Episodes
A first look at the headset that could be Apple's biggest competition.
Gurman: "Apple will start accepting trade-ins of the Mac Studio, 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro on June 5th, the same day as WWDC."
Apple's WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge winners code to share their passions with the world.
Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023.
Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved.
Actor Brent Sexton sues Apple due to COVID...
Published 05/30/23
Apple shares WWDC 2023 schedule ahead of special event at Apple Park.
Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for U.S.-made chips.
Apple Design Award finalists announced ahead of WWDC 2023.
Apple's EU tax saga reaches the top court in Europe.
Hands on with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad.
Android switching to iPhone highest level since 2018.
France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death.
Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS....
Published 05/23/23
App Store stopped more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022.
Apple launches new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music.
Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier.
Apple devices to occupy 90% of TSMC 3nm capacity in 2023
First M3 Pro Macs may launch by end of the year, chip has more CPU/GPU cores compared to M2 Pro.
Apple executive in charge of TV+ and sports...
Published 05/16/23
Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad.
Apple reports better-than-expected quarter driven by iPhone sales.
Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected.
CEO Tim Cook says layoffs are a 'last resort' and not something Apple is considering right now.
Apple extends share buybacks by another $90 billion.
The downfall of Brydge: iPad keyboard company folds, leaving staff unpaid and customer orders unfulfilled.
Apple fails to fully reboot iOS simulator copyright case....
Published 05/09/23
Apple uses iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response feature for the first time.
NSO zero-click iPhone hack accessed HomeKit, but blocked by Lockdown Mode.
Apple drops suit against ex-chip exec Williams who started Nuvia.
Apple to upgrade its watch operating system with new focus on widgets.
Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking.
NYC to give out 500 Apple AirTags for residents to put in their cars to combat car theft.
The original Apple Store is moving to a new modern...
Published 05/03/23
It's been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said 'Mac Pro' is 'for another day'.
Apple's Find My shows unreleased Mac models.
How Apple Savings compares vs other high-yield savings accounts.
Apple's entrance into savings accounts may cost neobanks and traditional FIs.
When Apple Comes Calling, 'It's the Kiss of Death'.
Apple plans iPhone journaling app in expansion of health initiatives.
Why GM is dropping CarPlay.
Shady Mac App Store apps capitalize on the ChatGPT gold rush....
Published 04/25/23
Apple Card's new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY.
Apple readies arsenal of apps for new headset, aiming to win over wary users.
Developer (in Steve Jobs cosplay, no less) brings his Mac SE to Mumbai opening; Tim Cook's reaction is adorable.
Apple launches new "trade-in" site for old Apple hardware.
Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams.
Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash...
Published 04/18/23
Former Apple PR chief Katie Cotton has died.
Apple continues efforts to keep retail stories from unionizing.
German antitrust regulator opens door for curbs on Apple.
Here's why macOS has the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its files.
iPhone 15 Pro design reveals new buttons, giant camera bump, colors, and more.
Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay.
Burglars steal $500K from Alderwood Mall Apple store after cutting hole in adjacent store.
Picks of the...
Published 04/11/23
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5.
Apple mixed-reality headset may not appear at WWDC as mass production pushed back yet again.
Apple was wrong on AR, says Tim Cook; Steve taught him to admit it.
Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface.
GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help.
Everybody hates GM's decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs.
Picks of the Week
Dan's Pick: Logitech Litra Glow...
Published 04/04/23
Daring Fireball: Wavelength.
Apple releases iOS 16.4 with new emoji, Safari web push notifications, beta changes, voice isolation for calls and more.
Mark Gurman on Twitter: "When Apple set out to develop iOS 17, the initial thinking was to call it a tuneup release..."
Cabel Sasser's blog: "Apple passwords deserve an app".
Tim Cook praises Apple's 'symbiotic' relationship with China.
China urges Apple to strengthen data security.
Apple Pay Later is finally launching.
At Apple, rare...
Published 03/28/23
Inside Apple's companywide cost-cutting push to avoid layoffs.
Carrot Weather gets snarky ChatGPT update.
How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant lost the A.I. race.
Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones.
This is crazy and absolutely surreal! I trained an AI on Steve Jobs' voice...
Original iPhone sells for over $50,000 in recent auction.
European Union hurts Apple again – cannot limit USB Type-C charging speed.
Half-Life 2 Source Engine running natively on Apple Silicon.
Apple...
Published 03/21/23
Apple Music Classical app launching March 28.
Tim Cook bets on Apple's mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy.
To ship or not to ship, headset edition.
First real-world look at Apple Mixed-Reality Headset parts seemingly shown in leaked images.
Apple shareholders approve 40% pay cut for CEO Tim Cook at annual meeting.
Why are so many Apple executives leaving? Who are successors at Apple?
You can buy your next iPhone from Apple over a video call.
Apple could reportedly release a...
Published 03/14/23
Apple releases new watch bands! So your new yellow iPhone won't clash!
Hello, yellow! Apple introduces new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
Redesigned Outlook for Mac no longer requires Microsoft 365, rebuilt and optimized for Apple Silicon.
Cabel Sasser: "A short story. We once submitted Untitled Good Game to the Mac App Store."
First look at Google Chrome's Blink engine running on an iPhone.
EU holds "stakeholder workshop" on compliance with new DMA standards; Spotify calls for two key...
Published 03/08/23
Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984.
Apple has procured TSMC's entire first run of 3nm chips.
Apple suppliers leaving China.
New iPhone SE with 6.1-inch OLED display and Apple's 5G chip planned.
Chrome tweaked to improve memory use & battery life on MacBook.
Apple's noninvasive blood glucose technology for future Apple Watch reaches 'proof-of concept' stage.
Schools are banning Apple Watches.
A woman who got locked out...
Published 03/01/23
Parallels Desktop for Mac: The solution for running Windows 11 on Apple M-Series Macs.
Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines.
U.S. escalates Apple probe, looks to involve antitrust chief.
Trellix advanced research center discovers a new privilege escalation bug class on macOS and iOS.
Apple holds 'WWDC for AI' employee event: 'The talent we have is truly at the forefront'.
Veteran Apple product marketing exec and GarageBand 'co-creator'...
Published 02/22/23
About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2.1.
macOS 13.2.1 update fixes WebKit security breach.
PSA: Don't update to iOS 16.3.1 if you're a Google Photos user.
15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early April 2023.
HomePod (second generation) review: More of the same.
Apple's manufacturing shift to India hits stumbling blocks.
What if... Apple's next big thing never comes?
Apple's push into next-generation financial services hits delays.
Apple hires its first People...
Published 02/15/23
Apple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step back.
Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report card.
Apple TV users can now watch Major League Soccer matches with MLS Season Pass.
Apple execs on M2 chips, winning gamers and when to buy a Mac.
Apple decides to drop role of Industrial Design Chief in post-Jony Ive era.
If you need an instant vintage Apple collection, here's where to get it.
Apple highlights child protection for Safer Internet Day.
The original startup behind Stable...
Published 02/08/23
New HomePod can still stain some wooden surfaces.
4chan members allegedly used Eleven Labs to create disturbing audio content in celeb voices.
Apple is planning both a foldable screen and a kickstand for the iPad.
Apple's Superbowl coverage.
New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro have slower SSD speeds than previous models.
Apple beefs up smartphone services in "silent war" against Google.
Apple extends Chinese censorship to Hong Kong users.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: Mac 30th...
Published 02/01/23
2023 MacBook Pro review: More of the same, in a good way.
M2 Mac Mini review: Whatever you want it to be.
Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics.
Cat activates Homepod music playback.
Apple postpones AR/VR glasses, plans cheaper mixed-reality headset.
How Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset will work.
iOS 16.3 fixes multiple security vulnerabilities.
About security keys for Apple ID.
Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new education and awareness...
Published 01/25/23
New M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro.
New M2 / M2 Pro Mac Mini.
Digital IDs on iPhone launching soon in California.
Apple is working on adding touch screens to Macs in major turnabout.
'Retro Pod' app yanked from the App Store.
wInd3x, the iPod Bootrom exploit 10 years too late.
Goldman Sachs lost $1.2 billion in just nine months in newest division.
The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions.
Fake SSDs with great reviews are still popping up on...
Published 01/18/23
iPhone announcement anniversary.
Keynote introduction anniversary.
Safari is released to the world.
Apple releases audiobooks with AI narrators.
Apple's dumping Broadcom, but keeping Qualcomm for now.
Apple releases minimal in 2023, except for that headset.
Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Atomic Clock
Leo's Pick: Foreca
Andy's Pick: Algorithms to Live By
Jason's Pick: Mela
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell
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Published 01/10/23
Dark Sky shut down as promised.
Apple didn't release any new Macs this quarter for first time since 2000.
Epic CEO teases Fortnite coming back to iOS as Apple is rumored to allow alternative app stores.
Next-generation QI2 wireless charging standard embraces Apple's MagSafe for Universal compatibility.
Kuo: Apple to cancel or postpone 2024 iPhone SE 4.
iPhone 14 Pro back in stock, ads back on air.
Inside Apple's war for chip talent.
Apple's battery replacement prices are going up by...
Published 01/04/23
Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2022.
Apple's new Mac Studio & iPad Air.
Apple's response to AirTag stalking concerns.
A farewell to the iPod.
Apple's vision of a passwordless future.
Rene Ritchies leaves the show, and Jason Snell joins the show.
M2 MacBook Air review.
The Dynamic Island.
The Apple Watch Ultra with Stephen Robles.
Are there too many new iPads with the release of Apple's new A14 iPad?
Gambling ads in the App Store.
A song and dance...
Published 12/27/22
Rich Siegel & his experience with the Apple App Store over the years.
Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks.
Apple continues to test new 'Rapid Security Response' updates, this time for macOS users.
Apple backs out of Sunday Ticket negotiations with NFL.
When will Apple release the Apple Silicon Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip?
New 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early 2023.
Picks of the Week
Jason Pick: Notchmeister
Andy's Picks: Photoscan by...
Published 12/21/22