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MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all.

Records live every Tuesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.
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Is Apple working on its own modem for cellular connection? Reports suggest that Apple is working with Sony on the development of hand controllers for the Vision Pro. And Apple snagged several Golden Globes nominations, with 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' leading the way. Apple prepares three-year modem rollout in bid to outdo Qualcomm. Apple explores Macs, headsets with built-in cellular data. Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple's App Store. Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026? Seems fishy per Andy. Tim Cook wants Apple to literally save your life. Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro. Stevie Wonder demoed the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook: "It's always great to get feedback from Stevie". Transforming Porsche media events with spatial computing. Jason bought an M4 Max MacBook Pro. 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' lead Apple's Golden Globes nominations. How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2024. MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer. Apple wraps 'F1' filming with Cook in Abu Dhabi. Tinkerer brings this retro-futuristic Mac concept to life. Affordable third-party Mac Studio storage upgrades coming in 2025. M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made. Apple Pay's first competitor on the iPhone has arrived in Norway. Apple sued by two victims for failing to curtail child sexual abuse material on iCloud. Impersonators are claiming laptops at Apple stores before real owners can pick them up. FBI warns iPhone and Android users—stop sending texts. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Programming with ChatGPT Andy's Pick: Patrick Stewart's "A Christmas Carol" one-man show Jason's Pick: Festivitas Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
The finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards are out now. Is your favorite app on the list? visionOS 2.2 is out with some updates that add more value to the Vision Pro. A special stop-motion animation with Wallace & Gromit was shot with Apple's iPhone 16 Pro. And the panel reminisces on a classic game now available for the iPad. Apple reveals 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards. AI-powered 'Death Clock' promises a more exact prediction of the day you'll die. Data brokers may be banned from selling your social security number. NFL's Gronk calls Apple his best-ever investment. visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that make Vision Pro a next-gen computer. Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video. Apple nudges HomeKit robot vacuum support rollout to next year. Wallace & Gromit bring Christmas cheer to London's Battersea Power Station. Apple Music Replay 2024 is live. You can now wear Apple's running shoe emoji. Brazilian company still believes it owns the 'iPhone' trademark as it awaits trial. iPhone SE now over 1,000 days old as new model edges closer. Apple orders M5 chips from TSMC ahead of late 2025 production. Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: Simply Piano on Apple Vision Pro Andy's Pick: Classicbot Apple figures. Alex's Pick: Anker 250W GaN Prime USB C Charging Station Leo's Pick: Marathon for iPad Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: e-e.com/twit
Alex Lindsay has some thoughts on the Concert for One Vision Pro immersive video. Following the movie's debut on Apple TV+, what's going on with Jon Watts and the 'Wolfs' sequel? And what could be Apple's plan to make Apple Intelligence available in the Chinese market? Concert for One - An Apple TV+ immersive experience. Drake ropes Siri into his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar, for some reason. Jon Watts explains demise of George Clooney & Brad Pitt 'Wolfs' sequel after streaming pivot. Incoming FCC chief Brendan Carr declares Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google part of "censorship cartel..." How Tim Cook cracked the code on working with Trump. Brazil antitrust body rules Apple must lift restrictions on in-app payments. The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model. Indecision at the intersection of Mac Studio and Mac mini. Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: Good Eats Roast Turkey & Traeger 650 Alex's Pick: Good Eats Deep Fried Turkey Leo's Pick: Combustion Predictive Thermometer Andy's Pick: Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
Could Apple be ramping up its efforts to bolster itself in the smart home market? Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with new features. The M4 MacBook Pro quietly got a quantum dot display over an LCD display. And Apple releases updates to iOS 18 and macOS that you should update to if you haven't yet! Apple's next device is an AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and video calls. Apple's fiscal 2024 in charts. Apple releases updates to Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the Mac and iPad. Apple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display. Apple faces UK 'iCloud monopoly' compensation claim worth $3.8 billion. Apple removes another RFE/RL app at request of Russian regulator. Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 with 'important security fixes' for iPhone. PSA: iPhone users receiving AppleCare+ refunds multiple years after Apple trade-in. Top execs explain Apple's chip philosophy: 'We are not a merchant silicon company, trying to leave nothing on the table'. Apple offers $100M to undo Indonesia iPhone 16 ban. Trump's tariff proposal could add $240 to the cost of an iPhone. Here's the math. Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn't comment. Apple now sells its own Apple News ads for the first time. Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024. Apple debuts The Weeknd: Open Hearts, the first-of-its-kind immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro. Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries. Apple seemingly discontinuing lightning to headphone jack adapter introduced alongside iPhone 7. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Kondor Blue USB-C Mobile Andy's Picks: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving & Feedbin Jason's Picks: ReadKit & Unread Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak
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
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