February 11, 2025

MacBreak Weekly 959: A Bricolage of Features

2 hours 18 minutes

Apple pushes out iOS and iPad 18.3.1 to fix a security flaw. Could the iPhone SE 4 be released soon, possibly after this episode of MBW goes out? A bug has re-enabled Apple Intelligence in the recent iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 updates when some users opted out of using the service. And Apple released new Powerbeats Pro 2 with new features, including heart rate monitoring.

About the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.

U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users' encrypted accounts.

Apple removed apps infested with screen reading malware.

Apple's long-awaited overhaul of iPhone SE nears release.

Spigen accidentally reveals iPhone SE 4 design: bigger screen, action button, and more.

Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who'd opted out.

Powerbeats Pro 2 debut with heart rate monitoring, H2 chip, active noise cancellation, and more.

Apple reportedly 'passed over' DeepSeek as Apple Intelligence partner.

Could the trade fight take a bite out of Apple?

Unlocking Apple Immersive video quality for all.

One year with the Vision Pro.

Apple's F1 movie teaser debuts during Super Bowl pregame.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Magic Room

Andy's Pick: Forklift 4

Jason's Pick: TRMNL

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

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February 11, 2025

MacBreak Weekly 959: A Bricolage of Features

2 hours 18 minutes

About the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.

U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users' encrypted accounts.

Apple removed apps infested with screen reading malware.

Apple's long-awaited overhaul of iPhone SE nears release.

Spigen accidentally reveals iPhone SE 4 design: bigger screen, action button, and more.

Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who'd opted out.

Powerbeats Pro 2 debut with heart rate monitoring, H2 chip, active noise cancellation, and more.

Apple reportedly 'passed over' DeepSeek as Apple Intelligence partner.

Could the trade fight take a bite out of Apple?

Unlocking Apple Immersive video quality for all.

One year with the Vision Pro.

Apple's F1 movie teaser debuts during Super Bowl pregame.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Magic Room

Andy's Pick: Forklift 4

Jason's Pick: TRMNL

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

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