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April 23, 2024MBW 918: You're Rubbing It Wrong - OLED iPads, FineWoven, Vision Pro
Apple 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 happens when you trade In an iPhone at the Apple Store.

Apple finally plans to release a Calculator app for iPad later this year.

macOS 15 rumored to feature revamped Calculator app.

Apple says it was ordered to pull WhatsApp from China app store.

Apple cuts 2024 & 2025 Vision Pro shipment forecasts.
Picks of the Week:
Shelly's Pick: Quinn Martin TV Shows

Andy's Pick: MediaHuman Audio Converter

Alex's Pick: Apple Reality Composer

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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2 hr 14 min
April 16, 2024MBW 917: Let A Thousand Dorks Bloom - M4 Mac Rumors, iPhone Mercenary Spyware Attack
The 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 projection.

Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks.

Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy.

Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.

Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair.

'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.
Picks of the Week:
Alex's Pick: Liminal

Andy's Pick: Downie

Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro

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

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2 hr 17 min
April 09, 2024MBW 916: Cars Into Robots - Automattic Acquires Beeper, Apple Home Robots?
When 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.

Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri.

App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more.

Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.

Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple.

Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand.
Picks of the Week:
Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential

Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki

Alex's Pick: NAB

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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2 hr 12 min
April 02, 2024MBW 915: I Ain't Got That Many Stockings! - MLB visionOS App, Spatial Personas, Journal App
Does 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.

Vision Pro engineers moved to folding iPhone project; delayed to 2027.

Here's what Apple retail's new machine to update iPhones in the box looks like.

Jon Stewart interviews Lina Kahn, says Apple wouldn't let him.

The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps.

Apple sues former employee for leaking iPhone's Journal app and more.
Picks of the Week:
Alex's Pick: SmallRig

Jason's Pick: Baseball Savant

Andy's Pick: Torchy Blane in Panama

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

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2 hr 23 min
March 26, 2024MBW 914: 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

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2 hr 21 min
March 19, 2024MBW 913: 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

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1 hr 42 min
March 12, 2024MBW 912: 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

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1 hr 45 min
March 05, 2024MBW 911: 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

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2 hr 22 min
February 27, 2024MBW 910: 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

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2 hr 10 min
February 20, 2024MBW 909: 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

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2 hr 19 min

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