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MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren 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. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Tuesday.

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October 27, 20262 hr 1 min

MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!

People are starting to get their iPhone Duo in hand! Are the reports of the iPhone Duo's screen cracking a concern for the product's viability? And Apple unveils a new iPad Mini and updated MacBook Pro and iMac with the M6 chip! Phone Duo review: The future is foldable. iPhone Duo: 24 hours in the Splash Zone. Some iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way. Apple's foldable iPhone Duo draws early complaints of the screen cracking. iPhone Duo teardown: the most repairable foldable has a huge screen problem. Novelty apps for the iPhone Duo: Toastie, Duo-Man, Tiny Computers, Delta, and RadPad. Building for iPhone Duo, in app developers' own words. Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever. Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6. Apple unveils new iMac with M6. Hello again, ten years later. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: ChicagoFLF Regular Stephen's Pick: Check the Weather v2 Shelly's Pick: Metal Braided USB-C Cables Hosts: Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Stephen Hackett Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simplify.us/NestEgg coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira cachefly.com/twit

October 20, 20261 hr 49 min

MBW 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms - Pro and Tell: MacBook Pro Event Is Officially Coming!

Apple is holding its "Pro and Tell" event on October 28th in Los Angeles. If you ordered the iPhone Duo, will you be getting yours in 2027, like a lot of people? And how will Apple's HomeView handle loading new apps onto the device? Apple announces October 28 "Pro and Tell" event. Apple to launch touch-screen MacBook, new iPad Mini at October event. Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand 'extraordinary' as shipping dates slip. iPhone Duo is sold out for Christmas as shipping estimates slip to 2027. Apple retail staff told to warn against iPhone Duo walk-in purchases. Apple TV price history. Third-party HomeView apps? Think CarPlay. Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers. Picks of the Week Glenn's Pick: Vevor Automatic Tape Cutter Andy's Pick: Tom Bihn Small Cafe Bag Christina's Pick: You Can See Everything Hosts: Jason Snell , Andy Ihnatko , and Christina Warren Guest: Glenn Fleishman Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly Simplify.us/NestEgg

October 14, 20262 hr 31 min

MBW 1046: Trust Agnes! - Apple Unveils its Apple HomeView and Apple Home Collection

Apple held its "Welcome Home" event, debuting Apple HomeView and Apple Home Collection, a lineup of new smart home accessories in partnership with LG. Apple also unveiled its Apple TV 4K. And will Apple finally debut its Touchscreen MacBook Pro later this month? Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home. Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI. Apple set to debut touch-screen MacBook and new iPad Mini in late October. You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process. iPhone Duo has a book-like two-page Quick Look layout. Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe. Apple may have to officially support Apple Intelligence removal on Macs to protect sales. Tim Cook, Elton John, King Charles launch Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs. 'Remnants' – Ti West directed the first immersive horror movie for the Apple Vision Pro. After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sprout Pi Jason's Pick: HA Green + Claude Leo's Pick deskflow/desktflow Andy's Pick: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly Simplify.us/NestEgg

October 7, 20262 hr 25 min

MBW 1045: The iCup Specialist - Will We Finally See an Apple Smart Home Device?

We could finally see Apple launch new smart home products this month. iPhone Duo apparently has a 'replaceable' folding display layer to help minimize crease visibility. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. And Apple's latest AirPods, AirPods 5, get a better reparability score from iFixit!... from 0 to 2. Apple is finally ready to enter its next big category: the smart home. 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12. Apple says iPhone Duo has 'replaceable' folding display layer to minimize crease. iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer. Apple's reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn't record video. iCup Supply Specialist. iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that's already a favorite. iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement. Apple & American Academy of Pediatrics team up for new Screen Time guide. Watch Elton John give the first-ever performance at Apple Music Hall. Apple's $634 million Apple Watch patent bill just got even bigger. Don't change the subject, Apple tells OpenAI over its lawsuit. Apple Music is getting a new logo. Ron Johnson "Shop Different" review. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: VMPal Leo's Picks: Mac Studio Server & Hermes Conduit Andy's Pick: True Lemon Packets Jason's Pick: The Universe, Controlled Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly trustedtech.team/twit

September 30, 20262 hr 41 min

MBW 1044: Live, Love, Re-Org - The Strength of the M5 Mac Studio Running Local Agents

Federico Viticci of MacStories joins the show this week! Federico shares his experience using Apple's new M5 Ultra Mac Studio & running local AI agents with the machine. John Ternus is looking to get the company to run faster & leaner. And AT&T may not support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature? M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The dream Mac for local AI agents. Apple's new CEO seeks to make company run faster and leaner. AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature. iPhone 18 Pro Face ID rebooting bug to be fixed in iOS update. Meta announces VR headset for $1299. Picks of the Week Federico's Picks: Open Minis, Cadu Bot, and Comet KVM Andy's Pick: Keychron K3 v2 Christina's Picks: Xounds Redux & FruitMenu Redux Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , and Christina Warren Guest: Federico Viticci Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly cachefly.com/twit

September 23, 20262 hr 52 min

MBW 1043: The Irrational Phone - The New Mac Mini & Mac Studio

The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max are hitting consumers' hands. Reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 are out now for Apple's latest smartwatches. And are the newest Mac Minis and Mac Studios worth it for their prices? Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode works. The iPhone 18 Pro's big camera update is all about the small gains. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before. Apple is developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivaling Whoop. M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: The dream Mac for local AI agents. M6 Mac mini review: Tiny, pricey, and powerful. John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro. Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI. Jessica Chastain thriller 'The Savant' getting 2027 release on Apple TV after year on hold. Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art live music venue in London Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Relay for St. Jude Andy's Pick: MOONDROP Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear Headphones Christina's Picks: Taylor Swift: Patient Zero & Mona Breaker Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: trustedtech.team/twit

September 15, 20262 hr 13 min

MBW 1042: Tassels Galore! - iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and More Out Now!

Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its continuous ambient listening. And Apple wins 29 Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards! John Ternus enters, with folding phones and AI watches. Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that costs $1,999. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system. Apple's always-listening watch features test eavesdropping laws. Apple's OS 27 updates will be released on Monday, September 14th. Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app. pdfu on X: "iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate have private hooks that let apps add Siri Extensions..." Apple's Siri AI can be swapped out for Claude, ChatGPT, code shows. macOS 27 Golden Gate review: Bridging the Tahoe gap. visionOS 27 updates. Apple wins most Emmys. Picks of the Week Christina's Picks: Spigen iPhone Duo Cast Concept & View Tweet extensions. Andy's Pick: Mac Duo Jason's Pick: Strategery 4 Leo's Pick: Homebrew 7 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: trustedtech.team/twit bitwarden.com/twit guardsquare.com zocdoc.com/macbreak

September 9, 20262 hr 13 min

MBW 1041: SHAME - Apple's $2,000 Foldable iPhone: Will Users Make the Leap?

Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone could finally be revealed, but will a $2,000+ price tag turn it into an instant sensation or a tech novelty? The team debates whether Apple's ecosystem power is enough to make folding phones mainstream. • Anticipation, rumors, and pricing speculation on Apple's foldable iPhone • Apple event predictions: iPhone, Apple Watch, Ultra, and other possible launches • Apple TV/home hub speculation and Siri AI as the next major push • Apple is still working on a foldable Mac • Apple Maps and Google Maps controversy: renaming Lake Ontario • M6 MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo 2 launching this fall, and MacBook Ultra in 2027? • Apple drops Intel support for new Mac App Store apps • Vision Pro gets FDA approval for surgery use • Netflix iOS games reach 80+ ad-free iPhone and iPad games • Apple TV racks up Emmy wins, with Widows Bay set for awards sweep • New Apple TV projects: Silo universe expansion, The Waffle House Index thriller Picks of the Week • Christina's Pick: You Can See Everything trailer • Leo's Pick: Airfoil • Andy's Pick: soundcore P31i Wireless Earbuds • Jason's Pick: XTEINK X4 Pro & Crosspoint Reader Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/macbreak horizon3.ai/macbreak

September 2, 20262 hr 27 min

MBW 1040: New CEO, Who Dis? - Apple's Era of John Ternus as CEO Begins

John Ternus is officially Apple CEO as of September 1st. Apple pushes back against OpenAI's attempts to delay its lawsuit against the AI company. What will Apple unveil at its upcoming September 'Surprise and Shine' event? And is Apple's immersive baseball event a hit? John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple. Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars. Apple's Ternus takes the reins as CEO, with AI as job No. 1. OpenAI's lawsuit delays cause more harm every day, says Apple. Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to take it off the supplier blacklist. China's CXMT makes breakthrough in advanced memory chips. Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine'. What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9. Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise. Apple takes first immersive baseball swings from the on-deck circle. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: GroxConnect/GroxStudio Andy's Pick: Lenovo ThinkVision M14 Jason's Pick: Better Desktop by Knightscape in the Discord Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit-biz

August 26, 20262 hr 19 min

MBW 1039: The Hand of Ryan Tedder - Apple Stealthily Updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio!

Surprise: there are new Mac minis and Mac Studios! Tim Cook has a farewell party when he is no longer CEO in September. Apple conducts layoffs in the Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video & Gaming departments. And Walmart finally adds Google and Apple Pay. Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Tim Cook's farewell party. HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch. MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall. Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities. Apple cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming teams. Apple removes some fees for App developers in European Union. Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay. Google's new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy. Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in September. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: TMOG Christina's Picks: 9 to 5 and CheapCharts Andy's Pick: Trio Jason's Pick: Imagination Library Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Jason Snell , and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joinbilt.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak cachefly.com/twit