MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

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 apart the M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Apple's Q424 results: $95B revenue–with a twist. A new home for Pixelmator. Per Ming-Chi Kuo: "Cheaper Vision Pro" delayed beyond 2027." Apple explores push into smart glasses with 'Atlas' user study Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner. US Consumer Finance Protection Bureau orders Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay over $89 million for Apple Card failures. Rumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Everlights Alex's Pick: ESI Neva Duo Andy's Pick: Tot Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com e-e.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak

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 likely visiting China to bolster support for Apple Intelligence, analysts say. Apple ships $6 billion of iPhones from India in big China shift. Apple's all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update. Apple Intelligence .1 Review: A small start of something big? Apple Intelligence Isn't Very Smart Yet—and Apple's OK With That. Apple releases second wave of Intelligence features via new developer betas. Apple wins $250, but little else, at trial on watch patents. 'Oregon Trail' Action-Comedy Movie In Development at Apple. Starbucks to shutter downtown San Francisco storefront after 30 years Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Inkbird Pool Thermometer Andy's Pick: Don Giller's (Donz) Teri Garr Collection On Letterman Jason's Pick: Fright Night (1985) Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

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 an A.I. refresh. The FCC will soon require all hearing aids and phones to work together. Seven years on, Iowa's Apple data center finally opens. Apple headset stalls, struggles to attract killer apps in first year. Why surgeons are wearing the Apple Vision Pro In operating rooms. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Casio Tidew Graph WS-1700H Alex's Pick: Anker Prime 27 Power Bank Jason's Picks: DaVinci Resolve & AutoPod Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak threatlocker.com cachefly.com/twit

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 summary of texts. iPhone 16 Pro review: Control before Intelligence. LLMs don't do formal reasoning - and that is a HUGE problem. SpaceX pulls off unprecedented feat, grabs descending rocket with mechanical arms. Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both the Jobs and Cook eras, to retire. "Submerged" brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro. Here's Apple's lineup of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: PolyCapture Alex's Pick: Sonic Sunshine Benefit Andy's Pick: Erika Moen's "Art In The Public Domain" on Bluesky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com 1password.com/macbreak