MacBreak Weekly (Video)

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February 03, 2026MBW 1010: A Strand of Woz's Beard Hair - Apple's Record Quarter
Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $ 2.75 million. And new leaks of Apple's potential iPhone Fold hit the web!
Apple's record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like?.

Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world.

Apple's historic quarter doesn't change the need for AI reckoning.

Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options.

Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent speech'.

Apple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camera app isn't going anywhere.

Apple to soon take up to 30% cut from all Patreon creators in iOS app.

Apple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations.

Continuity Camera lands Apple in legal trouble for 'Sherlocking' Camo.

Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $2.75M.

Very first Apple check & early Apple-1 motherboard sold for $5 million combined.

New iPhone Fold specs revealed, including design, cameras, more.

Report: Apple 'exploring' clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model.

New MacBook Pro release date: Here's when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debut.

Agentic coding comes to Xcode.

Auto-resizing columns in Finder.

iOS 26's Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache.

Apple Maps gets a 'Drops of God' wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita.

Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature.

Today's Apple TV press day.

New 'Humans of Apple TV' video debuts, watch it here.

Apple TV launches F1 programming in app ahead of season kickoff.

Two years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision Pro.

More Accessibility for Winter Olympics.
Picks of the Week
Shelly's Pick: Transit App

Leo's Picks: AppleUnsold and Bugs Apple Loves

Andy's Pick: ReelGood

Mikah's Pick: Picky Pad

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko

Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Mikah Sargent

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January 27, 2026MBW 1009: We Don't Have Room for Bryan - Apple Unveils the Newest AirTags!
Apple launches the next generation of its AirTags. Is Apple developing its own take on an AI wearable pin? Apple is holding an event in LA for creators: could this coincide with an announcement of the next MacBook Pro? And Apple snags a Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie'.
Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more.

Incremental iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, watchOS 26.2.1 updates support the new AirTag.

Apple developing AI wearable pin.

Apple hosting LA event for creators on January 27-29 that could coincide with MacBook Pro announcement.

Apple reportedly aiming to upgrade the MacBook Pro twice this year.

Tim Cook slammed for attending 'Melania' screening on night of Alex Pretti killing.

Apple TV earns Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie' in 2026 Oscars.

I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.

Ongoing RAM supply and cost crisis isn't an issue for Apple's iPhone — right now.
Picks of the Week
Dave's Pick: Anker Prime Foldable Wireless Charging Station (Feb 2026)

Andy's Pick: Mermaid

Jason's Pick: ChapterPod

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Dave Hamilton

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2h 17min
January 20, 2026MBW 1008: Check the Stains - Will the Dynamic Island Move on the iPhone?
Rumors are starting to pick up in 2026, with more information emerging about the upcoming iPhone 18 and M5 MacBook Pros. Could we finally see new Studio Displays this year? And end-to-end encryption for RCS messages could finally be coming to iOS.
iPhone 18 Pro: Dynamic Island may move to top-left screen corner.

Some MacBook Pro configurations see up to a two-month delay ahead of possible next-gen M5 MacBook Pro release.

The icon history of various Apple software.

New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR spotted in regulatory database.

Google Gemini-Powered Siri will reportedly have these 7 new features.

Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring a step closer as new tech launches.

The Smartlet dual watch band is the most ridiculous Apple Watch accessory yet.

Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon.

Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 launch puts Apple hardware front and center.

Civilization VII is coming to Apple Arcade.

As pressure mounts for Apple to pull the X app, xAI says Grok will stop undressing people.

In case you ever doubted it, Apple Car was real -- reveals Airbnb.

End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta.

Apple is fighting for TSMC capacity as Nvidia takes center stage.

Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Dolly Parton & Trio, with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt

Stephen's Pick: Aqara U400 Smart Lock UWB

Jason's Pick: Also the Aqara U400 Smart Lock, but UWB locks in general.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Stephen Robles

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2h 33min
January 13, 2026MBW 1007: They Plump When They Cook - Apple's AI to Use Google's Gemini
Apple & Google enter a multi-year collaboration to integrate Apple's AI with Google's Gemini model. Apple unveils its Apple Creator Studio app collection. And JPMorganChase will become the new issuer of the Apple Card.
Joint statement from Google and Apple.

Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps.

Some first thoughts about live immersive basketball.

Apple: You (still) don't understand the Vision Pro.

Chase is taking over Apple's credit card.

Apple loses Safari lead designer to The Browser Company.

Removing Tahoe's unwanted menu icons.

iOS 26 shows unusually slow adoption months after release [updated].

Global smartphone shipments grew 2% YoY in 2025; Apple emerged as market leader.

Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul.

Verizon no longer needs to unlock phones after 60 days, thanks to FCC.

Apple scores at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards with Best Comedy and Best Actor wins for record-breaking hit "The Studio," alongside a Best Actress win for "Pluribus".

Legendary classic Macintosh game 'Dark Castle' is coming back to the Mac.

Texas man discovers 2.09-carat brown diamond at Arkansas State Park after asking Siri for mining tips.

Lego iMac G3 clears key hurdle, moves closer to release.
Picks of the Week
Doc's Pick: Corsair Xeneon Edge 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

Leo's Pick: Insta360 Link 2 & 2CPro

Jason's Pick: xteink x4

Andy's Pick: Dark Castle on Internet Archive

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Doc Rock

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2h 42min
January 06, 2026MBW 1006: Unemployable - Apple's Plans in 2026
A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro!
2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver.

And Stay Out!

It's hard to justify Tahoe icons.

Wish List: A more flexible Apple display strategy.

AppleVis announces winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.

Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9.

Apple scores at the Critics Choice Awards with top wins for global hit feature "F1" and Best Comedy Series "The Studio".

Pluribus season 2 isn't happening for a while, says Vince Gilligan: 'We're working on it'.

Steve Jobs' Desk, Bow Ties, 8-Track tapes, and other personal ephemera featured in Apple 50th Anniversary auction
Picks of the Week
Shelly's Pick: PiccyBot

Andy's Pick: Bounce

Jason's Pick: LosslessCut

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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2h 36min
December 28, 2025MBW 1005: Best of 2025 - MacBreak Weekly's Favorite Highlights from 2025
Join us again as we take a look back at some of MacBreak Weekly's favorite stories and moments from 2025:
The unveiling of the iPhone 16e.

The UK's effort to keep Apple Encryption fight secret is block & White House blames iPhone's auto-correct contact for Signal scandal.

Apple's fairly underwhelming, and hilarious, 'Celebrity Snapshot' page.

Another new product announcement from Apple: the iPhone Air!

MacBreak Weekly celebrates its 1000th episode!

And the departure of one of the original panelists of MacBreak Weekly...

Host: Leo Laporte

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December 23, 2025MBW 1004: A Sad Farewell - Into the Cupertino Mists
An update on the story about an Apple developer who lost access to their Apple ID. Apple receives clearance to activate the Apple Watch hypertension detection feature in Australia. Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency. And we say goodbye to one of the original MacBreak Weekly panelists.
Apple developer's account restored after compromised gift card incident.

Apple receives clearance to activate Apple Watch hypertension detection/notification feature in Australia.

Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil.

Apple's iOS 26.3 will introduce proximity pairing to third-party devices in the EU.

Free two-hour delivery from Apple Stores now available for a limited time.

1.5 TB of VRAM on Mac Studio - RDMA over Thunderbolt 5.

Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency.

Apple announces more ads are coming to App Store search results

Apple quietly discontinued flyover city tours in Apple Maps.

Why Apple's foldable iPhone may be smaller than expected.

Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early.
Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Homey Pro

Andy's Pick: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas & Patrick Stewart's 'A Christmas Carol'

Jason's Pick: Some of his favorite books, TV shows, and podcasts from the past year.

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

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2h 25min
December 16, 2025MBW 1003: The Intersection of Greed and Delusion - The OS 26.2 Update Is Out Now!
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 09, 2025MBW 1002: I'm With Bieber - More Executive Departures at Apple!
Alan Dye jumps ship, departing Apple for Meta! Could Johny Srouji leave Apple soon? Srouji says he's not leaving "anytime soon". Justin Bieber is upset over part of Apple's Messages UI. And Apple TV previews part of the F1 channel TV app!
Bad Dye Job.

Apple announces departure of general counsel and policy chief.

What the heck is going on at Apple?

Apple Chip Chief tells staff he's not leaving "Anytime Soon".

In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple.

Report: Apple Bleeding Talent to OpenAI.

Apple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s.

Justin Bieber threatens Apple with "rear naked choke hold" over Messages UI.

Apple may have to enable always-on GPS in India.

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications.

A love letter to glory days of iPhone gaming.

Create a bootable external disk for Apple silicon Macs in Tahoe.

iFixit app returns to the App Store with AI guidance and battery warnings.

Pebble's new smart ring stops you from forgetting your best ideas.

More all-black Vision Pro prototype parts surface online.

New features for Galaxy XR and a look at future devices.

Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included.

Apple announces winners of 2025 App Store awards.

Apple's acclaimed feature "F1" and hit series "Severance," "Pluribus," & "Slow Horses" land top nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Picks of the Week
Jason's Pick: MBW Picks (Pick-ception Paul Mayson!)

Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Alex's Pick: GenR8

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

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December 02, 2025MBW 1001: Beschmirckled - John Giannandrea's Incoming Retirement
John Giannandrea is stepping down from his role as VP for Machine Learning & AI Strategy and retiring in Spring 2026! Could Apple re-partner with Intel on a future product? Apple overtakes Samsung as the world's top phone maker. And Apple's new holiday season TV ad charms the panel!
John Giannandrea to retire from Apple.

From Ming-Chi Kuo: "Intel expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M processor as early as 2027..."

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds.

Apple set to become world's top phone maker, overtaking Samsung.

EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no.

Apple releases 2025 holiday season TV ad: "A Critter Carol".

Apple Music replay 2025 now fully available.

Apple security bounties slashed as Mac malware grows.

MKBHD's wallpaper app Panels is shutting down.

Apple TV series The Hunt postponed due to plagiarism allegations.

Apple TV debuts trailer for all-new holiday special "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," premiering globally Friday, December 5.

Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership.

After Apple originally announced the first version of Halo in 1999, Xbox apparently called Bungie and said "Steve Jobs can't have that. We're going to buy you."

David Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple computers, dies at 72.

34 years ago, Apple created a multimedia file format for the Mac, and it's still all around us.
Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Logic Pro for iPad

Andy's Pick: "I Made Apple's Widget Clock"

Jason's Pick: Govee Christmas Lights 2

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

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