97 episodes

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 / 18:00 UTC.

MacBreak Weekly (Audio‪)‬ MacBreak Weekly

    • Technology
    • 3.9 • 1.9K Ratings

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

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 / 18:00 UTC.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    The Old Shanghai Breakfast - Apple v. DOJ, WWDC '24 Speculation, M1/M2 Vulnerability

    The Old Shanghai Breakfast - Apple v. DOJ, WWDC '24 Speculation, M1/M2 Vulnerability

    In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia.

    US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes
    Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
    Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues
    An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations
    EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers
    Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition
    Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite
    Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year
    Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check
    Picks of the Week:

    Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th
    Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app
    Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options


    Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    zscaler.com/zerotrustAI
    Download StressFace
    robinhood.com/boost
    zocdoc.com/macbreak
    cachefly.com/twit

    • 2 hr 20 min
    I Don't Go Out Very Often - Google Gemini, M1 Air at Walmart, Hackintosh

    I Don't Go Out Very Often - Google Gemini, M1 Air at Walmart, Hackintosh

    Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly again this week! Could Apple bring Google Gemini to its iPhones and iOS 18? You can now buy the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for a very affordable price. And is it the end of Hackintosh?

    Apple in talks to license Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 generative AI tools.
    "The full exchange between Riley Testut and Apple's Kyle Andeer re the Core Technology Fee..."
    Walmart brings the popular MacBook Air with the M1 chip to its shelves.
    M3 MacBook Air said to lose 50% of its performance in clamshell mode.
    Modded M3 MacBook Air outperforms the more expensive M3 MacBook Pro with supercharged cooling.
    Serious bug in Sonoma 14.4 will destroy saved versions in iCloud Drive.
    Hackintosh is (almost) dead.
    Picks of the Week:

    John's Pick: Chronicling
    Andy's Pick: Gestimer
    Alex's Pick: Spatial Symphony
    Jason's Pick: Windora
    Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

    Guest: John Voorhees

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    zscaler.com/zerotrustAI
    wix.com/studio
    kolide.com/macbreak
    joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
    ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

    • 1 hr 41 min
    MacBook Air Heritage Club - Epic Games Saga Continues, Meta Quest 3, Apple TV+ Ad Tier?

    MacBook Air Heritage Club - Epic Games Saga Continues, Meta Quest 3, Apple TV+ Ad Tier?

    Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly as Leo Laporte is out this week. Apple initially blocked Epic's return to its App Store due to Tim Sweeney tweeting about Apple, then reversed their decision. Zuckerberg defends the Meta Quest 3 after someone criticized the headset on Threads. And could Apple TV+ follow a similar path to other streaming services and offer an ad-tier service?

    DMA be damned, Apple cuts off path to Epic Games Store, Fortnite on EU iPhones.
    Epic's App Store developer account restored in Europe once again.
    More options for apps distributed in the European Union.
    Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer's website, in latest EU App Store rule change.
    visionOS 1.1 improves Personas, adds MDM support.
    Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism.
    No currently available camera is high-res enough for Apple Vision Pro.
    M3 MacBook Air Review: More of a good thing.
    Hector Martin: "So the M3 can now drive 2 exte..." - Treehouse Mastodon
    Why ads on Apple TV+ are as inevitable as a 'Ted Lasso' spinoff.
    Picks of the Week:

    Dan's Pick: Baldur's Gate 3
    Andy's Pick: Mars After Midnight
    Alex's Pick: Topaz
    Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

    Guest: Dan Moren

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    rocketmoney.com/macbreak
    Melissa.com/twit
    robinhood.com/boost
    Download StepDog

    • 1 hr 45 min
    The Deep CPU - M3 MacBook Air's, EU Apple Fine, Vision Pro Wedding

    The Deep CPU - M3 MacBook Air's, EU Apple Fine, Vision Pro Wedding

    Apple released new 13" and 15" MacBook Airs with their M3 chips. Apple's been hit with a hefty €1.8 billion fine in the EU for breaking music streaming laws. And should you be wearing your Apple Vision Pro at your wedding?

    Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi.
    How I created the hybrid Mac-iPad laptop and tablet that Apple won't make.
    Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for breaking EU law over music streaming.
    The App Store, Spotify, and Europe's thriving digital music market.
    Tech worker's wife says she didn't want Apple Vision Pro in wedding pictures
    Picks of the Week:

    Andy's Pick: The Larry David WWDC 2014 app store video (until it's taken down... again)
    Jason's Picks: Whisky and the Television by Sandwich for Vision Pro
    Alex's Pick: Huanuo monitor arms
    Leo's Pick: Zed
    Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
    fastmail.com/twit
    babbel.com/macbreak
    Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK

    • 2 hr 21 min
    Patina and Scuzz - Apple Car, FineWoven Cases, Apple 'Ask'

    Patina and Scuzz - Apple Car, FineWoven Cases, Apple 'Ask'

    Breaking news: Apple has canceled work on its electric car, shifting the team to work on generative AI instead. Apple gets post-quantum encryption in the iOS 17.4 update. Is Apple's FineWoven case any good? And did Microsoft try to sell its Bing search engine to Apple in 2018?

    - Apple cancels work on electric car, shifts team to generative AI.

    - Apple iOS 17.4: iMessage gets post-quantum encryption in new update.

    - It's apparently easy to crack the Apple Vision Pro's front screen.

    - Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive.

    - Apple's FineWoven iPhone 15 case draws poor reviews, criticism.

    - Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought.

    - Google says Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple in 2018.

    - Apple Sports: A free iPhone app to get you the score, fast.

    - Simple complexity: Apple's trio of sports apps.

    - AppleCare support advisors testing new ChatGPT-like tool 'Ask'.

    - Crying in Apple Vision Pro.

    - Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple.

    - Major shareholders planning to force Apple to reveal use of AI.

    Picks of the Week:

    - Jason's Pick: Simple Scan

    - Andy's Pick: Solar Eclipse Glasses

    - Alex's Pick: Jambar

    Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    Download StepDog
    zocdoc.com/macbreak
    wix.com/studio
    cachefly.com/twit

    • 2 hr 9 min
    A $3,500 Cheeseburger - Quest 3 vs. Vision Pro, VirnetX, NBA & Apple

    A $3,500 Cheeseburger - Quest 3 vs. Vision Pro, VirnetX, NBA & Apple

    Zuckerberg gave his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset and firmly believes the Meta Quest 3 is the superior product: what a shock! Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge a 30% fee to advertisers that purchase boosted posts through Apple's App Store. Apple filmed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the Apple Vision Pro. And Apple finally confirms that you should not use rice to dry out your phone.

    Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros
    Apple Vision Pro supports Panavision 70 films.
    Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is 'the better product' vs. Apple's Vision Pro.
    EU to hit Apple with €500mn penalty in first ever music streaming fine.
    Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge 30% fee on boosted posts purchased through App Store.
    There's another fake cypto app on the App Store.
    Supreme Court sides with Apple in $503M VirnetX lawsuit, ending decade-long battle.
    Cox Communications wins order overturning $1 bln US copyright verdict.
    Rice is not included in Apple's official guidance for a wet phone.
    NBA Slam Dunk Contest filmed for Apple Vision Pro.
    Usher takes fans behind-the-scenes of 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Apple Music mini-doc.
    Apple Vision Pro 2 release date sooner than expected, insider claims.
    Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card.
    Gruber: Apple was 'effectively forced' by China to bring RCS to iPhone.
    Analyzing Apple Vision Pro as an accessibility engineer.
    Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today.
    Picks of the Week:

    Alex's Pick: Animoog Galaxy
    Jason's Pick: Logitech Circle View Camera
    Leo's Pick: Think Python 3rd edition
    Andy's Pick: Nimona


    Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sponsors:
    joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
    wix.com/studio
    kolide.com/macbreak

    • 2 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
1.9K Ratings

1.9K Ratings

Aaron of Krypton ,

Constant Interruptions by host thwart an otherwise insightful podcast

Leo: please let others finish their thoughts before you interject. You most frequently speak over both Alex Lindsey and Andy Ihnatko, and the interruptions are enough to get me to stop listening about halfway through what is otherwise a great weekly show.

ryannfiscus ,

Leo is insufferable.

Leo’s overall negativity towards devices and software he doesn’t “agree” with (eg; the Vision Pro) and his willingness to constantly interrupt his cohosts and guests is driving listeners from this show. Maybe it’s time for him to leave the show, or even the network.

GIS Adm ,

I’ve had enough…

Andy Ihnatko calling users dirtbags for giving one star to apps is the exact reason you are getting this one star. It also seems that the show tends to turn into an echo chamber. I come to the show for interesting discussion on tech, and I am tired of hearing about how Apple’s approach to the DMA is terrible.

Top Podcasts In Technology

Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
All-In Podcast, LLC
No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Technology | Startups
Conviction | Pod People
BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley
BG2Pod
Acquired
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal
Hard Fork
The New York Times

You Might Also Like

This Week in Tech (Audio)
TWiT
iOS Today (Audio)
TWiT
MacBreak Weekly (Video)
TWiT
Windows Weekly (Audio)
TWiT
This Week in Google (Audio)
TWiT
Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
TWiT

More by TWiT TV

This Week in Tech (Audio)
TWiT
Security Now (Audio)
TWiT
Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
TWiT
Windows Weekly (Audio)
TWiT
iOS Today (Audio)
TWiT
MacBreak Weekly (Video)
TWiT