iPhone 13 unboxing and review, iOS 15 review, Ted Lasso 
iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max review: Nearly perfect, but the camera needs a fix
These are the iOS 15 features that have been delayed to a future update
The bitter lawsuit hanging over the Apple Watch's new swipe keyboard
Subscribe to Burnout+ | James Thomson
Tim Cook Faces Surprising Employee Unrest At Apple
Ted Lasso scores seven Emmy Awards; Apple TV+ content earns 11 awards total
Additional Benchmarks Reveal A15 Bionic Performance Improvements in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
 
Picks of the Week 
Andy's pick: Ulysses
Rene's pick: CFexpress Type B & XQD Single-Slot Memory Card Reader with Thunderbolt 3 Interface
Alex's pick: H2R (Here to Record) Gear
 
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 
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MBW 784: 4,000 Emmys - iPhone 13 unboxing and review, iOS 15 review, Ted Lasso

MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all.

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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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MBW 918: You're Rubbing It Wrong - OLED iPads, FineWoven, Vision Pro

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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MBW 917: Let A Thousand Dorks Bloom - M4 Mac Rumors, iPhone Mercenary Spyware Attack

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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MBW 916: Cars Into Robots - Automattic Acquires Beeper, Apple Home Robots?

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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MBW 915: I Ain't Got That Many Stockings! - MLB visionOS App, Spatial Personas, Journal App

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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MBW 784: 4,000 Emmys - iPhone 13 unboxing and review, iOS 15 review, Ted Lasso

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