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439 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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.
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MBW 918: You're Rubbing It Wrong - OLED iPads, FineWoven, Vision Pro
April 23, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 61.2 MBApple 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 happe...
MBW 917: Let A Thousand Dorks Bloom - M4 Mac Rumors, iPhone Mercenary Spyware Attack
April 16, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 62.7 MBThe 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 proj...
MBW 916: Cars Into Robots - Automattic Acquires Beeper, Apple Home Robots?
April 09, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 60.3 MBWhen 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. App...
MBW 915: I Ain't Got That Many Stockings! - MLB visionOS App, Spatial Personas, Journal App
April 02, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 65.5 MBDoes 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. Visi...
MBW 914: The Old Shanghai Breakfast - Apple v. DOJ, WWDC '24 Speculation, M1/M2 Vulnerability
March 27, 2024 00:50 - 2 hours - 64.4 MBIn 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...
MBW 913: I Don't Go Out Very Often - Google Gemini, M1 Air at Walmart, Hackintosh
March 19, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBJason 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 t...
MBW 912: MacBook Air Heritage Club - Epic Games Saga Continues, Meta Quest 3, Apple TV+ Ad Tier?
March 12, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBJason 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 acc...
MBW 911: The Deep CPU - M3 MacBook Air's, EU Apple Fine, Vision Pro Wedding
March 06, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 64.7 MBApple 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 St...
MBW 910: Patina and Scuzz - Apple Car, FineWoven Cases, Apple 'Ask'
February 28, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 59.5 MBBreaking 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. - ...
MBW 909: A $3,500 Cheeseburger - Quest 3 vs. Vision Pro, VirnetX, NBA & Apple
February 21, 2024 01:30 - 2 hours - 63.5 MBZuckerberg 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 ...
MBW 908: Crisco & Karo - Vision Pro Privacy, European Union, Jon Stewart
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJason 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 unexpec...
MBW 907: I Left My Settings App in the Garage - More Vision Pro, Spatial Computing, Q1 2024
February 07, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 63.9 MBJason, 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 hospita...
MBW 906: Dim and Weird - Vision Pro Reviews, Apple in EU, Meta
January 31, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 68.6 MBThe 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...
MBW 905: Tequila For Your Eyes - Macintosh Turns 40, iOS 17.3, Apple Music
January 24, 2024 01:00 - 2 hours - 74.5 MBStephen 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 ...
MBW 904: Workshopping the Camel's Nose - Wanda Austin, Beeper Mini, "AppleCoin"
January 16, 2024 23:59 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBApple 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 ...
MBW 903: I Was Just Measuring the East Room - The Vision Pro Has a Release Date
January 10, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 68 MBThe 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...
MBW 902: In The History of Melon Trucks - Apple Watch Ban, iPad & iPad Pro, Vision Pro
January 03, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 72.1 MBThe 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 purs...
MBW 901: Best of 2023 - MacBreak Weekly's Best Moments in 2023
December 26, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBLooking 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 Pr...
MBW 900: Will Work For Eggnog - US Apple Watches Ban, CarPlay, Family Sharing
December 19, 2023 23:30 - 2 hours - 56.7 MBiOS 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 ahe...
MBW 899: Which Way To The Bathrooms? - The Beeper Mini Saga, Epic Games, iOS 17.2
December 13, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 62.8 MBThe 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 'iM...
MBW 898: Dedicated Vulcan Salute Apparatus - Paramount+, Apple Card, Filmic & Halide
December 06, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 62.1 MBLeo 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' ...
MBW 897: "The Event" - NameDrop Privacy, Apple Podcasts, Solid State Cooling
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBJason 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 m...
MBW 896: Waffles at JJ's! - RCS to iMessage, "Fuzzy Feelings", Dua Lipa
November 22, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 64.3 MBRCS 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 ...
MBW 895: Berkeley Blue and Oaf Tobar - Space Black MacBook Pro, The Nothing Phone, Steve Wozniak
November 15, 2023 01:30 - 2 hours - 77.9 MBApple 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 An...
MBW 831: The Fluid Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus - Apple Offices, MacOS Security, Ads on iPhone
August 16, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 72.2 MBApple sets return-to-office deadline of Sept. 5 after Covid delays. A single flaw broke every layer of security in macOS. Zoom's auto-update feature came with hidden risks on Mac. Apple finds its next big business: showing ads on your iPhone. Unclear effects of app tracking transparency. iOS Privacy: Instagram and Facebook can track anything you do on any website in their in-app browser. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Folder Tidy Jason's Pick: CraftCloud 3D Alex's Pick: Insta360 L...
MBW 830: A Latte and a Baked Good - Apple TV+, iOS 16 Battery Icon, iCloud
August 09, 2022 22:30 - 2 hours - 56.7 MBTed Lasso stars thought no one would watch Apple TV+. Apple kept Ben Stiller in the dark over 'Severance' viewership. Apple TV+ aims for Pixar highs with the launch of its first major animated feature film 'Luck.' Apple in talks to acquire streaming rights for Big Ten athletics, report says. iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar. Comment: The problem with the iOS 16 battery percentage icon. Kuo: iPhone 14 series not facing impacts on supply chain as mass ...
MBW 829: The Keyser Söze Model - 3rd Quarter Results, Apple Car Execs, Touch ID
August 02, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBApple reports third quarter results. Six Colors charts. People aren't buying as many PCs — and Intel is feeling the multibillion-dollar burn. Apple nabs key Lamborghini executive to work on its electric car. Electronics are built with death dates. Let's not keep them a secret. First batch of Apple Arcade games removed as developer contracts end. Sorry, Apple will no longer help you set up a dial-up modem on your Mac. Why does Jason hide a keyboard under his desk? Secret Service may ...
MBW 828: Woz Not Here Man - Apple Newton, Rene Ritchie, Apple-1 Prototype
July 26, 2022 22:30 - 2 hours - 59 MBApple begins to show rare vulnerability ahead of economic showdown. For All Mankind' prop fused an Apple Newton MessagePad 120 and an iPhone 12. M2 MacBook Air teardown: Apple forgot the heatsink? Meet the new Creator Liaison: Rene Ritchie. Apple Silicon is an inconvenient truth. Steve Jobs' prototype for the original Apple computer is being auctioned off, and bidding has already hit $230,000. Apple, Koss settle wireless-headphone patent fight before trial. The Apple Store Time Machi...
MBW 827: A Response With Lots of Nines - Apple Pay, Apple Arcade, Jony Ive
July 19, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBM2 MacBook Air review: a new era. Apple reportedly wants to slow down hiring in 2023. Apple Pay lawsuit filed by firm that won ebook and developer antitrust cases. Russia says it will fine Apple for violating antitrust laws. 15 Apple Arcade games are leaving the service soon. Apple reaches $50 million settlement over defective MacBook keyboards. SIM cards are going away. Why that's a good thing. Apple ends consulting agreement with Jony Ive, its former design leader. Picks of the We...
MBW 826: Snelled It! - iOS 16 Beta, M2 MacBook Air, Oregon Trail
July 12, 2022 22:30 - 2 hours - 56.3 MBFirst Images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Apple's iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 public betas are ready to download. Inside Apple's eight-year struggle to build a self-driving car. Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware. Midnight M2 MacBook Air shipment moves to mid-August, Space Gray model still the fastest option available. First benchmark result surfaces for MacBook Air with M2 chip. Apple adding first MacBook ...
MBW 825: The Superman Building - M2 Macs, Series 8, M2 MacBook Air
July 05, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 60.8 MBThe 30-year-old comic book that became a Silicon Valley bible. Apple is preparing three new M2 Macs. "We discovered severe thermal throttling with Apple's new M2 MacBook Pro." iFixit teardown shows M2 MacBook Pro is just a recycled laptop with a new chip inside. Apple forced to cut iPhone 14 orders by 10%, despite anticipating strong demand. Apple not releasing their own 5G Modem Chip relates to a long-standing patent battle with Qualcomm and not because of a development failure. EU l...
MBW 824: Two-Headed Chihuahua - Mobile Tracking, Safari's WebKit, NBA All-World
June 28, 2022 20:43 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBMobile Tracking, Safari's WebKit, NBA All-World Base 13-Inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip appears to have significantly slower SSD speeds. US senators ask FTC to investigate Apple and Google over mobile tracking. Russia threatens Apple with fines for not storing user data within the country. U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Apple's bid to revive Qualcomm patent challenges. How refactoring code in Safari's WebKit resurrected 'zombie' security bug. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - en...
MBW 823: Mac and Cheez - CAPTCHAs, Web Apps, Clarus
June 21, 2022 18:43 - 2 hours - 65.4 MBCAPTCHAs, Web Apps, Clarus Senators call for US to adopt common charger. Apple workers at Maryland store vote to unionize, a first in the U.S. Biden says he is proud of Apple workers who voted to join a union. You'll be able to bypass CAPTCHAs in iOS 16. Stage Manager's iPad requirements. Former Apple engineer details why the first iPhone didn't have copy and paste. New M2 13-inch MacBook Pro available to order. Starts arriving 6.24. Microsoft Defender extends malware protec...
MBW 822: The Cheez Ball Progress Bar - 13" MacBook Pro, CarPlay, MLS
June 14, 2022 22:59 - 2 hours - 71.4 MB13" MacBook Pro, CarPlay, MLS 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 will be available to preorder on June 17th. At WWDC, Apple finally turned all its devices into one big platform. Apple resizes the iPad's workflow with Stage Manager. Jay-Z is giving back to the community he grew up in... with a 'Bitcoin Academy'. App Tracking Transparency antitrust investigation launched because Apple exempts its own apps. WhatsApp finally makes moving from Android to iOS less painful. Apple still plans iPa...
MBW 821: Blowin' Cheddah - Apple M2, new MacBook Air, macOS Ventura
June 07, 2022 19:04 - 2 hours - 69.2 MBApple unveils M2, taking the breakthrough performance and capabilities of M1 even further. Apple Announces M2 SoC: Apple Silicon for Macs updated for 2022. Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip. 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2. Hands-on: Using the iPhone as a webcam with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. iPadOS 16 - All New Features. macOS Ventura - All New Features. iOS 16 - All New Features. iOS 16 code includes multiple 'always-on display' references ahead of iPh...
MBW 820: 30 Years of Newton - 1 Billion Safari Users, SwiftUI in 2022, BTS
May 31, 2022 22:56 - 2 hours - 68.3 MB1 Billion Safari Users, SwiftUI in 2022, BTS WWDC 2022: What to expect, iOS 16, new operating systems, redesigned MacBook Air, more. WWDC 2022 full schedule. Apple's Safari browser now has more than 1 billion users. Michael Tsai - SwiftUI in 2022. Judge rules Cydia's antitrust case against Apple can move forward. Apple VP kindly reminds retail workers that they can say no to unions. We Tried Apple's Self Repair Program. You Shouldn't. (Probably). Foxconn raises outlook, sayi...
MBW 819: Become One With the Upset - Craig's Whiteboard, EA Gaming, FCPX
May 24, 2022 21:42 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBCraig's Whiteboard, EA Gaming, FCPX Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 6 with keynote address Craig's whiteboard leaks WWDC22. Brian Roberts' one that got away. Apple in talks to buy EA gaming. Disney and Amazon are also potential suitors. Losing Ian Goodfellow to DeepMind is the dumbest thing Apple's ever done. Apple response to "Final Cut Pro in TV and Film" open letter. TIME 100 most influential people of 2022 features Tim Cook – Laurene Powell Jobs wrote...
MBW 818: Unconstrained by Time and Space - iOS 15.5, Accessibility, USB-C iPhones?
May 17, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBiOS 15.5, Accessibility, USB-C iPhones? Everything new in iOS 15.5 for iPhone. Apple previews innovative accessibility features combining the power of the hardware, software, and machine learning. Apple adds live captions to iPhone and Mac, plus more accessibility upgrades to come. Apple delays the plan to have staff in the office three days a week. Virtual product placement ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. The same fake potato chip brand is in a mind-blowing num...
MBW 817: You Can't Touch This - The history of the iPod, Apple & FIDO, Apple's AR plans
May 10, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 53 MBThe history of the iPod, Apple & FIDO, Apple's AR plans Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic 'iPod' brand Andy's photos from the 2006 U2 iPod event with Steve Apple is planning to shake up its massive Services business to push further into streaming and advertising Apple, Google, and Microsoft commit to expanded support for FIDO standard to accelerate the availability of passwordless sign‑ins Apple is a massive force in AR. It's also been holding the technol...
MBW 816: Sleepin' In - PayPal & Apple, Apple Silicon flaw, Q2 Results
May 03, 2022 23:36 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBPayPal & Apple, Apple Silicon flaw, Q2 Results PayPal helped spur EU antitrust complaint against Apple payments. Researchers find flaw in Apple Silicon chips, but it's not 'that bad'. How Technocrats Triumphed at Apple. Apple reports second-quarter results. Apple Q2 2022 results: A record $97 billion quarter. Apple's Self Service Repair now available iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max taller displays and notch replacement corroborated in leaked panels. iPhone 14 — No A16 Ch...
MBW 815: Now With Less Potato - Studio Display Fix, Apple Union Fight, macOS Server
April 26, 2022 20:43 - 2 hours - 59.3 MBStudio Display Fix, Apple Union Fight, macOS Server Apple releases fix for Studio Display. Twitter accepts buyout, giving Elon Musk total control of the company. Twitter's legal team has been an aggressive defender of free speech; Will that continue under Musk? Apple warns developers it will pull apps without recent updates from the App Store. Apple protests Japan's report seeking fair competition in OS market. Apple hires anti-union lawyers in escalating union fight. M1 Thund...
MBW 814: 88 88 ASK LEO - Shot on iPhone Winners, Environmental Progress, M2 Chips
April 19, 2022 21:08 - 2 hours - 65.8 MBShot on iPhone Winners, Environmental Progress, M2 Chips From Tupac to ABBA: Will the metaverse change how we attend concerts? Apple unveils the best photos from the Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge. filmicpro on Twitter Demand for iPhone 13 tracking higher than in past cycles, iPhone SE demand muted Foxconn's largest iPhone plant escapes COVID lockdown Apple says nearly 20% of all material used in its products in 2021 was recycled, adds a recycled gold certificate. Apple expand...
MBW 813: Chicago Dave's AirPods - Mac Mini Rumors, AirPods Security Flaw, Apple TV+
April 12, 2022 19:18 - 2 hours - 61.5 MBMac Mini Rumors, AirPods Security Flaw, Apple TV+ Apple introduces new version of iMovie featuring Storyboards and Magic Movie. New Mac mini model? New Mac mini reference spotted in Studio Display firmware. Apple brings modern automation to iWork for Mac with Shortcuts. OOPS! Apple forgets Studio Display exists, pulls, then restores latest firmware update. Apple's U.S. shipments boost Mac's global share in slowing PC industry. Apple begins requiring in-person work starting to...
MBW 812: Short-Fingered Vulgarians - WWDC Online, 0-Day Fixes, Hearing Technology
April 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 63.7 MBWWDC Online, 0-Day Fixes, Hearing Technology Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format. Studio Display Teardown: Is this secretly an iMac? Apple fixes multiple zero-day exploits with iOS 15.4.1 and macOS 12.3.1 Craig Federighi reveals why some people get iPhone updates before others. Above Avalon: Apple is in a league of its own. The Olive Max 2-in-1 hearing aids come with adaptive hearing tech. Apple and Meta gave user data to hackers who used f...
MBW 811: Hands Off My Flappy Bird - Apple & the EU, iPhone Subscriptions, Mac Studio Teardown
March 29, 2022 20:47 - 2 hours - 59.4 MBApple & the EU, iPhone Subscriptions, Mac Studio Teardown EU provisionally agrees on a law that would force Apple to allow alternative app stores, sideloading, and iMessage interoperability. Security experts say new EU rules will damage WhatsApp encryption. CODA Oscars win Caps Apple's 'Quality Over Quantity' approach. Russian tech giant Yandex's data harvesting raises security concerns. Apple's fine over Dutch dating apps antitrust order hits €50M — but ACM welcomes revised offer...
MBW 810: Doing the Dalrymple - Mac Studio Teardown, M1 Ultra GPU Benchmarks, SpyBuster
March 22, 2022 18:41 - 2 hours - 56.4 MBMac Studio Teardown, M1 Ultra GPU Benchmarks, SpyBuster Apple Studio Display Contains 64GB of storage, but only 2GB used Mac Studio teardown. Apple's M1 Ultra gets murdered by AMD's Threadrippers. Here's the Recovery Mode screen for the new Apple Studio Display! Extracted from latest firmware OTA. Apple MacBook Air refresh delayed with no new MacBook Pro 14 or MacBook Pro 16 models until 2023. Ukraine's MacPaw releases SpyBuster, designed to beat Russian hacks Apple fined for the...
MBW 809: As Tall as a Middle Finger - iOS & iPad OS 15.4, macOS 12.3
March 15, 2022 21:37 - 2 hours - 61.5 MBiOS & iPad OS 15.4, macOS 12.3 Mark Gurman joins the show today! Apple releases iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS Monterey 12.3. An image of the Mac Studio in use is shown on Apple's website. AppleTrack Source leaderboard. iOS 15.4 Emoji Changelog. iPhone 14 coming in four models without 'mini' version, Pro models with taller screen, satellite features advancing. Shenzhen lockdown will not have a big impact on iPhone production. Apple: M1 Ultra meanings and consequences. Te...
MBW 808: Surprises and Delights - New Mac Studio, iPhone SE, iPad Air
March 08, 2022 22:39 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBNew Mac Studio, iPhone SE, iPad Air Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ New Alpine Green iPhone 13 & 13 Pro iPhone SE with A15 Bionic chip Apple's new M1 Ultra chip Apple's new Mac Studio Apple's 27-inch 5K Studio Display Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: "The Shield" on Hulu Alex's Pick: GAN Rubik's Cube Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit...
MBW 807: A Bronzed Jim Dalrymple - Apple's response to Russia and the rumored Apple March event
March 01, 2022 22:16 - 2 hours - 58.9 MBApple's response to Russia and the rumored Apple March event Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4 Ukrainian leader calls on Tim Cook to block Russian users from the App Store Apple Pay unavailable in Russia after U.S. and E.U. imposed-sanctions Jim Dalrymple: I am retiring Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service officially launches in the US Apple says it has complied with Dutch watchdog - letter Apps sell your location data despite Apple policies, using a ...
MBW 806: Ungodly Well Managed - Sumbul Desai, Apple NVMe Speeds, Foldable iPhones
February 22, 2022 21:37 - 2 hours - 58.1 MBSumbul Desai, Apple NVMe Speeds, Foldable iPhones Apple readies new MacBooks and iMacs for part three of overhaul Apple VP of Health speaks! Tim Cook's $99 million bonus for 2021 at risk over shareholder advisory group concern Google Drive users stung by macOS '.DS_Store' copyright infringement issue Apple's NVMe drive speeds Amazon's overhaul of Comixology ignites concern from comic creators and readers Paddle CEO is taking on Apple in the App Store and has signed up 1,500 de...