Episodes
Should we expect new Macs from Apple before the end of the year? What does Jason Snell think of the new iPhones? How will the iPhone's Action Button change in iOS 17? Find out the answer to all these questions and more on this week's MacBreak Weekly! 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro MacRumors Buyers Guide Google says it'll support Pixel 8 series with seven years of Android updates iOS 17.1 changes how the Action Button behaves when iPhone 15 Pro is in your pocket Jason's Review: iPhone 15 Pro...
Published 10/10/23
The iPhone 15 Pro overheating is due to an iOS 17 bug, not hardware design, per Apple. Apple continues to cave into China's demands as it begins to enforce checks on its App Store in China. Plus, if you bought the original Apple Watch, especially the $17,000 gold version of the watch, you are out of luck as it is no longer eligible for any services at Apple stores. watchOS developer beta adds double tap support. Apple doles out fourth visionOS beta to developers. Apple considers huge bid...
Published 10/03/23
Mikah Sargent is in for Leo Laporte, as Leo is out this week. Mikah and Jason Snell got the new iPhone 15 and share their experiences with the device. Are the reports of the iPhone 15 overheating accurate? And what's up with Apple's FineWoven cases?  Apple's updated portrait mode. Widespread iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F. iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says. The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone...
Published 09/26/23
Jason Snell was at the Apple event and talks about his time there. He also shares his review of iOS 17 and iPadOS17 that he wrote for Six Colors. And another in-depth conversation about the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro camera system in response to an article from PetaPixel about the new iPhone's camera system.  Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review. iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimates. Apple explains what the iPhone 15 camera can and can't do - and why. Final Cut Pro now supports iPhone 15...
Published 09/19/23
It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C on the AirPods case as well? Apple announces the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with a new 'Double Tap' gesture. And the panel talks in-depth about the new camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. Apple Watch Series 9 unveiled with S9 chip, 'Double Tap' gesture, and more. Apple - A major step toward being carbon neutral by 2030. Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port,...
Published 09/12/23
If it wasn't for the EU, would Apple have stuck with the lightning connector port until they completely phased out ports on its smartphones? Why the iPhone 15 Pro may see a price increase when it gets announced at next week's Apple event. Plus, is Apple developing a low-cost MacBook to compete in the Chromebook market?  Apple is set to embrace an iPhone charger change it didn't want. iPhone 15 Pro: 'Major price hike' coming for these two reasons. Apple to launch 'low-cost' MacBook series...
Published 09/05/23
It's official: Apple's event is on September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Apple reversed its stance and endorsed right-to-repair legislation. Plus, Apple defends its App Store before the Australian government. Apple announces 'Wonderlust' event expected to feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more. "Wonderlust" invite is the first invitation since 2020 not to contain an AR easter egg. iPhone 15 Pro Max starts mass shipments, claims Kuo. We're Winning': Apple formally endorses right...
Published 08/29/23
Your Apple Watch is covered in bacteria, to the surprise of no one: here's how often you should clean it. Apple Insider got hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro. Also, we mourn the passing of Adobe's co-founder, John Warnock, who passed away at 82. Your Apple Watch band is likely covered in bacteria, new study says. How to clean your Apple Watch. Apple seeds sixth beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to developers. Apple reverses course, moves iPhone 'end call' button back to middle in latest beta....
Published 08/23/23
Apple released its first iMac 25 years ago today. Is September 12th the rumored date for Apple's upcoming event? And, could Amazon's One palm reading payment service directly compete with Google and Apple in the digital wallet space? iMac turns 25 today. Apple Event September 12, 2023: Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2; Watch X later. An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass. Five new features coming to AirPods Pro 2. Apple didn't infringe on Bluetooth pairing lawsuit,...
Published 08/15/23
Apple Q3 2023 charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1%. How Apple will save billions of dollars on chips for new iPhone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro goes on sale September 22, announced september 12 or 13. Apple tests 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro chip with 16 CPU cores, 40 GPU cores. Apple and Samsung are preparing big investments in chip designer Arm. Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services. Apple's college football TV deal, and a century-old athletic conference, fall apart. Gizmodo...
Published 08/08/23
UPS, teamsters reach agreement on new contract, averting strike. Apple iPhone 15 Pro features: USB-C port, new design, thinner bezels. Foldable iPad is still a possibility for Apple. Apple hit with French objections over advertising user data. App Store developers must detail why they're using some APIs Android will now warn about unknown Bluetooth trackers, like AirTag, traveling with you. Apple wants to know why users are turning off Conversation Awareness on AirPods Pro. Pixar,...
Published 08/01/23
iOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, and other updates patch actively exploited vulnerabilities. Unity's Apple Vision Pro game development tool opens in beta. Apple Vision Pro: will developers sell visionOS apps for the $3,499 Device? Apple is testing "Apple GPT" generative AI tools. French antitrust watchdog issues statement of objection over Apple app tracking. Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages class-action suit that's seeking $1BN+ for UK developers. Apple threatens to pull...
Published 07/25/23
iPadOS 17 & macOS Sonoma public betas are out. How long will the last Intel Macs be supported? macOS Sonoma gives us some hints. Apple creates new vision products group (VPG) for future mixed-reality headsets. Apple TV+ Messi introduction stream hit by audio problems. Spain antitrust watchdog fines Amazon, Apple $218 million. Apple chided by appeals judge as it heads to US Supreme Court in antitrust case. Apple can delay App Store changes to file Supreme Court plea. Actors now on...
Published 07/18/23
Ray Maxwell, a long-time friend of the TWiT network, joins the show to talk about his review of the new Mac Pro. Apple pulls iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 rapid security response updates due to Safari bug. Linus Tech Tips Labs tests the new Mac Studio M2 Ultra. Apple has arrived to the Threads party as new platform approaches 100M users. Goldman is looking for a way out of its partnership with Apple. Apple Vision pro headset to launch in US stores by appointment. Apple's 32-inch iMac not...
Published 07/11/23
Apple releases visionOS SDK to developers and details testing process Apple Vision Pro Will Support WebXR for Fully Immersive Experiences in the Browser Developers are already working on apps for Vision Pro - here are five we love    Meta launches new VR subscription 'Meta Quest+' for $7.99 Diva smart dimmer Gurman: Apple Reportedly Developing Larger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display Apple 2023 and 2024 Road Map: iPhone 15, M3 Macs, iPad Air, Vision Pro Headset Apple's Vision Pro headset...
Published 06/28/23
James Thomson joins the show to talk about the Vision Pro and gives a developers' look at what happened at WWDC. Apple's secret weapon to getting PC games on Mac. Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading. EU: smartphones must have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. Apple expanding self-service repair program to iPhone 14 lineup and more Macs.  Picks of the Week James' Pick: MiSTer FPGA Andy's Pick: Ealain screensaver Alex's Pick: Keynote Update Version 13 Hosts:...
Published 06/20/23
Eyes (and head) on with the Apple Vision Pro. Sony refuses to increase Vision Pro screen production capacity for Apple. Here's what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple's Vision Pro. 15-inch MacBook Air review: Sometimes bigger is better. Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line. Trailer for the second season for Apple TV+ series 'Foundation.'  Picks of the Week Alex's Tip: 9x19 Andy's Pick: Bike Outliner Leo's Pick: Logseq Jason's Pick: Libby Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay,...
Published 06/13/23
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer. That crowd reaction when Apple announced the pricing of Vision Pro. Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think. Rossignol: "Apple has a WWDC session out today that mentions xrOS..." Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS. Apple introduces the 15‑inch MacBook Air. Apple unveils new Mac Studio and brings Apple silicon to Mac Pro. Apple introduces M2 Ultra. Apple's most expensive M2...
Published 06/07/23
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