MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

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. Records live every Tuesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC.

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MBW 968: Can't Call It Chocolate - Tariffs, Instagram App, Apple Glass

Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset? Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions. Trump touts how he 'helped' Tim Cook with US tariff pivots. Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming 'very soon'. What's wrong with Apple? On-device Apple Intell...

Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 968

MBW 967: Breathy, But Not In a Ditch - Tariffs, TikTok, iPhones, Visa Card

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'fle...

Apr 08, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 967

MBW 966: Chunks of Corn - iPadOS 18.4, AI Doctor, CarPlay

iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4 are out. Is Apple going to make a huge push into health with AI? France fines Apple over App Tracking transparency. And could the NFL exit its current media rights deals in 2029? What could this mean for the league? iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks. The best HomeKit robot vacuums for iOS 18.4. Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today. Apple readies its biggest push into health yet with n...

Apr 01, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 966

MBW 965: A Lot of Goodwill to Squander - Apple TV+, WWDC 2025, App Store

Apple is reportedly losing $1 billion a year on Apple TV+. WWDC 2025 has officially been announced. New features are coming to macOS 15.4 soon. Leo gets excited about a quiet update to the HomePod mini... the boxes that the devices come in that is. And would you buy an Apple-branded USB-C to 3.5mm cable for your AirPods Max? Apple is apparently losing $1 billion a year on its TV+ streaming service. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9. Tim, don't kill my vibe. Apple...

Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 965

MBW 964: I'm Just Disappointed - Apple Intelligence, iOS 19, iPhone 17 Air

Someone is upset over Apple's announcement of an updated Siri will be delayed. Some information about the rumored iPhone 17 Air is starting to come out. Would you watch a performance of Metallica in the Vision Pro? And Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Something is rotten in the state of Cupertino. Apple executives believe users will 'love' upcoming iOS 19 overhaul. Apple considered making the rumored iPhone 17 Air 'completely port-free,' according to report. Th...

Mar 19, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 964

MBW 963: The Blue and the Gray - M4 MacBook Air, M4 Max Mac Studio, Apple Intelligence

Is Apple's 'Sky Blue' really blue? Apple is delaying its 'more personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence features. Is anyone excited about RollerCoaster Tycoon coming to Apple Arcade? And Dropbox now supports Live Photos! ... after ten years. Sky (blue)'s the limit: M4 MacBook Air offers lower price, improved camera, and new color. New Mac Studio spans the generations with M4 Max, M3 Ultra chips. Apple is delaying the 'More Personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence features. Apple readies dramatic softw...

Mar 12, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 963

MBW 962: The Brutalist Rainbow - M3 iPad Air, Apple Intelligence, iPhone 16e Teardown

Apple updates the iPad Air with the M3 chipset. iFixit does a teardown of the iPhone 16e. A new documentary film about Bono will be released later this year, with an immersive version of the film for Apple Vision Pro. And Apple has launched a legal challenge to UK's "back door" order. Apple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processor. New M4 MacBook Air could debut on Wednesday. Apple Park rainbow arches gone, but reportedly being rebuilt. Apple's artificial intelligence efforts reach a make-or-br...

Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 962

MBW 961: Put A Handle On It - iPhone 16e, Lightning Port, UK

It's not surprising that Apple announced the iPhone 16e the day after last week's MacBreak Weekly . Already, some information about the upcoming iPhone 17 is being leaked, including some information about the rumored slim iPhone 17. And Apple is removing encrypted security features for your cloud data within the UK following the UK government ordering Apple to leave backdoor access to users' data. iPhone 16e: all the news on Apple's new $599 phone. Apple officially bids farewell to the Lightning...

Feb 26, 2025•3 hr 35 min•Ep. 961

MBW 960: Backpack Week - iPhone 16E, M4 MacBook Air, Vision Pro's NBA AR App

The MacBreak Weekly crew discusses the latest Apple rumors and news, including the impending iPhone SE release, a potential new M4 MacBook, and the brief integration of Netflix with Apple TV. The panel also debates Apple Intelligence's importance in the overall Apple ecosystem. Rumors suggest Apple may soon release an updated iPhone SE, possibly called the iPhone 16E, with an A18 chip to support Apple Intelligence Speculation about a redesigned iPhone 17 with a camera bar similar to Google Pixel...

Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 960

MBW 959: A Bricolage of Features - iOS 18.3.1, Powerbeats Pro 2, F1

Apple pushes out iOS and iPad 18.3.1 to fix a security flaw. Could the iPhone SE 4 be released soon, possibly after this episode of MBW goes out? A bug has re-enabled Apple Intelligence in the recent iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 updates when some users opted out of using the service. And Apple released new Powerbeats Pro 2 with new features, including heart rate monitoring. About the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users' encrypted accounts. Ap...

Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 959

MBW 958: You Can't Handle the Sharks! - Q1 2025, Apple Invites, 'The You You Are'

Apple releases its first-quarter results. Apple has reportedly canceled work on Mac-connected augmented reality glasses. What is Hot Tub, an app that was approved in the EU through the approved alternative app store, AltStore PAL? And you can listen to Dr. Ricken's book, 'The You You Are', from Severance. Apple reports first quarter results. Apple's Invites invites you to send invitations. Apple in 2024: The Six Colors report card. Apple and SpaceX link up to support Starlink satellite network o...

Feb 05, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 958