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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Download or subscribe to this show at...

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...

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...

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...

Apple will allow 3rd Party App stores. Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained. iOS 16.2 is out. macOS 13.1 with Freeform is out. Apple claims a new iMessage can alert you if state-sponsored spies are eavesdropping. Apple to end employee gagging clauses after activist campaign. Tim Cook praises partnership with Sony for creating 'world's leading camera sensor for iPhone' during Japan trip. Apple's iPhone...

Apple makes plans to move production out of China. TSMC triples Arizona chip investment to $40bn. Apple in talks to move some iPad production to India as part of its exodus from China. Apple's anti-union tactics in Atlanta were illegal, US officials say. St. Louis Apple Store employees explain U-turn on unionization effort. The NLRB says Apple interrogated and coerced employees in Atlanta. Elon Musk says Apple is Twitter's largest ad client; has now 'fully resumed' advertising on the...

Musk's fight with Apple is one he's likely to lose. Musk claims Apple threatens to remove Twitter from App Store. Apple restricted AirDrop in China before widespread protests broke out. iPhone 14 Pro demand to 'disappear' as Apple misses shipment goal by 20 million units. An 'unthinkable morning': 1 dead, 16 injured after car crashes into Apple store in Hingham. Apple Watch Ultra's powerful diving tools arrive with the Oceanic+ app. We went diving with the Apple Watch Ultra. In short:...

iOS developers say Apple's App Store analytics aren't anonymous. Apple Watch can help spot another life-threatening heart condition. Evernote's next move: joining the Bending Spoons suite of apps. Everyone thinks Apple's negotiations with the NFL are dragging on. VMware Fusion 13 adds Windows 11 virtualization for Apple Silicon Macs. A secret Apple Silicon extension to accommodate an Intel 8080 artifact. SwiftKey is unexpectedly back on iOS. ByteOverlord/Watch_Quake: Quake 1 port for...

Apple sued for allegedly deceiving users with privacy settings after Gizmodo story. One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are "gross". Apple to begin mass production on AR & VR headset in early 2023. Apple's latest iOS beta gives you more control over the iPhone's always-on display. Apple to restrict 'Everyone' option in AirDrop to 10 minutes in China with iOS 16.1.1. Apple's Satellite Emergency SOS Feature: a review & deep-dive explainer. Berkshire Hathaway...

Apple expects iPhone 14 shipments to be delayed by Covid restrictions in China Apple's bargain with Beijing: access to China's factories — and consumers. Chips and China. Apple building 'advertising network for live television'. "You Might Also Like" - Basic Apple Guy. Internal Tech Emails on Twitter. Apple Supposedly Dumping the 'Hey!' From Siri's Wake Phrase. Apple's AR glasses could be pushed back to 2025 or 2026 amid 'design issues'. Apple design chief role hard to fill; three...

Amid tech industry fears, Apple reports record Q4 results . Report: M2 Pro and M2 Max Macs coming in 2023, not 2022. Amazon Prime now comes with a full music catalog of 100 million songs and ad-free podcasts. Apple halts gambling ads in App Store. Apple's Online Store and Information Systems Chiefs are leaving. First public beta of Freeform now available, with iPadOS 16.2, iOS 16.2. iPhone workers walking out after COVID-19 outbreak; Foxconn offers bonuses for staying. Apple Music...

Jason's macOS Ventura review: A work in progress. "My next Mac might be the last." macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review. Apple releases iOS 16.1 with support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities and more Absurd Apple Pencil dongle sends fans into spiral of grief. Jason's 2022 iPad and iPad Pro review: mixed feelings. ESPN, Formula 1 extend track with new rights deal. Apple's Industrial Design Chief Hankey to leave three years after Ive. Bono finally apologizes...

Apple announces Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic Chip and HDR10+ for $129. Apple's redesigned entry-level iPad has an A14 chip and USB-C charging. Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E. DaVinci Resolve coming soon to iPad Pro, enhanced by the M2 chip. Apple plans Google Tablet-Like Home Hub. Apple Card will let users grow Daily Cash rewards while saving for the future. NFL Sunday Ticket still up for grabs as Apple pushes for flexibility with game rights. Apple Watch Ultra with...

Mac shipments shoot up a whopping 40%. Steve Jobs AI features in spooky 'interview' with Joe Rogan AI. This is Meta Quest Pro. iPadOS 16.1 slated for late October launch with new hardware. The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters. Apple 'notebooks' become 'laptops' in sweeping Mac branding change. iPhone now supports 86-year-old Dvorak keyboard layout natively, delighting Woz. Apple owns 40% of the fast-growing pre-owned smartphone market. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick:...