MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

• MBW 998: Touching Grass - The iPhone Pocket

  What is the iPhone Pocket? Apple is nearing a $1 billion a year deal to use Google AI with Siri. Could the OLED MacBook Pro redesign be limited to just the M6 Pro and Max models? And is Apple TV's new show, Pluribus, good? It's good enough to have brought Apple TV down for a period of time during its initial release. Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone. Apple nears $1 billion-a year deal to use Google AI for Siri. Report: OLED MacBook Pro redesign may be exclusive to M6 Pro and M6 Max models. The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential. Apple's losing its podcast legacy — why it matters, and how to save it. Forget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass. Did Pluribus trigger the AppleTV+ crash? Vince Gilligan wants you to know that Pluribus was 'made by humans'. Apple original films acquires J S Mayank & David Carlyle's manuscript 'Fallen Astronaut'. Future of Apple Fitness+ 'under review'. B&H lists HomePod Mini as discontinued amid refresh rumors. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: Club TWiT & Central Heating! Stephen's Pick: Foodnoms App Alex's Pick: The Oh Hellos Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Stephen Robles 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: framer.com/design promo code MACBREAK auraframes.com/ink Melissa.com/twit

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• MBW 997: Dunkin' and Dodgin' - iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 Are Out!

  iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 are out now, with updates to Liquid Glass. Apple had big results in its Q4 2025. More rumors are emerging about Apple's entry into the low-cost laptop market. And Apple finally launches the App Store for the web! Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more. iOS 26's Shortcuts app adds 25+ new actions, here's everything new. Charts: Apple caps off high-flying fiscal year with Q4 record. Apple results: Holiday dunks and questions dodged. Apple preps low-cost laptop to rival Chromebooks and Windows PCs. Hello, Robot: Sandwich launches "immersive commercial" Use the Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad. Apple launches App Store for the web. Apple debuts new Apple TV intro with music by Finneas following "Vibrant" rebrand. Apple's Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht talk 'F1' and Emmys success, upcoming slate, and launching a platform. OpenAI acquires Software Applications Incorporated, maker of Sky. Introducing WhatsApp for Apple Watch. Canva's new free Affinity app wants to sink the Adobe flagships. Tim Cook just turned 65, renewing speculation about his successor. Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding. How Tim Cook evaded disaster at Apple this year. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: Logoer Leo's Pick: Iconfactory Tapestry Alex's Pick: Shutter Encoder 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: zocdoc.com/macbreak 1password.com/macbreak threatlocker.com/twit framer.com/design promo code MACBREAK

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• MBW 996: The Billion Dollar Scratch - Samsung Releases XR Headset to Compete Against Vision Pro

  Apple held a special developer event for immersive media experiences last week, and some of MacBreak's own were there! Did Apple reduced production levels for its iPhone Air? Apple crosses the $4 trillion market cap. And what's going on with Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser? Apple holds special developer event touting immersive media experiences for Vision Pro. Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset. Apple iPhone Air cuts mean very little in October 2025. iPhone Air production cut orders may not be true. The UK CMA says it will label Apple and Google as having "strategic market status", imposing stricter rules on how they run their platforms to boost competition. US judge decertifies Apple app store class action. Apple crosses $4 trillion market cap for the first time. Apple begins shipping American-made AI servers from Texas. Apple says Jon Prosser 'has not indicated' when he may respond to lawsuit. Apple readies new framework to let iPhone users migrate app data to and from Android. iPhone 18 Pro could gain satellite 5G as SpaceX chases Apple partnership. Apple seeds iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 release candidates. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Camera Leo's Picks: Adobe's Project Indigo & Casio's G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 Andy's Pick: Susan Kare's Prints Jason's Pick: Daft Music 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: auraframes.com/ink zapier.com/macbreak outsystems.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

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• MBW 995: Fuhgeddaboudit! - Apple Announces New M5 MacBook Pro & Vision Pro

  Apple announced the new M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro! Apple and F1 reach a 5-year media deal. And Steve Jobs will appear on the $1 U.S. coin. M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple's experiment continues. Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro. Apple and F1 reach 5-year media deal, bringing all races to Apple TV streaming in the U.S. M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? Apple to build tabletop robot and home hub in Vietnam. Head of Apple's AI search project leaves to join Meta. Apple says 'Great Ideas Start on Mac' in ad voiced by Dr. Jane Goodall. Apple's Steve Jobs to appear on $1 U.S. Coin: 'Make Something Wonderful'. Apple TV, Apple Music and App Store are down as Apple services suffer major outage. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Tahoe Electron Detector & Notepad.exe Andy's Pick: Harper Grammar Checker Jason's Pick: Tapo Smart Outdoor Plug-In Dimmer Hosts: Leo Laporte, 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: framer.com/design promo code MACBREAK outsystems.com/twit zapier.com/macbreak

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• MBW 994: Tim Cook's Labubu - Apple Rebrands 'Apple TV+' to Just 'Apple TV'

  Could Tim Cook retire soon? California has signed a new age verification law that requires parents to enter their kids' ages when setting up a smartphone. Could a new MacBook Pro be coming soon, say this week? And Apple has increased its bug bounty award payout for big exploits to $2 million! Apple CEO Tim Cook visits China: receives custom LABUBU doll and hosts first livestream sales event. Tim Cook took over Apple's operations and started to change the world 20 years ago. Apple renames 'Apple TV+' to 'Apple TV'. Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 3. macOS 26.1 beta 3 changes polarizing Macintosh HD icon. Newsom signs age verification law, siding with tech giants over Hollywood. California enacts age-gate law for app stores. Apple teases new MacBook Pro: 'Something powerful is coming'. Apple to move Health, fitness divisions to services in reorganization. Here's the latest on Apple suing Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks. It's not too late for Apple to get AI right. Apple beats Musk, buys Prompt AI startup. Apple ups the reward for finding major exploits to $2 million. Explainer: How is XProtect's data updated? Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence. Apple says goodbye to the Clips app. Elon Musk tries to make Apple and mobile carriers regret choosing Starlink rivals. A 15-year mystery solved: The 20 bytes of code that fixed Antennagate. The great software quality collapse: how we normalized catastrophe. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: The Loneliness Epidemic: Big Tech's Role and Responsibility Jason's Pick: YoLink Water Sensors Hosts: Leo Laporte, 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 threatlocker.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak pantheon.io

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