MacBreak Weekly (Video)

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MacBreak Weekly (Video) episodes

January 06MBW 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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2 hr 36 min
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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1 hr 9 min
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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2 hr 25 min
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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2 hr 13 min
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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2 hr 29 min
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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2 hr 32 min
November 25, 2025MBW 1000: Death by Chocolate - The 1000th Episode of MacBreak Weekly
We celebrate 1000 episodes of MacBreak Weekly! The next iteration of iOS may be something similar to macOS "Snow Leopard". A breakthrough has been made in the iPhone Fold crease! And Gurman refutes the Financial Times report that Tim Cook could be stepping down as early as next year.
Apple announces 45 App Store awards finalists for 2025.

Apple iOS 27 to be no-frills "Snow Leopard" update, other than new AI.

Jony Ive, Sam Altman: OpenAI plans elegantly simple device.

Around 100 iPhone Folds made after crease "breakthrough".

Retail chain accidentally sold iPad Airs for $17 – wants them back.

Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family.

Apple and Delta join forces on new baggage tracking tech.

Poland probes Apple again over App Tracking Transparency rules.

New Apple Immersive content coming soon to Vision Pro from Real Madrid and Red Bull.

Vince Gilligan's "Pluribus" sets record for biggest Apple TV drama series launch.

Gurman: "Few signs internally" point to Tim Cook stepping down as CEO early next year.

Apple releases another limited-edition designer iPhone accessory.

New Apple video highlights vapor chamber liquid cooling in iPhone 17 Pro.

Google mocks iPhone in musical "Wicked" ad claiming Pixel firsts.

Apple News loses CNN.
Picks of the Week
Jason's Pick: Festivitas

Andy's Pick: Blip

Alex's Pick: UNI HDMI Adapter

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

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2 hr 26 min
November 18, 2025MBW 999: Rough Depowdering - Apple's CEO Succession Speculation
Speculation about Tim Cook's eventual successor is ramping up, as he may announce his retirement as early as next year. A federal jury in California rules that Apple must pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement. And Apple unveils how cases for the Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3 were 3D-printed this year.
Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook.

Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired.

Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement.

UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling.

Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal.

2026 iPad roadmap: Here's when to expect every upcoming model.

Mapping the future with 3D‑printed titanium Apple Watch cases.

Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025.

Apple's new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with 'third-party AI'.

Apple's iPhone overhaul will reduce its reliance on annual fall spectacle.

Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand.

Survey data shows Wi-Fi speeds are much faster on iPhone 17, thanks to Apple N1 chip.

Apple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup.

Is "F1: The Movie" getting a sequel?

Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Shelly's Pick: Magnetic Airpod Pro Lanyard

Jason's Picks: Alternatives to Bartender

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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2 hr 35 min
November 11, 2025MBW 998: Touching Grass - The iPhone Pocket
What is the iPhone Pocket? Apple is nearing a $1 billion a year deal to use Google AI with Siri. Could the OLED MacBook Pro redesign be limited to just the M6 Pro and Max models? And is Apple TV's new show, Pluribus, good? It's good enough to have brought Apple TV down for a period of time during its initial release.
Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone.

Apple nears $1 billion-a year deal to use Google AI for Siri.

Report: OLED MacBook Pro redesign may be exclusive to M6 Pro and M6 Max models.

The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential.

Apple's losing its podcast legacy — why it matters, and how to save it.

Forget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass.

Did Pluribus trigger the AppleTV+ crash?

Vince Gilligan wants you to know that Pluribus was 'made by humans'.

Apple original films acquires J S Mayank & David Carlyle's manuscript 'Fallen Astronaut'.

Future of Apple Fitness+ 'under review'.

B&H lists HomePod Mini as discontinued amid refresh rumors.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Club TWiT & Central Heating!

Stephen's Pick: Foodnoms App

Alex's Pick: The Oh Hellos

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Stephen Robles

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2 hr 25 min
November 04, 2025MBW 997: Dunkin' and Dodgin' - iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 Are Out!
iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 are out now, with updates to Liquid Glass. Apple had big results in its Q4 2025. More rumors are emerging about Apple's entry into the low-cost laptop market. And Apple finally launches the App Store for the web!
Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more.

iOS 26's Shortcuts app adds 25+ new actions, here's everything new.

Charts: Apple caps off high-flying fiscal year with Q4 record.

Apple results: Holiday dunks and questions dodged.

Apple preps low-cost laptop to rival Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

Hello, Robot: Sandwich launches "immersive commercial"

Use the Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad.

Apple launches App Store for the web.

Apple debuts new Apple TV intro with music by Finneas following "Vibrant" rebrand.

Apple's Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht talk 'F1' and Emmys success, upcoming slate, and launching a platform.

OpenAI acquires Software Applications Incorporated, maker of Sky.

Introducing WhatsApp for Apple Watch.

Canva's new free Affinity app wants to sink the Adobe flagships.

Tim Cook just turned 65, renewing speculation about his successor.

Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding.

How Tim Cook evaded disaster at Apple this year.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Logoer

Leo's Pick: Iconfactory Tapestry

Alex's Pick: Shutter Encoder

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

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2 hr 45 min

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