MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

2023 MacBook Pro review: More of the same, in a good way. M2 Mac Mini review: Whatever you want it to be. Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics. Cat activates Homepod music playback. Apple postpones AR/VR glasses, plans cheaper mixed-reality headset. How Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset will work. iOS 16.3 fixes multiple security vulnerabilities. About security keys for Apple ID. Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new education and awareness efforts on Data Privacy Day. Apple enlists 'Ted Lasso' star power and Today at Apple sessions for 'Data Privacy Day'. How Apple has so far avoided layoffs: Lean hiring, no free lunches. iOS 16.3 code reveals Apple continues to work on classical music app. Apple releases HomePod 16.3 software with humidity and temperature sensing, find my improvements, audio tuning, and more. AI and the Big Five. The Lisa: Apple's most influential failure. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Ivory Andy's Pick: Iconfactory - Tot/Tot Pocket Alex's Pick: Affinity Bundle Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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

New M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro. New M2 / M2 Pro Mac Mini. Digital IDs on iPhone launching soon in California. Apple is working on adding touch screens to Macs in major turnabout. 'Retro Pod' app yanked from the App Store. wInd3x, the iPod Bootrom exploit 10 years too late. Goldman Sachs lost $1.2 billion in just nine months in newest division. The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions. Fake SSDs with great reviews are still popping up on Amazon. Dropbox to roll out update with full support for macOS 12.5 by April. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Gator Frameworks Microphone Clip Quick Release. Andy's Pick: Runestone Plain Text Editor for iPhone and iPad. Jason's Pick: OpenAI Whisper. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: eightsleep.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

iPhone announcement anniversary. Keynote introduction anniversary. Safari is released to the world. Apple releases audiobooks with AI narrators. Apple's dumping Broadcom, but keeping Qualcomm for now. Apple releases minimal in 2023, except for that headset. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Atomic Clock Leo's Pick: Foreca Andy's Pick: Algorithms to Live By Jason's Pick: Mela Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell 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

Dark Sky shut down as promised. Apple didn't release any new Macs this quarter for first time since 2000. Epic CEO teases Fortnite coming back to iOS as Apple is rumored to allow alternative app stores. Next-generation QI2 wireless charging standard embraces Apple's MagSafe for Universal compatibility. Kuo: Apple to cancel or postpone 2024 iPhone SE 4. iPhone 14 Pro back in stock, ads back on air. Inside Apple's war for chip talent. Apple's battery replacement prices are going up by $20 to $50. Apple Home new architecture roll-out paused. iPhone 14 has another crash detection problem, this time it's skiing. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: June Oven Andy's Pick: MarsEdit 5 Jason's Pick: Channels 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: acilearning.com fastmail.com/twit

Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2022. Apple's new Mac Studio & iPad Air. Apple's response to AirTag stalking concerns. A farewell to the iPod. Apple's vision of a passwordless future. Rene Ritchies leaves the show, and Jason Snell joins the show. M2 MacBook Air review. The Dynamic Island. The Apple Watch Ultra with Stephen Robles. Are there too many new iPads with the release of Apple's new A14 iPad? Gambling ads in the App Store. A song and dance from the panel of MacBreak Weekly during some tests. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Jason Snell 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

Rich Siegel & his experience with the Apple App Store over the years. Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks. Apple continues to test new 'Rapid Security Response' updates, this time for macOS users. Apple backs out of Sunday Ticket negotiations with NFL. When will Apple release the Apple Silicon Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip? New 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early 2023. Picks of the Week Jason Pick: Notchmeister Andy's Picks: Photoscan by Google & Comicraft New Year's Day Fonts Sale. Alex's Pick: Sony FR7 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Rich Siegel 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: addigy.com/twit wwt.com/twit

Apple will allow 3rd Party App stores. Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained. iOS 16.2 is out. macOS 13.1 with Freeform is out. Apple claims a new iMessage can alert you if state-sponsored spies are eavesdropping. Apple to end employee gagging clauses after activist campaign. Tim Cook praises partnership with Sony for creating 'world's leading camera sensor for iPhone' during Japan trip. Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature is now live in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Draw Things - Stable Diffusion in your iPhone Andy's Pick: Ulysses 29 Alex's Pick: ChatGPT Jason's Pick: Sports Alerts Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: policygenius.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak rocketmoney.com/MACBREAK

Apple makes plans to move production out of China. TSMC triples Arizona chip investment to $40bn. Apple in talks to move some iPad production to India as part of its exodus from China. Apple's anti-union tactics in Atlanta were illegal, US officials say. St. Louis Apple Store employees explain U-turn on unionization effort. The NLRB says Apple interrogated and coerced employees in Atlanta. Elon Musk says Apple is Twitter's largest ad client; has now 'fully resumed' advertising on the platform. Apple introduces Apple Music Sing. Apple's new patent countersuit against AliveCor aims to 'set the record straight'. Apple TV+ teases 2023 content slate. Apple sued by two women over AirTag stalking. Colorado grandmother sues police detective following SWAT raid based on false 'Find my iPhone' ping. Carrot Weather gets mini-games, Live Activities support for all precipitation, Layout redesign, more. Apple launches self service repair program in Europe. Man with 300 iPhones violently robbed near Apple's Fifth Avenue flagship. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Broadcasts 3.0 Andy's Pick: A Christmas Carol, read/performed by Patrick Stewart Alex's Picks: Tis the Season & Reality Scan Leo's Pick: Search All Apple Keynotes on Context Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 rocketmoney.com/MACBREAK cachefly.com

Musk's fight with Apple is one he's likely to lose. Musk claims Apple threatens to remove Twitter from App Store. Apple restricted AirDrop in China before widespread protests broke out. iPhone 14 Pro demand to 'disappear' as Apple misses shipment goal by 20 million units. An 'unthinkable morning': 1 dead, 16 injured after car crashes into Apple store in Hingham. Apple Watch Ultra's powerful diving tools arrive with the Oceanic+ app. We went diving with the Apple Watch Ultra. In short: dive computer makers should be worried. No, Apple isn't planning to buy Manchester United. Apple battling ESPN for rights to stream Dutch soccer league. Judge approves Apple's plan to pay $50 million to settle butterfly keyboard lawsuit. World Cup soccer balls plugged into chargers. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: ReadKit 3.1 Andy's Pick: Bondic Liquid Plastic Alex's Pick: Sound Devices A20-RX Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: eightsleep.com/twit go.newtek.com/twit-tv

iOS developers say Apple's App Store analytics aren't anonymous. Apple Watch can help spot another life-threatening heart condition. Evernote's next move: joining the Bending Spoons suite of apps. Everyone thinks Apple's negotiations with the NFL are dragging on. VMware Fusion 13 adds Windows 11 virtualization for Apple Silicon Macs. A secret Apple Silicon extension to accommodate an Intel 8080 artifact. SwiftKey is unexpectedly back on iOS. ByteOverlord/Watch_Quake: Quake 1 port for Apple Watch. Something new is brewing. I created Homebrew nearly 13 years ago... Apple's taken the joy out of its Books app with iOS 16. Chinese Government steps in to help an Apple iPhone factory. Apple pivots to Samsung for iPhone memory chips following US trade ban against Chinese suppliers. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Flighty Andy's Pick: Pentel Presto! Jumbo Correction Pen Alex's Pick: Streamdeck+ Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple sued for allegedly deceiving users with privacy settings after Gizmodo story. One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are "gross". Apple to begin mass production on AR & VR headset in early 2023. Apple's latest iOS beta gives you more control over the iPhone's always-on display. Apple to restrict 'Everyone' option in AirDrop to 10 minutes in China with iOS 16.1.1. Apple's Satellite Emergency SOS Feature: a review & deep-dive explainer. Berkshire Hathaway bought a $4.1B stake in Apple chipmaker TSMC. The Apple TV's upgrade experience needs an upgrade. tvOS bug limits 128GB Apple TV 4K to 64GB. Queen of Christmas bails out of Apple TV+, lands on CBS. Steve Jobs' Birkenstocks sold for $218,750 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: itpro.tv/macbreak promo code MACBREAK30 policygenius.com/macbreak addigy.com/twit

Apple expects iPhone 14 shipments to be delayed by Covid restrictions in China Apple's bargain with Beijing: access to China's factories — and consumers. Chips and China. Apple building 'advertising network for live television'. "You Might Also Like" - Basic Apple Guy. Internal Tech Emails on Twitter. Apple Supposedly Dumping the 'Hey!' From Siri's Wake Phrase. Apple's AR glasses could be pushed back to 2025 or 2026 amid 'design issues'. Apple design chief role hard to fill; three options, all of them problematic. Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Store lock in seconds. Eufy releases FindMy-compatible smart tracker Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Metatext for Mastodon on iOS Alex's Pick: Nomad Sculpt Andy's Pick: Das Keyboard MacTigr Keyboard Jason's Pick: Feedbin Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 eightsleep.com/macbreak

Amid tech industry fears, Apple reports record Q4 results . Report: M2 Pro and M2 Max Macs coming in 2023, not 2022. Amazon Prime now comes with a full music catalog of 100 million songs and ad-free podcasts. Apple halts gambling ads in App Store. Apple's Online Store and Information Systems Chiefs are leaving. First public beta of Freeform now available, with iPadOS 16.2, iOS 16.2. iPhone workers walking out after COVID-19 outbreak; Foxconn offers bonuses for staying. Apple Music quietly pulls Kanye West Essentials Playlist from platform. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Moises Andy's Pick: Panic Playdate Jason's Pick: Retrobatch Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 addigy.com/twit cachefly.com

Jason's macOS Ventura review: A work in progress. "My next Mac might be the last." macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review. Apple releases iOS 16.1 with support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities and more Absurd Apple Pencil dongle sends fans into spiral of grief. Jason's 2022 iPad and iPad Pro review: mixed feelings. ESPN, Formula 1 extend track with new rights deal. Apple's Industrial Design Chief Hankey to leave three years after Ive. Bono finally apologizes for U2's 2014 iTunes ambush. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Inkplate 6 COLOR Andy's Pick: DuckDuckGo for Mac Public Beta Alex's Pick: Artemis Pro Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 eightsleep.com/macbreak go.newtek.com/twit-tv

Apple announces Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic Chip and HDR10+ for $129. Apple's redesigned entry-level iPad has an A14 chip and USB-C charging. Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E. DaVinci Resolve coming soon to iPad Pro, enhanced by the M2 chip. Apple plans Google Tablet-Like Home Hub. Apple Card will let users grow Daily Cash rewards while saving for the future. NFL Sunday Ticket still up for grabs as Apple pushes for flexibility with game rights. Apple Watch Ultra with polished titanium finish? This jeweler is offering it for everyone. Meta gets final order to sell Giphy from UK antitrust watchdog. Leaked Apple memo acknowledges iPhone 14 SIM card software error. Apple freezes plan to use China's YMTC chips amid political pressure. Picks of the Week Doc's Pick: Shure MV88+ Video Kit Andy's Pick: David Bowie Store - Stickers & Apple Watch Bands Alex's Pick: QR Factory (and scan Alex's QR code!) Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Doc Rock 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: eightsleep.com/macbreak newrelic.com/macbreak itpro.tv/macbreak

Mac shipments shoot up a whopping 40%. Steve Jobs AI features in spooky 'interview' with Joe Rogan AI. This is Meta Quest Pro. iPadOS 16.1 slated for late October launch with new hardware. The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters. Apple 'notebooks' become 'laptops' in sweeping Mac branding change. iPhone now supports 86-year-old Dvorak keyboard layout natively, delighting Woz. Apple owns 40% of the fast-growing pre-owned smartphone market. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Kodo Libra 2 Andy's Pick: Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones Alex's Pick: Izzycast Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: expressvpn.com/macbreak wwt.com/twit

The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024. Apple loses second bid to challenge Qualcomm patents at U.S. Supreme Court. Ventura 10 beta seeded to devs. Apple seeds fourth iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1, fifth iPadOS 16.1 betas to developers. Adaptive Transparency for AirPods Pro 1. It's a bug! Apple's Tony Blevins to leave after making crude remarks in Daniel Mac TikTok. 'Storming' iPhone 14 Pro demand sees assembler Foxconn set new record revenue. Dynamic Island UI result of years of discussion, biggest iOS change in five years – Apple execs. TSMC reportedly overpowers Apple in negotiations over price increases. Apple publishes new design guidelines for Live Activities on the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island. Tim Cook's European Vacation - Visits the "Ted Lasso" set, has private audience with the Pope. Apple hopes you'll forgive Will Smith by Christmas / Emancipation, a new movie starring Smith. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Now Playing Plus Andy's Pick: "Fletch" Book Series Alex's Pick: Qlab 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: hover.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak cachefly.com

Apple Watch Running Review - Runner's Newsletter. New M2 iPad Pro and Mac mini, with no event. Apple to sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Apple Pay Later may not arrive until next year due to 'technical and engineering' setbacks. iPhone 14 production begins in India. Meta sued for tap dancing around Apple's new app privacy rules. iPad Pro is revolutionizing how archaeologists preserve the history of Pompeii. Oprah Winfrey & Apple TV+ end content partnership. Apple TV+ lands Vince Gilligan's new TV project. Ted Lasso in FIFA 23? Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: The Steve Jobs Archive Mikah's Picks: Xnapper & Tidbyt Leo's Pick: The OG App Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Stephen Robles and Mikah Sargent 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: go.newtek.com/twit-tv

iPhone 14 Pro Camera preview: the hardware changes. iPhone 14 Pro drop test: How it holds up. Wait times for iPhone 14 Pro models up to 6 weeks as demand surges. Kuo - Some predictions for the recent trends of Apple, iPhone 14, and supply chain. Apple on top of American Customer Satisfaction Index for Macs & iPads. Federico Viticci: 'Apple has tweaked the design of the battery percentage icon in iOS 16.1 beta 2.' iOS 16 would like your permission to paste. Apple Executive responds to annoying iOS 16 Copy and Paste Prompt: 'Absolutely Not Expected Behavior'. Phone 14 Pro Camera: Scotland Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Knotwords Andy's Pick: Upscayle Leo's Picks: DiffusionBee & Hit the Island Alex's Pick: Sonnet Echo Express Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: newrelic.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak eightsleep.com/macbreak

Apple releases iOS and macOS fixes to patch a new zero-day under attack. iPhone 14's notch vs. iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island compared. Apple Watch's S8 chip features same CPU as S6 and S7. Underestimating Apple's bold moves. iPhone 14 battery capacities for all four models revealed ahead of launch. iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates first weekend of pre-orders, iPhone 14 Plus disappoints. Here are iOS 16 features that will delay. Emmys: Jason Sudeikis and Ted Lasso win big for Apple TV+. As Apple's WeatherKit launches, Dark Sky for iOS to wind down operations by year-end. Phone hardware subscription service still in the works by Apple. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: ZoomISOv2 Andy's Pick: AllTrails Leo's Pick: izi.Travel Jason's Pick: Widgetsmith Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: itpro.tv/macbreak - use code MACBREAK30 kolide.com/macbreak