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 979: Matt Baloney - Controversy Over Apple's F1 Movie Wallet Push Notification

Are people furious about the F1 Movie Apple Wallet ad? Apple could look to using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri AI features. The EU could miss out on new iOS 26 features when it rolls out later this year. And Pixelmator Pro gets new updates that integrate Apple Intelligence features! More on Apple's trust-eroding 'F1 The Movie' Wallet ad. Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal. iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 get second betas Appl...

Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 979

MBW 978: Half-Baked Bread Is Still Dough - The New Features and Updates to IOS 26 Beta 2

Apple silicon was announced five years ago this week. Apple held internal talks about purchasing AI startup Perplexity. New camera features could be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro later this fall. And why did Apple pull its recent ad campaign video after just one day? Intel to Apple silicon transition for Mac was announced five years ago. The infamous Apple typewriter memo is 40 years old. RIP Mickey Mouse glove: macOS Tahoe has a new set of cursors. FireWire may finally be dead in macOS 26 & A...

Jun 25, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 978

MBW 977: A Slab of Ham on a Box - WWDC 2025 Aftermath: The Great Apple Software Turnaround of 2025

This week's episode dives deep into the post-WWDC hangover, exploring Apple's remarkable software improvements across platforms. The hosts examine the first third-party immersive video production using Blackmagic's new camera, celebrate major Vision Pro persona upgrades, and discuss Apple's complete re-architecture of iPad windowing. The conversation reveals how Apple's software teams seem to have hit their stride after years of criticism, delivering substantial improvements from terminal apps t...

Jun 18, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 977

MBW 976: Thanks For All the Round Rects - iPadOS 26 & visionOS 26 Unveiled

Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful wit...

Jun 10, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 976

MBW 975: Sleek Peek - Looking Ahead to WWDC25

Apple gives a 'Sleek Peek' to WWDC 2025 next week. Is Apple changing its naming convention for its OSs? Slowly, more content is being released for Apple's Vision Pro. And is Apple looking to acquire streaming rights to MLB Sunday Night Baseball? Apple shares new 'Sleek Peek' teaser ahead of WWDC 2025 next week. Apple developer event will show it's still far from being an AI leader. Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns. Shortcuts app to get revamp with Appl...

Jun 04, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 975

MBW 974: Lyle Who? - Apple's Satellite Ambitions

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate T...

May 27, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 974

MBW 973: Lyle Did It! - Apple's Failure in Getting AI Right

Apple's struggles to get AI right, and what Apple could do to correct itself. A never-ending update with Epic Games and Apple. Can China kill the iPhone overnight? And a new original Peanuts special is coming soon! Why Apple still hasn't cracked AI. Apple to open AI models to developers, betting that it will spur new apps. Apple developer app updates with WWDC 2025 iMessage stickers. How will Apple re-think AI features for WWDC 2025? Epic asks judge to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store. New 'A...

May 21, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 973

MBW 972: Future Jeopardy Champion - New Apple Accessibility Features!

Apple unveils a new slew of accessibility features ahead of WWDC. Apple is looking to line up 2027 with a slew of new planned products to be released that year. The new Pope is rocking an Apple Watch. And you could receive up to $100 if eligible for a settlement payout over allegations of Siri-enabled spying on private conversations! iOS 18.5 now available with these new features. Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year. Can we still love Apple? Should we ever have? ...

May 14, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 972

MBW 971: Cook Chose Poorly - Judge Blasts Apple Over App Store

Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show this week! A federal judge blasts Apple and Tim Cook for violating an antitrust ruling against the company's control over its App Store. Results from Apple's Q2 2025. Could Apple be shaking up its iPhone release calendar? And would you want to view your favorite celebrities that can be found in Apple services? Well, now you can with Apple's 'Snapshot'! Judge blasts Apple for violating antitrust ruling. From Six Colors: Apple Q2 20...

May 07, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 971

MBW 970: Too Little Jam Over Too Much Bread - Rumors of Apple's Next Vision Pro

Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India by as early as next year. Apple's rumored plans for its next Vision Pro device are starting to become clearer, with a chance of it being released by the end of this year. And the EU is hitting Meta and Apple with hefty fines. Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India in pivot away from China. 20th anniversary iPhone likely to be made in China due to "extraordinarily complex" design. Apple begins breaking up its AI team with robotics, Siri chang...

Apr 30, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 970

MBW 969: Here Comes the Pizza - Apple TV, Siri Overhaul, Ultra 3

It's a rumor-filled edition of MacBreak Weekly! Is an updated Apple TV coming soon? New connectivity features are reportedly coming to the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple is dropping the 'available now' tagline from its Apple Intelligence page. And Apple is celebrating Earth Day! Tim Cook honors Pope Francis on X. One of Pope Francis's last prayer intentions urged people to 'look less at screens'. New Apple TV 4K is coming: Four features expected later this year. Apple's new Siri chief enlis...

Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 969

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

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