI Andy's Pick: Panic Playdate Advent Calendar Jason's Pick: Channels Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak

Jason Snell is leading today's panel, with Dan Moren of SixColors joining Andy Ihnatko and Alex Lindsay. Is there a significant privacy issue with Apple's NameDrop? What are the top podcasts and books in Apple Music & Apple Books? Reports are starting to trickle in for Apple's 2nd gen Vision Pro as reports of the company are looking to cut costs of the low-end headset in half. Local police warn about a new iPhone feature they don't understand. Police departments and news sites spreading misinformation about how iOS 17 NameDrop feature works. Apple shares top podcasts of 2023 in Apple Podcasts. Castro podcast app database failed, may be shutting down? Apple unveils top books of 2023, new in-app Year in Review experience. Apple Music Replay 2023 arrives. Fore AirJet: A solid state cooling demo using MacBook Air. Apple working to cut material costs of low-end Vision headset in half. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Eclipse Glasses Andy's Pick: Hannah Waddingham - Home for Christmas. Dan's Pick: Conlextions Jason's Pick: All Souls Lost by Dan Moren Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast mylio.com/TWIT25 hid.link/macbreakdemo

RCS messaging is finally coming to the iPhone in 2024. So, will Apple continue to use green bubbles for non-iMessage messages? Apple released its holiday film titled 'Fuzzy Feelings'. And last week, Nothing announced an iMessage app in partnership with Sunbird for Android users but took down the app within 24 hours due to security issues found within the app.  Inside the Chaos at OpenAI. Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad. Apple says RCS messaging coming to the iPhone in 2024. RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms. Watch Apple's annual holiday film now: 'Fuzzy Feelings'. Nothing's iMessage app was a security catastrophe, taken down in 24 hours. Epic Games' Sweeney takes aim at Android's 'Fake Open Platform'. Tim Cook talks about his personal life and work at Apple in interview with Dua Lipa. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Timery Andy's Pick: Panels Alex's Pick: FujiFilm Instax Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta zocdoc.com/macbreak discourse.org/twit

Apple has plans for ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates. Google is paying Apple 36% of the revenue it earns from search advertising made through the Safari browser. And Steve Wozniak is "doing good" after a medical emergency in Mexico City. The Space Black MacBook Pro is darker than ever. Apple plans ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates, seeks to squash bugs. Apple says it 'expects to make' App Store policy changes due to EU Digital Markets Act. Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone. Apple Co-FOunder Steve Wozinak is 'doing good' after minor stroke. Apple gets 36% of Google revenue from search deal, witness says. A picture is worth a thousand permissions requests. Apple iPhone spatial video arrives in beta and looks amazing on Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Retrobatch 2.0 Andy's Pick: The Atlantic Ocean Alex's Pick: Roland TD-07KV Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT25 GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Jason Snell got his hands on the M3 iMac's and MacBook Pro's. Will Apple update its 27-inch iMac lineup with Apple Silicon? And what the perk of fame can get for you in the world of technology sometimes. M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits. Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. Apple M3 and the State of CPUs. Apple's sales drop slightly while profit is up 11 percent. Apple Q4 2023 financial results. On 'Chinese knockoffs' and why Leica works with Xiaomi. Apple has plans to eventually, maybe revolutionize health care. Apple Music discontinues $5 Siri-based 'Voice Plan'. Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features. Asahi Linux finds macOS bug that leaves machines unbootable. Barbra Streisand once called up Tim Cook because Siri mispronounced her name. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Homebrew Jason & Andy's Pick: Audio Hijack Alex's Pick: Korg NanoKontrol2 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak Melissa.com/twit

Apple announced its M3 lineup of the MacBook Pro with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. What is Dynamic Caching, Apple's new GPU feature? Plus, the panel goes in-depth on the behind-the-scenes of the 'Scary Fast' event that was all shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and everyone "mourns" the discontinuation of the touch bar. Apple brought back the best Mac colorway with the new M3 MacBook Pro. A magic number: New MacBook Pros and iMacs usher in the M3 era. Apple discontinues 13-inch MacBook Pro with touch bar. What is Dynamic Caching? Apple's new GPU feature explained. Apple's 'Scary Fast' Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple's promises otherwise. iOS 17.2 beta sticker reactions: thumbs down. Apple's Journal app is kind of smart — and kind of basic. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Eufy C120 Andy's Pick: Joyce DiDonato 2023 Masterclasses at Carnegie Hall Alex's Pick: Audinate USB-C to Dante Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hid.link/macbreakdemo wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

This week on MacBreak Weekly, Leo Jason, Andy, and Alex dive into Apple's surprise October event with M3 speculation, John Stewart's Apple TV+ show cancellation, retro iPods, and more. Speculation abounds about Apple's October 30th event teased with a spooky invite. With iPhone 15 processor not using the latest TSMC 3nm process, how powerful will the rumored M3 chips be? Will 14" and 16" M3 MacBook Pros be announced, even though the current models are less than a year old? Could M3 iMacs finally offer configuration options beyond the base M1 chip? Alex Lindsay and Jason Snell debate whether Apple should pursue AAA gaming experiences on Mac. Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit coming up - can their new chip match Apple's silicon? Urban Outfitters strangely sells "vintage" classic iPods for $350. Did they find a warehouse stock? Sadly, Apple accessory maker favorite Pad & Quill is closing up shop. On Apple TV, a rumored interface overhaul may phase out standalone app silos in favor of content aggregation for streaming services. Per reports, Apple wanted changes to content about China on John Stewart's Apple TV+ show before abruptly ending it. Hosts examine how large tech/media companies make difficult decisions on creators' content. The hosts discuss how Apple is attracting top directors like Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese by funding prestige films with creative freedom. Apple's $130 pro Thunderbolt cable found to have intricate internals under CT scan. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Texts - Merge messaging from various platforms into one inbox, but it's $150/year. Andy's Pick: Triode - Streaming internet radio app from Iconfactory Alex's Pick: SPX Graphics for Zoom - Cool titles, overlays, alerts, and more for Zoom calls. Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro - Still the ultimate Mac automation tool after all these years. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK mylio.com/TWIT25

Apple released a new Apple Pencil! *insert fanfare* But will Apple release anything else before the end of the year? Goldman Sachs wants out of its consumer lending agreement with Apple & its credit card. And Apple may be exaggerating its environmental claims, but they are still leading over other companies.  Apple introduces new Apple Pencil. The price of Apple's old-products strategy. iOS 17.1 contains fixes for iPhone 15 screen burn symptoms. 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham's holiday special gets Apple premiere date. Goldman Sachs wants out of consumer lending. Employees say it can't happen fast enough. iPhone 15 bill of materials much higher than iPhone 14. Apple's environmental claims exaggerated, but company stills leads. Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China as iPhone 15 gets off to a challenging start.  Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Twittoons Alex's Pick: Reality Composer Andy's Pick: Sir Patrick Stewart's "Making It So" Audiobook Jason's Pick: Elgato Prompter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Should we expect new Macs from Apple before the end of the year? What does Jason Snell think of the new iPhones? How will the iPhone's Action Button change in iOS 17? Find out the answer to all these questions and more on this week's MacBreak Weekly! 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro MacRumors Buyers Guide Google says it'll support Pixel 8 series with seven years of Android updates iOS 17.1 changes how the Action Button behaves when iPhone 15 Pro is in your pocket Jason's Review: iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach California DMV Mobile Driver's License Unity CEO John Riccitiello out after developer rebellion Apple CEO Tim Cook Pockets $41 Million In Stock Sale—His Biggest Selloff In Years Fake It 'Til You Fake It Bitten by the black box of iCloud (Dan Moren) Apple explains how it made iPhone 12 'safe' enough to use in France with iOS 17.1 Ridley Scott's Napoleon Getting A 4-Hour Director's Cut on Apple TV+ Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Bartender 5 Andy's Pick: Raspberry Pi 5 Alex's Pick: Paprika 3 Leo's Pick: Bazzite Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT25 zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

The iPhone 15 Pro overheating is due to an iOS 17 bug, not hardware design, per Apple. Apple continues to cave into China's demands as it begins to enforce checks on its App Store in China. Plus, if you bought the original Apple Watch, especially the $17,000 gold version of the watch, you are out of luck as it is no longer eligible for any services at Apple stores. watchOS developer beta adds double tap support. Apple doles out fourth visionOS beta to developers. Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights. Tim Cook interview: Apple boss talks trillion-dollar transformation and reveals his 'aha moment'. Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight. Apple Says iPhone 15 Pro overheating due to iOS 17 bug, not hardware design. How a hidden bar code in iPhone screens saved Apple hundreds of millions of dollars. Apple asks Supreme Court to reverse App Store ruling won by Epic. Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020. Satya Nadella tells a court that Bing is worse than Google — and Apple could fix it. Original Apple Watch is now obsolete, including $17,000 gold model. You can now add PayPal and Venmo credit or debit cards to your Apple Wallet. Mac trade-in changes may indicate new model to launch this month. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones Andy's Pick: Orion Jason's Pick: Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Mikah Sargent is in for Leo Laporte, as Leo is out this week. Mikah and Jason Snell got the new iPhone 15 and share their experiences with the device. Are the reports of the iPhone 15 overheating accurate? And what's up with Apple's FineWoven cases?  Apple's updated portrait mode. Widespread iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F. iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says. The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years. John Gruber's Action Button shortcut. Unweaving the mystery: Apple's FineWoven case under the microscope. macOS Sonoma is available today. macOS Sonoma review. Inside Apple's spectacular failure to build a key part for its new iPhones. "Craptacular is more like it."  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Apple Keynote with USDZ Support Andy's Pick: Google's HTML5 Games Collection - Gamesnacks Jason's Pick: Actions & AI Actions Mikah's Pick: iMazing Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK mylio.com/TWIT25 Miro.com/podcast

Jason Snell was at the Apple event and talks about his time there. He also shares his review of iOS 17 and iPadOS17 that he wrote for Six Colors. And another in-depth conversation about the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro camera system in response to an article from PetaPixel about the new iPhone's camera system.  Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review. iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimates. Apple explains what the iPhone 15 camera can and can't do - and why. Final Cut Pro now supports iPhone 15 Pro's log-encoded video. iOS 17 Review: We've got a live one. iPadOS 17 Review: A fitting stage, at last. Apple releases tvOS 17 with FaceTime for Apple TV, revamped control center and more. watchOS 10 review: Major overhaul makes me want to upgrade my Apple Watch. How Apple made the ultimate Snoopy watch: "You wouldn't believe the minutiae".  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Camera App Andy's Pick: Puccini's Madama Butterfly Jason's Pick: Paku Leo's Pick: A literary history of fake texts in Apple's marketing materials. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit fastmail.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C on 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: Mikah Sargent, Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT expressvpn.com/macbreak

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 Guest: Stephen Robles Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak mylio.com/TWIT

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit discourse.org/twit

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

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 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit drinkAG1.com/macbreak fastmail.com/twit