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  1. 14 hr ago

    The Hand of Ryan Tedder - Apple Stealthily Updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio!

    Surprise: there are new Mac minis and Mac Studios! Tim Cook has a farewell party when he is no longer CEO in September. Apple conducts layoffs in the Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video & Gaming departments. And Walmart finally adds Google and Apple Pay. Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Tim Cook's farewell party. HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch. MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall. Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities. Apple cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming teams. Apple removes some fees for App developers in European Union. Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay. Google's new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy. Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in September. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: TMOG Christina's Picks: 9 to 5 and CheapCharts Andy's Pick: Trio Jason's Pick: Imagination Library Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joinbilt.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

  2. 14 hr ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 19 Aug

    The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier - Will Apple's Upcoming Folding iPhone Cost A lot?

    The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch? Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27. Here's what's new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6. iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone. Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man'. macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub. Apple's camera-equipped AirPods confirmed. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union. It looks like Apple's iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year. Leaker details A20 Pro chip's new speed gains. Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better. Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri. Apple's China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model. Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide. Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid. Jessica Chastain says Apple TV will finally release 'The Savant' after postponement following Charlie Kirk assassination: 'We're going to see it'. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: SuperDuper! 4 Christina's Pick: Sony MDR-7506 Jason's Pick: Unforgetful Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com zocdoc.com/macbreak

  4. 12 Aug

    Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit

    Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup? OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'. Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role. OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shaped smart speaker. Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies. Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store. iOS 26 gets first jailbreak thanks to Dopamine. Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM. RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027. Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029. Apple explores shaking up its smartwatch for a new era. Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. Apple's Private Relay may not be as private as thought. Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive. Klepton - Running Android ARM64 VR APKs on Apple Vision Pro, no JIT required! Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Letterboxx Andy's Pick: Sony NW-A306 Walkman Christina's Picks: Maxell Wireless Bluetooth Cassette Player & I Have ADHD Skill Leo's Picks: Kokogol Maclock & NVIDIA DGX Spark Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: horizon3.ai/macbreak cirasync.com/MacBreak

  5. 4 Aug

    Corn Is Just Corn - Apple's Q3 2026 Results

    Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations. Apple announces record Q3 results. Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results. Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users. First Apple Silicon-native CrossOver build in testing as Rosetta's end nears. What's the catch with the Apple Upgrade program? OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts. From OpenAI: "Apple is getting this wrong" Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: Infuse Media Player Jason's Pick: Overcast Mikah's Pick: Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit-biz cirasync.com/MacBreak

  6. 29 Jul

    Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program

    Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push. Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied. Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit. Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps. Apple sued by customers who lost combined $1.8 million through fake Bitcoin wallet in App Store. Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 patch hundreds of security flaws. iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more. watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life. Here's everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27. Here's everything new for Messages in iOS 27. Gurman's Mac roadmap. Apple set to make big smart home push with Siri AI at center. A.R. Rahman brings his immersive music experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Always choose the good soap. Apple promotes 'Nido de Villanas,' a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro. Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Twelve South PowerBug Christina's Pick: BookPlayer Andy's Picks: Casio WS-1600H Jason's Pick: Apple II Mini Replay Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/MacBreak zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

  7. 22 Jul

    The Other Side of the Corn - Price Hike for Apple Music

    Apple is raising its subscription prices for both Apple Music & select Apple One bundles. The OpenAI & Apple legal battle is escalating. And are Siri's AI features finally coming to China? Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions. Is Apple One worth it for you after recent price hikes? iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws. Apple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report. Class action accuses Apple of misleading users about Hide My Email's privacy protections. OpenAI and Apple legal battle escalates, poached employees warned about data deletion. Apple Intelligence finally on the road to release in China. PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone. Apple's New Speech API vs Whisper: The First Real Benchmark. Apple testing 'Live Notes' AI system to record Genius Bar sessions. Apple's scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model. visionOS 27 Beta: 90-Hertz-Freeze bei 24p-Quellen und neue Controller-Plattform. A.I. 'Vibecoded' apps are flooding Apple's app store. Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil. San Francisco demands Apple and Google delete AI 'nudify' apps from App Stores. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Christina's Pick: Nativ Andy's Picks: David Bowie NASA Bolt Sticker & dbrand MacBook skin Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ethos.com/macbreak cirasync.com/MacBreak

  8. 15 Jul

    Liquid Glass Half Full - Apple Sues OpenAI Over Company Secrets

    Apple sues OpenAI! Public beta for iOS 27 & more is now available. Apple seeks to move to the M7 chips quickly. And Apple TV gets a record 87 total Emmy nominations! Apple sues OpenAI, accusing it of stealing company secrets. Apple says former employee exploited 'rare' bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI. Apple's public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now. First Look: iOS 27 & macOS Golden Gate public beta. watchOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features. AirPods firmware beta lets developers use new iOS 27 features. M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7. iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per report. No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report. Lamborghini App for Vision Pro. Component development for cheaper Apple Vision Pro reportedly scrapped. Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 87 nominations. Apple TV sets major Comic-Con lineup with Silo, Dark Matter, Widow's Bay, more. Apple TV has a packed lineup of sports premieres coming soon. TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Television Time Andy's Pick: Colorful Life Christina's Pick: GitHub Copilot Desktop A Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak hipebl.ai

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MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren 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. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Tuesday.

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