Mac Break Weekly

The aftermath of Apple's price hikes. Apple is taking its fight against Epic to the Supreme Court. More AI features coming to Apple's Creature Studio. And Apple is showing confidence in its upcoming iPhone Fold, expecting to sell 10 million units!
America is having MacBook sticker shock.
MacBook price hikes expected to contribute to 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments.
Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs.
Broadcom and Apple extend custom silicon pact to 2031.
iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades.
Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court.
Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO.
Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps.
If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you.
Safari's new MCP server lets coding agents inspect and debug websites.
Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta.
Apple to launch 5 new iPhone models to gain market share amid memory crunch.
Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million.
Apple TV teases major new sci-fi series: Neuromancer.
iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America's 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276.
Picks of the Week
Glenn's Pick: Turtles!
Jason's Pick: Default Folder X
Andy's Pick: Readest
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Glenn Fleishman
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Not long after Tim Cook's interview with The Wall Street Journal about price increases for Apple products, Apple raised prices on products such as the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and iPad! Leaks are coming out about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. And could the rumored touch MacBook use M5 chips, with M7 models to follow?
Apple raises prices due to memory chip shortage
Micron executive Sumit Sadana tells Tim Cook to stop hitting himself.
Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit.
Apple faced bipartisan opposition when it last lobbied to buy Chinese RAM in 2022.
FT reports that Apple is lobbying to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company CXMT.
Apple releases macOS, Tahoe iOS, and iPadOS updates focuses on dozens of security fixes.
Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data.
UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules.
Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims.
Apple's touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, with M7 models to follow.
Siri AI app on iOS 27 lets users easily switch between Siri and ChatGPT.
Apple seemingly killed Siri AI waitlist workaround in macOS 27 beta 2.
Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure.
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix.
Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web.
Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'.
Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI.
The wedding-conspiracy mill that Taylor Swift built.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Picks: Cursor & OpenClaw apps, and a MacBook Neo cursor fix
Christina's Pick: MKV2MP4
Andy's Pick: UGREEN Tablet Stand
Jason's Picks: The Rest is History & "Historical World Cup" Soccer Jersey
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Tim Cook signals that the company will likely raise its prices down the road due to the memory chip shortage. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor is almost as accurate as the one in the Apple Watch. Still waiting to gain access to Siri AI? There's a shortcut to bypass it. And Apple's App Store is logging more data from you than most initially thought, per some security researchers.
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip crunch, Tim Cook says.
We did the math on why the iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,299.
Why Apple's war chest can't win the memory war.
Apple's WebKit performance tax leaves iOS browsers stuck in the slow lane, says Microsoft.
Trump says Apple will build chips with Intel in the US.
AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor nearly matches Apple Watch in accuracy test.
iOS 27 Beta 2 adds inline replies to iPhone-to-Android RCS chats.
Skip the Siri AI Waitlist on Mac with this Shortcut.
The system prompt for "Describe a Shortcut" references a shortcuts language (in Python) – (but that's not what it is - see update).
Android 17 can copy more data from iPhone including your iMessage history and homescreen.
Apple's App Store search data stores every single keystroke.
New unpatchable exploit targets Apple devices with A12 and A13 chips.
iPhone users: Be aware of this new 'Apple High Alert' scam.
visionOS 27 gives the M5 Vision Pro two unique new advantages.
Snap launches $2,195 specs, declaring glasses the next computer.
Apple's Latest Vision Pro tool contains traces of defunct game engine 'The Machinery'
Picks of the Week
Jason's Pick: Apple's Refurb Store
Leo's Pick: Yes We Scan
Christina's Pick: Orb Stack
Andy's Pick: MonoLisa Version 3
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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John Gruber of Daring Fireball joins the MacBreak Weekly panel this week! A deep dive into Apple's new Siri following WWDC. Why Apple Intelligence & the new Siri is not coming to the EU initially later this year. And could the iPhone Ultra's launch be delayed this year?
Private Cloud Compute Severely Limited for Third Party Devs.
The future of Siri, or: why private inference isn't private enough.
I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works.
How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI?
The EU's DMA Folly.
Reports of iPhone Ultra launch delays are 'false,' says leaker.
Apple Vision Pro helped Disney re-engineer a classic EPCOT ride.
Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government.
Fox to Buy Roku Streaming Service in $25 Billion Deal.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Google Earth Flight Simulator for the Web
John's Pick: Hovercraft
Christina's Pick: Parachute Backup
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: John Gruber
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Apple held its big WWDC 2026 keynote and introduced the new Siri AI for iOS 27, with sign-ups now available for the iOS 27 beta. However, Siri AI will be delayed in the EU for iOS and iPadOS 27. Liquid Glass has some opt-in options to roll back elements of the design. And Apple highlights its commitment to child safety with new child-safety features in its operating systems.
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more.
iOS 27 tidbits: share a phone number on two iPhones, independent alarm volume, faster AirPlay and more.
OS overview - top OS features.
Apple previews new child safety features.
Introducing the third generation of Apple's foundation models.
New dummy units give our closest look yet at the iPhone Fold.
visionOS 27 features a new Thórsmörk Environment.
Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Optimized Pancakes
Andy's Pick: PhotoRec
Christina's Pick: Chipotlai Max
Mikah's Pick: "The Chaos" (1922) by Gerard Nolst Trenité
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: Mikah Sargent
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WWDC is happening very soon: Monday, June 9th! Will this WWDC be Apple's AI do-over? Bloomberg gives a potential look into iOS 27. Dell unveils a new XPS 13 that takes aim at Apple's MacBook Neo, albeit at a higher price point. And Amazon will seek to purchase Apple's Globalstar equity after purchasing the company earlier this year.
Anticipating WWDC 2026: Apple's AI do-over?.
Apple to overhaul iOS 27 Siri, AI features: Here's a first peek.
First betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive as WWDC draws near.
Dell XPS 13 targets MacBook Neo with Intel's Wildcat Lake — $699 starting price, $599 for students.
Apple to renew push for AI that runs on devices, instead of the cloud.
Latest Apple Glasses leak has me way more excited for the product.
Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway.
Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in June.
Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac and iPhone, and you can't do much about it.
Amazon to purchase Apple's Globalstar satellite equity in upcoming networking deal.
Rivian says AI makes debate over CarPlay 'completely obsolete'.
What is a Dickover?
Cheaper, lighter Apple Vision Pro successor could arrive in late 2028.
Picks of the Week
Shelly's Pick - Marked 3
Leo's Pick: Halide Camera App
Jason's Pick: Designed in California
Andy's Pick: Ihnatko.com
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match!
Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables.
Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case.
Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence.
iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp.
Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro
Jason's Picks: Cotypist
Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16
Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined.
Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats.
OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned.
Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store.
iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most.
iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract.
iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model.
Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in.
Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide.
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing.
Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing
Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: Sentinel
Leo's Pick: RetroWin
Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb
Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts.
US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit.
iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays
Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again.
Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report
Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies
Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled.
Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip.
More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too.
Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.
Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks.
Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac.
macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel.
Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations.
Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future.
visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades.
The $1 Steve Jobs coin.
Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android.
You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: whatcable
Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site
Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor
Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year.
Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter.
Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'.
Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US.
Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing.
Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute.
iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more.
iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers.
Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit.
The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users.
xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay.
Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer.
iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence.
Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering.
Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year.
On the future of Apple's Vision platform.
Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original.
Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery.
2 letters from Steve.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Furfall
Christina's Pick: Clocker
Andy's Picks: LivbePods
Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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The panel can't stop talking about John Ternus becoming the next Apple CEO! Is the iPhone Ultra the official name of Apple's folding iPhone? Apple's product timeline for 2026 and beyond. And Apple's Q2 2026 earnings report is this Thursday, and Jason will be ready with the charts!
Time to serve some delicious claim chowder regarding the Cook-Ternus CEO transition.
Apple's 'Ultra' roadmap confirmed: iPhone, MacBook, and more on the way.
OpenAI set to redefine smartphones; MediaTek, Qualcomm & Luxshare key to its AI agent phone.
iPhone 18's new specs might bring subtle regressions to cut costs.
M6 MacBook Pro: Six new features coming later this year.
Apple taps Samsung for 20th-anniversary iPhone's quad-curved display.
Google teases Gemini-powered Siri upgrade during Cloud Next keynote.
What to expect from Apple's Q2 2026 earnings on April 30.
Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones.
New Mac malware goes straight for developer keys.
NASA shares iPhone video capturing Earthshine from Orion during Artemis II.
Pluribus' & 'Come See Me In The Good Light' win Peabody awards for Apple TV.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Oversight
Christina's Pick: PowerPhotos
Andy's Picks: Free Comic Book Day 2026 & The Outer Limits Comic Book Store
Jason's Pick: TextSniper
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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John Turnus is officially the next Apple CEO! Tim Cook will step down on September 1st, 2026, and will become the executive chairman of the Apple board. What can we expect with Turnus' reign as Apple CEO? Some new features are coming in iOS 27. And some rumors of the color lineup for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman — John Ternus to become Apple CEO.
Johny Srouji named Apple's Chief Hardware Officer.
Who is John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO?
Apple C.E.O.s through the years: From Michael Scott (not that one) to John Ternus.
Apple's Revamped Siri Interface in iOS 27 Is Hidden in WWDC Teaser.
Apple leaks four iOS 27 features, including overdue Wallet upgrade.
Manufacturing started for all-new iPhone 18 Pro camera feature.
iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture camera enters production.
Apple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case.
Unless you reboot every once in a while, your Mac will get kicked offline every 49 days.
Video shows how to steal $10,000 from locked iPhone in controlled setting.
Pluribus season 2 just got an exciting release timing update.
Postponed Apple TV series 'The Savant' will finally be released this summer.
Chance Miller: 'Netflix ruined its Apple TV app by switching to a custom video player'.
Paul McCartney shares behind-the-scenes video of Apple Park concert.
RIP John Martellaro
Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: Pica
Andy's Pick: Joyce DiDonato Masterclasses at Carnegie Hall
Jason's Pick: Logitech Muse
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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There's strong demand for the MacBook Neo as Apple ramps up production on the budget-friendly laptop. A fake crypto wallet app was recently removed from Apple's App Store. And Apple is testing AI glasses that could come out sometime next year.
Apple ramps up MacBook Neo production to 10 million units amid strong demand.
Apple removes fake crypto wallet app that stole $9.5 million from Mac users.
Why you can't trust Privacy & Security.
Apple AI glasses will rival Meta's with several styles, oval cameras.
How the "AI Loser" may end up winning.
Blackmagic's camera for Apple Vision Pro content is now available for $30K.
The space between by C&S app.
Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon Leo satellite network.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: PureMac
Christina's Picks: DaVinci Resolve Photo & Glider
Andy's Pick: Google AI Edge Eloquent
Jason's Pick: Strawpoll
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding.
Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order.
NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever.
iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently.
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never.
AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration.
Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible.
New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades.
Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns.
Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store.
The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter.
Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes.
Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app.
How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple.
AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel.
Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn
Andy's Pick: Heynote
Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro.
Apple: The First 50 Years.
Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books.
Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs.
Macs of unusual size.
9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case.
iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here.
iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone.
macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands.
Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says.
iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places.
iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta.
iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories.
Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware.
iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'.
GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets.
Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro.
Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: Ollama
Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle
Jason's Pick: Coax
Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
Guest: David Pogue
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Apple announces June 8th - June 12th for WWDC 2026. Tim Cook announces that the Mac had its best launch week for first-time Mac customers. And a dispute is brewing between the two Halide co-founders as one of them files suit against the other!
WWDC Announced.
"Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm!"
Stephen Hackett MacBook Neo report.
Apple's 'Nice Guy' Heir Apparent.
Apple acquisition talks, fraud accusations: Behind one app startup's nasty split.
Apple Stores 'running low' on Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini inventory.
iPhone Air is demonstrably not a failure for Apple.
Picks of the Week
Stephen's Pick: Terminal command to hide Tahoe menu icons.
Christina's Pick: Dropzone 5
Jason's Pick: Prompt 3.5
Andy's Pick: The lost episode of MST3K - KTMA K03 Star Force
Hosts: Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: Stephen Hackett
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Someone is appearing on Jeopardy this week... Apple announces the AirPods Max 2. The MacBook Neo is its most repairable MacBook in 14 years. And are new colors coming to the next-gen iMacs later this year?
I'll take 'beach reading' for $1000, Ken.
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2.
2026 Apple Studio Display review: The smallest of upgrades.
MacBook Neo is the most repairable MacBook in 14 years.
Apple paying a premium to move iPhone production outside China as it hits milestone.
Should keycaps use text or glyphs for delete, return, tab, caps lock, and shift?
macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta 4, iOS 26.4 beta 4, and iPadOS 26.4 beta 4 distributions highlight nine upcoming emoji characters.
Rumor: Apple to debut "new colors" for next-gen iMacs this year.
Apple's Liquid Glass interface isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Gone (Almost) Phishin'.
Mac on-screen camera indicator light.
How to survive the loss of Rosetta.
First footage shows X-Plane 12 on Vision Pro, including an ARKit trick in action.
F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem.
'F1: the Movie' is now an Oscar-winning hit.
Severance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Lil Finder 5K Wallpapers
Christina's Pick: 3D Print Lil' Finder Guy
Andy's Pick: Stickies for Mac\
Jason's Pick: Delcom USB HID Handheld Programmable Button Switch
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Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked.
18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer.
Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird.
Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac.
The new Apple begins to emerge.
Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch.
iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files.
Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker.
Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage.
Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report.
Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings.
Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US.
A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked.
F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem.
'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated.
Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game
Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This
Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max
Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday!
Apple introduces iPhone 17e.
Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4.
Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows.
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5.
Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface.
Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'.
Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR.
Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin.
Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage.
Picks of the Week
Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks
Andy's Pick: Self Bag
Christina's Pick: Spank
Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection
Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils the Six Colors report card. And Apple plans to manufacture Mac Minis in Houston.
Remembering Steve Jobs on his 71st birthday.
Steve Jobs Archive releases 'Letters to a Young Creator' featuring Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and more.
David Pogue shares first look at upcoming 'Apple: The First 50 Years' book.
Apple's next big thing is a push into visual artificial intelligence.
The Six Colors report card.
The evil LeapFrog tablet in Toy Story 5 appears to be running the macOS window manager.
Disneyland's "MuppetVision 3D" will be released on the Apple Vision Pro. Here's why Brian Henson is okay with it.
Apple plans to manufacture Mac Mini in Houston.
iPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued.
Apple and Google employees customized their own Tudor watches. Now they're up for sale.
PageMaker pioneer Paul Brainerd, 1947-2026: Aldus founder devoted his second chapter to the planet.
Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: Updatest
Andy's Pick: Acme Weather
Jason's Pick: macOS 26 Tahoe
Leo's Pick: Thaw
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