Episodes
Alex Lindsay has some thoughts on the Concert for One Vision Pro immersive video. Following the movie's debut on Apple TV+, what's going on with Jon Watts and the 'Wolfs' sequel? And what could be Apple's plan to make Apple Intelligence available in the Chinese market? Concert for One - An Apple TV+ immersive experience. Drake ropes Siri into his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar, for some reason. Jon Watts explains demise of George Clooney & Brad Pitt 'Wolfs' sequel after streaming...
Published 11/27/24
Published 11/27/24
Could Apple be ramping up its efforts to bolster itself in the smart home market? Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with new features. The M4 MacBook Pro quietly got a quantum dot display over an LCD display. And Apple releases updates to iOS 18 and macOS that you should update to if you haven't yet! Apple's next device is an AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and video calls. Apple's fiscal 2024 in charts. Apple releases updates to Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the Mac and iPad....
Published 11/19/24
Leo got his M4 Mac mini! A new code has been introduced to iPhones that will reboot the device after not being unlocked for a period of time. The panel celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the iPod. And is Apple getting into the security camera & smart home hub spaces following reports from Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman? Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple's best Mac minis ever. Apple quietly introduced iPhone reboot code which is locking out cops. Apple launched the iPod...
Published 11/12/24
As expected following the end of last week's MacBreak Weekly, Apple announced the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pros. Jason recaps the results of Apple's Q424. And Apple acquires Pixelmator. Early Apple M4 Pro and M4 Max benchmarks hint at a massive performance boost. Apple's new MacBook Pro features the incredibly powerful M4 family of chips and ushers in a new era with Apple Intelligence. Apple finally finds its gaming console with the new Mac mini. First M4 Max benchmark tears...
Published 11/05/24
It's new Mac week, and Apple is rolling out three new products. The new M4 iMac and Mac Mini have already been announced, and an updated MacBook Pro with the M4 chips is expected Wednesday. Apple Intelligence is now live with the iOS 18.1 update. Are you able to access Apple's AI yet? And Apple is rolling out the next wave of Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.2 beta. Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Tim Cook is...
Published 10/29/24
Updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini are imminent. Are the AirPods Pro hearing health features actually good? Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay. And Jason Snell shares his review of the new iPad Mini. From Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release. Apple's AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound. Tim Cook on why Apple's huge bets will pay off. Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay. iPad mini 2024 review: A familiar friend gets...
Published 10/22/24
New, refreshed iPad Minis were suddenly announced Tuesday morning! What does this mean for a possible Apple October event? What are Apple's future plans for the smart home market? Alex and Jason both saw Apple's new immersive short film, Submerged, and both have interesting takes on it. Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence. iOS 18.1 includes option to set 'primary' email address and change iCloud email. Man learns he's being dumped via "dystopian" AI...
Published 10/15/24
Leaks of the rumored upcoming M4 MacBook Pro have flooded social media. iOS 18.1 is being released on October 28th with Apple Intelligence coming with the update. And could a new iPhone SE be coming next year? Apple M4 Macbook Pro leaks become a flood as 200 units reportedly up for sale via social media. Apple potentially facing worst leak since iPhone 4 was left in a bar. Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28. Apple slowly moves away from its...
Published 10/08/24
A classic news source for Apple information is shutting down. Following Meta's showcase of its latest Quest 3S headset, Gurman believes Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro. And following Gurman's report, what could the future be for the Vision Pro? - iMore is shutting down. - Apple to donate towards Hurricane Helene relief efforts, Tim Cook says. - Meta's new headsets show Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro. - Meta and Apple: Same game, different rules. - AI spatial...
Published 10/01/24
The panel talks about the new iPhone 16s, with some having the devices in hand. Why was the Halide camera app initially rejected from the App Store? Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete list: Is your device on the list now? The upcoming 28 Years Later film was apparently shot on the iPhone 15. Apple TV+ got 10 Emmys. iFixit tears down the iPhone 16. From Ming-Chi Kuo: Estimates of first weekend of new iPhone sales. Halide rejected from the App Store because it doesn't explain why...
Published 09/25/24
It's Apple OS release week! iOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and other Apple operating systems are out. What are the new features in iOS 18? And the Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval. iOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever. In iOS 18, Photos brings Collections to the fore. Stolen iPhones will be even more useless from iOS 18 onwards. Apple Sports adds Live Activities in iOS 18 for easy score tracking. New iOS 17, macOS 14 updates...
Published 09/17/24
iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, new features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, and when is Apple Intelligence coming? Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16 gets two new buttons and a new camera layout. Apple's AI rollout is too staggered to spur iPhone "Super Cycle". Introducing Apple Watch Series 10. Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people. How Apple Watch sleep apnea detection works and...
Published 09/11/24
Could the next Mac Mini lose all of its USB-A ports? Did Apple shape a part of a Child Safety Bill? Will a new iPhone SE with an OLED display be announced? Plus, is there an actual rule with Apple that disallows villains in movies or TV shows from using an iPhone? - Apple's succession strategy; M4 Mac Mini; cheaper iPad Magic Keyboard. - Who is John Ternus, the Apple exec tipped to take over from Tim Cook? - Apple helped nix part of a child safety bill. More fights are expected. -...
Published 09/04/24
We finally have a date for Apple's September Event. Will M4-based Macs be released in October? A rare announcement of a transition in a key Apple role. Apple makes a statement about the browser choice screen for EU users. And can you really dry off your wet phone with the power of bass? Apple event announced for September 9: "It's Glowtime". Here's everything to expect at next month's Apple event. Rumor: Apple has begun testing four M4-based Macs, will release the new models in October....
Published 08/27/24
Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it? The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones. Procreate takes a...
Published 08/21/24
The upcoming M4 Mac Mini is rumored to sport a new slimmer design. Apple is facing scrutiny for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions. macOS Sequoia is adding permission prompts for screenshots and recording apps. And a cool Nintendo Virtual Boy emulator is usable on the Vision Pro. Apple's Mac Mini with M4 chip will be its smallest computer ever. Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; 'degrading its brand'. Apple's permissions features are out of...
Published 08/14/24
Apple's Q3 2024 results are out, and Jason Snell produced his signature charts to cover the results. A look inside Apple's instructions for its Apple Intelligence. Apple has filed a motion to dismiss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit. And Ziff Davis buys back CNET for $100 million. Disney+ Vision Pro app adds Iceland environment. SpongeBob Squarepants immersive environment now available for Vision Pro. tvOS 18 will soon let Apple TV users open web links on iPhone. Apple results: Quarterly...
Published 08/07/24
Apple Intelligence may miss the announced initial launch window. Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized Apple store in the country. And Jason Snell's prediction back in 2023 of adverts coming to Apple TV may be coming true. Apple Intelligence to miss initial release of iOS 18, iPadOS overhauls. Apple to adopt voluntary AI safeguards established by Biden. Apple cuts iPhone price in India amid China slowdown. Apple has reached its first-ever...
Published 07/31/24
Could foldable iPhones be coming in 2026? Apple is making a marketing push to warn users to stop using Google Chrome. India is cutting import tax on smartphones. And Apple scored 72 total Emmy Award nominations for its Apple TV+ lineup. Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design. The DOJ's assault on Apple will harm consumers. CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple. Apple warns millions Of iPhone users—stop using...
Published 07/23/24
The public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other operating systems for Apple devices are out now. Apple, along with Nvidia and Anthropic, used thousands of YouTube videos to train their AI systems. How close does Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra compare to Apple's Watch Ultra? Apple also opened its payment service to rivals in Europe following a settlement of a case from the European Union. Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Jason's macOS Sequoia first look....
Published 07/17/24
Apple finally approves the Epic Games marketplace app after Epic Games calls out Apple. Do the new Microsoft Surface ARM laptops outperform Apple's MacBooks? Be careful when considering stealing campaign posters; they might have an AirTag in them. And could a HomePod with a touchscreen display be coming? Jony Ive shaped the iPhone. These are the songs that shaped him. On the origins of DS_store. Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe. Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in...
Published 07/10/24
The European Competition Commissioner says that Apple is showing anticompetitive behavior by withholding the release of its AI system in Europe. iOS and macOS Apps are exposed to supply chain attacks through critical flaws in CocoaPods. Happy Repair Independence Day! And Apple TV+ is growing in the US, overtaking Paramount+. EU Competition Commissioner says Apple's decision to pull AI from EU shows anticompetitive behavior. Apple has sent a mysterious request for materials relating to the...
Published 07/02/24
Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU rules. There may be more indication of Apple's plans for its Vision Pro product lineup. Apple was contemplating partnering with Meta to integrate their AI system into the iPhone. And the Final Cut Camera app is now available on the App Store. Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU competition rules. Apple won't roll out AI tech In EU market over regulatory concerns, Apple Vision plans: cheaper model in late 2025, Vision Pro 2 in 2026, AR Glasses....
Published 06/26/24