MacBreak Weekly (Video)

With the new MacBook Pro, Apple has angered power users. Why a Touch Bar instead of a touchscreen? Why only USB-C ports? Why only 16gb of RAM? Why no new Mac Pro desktop? And with its new Surface Studio, why does Microsoft now seem more innovative than Apple? We convene an extra-large panel to discuss these issues and more.

• Andy hates the new keyboard Alex hates the loss of MagSafe
• Rene explains why Apple could only legally put in 16gb of RAM
• Leo has a solution: Hackintosh

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie

Guest: Adam Engst

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Final predictions for Apple's "hello again" event this Thursday: New MacBooks and Macbook Pros - complete with a just-leaked photo of the new OLED function strip. Magic Strip? Magic Bar? Apple's Q4 earnings beat Wall Street estimates, Apple sues over counterfeit chargers sold on Amazon, and happy 15th birthday, iPod!

• iOS 10.1 is out. Rene thinks the new Portrait mode is flawed, but wonderfully so.
• The 32gb iPhone 7 has slower memory, but that doesn't matter. What might matter is the inferior Intel modem in the AT&T and T-Mobile version.
• Leo has the ultimate Christmas gift for the ham lover in your life.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Tim Cook prefers AR over VR, and says it is a more "broad-based technology" that encourages human contact. Siri is falling behind Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana, and the Amazon Echo, but Apple just hired an AI expert from Carnegie Mellon to help close the gap. Rumor says that Apple is no longer going to do that thing that rumors said it was going to do - is the Titan car project dead before it is even confirmed?

• As the end of October approaches, is Apple still going to hold a MacBook event this month? Jim Dalrymple says he thinks so.
• How is Swift 3 different? Aaron Hillegass from Big Nerd Ranch explains.
• Want a simple, effective HDR post-processing tool that will make your Nexus 5 photos look like they were taken with an iPhone 7? Andy recommends Aurora HDR 2017.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko

Guests: Jim Dalrymple and Aaron Hillegass

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

After fires, recalls, replacements, and fires from replacements, Samsung has finally thrown in the towel and discontinued the Galaxy Note 7. Is the Note brand permanently damaged? In other Samsung news, the US Supreme Court hears arguments in one Apple vs Samsung case, and a US Court of Appeals has reinstated Apple's $120 million win over Samsung in another. Samsung's response? Copy the cylindrical Mac Pro. In non-Samsung news, the tea leaves point to Apple holding an event in late October to announce... something? And iOS app developers are up in arms over Apple kicking Dash off the App Store.

• Rene would jump at the chance to buy a Samsung Note 8, thinking that it will be the safest phone ever made.
• Our panelists wish list for an October event - a new MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, and why not a new AirPort Extreme?
• The he said, she said between Apple and the developer of Dash has everyone confused.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Rumors abound about a possible Macbook announcement event later this month, new iPad Pros next spring, and an OLED screen for the next iPhone. In the real world, Apple is opening new facilities around the globe. Also, macOS Sierra is out this week, and the most popular sticker pack for iMessage gets called into the Dean's office.

• What can we expect from Apple's new Macbooks and iPads? Our panel has a wishlist.
• macOS Sierra is out, and Rene Ritchie has the easiest way to install it.
• Apple pulls the #1 paid iMessages sticker pack, denouncing "prank" apps.
• Apple is building new facilities in London, Denmark, and China, and the Lights are finally on at their new Cupertino campus.
• Google Home was launched today - where is the Siri Speaker?

Hosts: Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Jason Snell

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

A prank video has some gullible users drilling holes in their iPhone 7, Apple Music gears up for it's "second act," and the founder of App Camp for Girls talks about Swift Playgrounds.

Hosts: Andy Ihnatko and Rene Ritchie

Guests: Jim Dalrymple and Kelly Guimont

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are out in the wild - leading to both praise and complaints about hissing, the home button, and Lightning headphones. MacOS Sierra officially released today with a host of improvements, especially for iPhone and Apple Watch owners. Also, Apple responds to criticism about its perceived lack of diversity.

Hosts: Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

A week after the announcement, iPhone 7 reviews are in. Apple Watch 2 is yet to come, but today's release of WatchOS 3 will make your old Apple Watch feel brand new. iOS 10 is also out today, with some big changes to iMessages and big problems for some early adopters.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

In-depth analysis of Apple's iPhone 7 event. New Apple Watch, new dual camera, and yes...no more headphone jack.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Adam Engst

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Apple sends out stylish invitations for a September 7th event, the EU demands $14.5 billion in back taxes for Apple's Irish holdings, Spotify may be blacklisting artists with Apple Music exclusives, Microsoft thinks the Macbook Air is as useful as "a hat for your cat."

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie

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

Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.