 
Apple sets return-to-office deadline of Sept. 5 after Covid delays. 
A single flaw broke every layer of security in macOS. 
Zoom's auto-update feature came with hidden risks on Mac. 
Apple finds its next big business: showing ads on your iPhone. 
Unclear effects of app tracking transparency. 
iOS Privacy: Instagram and Facebook can track anything you do on any website in their in-app browser. 
 
Picks of the Week: 
Andy's Pick: Folder Tidy 
Jason's Pick: CraftCloud 3D 
Alex's Pick: Insta360 Link 
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 
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MBW 831: The Fluid Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus - Apple Offices, MacOS Security, Ads on iPhone

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 held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support! 
Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis. 
Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest. 
Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models. 
Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only. 
iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera. 
Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up. 
Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement. 
Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support. 
New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip. 
New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera. 
Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. 
Apple reports second quarter results. 
Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian. 
Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad. 
Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race. 
Picks of the Week: 
Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router 
Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush 
Andy's Pick: Portal 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko 
Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent 
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MBW 920: Breath of Lavender - M4 Chip, iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, Apple Pencil Pro

Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles. 
Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro. 
Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features. 
Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night. 
FCC fines AT&T;, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data. 
Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch. 
Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says. 
Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering. 
iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets. 
Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens. 
Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter. 
Picks of the Week: 
Alex's Pick: Alpaka 
Leo's Pick: Loctote 
Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library 
Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop 
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 
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MBW 919: Thinko's - AI iPads, Apple's Titanium Cards, Apple CarPlay

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 831: The Fluid Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus - Apple Offices, MacOS Security, Ads on iPhone

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