MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

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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 / 19:00 UTC.

Episodes

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

MBW 957: Slap and Flop - Siri, iOS 18.3 Update, Apple Music

What's going on with Siri? iOS 18.3 update is out now, along with a fix to a zero-day flaw. You can buy iPhones on eBay with TikTok installed on them as TikTok is still not available for download on the App Store. And on January 27th, 2010, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad at an Apple event. Siri is super dumb and getting dumber. iOS 18.3 is now available for everyone. Apple makes a change to its AI team and plans Siri upgrades. Apple fixes zero-day flaw affecting all devices. iPhone's with TikTok i...

Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep 957•Transcript available on Metacast

MBW 956: Asparagus Chips - TikTok, Apple Card, One Year of Vision Pro

TikTok is back up but unavailable for download in the App Store and Google Play Store. Could Apple be making Wi-Fi routers again? Is Goldman Sachs eyeing an early exit from Apple's partnership with the Apple Card? And it's been nearly one year since the Vision Pro was available for pre-order. TikTok is partially back online in the US, but it's not back in the App Store yet. Apple might start making Wi-Fi routers again, but in a way you wouldn't expect. Redesigned Apple Mail app coming to Mac and...

Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Ep 956•Transcript available on Metacast

MBW 955: Squeeze, Don't Shake - 2025 Products, TSMC Arizona, LA Wildfires

Leaked CarPlay 2 UI Widgets were discovered in an EU database, Apple is planning a plethora of products to be launched in 2025, and TSMC's Arizona chip plant is nearing Apple certification. Talking about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 that is rumored to be coming out later this year. CarPlay 2 custom widgets UI revealed as Apple continues development. Vision Pro 2 won't release in 2025, but lower-cost headset is 'ramping up'. Apple's 2025 Plan: iPhone Overhaul, Smart Home Push and AI Catch-up`. Mark Zu...

Jan 15, 2025•3 hr 36 min•Ep 955•Transcript available on Metacast

MBW 954: Lickable Interface - 25 Years of OS X, $95M Siri Settlement, Bad AI Notification Summaries

The MacBreak Weekly crew celebrates the 25th anniversary of Mac OS X, discusses Apple's $95 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns, and shares their thoughts on new gaming capabilities coming to the Vision Pro headset. The hosts also debate the future of Google search in light of the US government's antitrust case and touch on the possibility of non-invasive glucose monitoring coming to the Apple Watch. • Release of iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1 with important bug fixes and security updates • 25t...

Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Ep 954•Transcript available on Metacast

MBW 953: Best of 2024 - MacBreak Weekly's Best Moments in 2024

Join us as we take a look back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2024: The Vision Pro finally arrives, but someone on the panel is less than enthuastic about it. The Apple Car is suddenly no more! Department of Justice files an Antitrust Lawsuit against Apple. Apple announces the M4 chip. Apple's finally makes its foray into AI with Apple Intelligence. The Vision Pro Jingle is born. People finally started receiving their settlement payments over the butterfly keyboard lawsuit. Plus,...

Dec 23, 2024•3 hr 26 min•Ep 953•Transcript available on Metacast