November 18, 2025

MBW 999: Rough Depowdering - Apple's CEO Succession Speculation

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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.

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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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November 18, 2025

MBW 999: Rough Depowdering - Apple's CEO Succession Speculation

Listen Later

2 hours 34 minutes

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

Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

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