December 16, 2025

MacBreak Weekly 1003: The Intersection of Greed and Delusion

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Apple releases OS 26.2 right before the holidays! Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most-watched show ever. And why you should consider backing up more of your stuff locally.

Apple releases OS 26.2 updates.

With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen.

26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple's operating systems.

tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app.

iOS 26.3 beta reveals how Apple plans to handle EU-required notification forwarding.

Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case.

Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect.

Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most watched show ever.

Cadillac and Chevy are getting native Apple Music.

Apple buys two new buildings in Cupertino, topping $1B spend.

UK to push for nudity-blocking software on devices to protect children.

20 years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple.

Picks of the Week

Jason's Pick: Fosi Audio BT20A Pro Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier

Andy's Pick: "Will Return" Screensaver

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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December 16, 2025

MacBreak Weekly 1003: The Intersection of Greed and Delusion

Listen Later

2 hours 12 minutes

Apple releases OS 26.2 right before the holidays! Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most-watched show ever. And why you should consider backing up more of your stuff locally.

Apple releases OS 26.2 updates.

With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen.

26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple's operating systems.

tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app.

iOS 26.3 beta reveals how Apple plans to handle EU-required notification forwarding.

Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case.

Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect.

Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most watched show ever.

Cadillac and Chevy are getting native Apple Music.

Apple buys two new buildings in Cupertino, topping $1B spend.

UK to push for nudity-blocking software on devices to protect children.

20 years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple.

Picks of the Week

Jason's Pick: Fosi Audio BT20A Pro Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier

Andy's Pick: "Will Return" Screensaver

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

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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:

framer.com/design promo code MACBREAK

outsystems.com/twit

auraframes.com/ink

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