MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

• 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 new AI doctor. This alert must die. France fines Apple over App Tracking Transparency, but doesn't order changes. Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages. 2026 Porsches still won't have next-gen CarPlay. NFL a 'virtual lock' to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report. NaNoWriMo shut down after AI, content moderation scandals. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Calibre Andy's Pick: USB power meter / tester Alex's Pick: DPA 5100 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

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• 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 Music Classical gets three new features to aid discovery & learning. Construction begins on delayed Apple TV+ studios. macOS 15.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac soon. Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box. All iPhone 18 models rumored to get speed boost from 2nm chips. PSA: This is one of the most sophisticated phishing attacks ever made against Mac users. Netflix will stream shows and movies in HDR10+ on supported devices. Apple's rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag. Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback. Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S. EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone. Season 3 of "Severance" is a go, via Tim Cook's cute Twitter convo with Ben Stiller. Jason Bourne franchise shopped as rights leave Universal. Professional DJs can now use Apple Music tracks directly. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Insta360 Link 1 Andy's Pick: Adafruit Fruit Jam and Pico-Mac emulator (in development) Alex's Pick: Playlisty Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

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• 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. The Vision Pro Metallica concert video is the best Apple Immersive video yet. Apple drops lawsuit against recycler in mystery of missing iPhones. Sonos cancels its streaming video player. Secret court hearing on iCloud encryption underway amid demands to make it public. Apple announces major expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone. Rumor: Apple developing second-generation Studio Display. Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Pedro Pascal is a heartsick mess until Apple's AirPods help him dance into a brighter world in new ad. Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Aqara G5 Pro Camera Andy's Pick: Google Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental Native Image Editing Alex's Pick: Aluminum Chassis Stand for 2024 Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

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• 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 software overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac. On Apple Exclaves. Apple Arcade announces six new games coming, including RollerCoaster Tycoon. Apple reportedly planning 'feature-packed' visionOS 3 update. Dropbox now supports this innovative iPhone photos feature...10 years later. SpaceX urges FCC to block Globalstar's cellular satellite plans. Ben Stiller gives backstory on 'Severance' Grand Central stunt, jokes budget with Apple boss. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Mercury Weather Andy's Pick: Red Worm Moon Lunar Eclipse Alex's Pick: Voyage USB Ambisonic Mic Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT 1password.com/macbreak get.stash.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

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• 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-break point. iPhone 16e Teardown: Never before has skipping the upgrade made more sense. Skype is shutting down after two decades. Apple sets premiere of "Bono: Stories Of Surrender". Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2. Introducing ADIB spatial banking on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Park in 8K 3D 180 HDR. Apple faces likely French antitrust fine for privacy tool, sources say. US examining whether UK's encryption demand on Apple broke data treaty. Apple launches legal challenge to UK "back door" order. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Luggage Mikah's Pick: WiFiMan Wizard Alex's Pick: Neat Video Noise Removal Andy's Pick: Zen Browser Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit get.stash.com/macbreak

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