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    MBW 787: Prepare for Light Speed - M1X MacBook Pro rumors, FarmVille returns, Epic v. Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 149:52


    Apple announces special event for October 18: 'Unleashed.' Everything You Need To Know About USB-C, a Graphic Upcoming M1X MacBook Pros rumored to feature 120Hz displays with mini-LED 16-inch MacBook Pro unavailable or delayed at many Apple stores FarmVille is making a come back, launching on iPhone, iPad, and Mac next month Apple files appeal in Epic Games case, potentially delaying App Store changes for years Sorry, Paddle — Paddle unveils 'first alternative' to Apple's App Store In-App Purchase system following Epic ruling iPhone Macro: A Big Day for Small Things Halide update brings the iPhone 13 Pro's macro photography feature to the iPhone 8 and newer Apple releasing iOS 15.0.2 with fixes for AirTag, MagSafe, and more Apple stops signing iOS 15.0, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.0.1 and iOS 15.1 Apple highlights iPhone 13's new Ultra Wide lens with #ShotOniPhone images iOS 15 will generate, autofill 2FA codes — here's how to set it up Google is now focused on making its iPhone and iPad apps feel more native to iOS Apple releases watchOS 8.0.1 with bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 3 Apple's Plan for Cars: Using iPhone to Control A/C, Seats, Radio and More Ecobee rolling out 'Hey Siri' and Airplay integration to its SmartThermostat Picks of the Week Andy's pick: "The Storyteller: Tales Of Life And Music" - Dave Grohl Rene's pick: HyperJuice GaN 100W USB-C Charger Alex's pick: Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75 hover.com/twit userway.org/twit

    MBW 786: Can You See My Jelly Scroll? - Steve Jobs, Apple A15 SoC, iPad mini display

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 142:10


    Steve Jobs, Apple A15 SoC, iPad mini display Celebrating Steve film on Apple's homepage Jony Ive on What He Misses Most About Steve Jobs Read Tim Cook's Staff Memo on 10th Anniversary of Jobs's Death Apple Watch Series 7 Pre-Orders to Start This Friday, Available on October 15 Apple releases iOS 15.0.1 with 'Apple Watch Unlock' fix on iPhone 13 and more The Apple A15 SoC Performance Review: Faster & More Efficient Gurman: M1X MacBook Pro still on track for this year, likely 'in the next month' Always-on Processor magic: How Find My works while iPhone is powered off Newest iPad mini has a subtle scrolling problem [Updated] Apple finally lets you report App Store scams Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users Security Experts Warn of Apple Pay Express Transit Hack That Enables Large Unauthorized Visa Payments From Locked iPhones The Tragedy of Safari 15 for Mac's 'Tabs' Apple Doesn't Make Videogames. But It's the Hottest Player in Gaming. State of the Streamer: Apple TV+ is Charting a Unique Path Through the Streaming Wars Apple TV+ to debut original Peanuts holiday special for New Years Sources: NFL prefers Apple for Sunday Ticket; package could offer more choices Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Logitech MX Keys and MX Keys Mini keyboards Rene's pick: FilMic Pro adds ProRes functionality Alex's pick: Adobe Substance 3D Painter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: ourcrowd.com/mbw userway.org/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

    MBW 785: Rubber-Chicken Rickroll - iPad mini review, USB-C on iPhone, Apple leaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 151:24


    iPad mini review, USB-C on iPhone, Apple leaks The new iPad mini EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple When you 'Ask app not to track,' some iPhone apps keep snooping anyway Apple 'Still Investigating' Unpatched and Public iPhone Vulnerabilities iFixit: iPhone 13 Pro Teardown GQ: How Apple made the iPhone 13 camera for TikTok obsessives and Oscar winners Apple to Fix Issue Preventing iPhone 13 Users From Unlocking With Apple Watch in Upcoming Software Update Study: Apple Watch Series 6 oximeter is 'reliable' for patients with lung disease Why EFF Flew a Plane Over Apple's Headquarters 1Password can now randomly generate email addresses for logins Apple Won't Allow Fortnite Back in the App Store Until Legal Battle Ends Due to Epic's 'Duplicitous Conduct' Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones and iPads with 'important security updates' Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to a leaked memo New features in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers enhance remote presentations and working with documents on the go Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects new MacBook Air with next-generation Apple Silicon to arrive in Q3 2022 Upcoming 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Display Resolutions Likely Revealed in Latest macOS Monterey Beta Report: Apple AR Headset With Rumored $2,000+ Price Tag to Enter Mass Production in the Second Quarter of 2022 Picks of the Week Andy's pick: The Marble Machine X and some terrific lessons about extended project development Rene's pick: Recut for macOS Alex's pick: iWork Suite & Blackbird 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch Leo's pick: SketchUp for iPad (Beta) Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: att.com twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 784: 4,000 Emmys - iPhone 13 unboxing and review, iOS 15 review, Ted Lasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 136:37


    iPhone 13 unboxing and review, iOS 15 review, Ted Lasso iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max review: Nearly perfect, but the camera needs a fix These are the iOS 15 features that have been delayed to a future update The bitter lawsuit hanging over the Apple Watch's new swipe keyboard Subscribe to Burnout+ | James Thomson Tim Cook Faces Surprising Employee Unrest At Apple Ted Lasso scores seven Emmy Awards; Apple TV+ content earns 11 awards total Additional Benchmarks Reveal A15 Bionic Performance Improvements in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Ulysses Rene's pick: CFexpress Type B & XQD Single-Slot Memory Card Reader with Thunderbolt 3 Interface Alex's pick: H2R (Here to Record) Gear Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: blockfi.com/MACBREAK att.com Melissa.com/twit

    MBW 783: My New 8-inch iPhone - New iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 125:43


    New iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 7 Apple announces iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple announces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini Apple announces new iPad & iPad mini Apple announces Apple Watch Series 7 Apple expands Fitness+ availability; adds new workouts and guided Meditation Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Apple IIci-inspired Raspberry Pi case & Apple-inspired mouse Leo's pick: Butterfly iQ+ Mikah's pick: PeakVisor Alex's pick: APC UPS Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Mikah Sargent 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: itpro.tv/macbreak promo code MACBREAK30 Modern Finance att.com

    MBW 782: Pizza the Hutt - Predictions for Apple's September iPhone event

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 153:11


    Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko 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: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

    MBW 781: Reball My Ploopy - LEO on iPhone, Apple's developer class action, Primephonic acquisition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 133:27


    LEO on iPhone, Apple's developer class action, Primephonic acquisition Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal Apple Plans to Add Satellite Features to iPhones for Emergencies South Korea's National Assembly passes app store law Apple settles class action with some developers, allows more communication with users Cabel (@Cabel) shares thoughts on the settlement Samantha John (@SamJ0hn) shares story of Hopscotch app review Apple launches new iPhone 12 service program for 'no-sound issues' Google's payoff to remain iOS' default search engine increases to $15b, will soon reach $20b, according to analyst Smartwatch Market Grows 27% YoY in Q2 2021; Apple Watch User Base Crosses 100 Million Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic Apple releases iOS 15 beta 8 to developers as refinement continues Picks of the Week Andy's pick: The New England Apple Cider Donut Map Rene's pick: Halide camera for iPhone & iPad Alex's pick: BubbleBee Sidekick Leo's pick: Ploopy Trackball Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: att.com/activearmor twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 780: Ted Lasso's Biscuits - M1X Mac mini rumors, zero-click iPhone attack, 10 years of Tim Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 150:05


    M1X Mac mini rumors, zero-click iPhone attack, 10 years of Tim Cook Touch ID not returning with iPhone 13, despite Apple testing under-screen sensor Today marks 10 years since Tim Cook became Apple's CEO Apple's Tim Cook, Microsoft's Satya Nadella visit White House on cybersecurity Apple and Google's fight in Seoul tests Biden in Washington Bahraini government hacks activists with NSO group zero-click iPhone exploits Analyst says chipset shortage is currently affecting 'everybody but Apple' High-end' M1X' Mac mini with new design and additional ports expected to launch in the 'next several months' T-Mobile offering free year of Apple TV+ to select customers starting Wednesday Apple shares' The Morning Show' season 2 trailer Apple's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' to premiere at the London Film Festival Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney demand Ted Lasso biscuits in a satirical letter addressed to Apple TV+ Picks of the Week: Rene's Pick: Nomad Leather Skin for iPhone 12 Andy's Pick: Hello Meds Alex's Pick: Macro Photography: The Universe at our Feet Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: att.com/activearmor casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK

    MBW 779: It's Not a Clown, Bill - Apple CSAM updates, Safari updates, Apple TV's value

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 153:38


    Apple CSAM updates, Safari updates, Apple TV's value After criticism, Apple to only seek abuse images flagged in multiple nations Apple Races to Temper Outcry Over Child-Porn Tracking System Apple's Software Chief Explains 'Misunderstood' iPhone Child-Protection Features Security Threat Model Review of Apple's Child Safety Features New U.S. Antitrust Bill Would Require Apple and Google to Allow Third-Party App Stores and Sideloading iOS & iPadOS 15 Beta 6 Release Notes iOS 15 beta 6 redesigns Safari yet again with a new address bar on top SharePlay release schedule update iOS 14.7.1 users complain about 'No service' bug after updating their iPhones Apple Told to Pay $300 Million After Wireless Patent Retrial Apple releases Ted Lasso sticker pack for iMessage and Clips Inside HBO Max's Scramble to Fix Its Glitchy App Apple's TV Box Is Now Mostly Pointless. Will That Change? 1Password announces version 8 for Mac with a redesigned interface and new Watchtower iCloud for Windows updated with new password manager app Remember Yik Yak? Well, it's back and still anonymous. Adobe adds Healing Brush and Magic Wand to Photoshop on iPad, Mac updates, more Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Nestflix Rene's pick: Cables Undone Alex's pick: Behringer Neutron Leo's pick: Glass Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Rene Ritchie, and Andy Ihnatko 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: att.com/activearmor

    MBW 778: Hatch My Eggs! - Apple CSAM, patent trolls, iPhone 13 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 137:59


    Apple CSAM, patent trolls, iPhone 13 rumors Apple announces "Expanded Protections for Children" Apple explains how iPhones will scan photos for child-sexual-abuse images Interview: Apple's Head of Privacy details child abuse detection and Messages safety features Apple says any expansion of CSAM detection outside of the US will occur on a per-country basis Apple Confirms Detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material is Disabled When iCloud Photos is Turned Off Apple's New 'Child Safety' Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope An Open Letter Against Apple's Privacy-Invasive Content Scanning Technology One Bad Apple - The Hacker Factor Blog Apple's Mistake - Stratechery Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates Apple keeps shutting down employee-run surveys on pay equity — and labor lawyers say it's illegal Apple Sinks 'Submarine Patent,' Escapes $308.5 Million Verdict Long Island man credits Apple Watch with saving his life after serious fall Kuo: Mid-2022 MacBook Air to come in multiple colors with similar form factor as upcoming MacBook Pro Apple and Netflix engaged in a bidding war for Jennifer Lawrence's new film Apple orders drama series 'Bad Monkey' starring Vince Vaughn, written by Ted Lasso executive producer Bill Lawrence Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Rifftrax Friends Rene's pick: Canon R3 Alex's pick: Bert Monroy's new image Leo's pick: iMazing Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75 att.com/activearmor

    MBW 777: Husks Are a Part of Life - Apple Q3 earnings, Pixel 6 & 6 Pro, Spatial Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 114:35


    Apple Q3 earnings, Pixel 6 & 6 Pro, Spatial Audio Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro Preview Apple posts $81B quarterly results: Charts Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories Category Sets New June Quarter Revenue Record of $8.8 Billion Apple's Mac and iPad sales break quarterly records Apple's iPhone hot streak is going to run into the global chip shortage Apple Makes Magic Keyboard With Touch ID Available for Separate Purchase Musk denies report he asked to be Apple CEO Apple Expands California Self-Driving Test Fleet to 69 Cars and 92 Drivers The Beatles in Spatial Audio: Producer Giles Martin on How It All Works Apple Tells Leaker to Snitch on Sources or It Will Report Them to the Police Intel Executive Posts Thunderbolt 5 Photo then Deletes It: 80 Gbps and PAM-3 Goodbye to Cult of Mac Magazine Picks of the Week Andy's pick: PhotoCatch for Object Capture, 12.9-inch iPad Magic Keyboard (Best Buy deal) Rene's pick: Sony ZV-E10 Alex's pick: Hedge - Smart software for filmmakers Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: Modern Finance

    MBW 776: Perfect Is Enemy of the Good - Safari's redesign, important iOS updates, Ted Lasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 128:11


    Safari's redesign, important iOS updates, Ted Lasso For developers, Apple's Safari is crap and outdated iOS 14.7.1 and macOS 11.5.1 arrive with one bug fix and one security fix Apple releases fix for iOS and macOS zero-day, 13th this year MagSafe Battery Pack SwiftUI and Swift Playgrounds Ted Lasso season 2 debuts as second most in-demand streaming original – report Elon Musk takes potshots at Apple during Tesla earnings call Rising Seas Are Coming For Big Tech Campuses. Who Will Pay To Protect Them? Lucasfilm hires the YouTube deepfaker who put its Luke, Leia, and Tarkin cameos to shame Olympics Broadcaster Announces His Computer Password on Live TV Apple museum with more than 1500 exhibits to open in Poland Report: The iPhone 14 will be a major upgrade, and it will be made of titanium Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Playdate, 12.9-inch iPad Magic Keyboard Rene's pick: The Studio, YouTube Alex's pick: Ember Mug Leo's pick: GitFinder Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 775: Guacamole 2: The Dippening - Steam Deck, NSO spyware, right to repair, RCS vs. SMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 130:08


    Steam Deck, NSO spyware, right to repair, RCS vs. SMS Steam Deck, from Valve Netflix Plans to Offer Video Games in Push Beyond Films, TV Despite the hype, iPhone security is no match for NSO spyware This tool tells you if NSO's Pegasus spyware targeted your phone iOS and Android Activations Now Split Evenly in the U.S., Research Shows LG to sell iPhones in its South Korean stores starting in August iFixit CEO names and shames tech giants for the right to repair obstruction Apple Delays Office Return by At Least a Month as Covid Spikes Google gently pushes Apple to adopt RCS by pointing out the poor security of SMS fallback Fake AirPods cost Apple $3.2B this year, says report on US Customs seizures Adobe Premiere Pro now runs natively on M1 Macs, adds Speech to Text feature in new update Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more DigiTimes: iPhone 13 to feature new Wi-Fi 6E standard Apple Looks to Lease Hollywood Hub for Filming Shows and Movies Scoop: Apple taps its watch mastermind Kevin Lynch to work on self-driving cars Picks of the Week Andy's pick: BBEdit 14 Rene's pick: Everything Dice & TikTok Fun Alex's pick: Dreem Fibonacci iPhone Case Leo's pick (Ant's pick): Fjorden: Faster camera controls, now on your iPhone. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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

    MBW 774: A Better Ihnatko - NFL on Apple TV, Windows 3.1 on iPad, iCloud Private Relay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 146:09


    NFL on Apple TV, Windows 3.1 on iPad, iCloud Private Relay Apple in Early Talks With NFL on Sunday Ticket Games Apple TV+ scores at the Emmys with 34 nominations, led by hit Ted Lasso Apple and Samsung laptops leading global growth says Trendforce Apple teams up with California State University to give students iPad Air and Smart Keyboard bundle Apple's lawyers warn it could quit UK market if court forces company to pay 'commercially unacceptable' fee for technology used in its iPhones How Apple's Private Relay could be the beginning of the end for fingerprinting on iOS devices How to Install Windows 3.1 on an iPad Facebook-commissioned 'study' claims Apple's pre-installed apps unfairly dominate the iPhone Court dismisses lawsuit alleging Sign in with Apple and the App Store stifle competition Apple loses appeal in Fortnite court battle M1 MacBook battery life so good Apple thought indicator was broken Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro coming later this year with Mini-LED, MacBook Air with new display in 2022 Another Report Says LIDAR Remaining Exclusive to iPhone 13 Pro Models A reader made this fake AirTag Hermès Key Ring, and you can too Unearthed email shows Bill Gates reacting to iTunes Music Store launch Wearables, like Apple Watch, Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19 Brazilian criminals detail how they gain access to bank accounts from stolen iPhones Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Rene's pick: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Alex's pick: Oculus Quest 2 Hosts: Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK sennheiser.com/podcast use code MACBREAK

    MBW 773: The Swelling Has Gone Down - The right to repair, EU vs. Apple, Larry David @ WWDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 128:37


    The right to repair, EU vs. Apple, Larry David @ WWDC Scrapped intro video from WWDC 2014 features Larry David as an App Store reviewer EU chief warns Apple not to use privacy and security as an antitrust shield Apple wins privacy battle in China Biden Sets Up Tech Showdown With 'Right-to-Repair' Rules for FTC Apple Decentralizes From Silicon Valley, but Workers Just Want to Be Remote Another one: This network name can semi-permanently disable WiFi on your iPhone AI measures how much time politicians spend on their phones during debates PSA: Notes created on iOS 15 and macOS Monterey might not work on older versions of OSes Qualcomm plans to design an M1 competitor for PCs—sans ARM Rumor: Colorful MacBook Air with M2 processor slated for the first half of 2022 Pokémon GO Catches $5 Billion in Lifetime Revenue in Five Years Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Brickit LEGO app Rene's pick: Stephen Hackett's 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar Leo's pick: ocenaudio Alex's pick: Monogram Console Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: hover.com/twit Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120

    MBW 772: Happy Birthday, iPhone - Remembering the launch of the first iPhone 14 years later

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 128:04


    14 years ago today, iPhone changed the world – relive the magical launch through this collection of photos, videos, and more Apple's Spending on Google Cloud Storage On Track to Soar 50% This Year Apple's iconic iSight webcam design makes a return in new 4K Dell UltraSharp camera Tech Giants, Fearful of Proposals to Curb Them, Blitz Washington With Lobbying Colorful Apple Watch International Collection bands and faces help show the love of country Xbox Cloud Gaming launches for iPhone and iPad in Safari with over 100 titles Linux Kernel 5.13 officially launches with support for M1 Macs In WSJ interview, Satya Nadella invites iMessage to join the Windows 11 Store Apple releases iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 to developers Apple releases watchOS 8 beta 2 to developers Apple releases macOS Monterey beta 2 for developers 'Foundation' will premiere on September 24, here's the trailer Apple TV+ nominated for 25 different Daytime Emmy Awards Apps can request access to more RAM with iOS 15 entitlement, exceeding normal system memory limits Reliable Leaker Known as 'Kang' Hit With Warning From Apple Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Prop Store movie memorabilia auction catalog Rene's pick: Dive Tap NBT Card Leo's pick: iPod.js Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie 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: sennheiser.com/podcast use code MACBREAK att.com/activearmor twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 771: I'm the Swiper Now - Apple antitrust concerns, Ted Lasso merch, Apple Pay AR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 128:12


    Apple antitrust concerns, Ted Lasso merch, Apple Pay AR Apple Faces Antitrust Probe Into Pre-Installed Apps, App Store, and More in Germany Apple Can't Block Pre-Installed App Removal Under Bill Trudeau's Party Passes Bill to Regulate Social Media, Streaming iPhone bug breaks WiFi when you join a hotspot with an unusual name Comment: I didn't expect to like Spatial Audio, but I'm a convert YouTube Says iOS Picture-in-Picture Coming to All US Users Official Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond merch now available: shirts, mugs, jerseys, stickers, more Another person accidentally swallows an AirPod, which still works after being 'retrieved' Apple launches new AR experience and Snapchat lens promoting Apple Pay Express Transit Sonos urges regulation of big tech, criticizes Apple's plans to open Siri to third-parties using HomePod Obsessive Apple fan creates perfect reproductions of Apple I manuals Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Shadow Cloud Computing Service Rene's pick: WWDC 2021 Developer Videos Leo's pick: Craft - Create Amazing Documents Alex's pick: Blackmagic Bidirectional Converter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: att.com/activearmor

    MBW 770: Poseidon's Laptop - iOS 15, iPadOS 15, Spatial Audio, Apple Silicon M1X

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 141:52


    iOS 15, iPadOS 15, Spatial Audio, Apple Silicon M1X M1X MacBook Pro referenced in metadata for Apple's WWDC YouTube video The Secret Apple M1 Coprocessor Last Week on My Mac: The elephant at WWDC Apple's Eddy Cue Believes the Future of Music Isn't Lossless — It's Spatial Audio Challenge: Explore spatial audio soundscapes Apple Design Award Winners Playdate The Next Chapter of Day One at Automattic After more than 17 months, all 511 Apple Stores are open today One year Apple TV+ trial offer reduced to 3 months with hardware purchases, starting in July Pirated movies and TV shows app, disguised as Sudoku game, climbs App Store charts [update: gone] Apple Plans Faster Watch, Future Temperature, and Glucose Sensors Apple Hires Former BMW Executive for Its Rebooted Car Project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Amtrak Railpass Rene's pick: Beats Studio Buds Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie 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: audible.com/macbreak or text macbreak to 500-500 udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75 att.com/activearmor

    MBW 769: Andy's Pick and Pull - WWDC 2021: Breaking Down the Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 146:03


    WWDC 2021: Breaking Down the Details SharePlay for FaceTime FaceTime Links bring FaceTime to Android and Windows Wallet can store state IDs and driver licenses Apple adds App Privacy Report feature Mail Privacy Protection hides your IP and circumvents tracking pixels Siri does on-device speech recognition iCloud+ adds iCloud Private Relay, lets you hide your email, and removes the limit on HomeKit Secure Video cameras iPadOS 15 sports a new Multitasking menu, Center window, and Shelf iPadOS 15 enables entire-screen widget placement Quick Notes let you quickly capture information from any app or screen Swift Playgrounds will let users create and publish apps from their iPad Universal Control lets you use a single keyboard and trackpad or mouse to move between Mac and iPad Photos comes to Apple Watch in a big way' Mindfulness updates in watchOS 8 bring updates to Breathe and a new feature, Reflect. Shortcuts comes to the Mac in macOS Monterey Xcode Cloud handles builds, bug reports, tests, and more for developers RealityKit 2's new Object Capture lets developers create high-quality, photo-realistic 3D models of real-world objects using photogrammetry Spatial and lossless audio is now available on Apple Music Picks of the Week Andy's pick: "Adding HDMI to a Stock Macintosh Classic" | Adrian's Digital Basement, YouTube Alex's pick: Blackmagic Camera Control Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay 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: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak att.com/activearmor manscaped.com/twit

    MBW 768: Candied Peanuts - Predicting what will be announced at WWDC 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 145:02


    Predicting what will be announced at WWDC 2021 Apple Claims Progress in Supply Chain, No Child Labor Cases LeBron James shows up on Instagram wearing the new unreleased Beats Studio Buds Apple announces finalists for 2021 Apple Design Awards prior to WWDC Apple's WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge winners code to change the world Halide developers detail new ultra-wide iPad Pro selfie camera, 'hidden superpower' Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities iPadOS limits iPad Pro power: apps only able to use up to 5 GB of RAM each Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Blackbox Puzzle Game for iOS Rene's pick: Apple Pride Band 2021 Alex's pick: Isadora Leo's pick: Big Mail Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: att.com/activearmor casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120

    MBW 767: Floating Flutes - Spatial & Lossless Audio, Apple vs. Epic, the new iPad Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 109:33


    Spatial & Lossless Audio, Apple vs. Epic, the new iPad Pro Apple and Epic lay it all on the table in the final day of the Fortnite trial Tim Cook plays innocent in Epic v Apple's culminating testimony Craig Federighi says the Mac has an 'unacceptable' malware problem iOS 14.6: Apple Issues Update Now Warning To All iPhone Users iOS 14.6 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.6 WWDC Schedule released: Apple's all-online Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 7 with a keynote address High-End Mac Mini Said to Feature Thinner Design With 'Plexiglass' Top, Magnetic Power Port Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Graphic for iOS and macOS Rene's pick: Fantastical & Cardhop Alex's pick: Unity Intercom Leo's pick: Halide for iPad Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: manscaped.com/twit twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 766: Andy Was Right - Apple's new iMac, lossless audio, new Mac rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 122:54


    Apple's new iMac, lossless audio, new Mac rumors Unboxing ALL 7 M1 iMac Colors! | iJustine, YouTube M1 iMac (2021) Review | Rene Ritchie, YouTube Apple's new iPad Pro Video details compatibility between 2020 Magic Keyboard and 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro Apple Faces Continued iPad Pro Delays Due to Next-Gen Displays Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps How M1 Macs feel faster than Intel models: it's about QoS Apple Music announces Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; will bring Lossless Audio to the entire catalog AirPods, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro Don't Support Apple Music Lossless Audio GCBD - Censorship, Surveillance, and Profits: A Hard Bargain for Apple in China Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Character Viewer on macOS Doc Rock's pick: Nanlite PavoTube II 6C Leo's pick: Raycast Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Doc Rock 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: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75 Headspace.com/MACBREAK

    MBW 765: Black Rod for a Day - App Tracking Transparency, Apple vs. Epic Games, colorful MacBooks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 112:51


    App Tracking Transparency, Apple vs. Epic Games, colorful MacBooks 96% of US users opt out of app tracking in iOS 14.5, analytics find App Store review process has over 500 human experts; less than 1% of rejections are appealed Apple brass discussed disclosing 128-million iPhone hack, then decided not to Apple Faces U.K. Class Action for App Store Overcharging Zoom seemingly granted access to private iPad camera API Apple Has Hired Cisco's Stella Low As Its Head Of PR iPhone 12 Pro Max ranks fourth place in the first-ever DXOMARK battery test Oprah and Prince Harry's Apple TV+ mental health docuseries to premiere on May 21 Rumor: Apple to introduce new MacBook available in iMac-style colors User rebuilds AirTag as a thinner card that fits into wallets AirTag hacked for the first time by a security researcher Apple Card Family members can order their own titanium card, likely coming with iOS 14.6 Apple surveys Apple Watch users on health features, mentions glucose monitoring Picks of the Week Andy's picks: Studio NEAT Canopy & Pocket Casts Plus Rene's picks: DSLR Video Shooter, YouTube & OmniFocus 4 Leo's pick: Elago accessories Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie 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: untuckit.com and use code TWIT manscaped.com/twit casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK

    MBW 764: Rum Sleg Sizzle Reel - Apple vs. Epic Games, AirTags, Alex Lindsay in Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 133:33


    Apple vs. Epic Games, AirTags, Alex Lindsay in Star Wars Star Wars: Rum Sleg, Alex Lindsay Apple AirTags could enable domestic abuse in terrifying ways EU Charges Apple With App Store Antitrust Violations in Spotify Case Apple's App Store Had 78% Margin in 2019, Epic Expert Says Apple and Epic go head-to-head in fiery opening remarks of the highly-anticipated trial As Epic case begins, a senior Google engineer undermines one of Apple's arguments: the Web Apps argument Report: Android apps send student data to 'very high-risk' third parties 8x more often than iOS Apple says iOS 14.5.1 and macOS 11.3.1 patch WebKit flaws that may have been actively exploited Apple says the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro will work with the old Magic Keyboard, but 'may not precisely fit when closed' iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references Kuo: Apple to update iPad Mini in 2nd half of 2021 Picks of the Week Andy's pick: General Electric G3700 Cassette Player (1967) Rene's pick: dbrand iMac Black Bezels Alex's pick: CamTrackAR Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120

    MBW 763: Is the Purple Faster? - iOS 14.5 release, Zuckerberg vs. Cook, Ted Lasso shortbread

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 124:50


    iOS 14.5 release, Zuckerberg vs. Cook, Ted Lasso shortbread Apple releases iOS 14.5 How Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook Became Foes Apple's animated video for App Tracking Transparency] iOS 14.5: A Guide to Apple's New App-Tracking Controls Apple releases watchOS 7.4 Apple releases tvOS 14.5 Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Pro won't work with the original $349 Magic Keyboard Ransomware gang tries to extort Apple hours ahead of Spring Loaded event Apple named one of Time's 'Most Influential Companies' for its 'defining products' during 2020 Apple Must Face Lawsuit for Telling Consumers They Can "Buy" Movies, TV Shows Next-gen Apple Silicon 'M2' chip reportedly enters production, included in MacBooks in the second half of year EU to charge Apple with anti-competitive behavior this week Apple updates Clips app with new AR interactions enabled by LiDAR scanner dbrand offers skins to give new iMac black bezels or a fully black iMac Someone deciphered the Ted Lasso shortbread recipe from Apple's Spring Loaded event Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Canopy keyboard stand for Magic Keyboard Rene's pick: Apple vs. Facebook - what's going on? Alex's pick: Metahuman Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay 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: casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK audible.com/macbreak or text macbreak to 500-500 twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 762: Bring In the Technocrane - AirTags, a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 132:51


    AirTags, a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, and more! Apple introduces Apple Card Family, enabling people to share Apple Card and build credit together Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple Apple introduces AirTag Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K iMac features an all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and a 4.5K Retina display Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display Microsoft's xCloud beta arrives on iOS and PC this week Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Affinity Photo Mikah's pick: HomePaper Alex's pick: Nobe Omniscope Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Mikah Sargent 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: Headspace.com/MACBREAK expressvpn.com/macbreak

    MBW 761: Iron Butt² - Apple's April 20 event, iMessage on Android, Leo runs Android on his iPhone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 121:23


    Apple's April 20 event, iMessage on Android, Leo runs Android on his iPhone Apple officially announces special event for April 20: 'Spring Loaded' Tim Cook: Epic wants to turn the App Store into a 'flea market' Apple Plans to Skip App Store Hearing, Drawing Ire From Senators Apple Admits Purposely Keeping iMessage Off Android Helps Lock Users In Apple's Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences iPhone 13 Design Renders Reveal iPhone 12-Like Design and Smaller Notch Apple Facing Supply Shortage of Upcoming High-End iPad Displays Spotify's 'Car Thing' takes on CarPlay as a touchscreen smart media player Official support for Linux on the M1 Macs could come as soon as June Head of engineering for Apple Retail departing company after 10 years Siri backend creator Nuance acquired by Microsoft in $19.7 billion deal Samsung launches 'iTest,' a new web app for turning your iPhone into a Galaxy device HomePod still available nearly one month after being discontinued Picks of the Week Andy's pick: LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery set Rene's pick: Redshift for Mac Alex's pick: Polycam Leo's pick: FCC Speed Test App Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/macbreak hover.com/twit

    MBW 760: Digital Concierge - New Siri voices, augmented reality, and Apple Arcade's expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 114:37


    New Siri voices, augmented reality, and Apple Arcade's expansion iOS 14.5: Siri no longer defaults to a female voice, two new choices added I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget He believed Apple's App Store was safe. Then a fake app stole his life savings in bitcoin. App Store now rejecting apps using third-party SDKs that collect user data without consent Apple Arcade launches its biggest expansion yet, growing its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games Tim Cook says he 'probably' won't be at Apple in 10 years' time AR is 'critically' important for Apple's future, says Tim Cook Apple Pay with UWB may automatically select the right card based on location Snap looked at ways of circumventing Apple's new privacy rules Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Dissent Pins - Vaccination Collection Rene's pick: Jordan Harrod - YouTube Lisa's pick: Surfline Mikah's pick: DisplayBuddy Hosts: Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Mikah Sargent Guest: Lisa Schmeiser Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsor: Amazon.com/macbreak

    MBW 759: Columbo Said It First - WWDC 2021, Apple Watch IDs frailty, Intel & TSMC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 164:11


    Apple officially announces virtual WWDC 2021 for June, iOS 15 and more expected Apple releases iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2 to fix critical security vulnerability Apple Encourages Staff to Get Vaccinated, Offers Paid Time Off Apple the top acquirer of AI companies while other US tech giants also among the forerunners, says GlobalData] Epic files UK antitrust complaint against Apple after losing legal battle Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Announces 'IDM 2.0' Strategy for Manufacturing, Innovation and Product Leadership Apple has booked TSMC's initial 4nm chip production capacity for next-gen Macs Smartphones share our data every four and a half minutes, says study You can now use your iPhone or Apple Watch as a contactless ticket for entry to Disney parks Stanford study finds Apple Watch can accurately assess 'frailty' using activity data H&M retail locations disappear from Apple Maps in China, amid H&R protest of forced labor allegations VPN developer says App Store is blocking updates until it removes text that suggests their VPN can be used to circumvent government censorship Picks of the Week Andy's pick: SeeVS - COVID vaccine availability alert Rene's pick: Apple Developer App Alex's pick: Xrite Color Checkers Leo's pick: NetNewsWire 6.0 for Mac Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    MBW 758: Cookin' Mutton - Intel vs. Apple, Epic Games vs. Apple, Rumors & Leaks vs. Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 129:42


    Intel vs. Apple, Epic Games vs. Apple, Rumors & Leaks vs. Apple Apple Nears Launch of New iPads After Stay-At-Home Sales Boost Intel claims M1 Macs 'just don't stack up' against PCs on a new comparison website and in new ads Angry MacBook owners get class-action status for butterfly keyboard suit Apple Told to Pay $308.5 Million for Infringing DRM Patent Apple fined in Brazil for selling the iPhone without a charger Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, Phil Schiller and Scott Forstall to Testify in Epic v. Apple Trial Apple's HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor Waiting to Be Switched On Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors Attackers are trying awfully hard to backdoor iOS developers' Macs Apple CEO Tim Cook Expects a Post-Pandemic Return to the Office: 'I Can't Wait' Spark Capital decides to 'sever all ties with David Dobrik's Dispo app weeks after the leading deal Goldman Cleared of Bias in New York Review of Apple Card Niantic announces partnership with Nintendo on new augmented reality 'Pikmin' title Tim Cook pens WSJ op-ed on COVID-19 and the 'urgency of racial justice' Picks of the Week Andy's pick: KeyPad - Digital KVM Rene's pick: HillierSmith, YouTube Alex's pick: Macro Photography - Don Komarechka Leo's pick: Steam Link Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: twit.cachefly.com itpro.tv/macbreak use the code: MACBREAK30 udacity.com/twit coupon code TWiT

    MBW 757: Leo: Warrior Princess - HomePod discontinued, Apple employee leaks, Apple March event

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 146:54


    HomePod discontinued, Apple employee leaks, Apple March event Apple discontinues the original HomePod, will focus on mini Adobe explains the transition to Apple Silicon Apple sues former employee for allegedly leaking to media Apple publishes Privacy Labels site Apple Agrees to Offer Government-Approved Pre-Installed Apps for Devices in Russia Opensignal report claims iPhone 12 is slower than almost every Android phone in 5G/4G speed tests Imagine Partners Brian Grazer & Ron Howard Make Apple Studios First-Look Film Deal M1 Mac SSD wear probably a far smaller problem than it appears Follow our podcast': Apple Podcasts to stop using 'subscribe' Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Animated Knots website and app Doc Rock's pick: Røde Wireless GO II Alex's pick: ATEM Mini Extreme ISO Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay Guest: Doc Rock Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/macbreak - use code MACBREAK30 Uber.com/MACBREAK

    MBW 756: That Damn Dung Beetle - March Apple event, AirTags & Apple TV rumors, Octane X

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 163:03


    March Apple event, AirTags & Apple TV rumors, Octane X Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability Leaker Suggests Apple Event to Be Held on March 23 First Apple event of the year rumored for March 23rd: AirTags, AirPods, iPad Pro, Apple TV? Why don't PCs use error-correcting RAM? "Because Intel," says Linus Apple Confirms iMac Pro Will Be Discontinued When Supplies Run Out, Recommends 27-Inch iMac Apple TV+ announces programming partnership with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai Square acquires the majority of Tidal, Jay-Z's streaming service, in a $297 million deal. Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code with native support for Apple Silicon Macs Octane X launches on Mac App Store bringing fast spectral GPU rendering to 3D artists on macOS iCloud user locked out for six months over coding bug related to her last name Apple Faces French Complaint over iPhone Advertising Tool Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Geometric Goods iPhone Folio Case Andy's pick: Fitbit Charge 4 Rene's picks: Steve Jobs Stories Alex's pick: O.C. White Ultima & Otoy Octane X Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak sandisk.com/macbreak expressvpn.com/macbreak

    MBW 755: Put the Fun in Fungible - Virtual and augmented reality, iPhone 13 rumors, iMac in space

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 138:24


    Virtual and augmented reality, iPhone 13 rumors, iMac in space Microsoft Mesh feels like the virtual future of Microsoft Teams meetings Kuo: iPhone 13 series to feature a smaller notch, 120Hz display, larger batteries, more Kuo: iPhone 13 will be available in 5.4-inch 'mini' form factor Kuo: Apple could launch 8-inch foldable iPhone and notch-less iPhone in 2023 Kuo: Next iPhone SE Coming in Early 2022 With 5G and Processor Upgrades Apple Files an Update to their 'Final Cut Pro' Trademark opening the Door for 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) via Cloud Subscription Apple TV+ picks up first Golden Globe win: Jason Sudeikis awarded best comedy actor as Ted Lasso All 270 US Apple Stores are open for the first time since March 2020 Epic Games v. Apple trial scheduled to start on May 3: exact duration and in-person vs. video testimony to be determined Hackers release a new jailbreak tool for almost every iPhone A 1990s iMac Processor Powers NASA's Perseverance Rover Developers have until March 31 to return DTK Mac mini to Apple and get $500 credit Final Fantasy creator to release Apple Arcade game Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Dispo Andy's pick: Workflowy Rene's picks: Dice by PCalc Alex's pick: Woohoto iPhone Mount Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    MBW 754: Dare Mighty Things - Mac malware, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple March event rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 124:44


    Mac malware, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple March event rumors New malware found on 30,000 Macs has security pros stumped Apple Is Going to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones With Zero-Click Attacks UK court blocks Epic Games from contesting Apple's Fortnite ban Epic Games 'Attempting to Locate' Former iOS Chief Scott Forstall to Testify in Ongoing Legal Battle with Apple Financial Times: Apple back on top in global smartphone sales Apple cracks down on apps with 'irrationally high prices' as App Store scams are exposed Mark Gurman says there isn't going to be a March 16th Apple event Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot OWC introduces a new all-in-one Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Cable to help solve the confusion Alleged Leaked Image Claims to Show Third-Generation AirPods and Case New iPad Pro and MacBook Models With Mini-LED Displays Again Rumored to Launch This Year First M1 MacBook Pros now available from Apple Refurbished Store Perseverance Parachute Secret Message Jon Stewart picks CBS News veteran as showrunner for upcoming Apple TV+ series Vintage Apple retail sign goes up for auction with $12,000 starting bid Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Flotato Andy's pick: NASA's Eyes Rene's picks: thumbsup.tv & Disney+ with Star Alex's pick: Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: newtek.com/tricaster Uber.com/MACBREAK twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 753: In the Closet With Jibo - Rumors: an M1X chip, Apple's still-rumored car, and AirTags in March.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 128:36


    Rumors: an M1X chip, Apple's still-rumored car, and AirTags in March. iJustine takes a tumble Apple 'M1X' chip specification prediction appears on benchmark site Apple Car: Nissan talks failed over branding issues Volkswagen CEO Diess 'not afraid' of an Apple electric car Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Second tvOS 14.5 Beta to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers AirTags next month? (Jon Prosser) iOS 14.5 Beta Directs 'Safe Browsing' Traffic in Safari Through Apple Server Instead of Google to Protect Personal User Data Apple has won 3 Project Titan patents today relating to 3D AR Windshield Display, a Next-Gen Airbag System & more Facebook Meets Apple in Clash of the Tech Titans—'We Need to Inflict Pain' North Dakota senate votes down anti-App Store bill first given to lawmaker by Epic Games lobbyist All-in-one Microsoft Office app now available for iPad Apple offering free repairs for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE devices stuck in Power Reserve mode Apple Watch Is Now Worn on 100 Million Wrists Facebook Plans Smartwatch With Focus on Messaging, Health Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Hush Andy's pick: The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Rene's pick: Canon C70 Alex's pick: HOUSE: MARK I Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: sandisk.com/macbreak itpro.tv/macbreak promo code MACBREAK30

    MBW 752: Worcester Man - Apple Glass, Apple Car, and a Swallowed AirPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 115:00


    Apple Glass, Apple Car, and a Swallowed AirPod New Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Details: Swappable Headbands, Eye-Tracking Apple Car Talks Aren't Happening, Say Automakers Hyundai, Kia HomePod mini Review — 3 Months Later! Apple's Dan Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets Apple Is the $2.3 Trillion Fortress That Tim Cook Built Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing Worcester man swallows AirPod while sleeping, does not realize it Apple TV+ receives four Golden Globes nominations for 'Ted Lasso' and more Apple receives 11 nominations for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Developer exposes multiple scam apps on the App Store, some bringing in millions of dollars in revenue Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Battery Buddy Rene's pick: Impact: iPhone Heather's pick: TrueBill Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Heather Kelly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK expressvpn.com/macbreak

    MBW 751: Corner Office in a Round Building - Apple financial results and Tim Cook's Facebook shade.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 148:16


    Apple financial results and Tim Cook's Facebook shade. Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2 with fixes for Bluetooth, external display issues, more About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave Google researcher discovers new iOS security system iOS 14.5 code reveals upcoming 'Apple Card Family' feature for multi-user accounts The iPhone's Face ID Will Soon Work With a Mask—If You Have an Apple Watch iOS 14.5 beta enables worldwide dual-SIM 5G support Q1 2021 financial results: Apple's latest record holiday quarter Tim Cook privacy keynote from the CPCD conference on YouTube Tim Cook condemns Facebook business model, says valuing engagement over privacy leads to 'polarization' and 'violence' A Day in the Life of Your Data I checked Apple's new privacy 'nutrition labels.' Many were false. Hyundai wrestles with the risks of embracing Apple Amazon will have a new CEO as Jeff Bezos transitions to executive chair later this year EU Calls $15.7 Billion Apple Tax Ruling 'Contradictory' Apple's iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows is now available Apple Fitness+ is adding AirPlay casting Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Raycast Andy's pick: Mac 128 Papercraft Rene's pick: Racial Equity and Justice Initiative - Apple Andy's pick: Zoom OSC Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: Uber.com/MACBREAK Gabi.com/MACBREAK

    MBW 750: Born and Braised - Dan Riccio's move, Apple earnings, and Apple's rumored VR headset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 129:14


    Dan Riccio's move, Apple earnings, and Apple's rumored VR headset Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple Apple's First Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses Apple's Stock Closed at All-Time High Today Ahead of Earnings Results Next Week Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ iOS 14.4 RC now available to developers, here are the full release notes watchOS 7.3 RC released to developers with new unity watch face, Time to Walk feature, ECG in more countries macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC now available with Bluetooth improvements, M1 Mac fixes, more Apple releases HomePod Software Version 14.4 with new Handoff experience, more Apple celebrates Black History Month Apple Watch blood sugar measurement coming in Series 7, claims report M1 Macs can now run the full version of Linux thanks to the new Corellium port Microsoft mocks Apple's doomed Touch Bar in new Surface ad Tim Cook gave the first Mac Pro to Trump, apparently Apple debuts new interactive Valentine's Day gift guide featuring iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Spotter Andy's pick: Babylon 5 in HD on HBO+ and Amazon Rene's pick: Black Magic ATEM Mini ISO Kelly's pick: Media+ Podcast Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Kelly Guimont Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: Amazon.com/TWITRX twit.cachefly.com

    MBW 749: Animals Folding Pizza - Processing the latest Apple product rumors from Mark Gurman.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 120:25


    Processing the latest Apple product rumors from Mark Gurman. Former MacBreak Weekly Panelist, Lory Gil, gets married! Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide Apple Plans Upgraded MacBook Pros With Return of Magnetic Charging Apple Plans First iMac Desktop Redesign in Nearly a Decade Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models Report: Apple in talks with production companies to launch 'podcasting subscription service' Apple fails to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion Apple sued by group insisting it curb Telegram after Capitol attack Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 days before symptoms appear Shot on iPhone 12: Portraits, cityscapes, the night sky, and more Belkin issues recall for 2-in-1 wireless charger sold by Apple over fire hazards Epic Widens Fortnite Dispute With Apple, Google in the U.K. iOS 14.4 Will Introduce Warning on iPhones With Non-Genuine Cameras macOS Beta code suggests Apple will block users from sideloading unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs Apple working to release Music and Podcasts apps on Microsoft Store Apple again extends Apple TV+ free trials, subscribers now get free access until July 2021 AirPods Max battery drain reports surface, some saying they empty overnight AirPods Max teardown reveals removable headband, iOS 14.4 hints at 'headband type' identifier The Best Apple-Related Accessories at CES 2021 Samsung launches competitors to iPhone 12 and AirPods Pro, beats AirTags to market Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform Picks of the Week Leo's pick: CleanShot X Andy's pick: Spaces Rene's pick: Clubhouse Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsor: itpro.tv/macbreak use the code: MACBREAK30

    MBW 748: Siri, Drive Me Home - Predicting Apple's "big announcement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 145:00


    Apple making 'big announcement' Wednesday, says CBS Apple removes Parler from the App Store Apple, Hyundai set to agree on electric car tie-up, says Korea IT News Apple's Self-Driving Electric Car Is at Least Half a Decade Away Comment: Now is the right time for Apple to bring iMessage to Android and Windows Intel Talks With TSMC, Samsung to Outsource Some Chip Production Among Us: Most Downloaded Game in December 2020 PopSockets reveals new MagSafe-compatible PopGrips for iPhone 12 Today I learned your Apple Watch can double as a vlogging viewfinder Parler vs. Apple & Twitter — Real Lawyer Reacts! (Feat. Legal Eagle) Picks of the Week Leo's picks: Plugable 7-in-1 Hub, The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs Andy's pick: Netflix: "Pretend It's A City" Rene's pick: Apurture MC Lights David's pick: Sleep Watch by Bodymatter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/macbreak newtek.com/tricaster

    MBW 747: I'm Not Against Caffeine... - Predicting Apple's 2021 product announcements.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 113:55


    Rene Ritchie's predictions for Apple in 2021 Kuo: Apple to release AirTags, first AR device, new AirPods, and more in 2021 THREAD: Apple, Arm64, Apple ISA, M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display coming Q1 of 2021, says DigiTimes Entire iPhone 13 lineup to feature LiDAR scanner, not just 'Pro' models Apple Games Cull in China: 39,000 Removed From App Store WhatsApp Soundly Beaten By Apple's Stunning New iMessage Update Google's iOS apps haven't been updated in weeks. Could Apple's privacy labels be the reason? Apple loses copyright battle against security start-up Corellium Apple threatened to pull the Amphetamine macOS app over branding Monica Lozano joins Apple's board of directors Global Consumer Spending in Mobile Apps Reached a Record $111 Billion in 2020, Up 30% from 2019 No more native Outlook client? Microsoft is building a new Outlook app for Windows and Mac powered by the web Tile to launch a new tracker powered by ultra-wideband technology, add AR finding to app Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Unclack Andy's pick: Font Squirrel Rene's picks: Polar Pro SD Card Case, Georgia Dow's new YouTube Channel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsor: hover.com/twit

    MBW 746: The Year in Review - A retrospective conversation about Apple in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 115:09


    A retrospective conversation about Apple in 2020 Production starts to slow due to COVID-19 Apple closes offices & stores in China due to COVID-19 Kuo outlines the issues facing iPhone production during coronavirus outbreak Apple's Cook Outlines 'Slower Return to Normal' in Memo to Staff Investor update on quarterly guidance Apple announces virtual WWDC Apple updates MacBook Air Apple updates iPad Pro with LiDAR and Trackpad support Apple releases COVID-19 app Apple and Google partner for COVID-19 tracing tech Apple reveals iPhone SE Apple shipping custom face shields to medical workers as mask donations cross 20M Apple kills the butterfly keyboard Apple announces Apple silicon transition Apple reveals iOS 14 Apple reveals watchOS 7 Apple reveals iPadOS 14 Apple reveals macOS Big Sur Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow Apple vs. Epic begins Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 6 Apple unveils Apple Watch SE Apple unveils iPad Air Apple announces Apple One subscription service Apple launches App Store appeals process Epic Games, Spotify, and Tile Form 'Coalition for App Fairness' to 'Fight Back' Against Apple Apple unveils iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Apple unveils iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple unveils HomePod mini Apple unveils new iPad Air Apple unveils M1 Apple Silicon Apple unveils new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini powered by M1 Apple announces App Store Small Business Program Apple Defends Delay of Privacy Feature, Slams Facebook Apple unveils AirPods Max Reuters: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - sources Los Angeles Vaccine Recipients Can Put the Proof in Apple Wallet iPhone workers given the choice of forced labor or being sent to detention centers, says report' Developers now receiving App Store Small Business Program confirmation emails Epic Games continues 'Free Fortnite' campaign with Apple-inspired press pack sent to influencers Picks of the Week Leo's pick: mikme pocket Andy's picks: Hazel automatic file manager for macOS Rene's picks: AirPods Max Shield Case Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    MBW 745: MacBreak Weekly's Best of 2020 - A Look Back at MacBreak Weekly's Best Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 105:39


    The best of MacBreak Weekly from 2020: Taika Waititi says what we've all been thinking: The MacBook's Butterfly Keyboard is bad. The MBW crew shares the nitty-gritty details of Apple's Pro Display XDR. Apple's response to coronavirus and the product delays it may have caused. Apple announces it is producing millions of face shields for healthcare workers. Andy Ihnatko shares what he believes to be the worst product Apple ever made. Rumors abound of Apple leaving behind Intel for its own Apple Silicon. Epic Games takes on Apple over in-app purchases. Happy birthday to Woz. Smash Mouth Apple announces the iPhone(s) 12. Rumors are true: Apple introduces its M1 Mac line featuring Apple Silicon. Merlin Mann returns to MacBreak Weekly and the crew discuss Apple's late-2020 product announcement: AirPods Pro. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

    MBW 744: What Does the Duck Say? - iOS 14.3 Update, Apple Fitness+, App Privacy Labels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 139:35


    iOS 14.3 Update, Apple Fitness+, App Privacy Labels Apple releases iOS 14.3, watch OS 7.2, macOS Big Sur 11.1 Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone's invited Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch New 'App Privacy' labels now live in the App Store, offering detailed overviews of app data practices WhatsApp goes after Apple over privacy label requirements Apple Fitness+ curated equipment page Heavy Is the Head That Wears the AirPods Max AirPods Max — What Apple Didn't Answer! Jony Ive or Luca Maestri in line for Ferrari CEO gig? App Clip codes now available for developers ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro - Austin Mann Understanding ProRAW - Halide Apple ProRAW is Here — iPhone 12 Pro & Pro Max - Rene Ritchie Apple CEO Says Most Staff Won't Return to Office Until June Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out EU could shut down Apple TV+ unless it meets European content requirements Scoop: FTC launches sweeping privacy study of top tech platforms EU announces sweeping new rules that could force breakups and hefty fines for Big Tech Facebook takes a swipe at Apple while supporting draft EU rules Apple's Siri can now make animal sounds like a duck quacking or a lion roaring This 6-year-old racked up $16K on mom's credit card playing video games Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Firefox for M1 Macs Andy's picks: Ella Fitzgerald Wishes You A Swinging Christmas, Patrick Stewart's "A Christmas Carol" one-man show Rene's picks: Rene Ritchie face masks (profits donated), Ecosia search engine Rosemary's pick: Blob Orchestra Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: GetArmorLock.com forwardnetworks.com/twit twilio.com

    MBW 743: So Much Spirit Gum - AirPods Max, iPhone Zero-Click Exploit, Bando the Bearded Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 148:45


    AirPods Max, iPhone Zero-Click Exploit, Bando the Bearded Dragon The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done Warner Bros. will release all of its new 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max AT&T's HBO Max is the 'worst streaming service,' director Christopher Nolan says Apple introduces AirPods Max, the magic of AirPods in a stunning over-ear design AirPods Max tidbits: Charger and audio cable not included, fast-charging, AppleCare, more Astrophysicist gets magnets stuck up nose while inventing coronavirus device Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14 Cloudflare and Apple design a new privacy-friendly internet protocol Apple Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Top-End PCs Apple Shifts Leadership of Self-Driving Car Division to AI Chief Adobe Lightroom is now optimized for Apple Silicon Macs Bando the Bearded Lizard iPhone zero-click Wi-Fi exploit is one of the most breathtaking hacks ever Project Zero: An iOS zero-click radio proximity exploit odyssey Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Standard Ebooks Andy's pick: Fantastical - Mac App of the Year Rene's pick: Da Vinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro Merlin's pick: Soulver Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Merlin Mann Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: twilio.com LastPass.com/twit NetSuite.com/twit

    MBW 742: Life Without Beachballs - Leo's M1 MacBook Pro, Apple Silicon Apps, Mac mini on AWS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 150:18


    Leo's M1 MacBook Pro, Apple Silicon Apps, Mac mini on AWS Notes on the M1 MacBook Pro Native Apple Silicon M1 Apps available today Mini-LED M1 MacBook Pro and Mini-LED iPad Pro Models Coming First Half of 2021 Apple ID adds recovery key option, but it's not yet ready for you to use Apple Hires Prominent Venture Capitalist for App Store Role Roku Hires Apple's Chief Siri Architect For Software Role Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola, more lobby for changes to Xinjiang Labor Bill Italy Fines Apple $12 Million for Misleading iPhone Water Resistance Claims Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera Salesforce buys Slack in a $27.7B megadeal Apple Fitness+ instructors tease upcoming service as 'late 2020' launch nears Samsung could soon launch its Tile-like tracker called Galaxy Smart Tag Apple reseller in Switzerland suggests MagSafe Duo charger launch on December 21 The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done AWS brings the Mac mini to its cloud You know it's Christmas when it snows in the Apple Store app Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Advent of Code 2020 Andy's pick: IINA video player Rene's pick: Cyncism != Intelligence shirt Lory's pick: Disneyland face masks Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: forwardnetworks.com/twit twilio.com GetArmorLock.com

    MBW 741: Comparing Apples to Bananas - App Store Commission Change, Facebook Privacy Feature, China Labor Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 140:11


    App Store commission change, Facebook privacy feature, China labor law. Apple will reduce App Store cut to 15 percent for most developers starting January 1st Apple Defends Delay of Privacy Feature, Slams Facebook Undersheriff, Apple security chief, businessman indicted in bribery schemes Apple is lobbying against a bill aimed at stopping forced labor in China Apple releases iOS 14.2.1 with bug fixes for iPhone 12 mini, text messaging, more iOS 14.3 beta 2 lets you run shortcuts from the home screen without launching the Shortcuts app Sebastiaan de With: The iPhone 12 Pro Max: Real Pro Photography Apple (again) said to be going portless with its 2021 iPhone. But only one. Apple Silicon app database lists all the apps compatible with M1 Macs so far Apple and PBS team up for special broadcast airings of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Today at Apple unwraps live online sessions and creative projects to brighten your holidays at home Picks of the Week Mikah's Pick: myCharge Hub Andy's Pick: CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock Rene's Pick: iStat Menus Lory's Pick: The Wolf of Snow Hollow Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: peakdesign.com/twit LastPass.com/twit

    MBW 740: I'm a Desktop Stan - M1 Macs Blow Intel Macs Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 138:11


    M1 Macs Blow Intel Macs Away M1 Mac benchmarks and reviews M1 is not a first-gen chip Rosetta 2 is amazing Why PCs will never be able to catch up with Apple Running iOS apps on M1 is a mixed bag Native M1 apps are coming along quickly M1 Macs are going to change the PC landscape Should you buy a Mac Mini, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro? Is there any room left for Windows? iPhone 12 Mini vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max MacBooks' 720pm camera is still garbage, but slightly prettier garbage Launching apps on the M1 MacBook Air is ridiculously fast M1 MacBook battery life is amazing, and SSD is twice as fast M1 benchmarks are off the chart Does Big Sur's UI show that we are headed to a touchscreen Mac? Big Sur is really big Big Sur is bricking older MacBooks You can't install or boot Big Sur from and external drive OCSP certificate slowdown prevents Mac apps from running, Big Sur from downloading, iPhone setup from working. Apple promises changes Apple is planning a "Christmas Surprise" Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: MacPorts Andy's Pick: Tot Text Tool Rene's Pick: DJI mini 2 Lory's Pick: Twinkly smart Christmas lights Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: GetArmorLock.com itpro.tv/macbreak - use code MACBREAK30

    MBW 739: Three More Things - M1 MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 153:20


    Analyzing the M1 MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro: M1 system-on-a-chip has 16 billion transistors, 16 neural cores The new Mac Mini's 2 USB-C ports are a huge limitation The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro still have a 720p camera, but it will have an improved image signal processor You cannot upgrade the new Macs - you have to pay inflated prices for extra RAM and SDD memory Big Sur arrives November 12th Will Linux run on the M1? We have questions about Mac compatibility iPhone 12 Pro Max arrives this Friday M1 power curve beats "latest PC Chip" MacBook Pro battery life looks incredible Analyzing the M1 chip's features The Mac Mini cost less than the Apple Monitor stand M1 Mac Mini vs. Intel Mac Mini How important will it be to have iOS apps on Macs? And when will we get Shortcuts for Mac? Google, Facebook, Candy Crush, and others are not planning to have a macOS app Will Mac's lack of a discrete GPU be a disadvantage? Fortnite tries to sneak back onto Macs through the Nvidia game streaming service Apple suspends work with Pegatron over labor violations HomePod Mini shipments slip into late December MagSafe Duo price announced, still no release date FDA clears NightWare app to treat PTSD-related nightmares Panasonic develops a special vacuum to rescue Airpods from train tracks Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Nova code editor Andy's Pick: Tip: Look Around Doc's Pick: Descript Rose's Pick: Forklift Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Doc Rock and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: LastPass.com/twit peakdesign.com/twit

    MBW 738: Shaking the Money Tree - Apple's 'One More Thing,' Apple One Bundle, AirPods Recall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 138:14


    Apple's 'One More Thing,' Apple One Bundle, AirPods Recall Apple will announce "One More Thing" on 11/10 Apple invites developers to try out Apple silicon next week What we expect from Apple silicon MacBooks Will we see AirTags or AirPods Studio next week? Apple One subscription bundle launches Apple Q4 revenues up year-over-year Apple recalls AirPods for crackling issue Apple updates Dark Sky app Apple closes their Philadelphia store over rioting fears Apple must pay VirnetX $502.8 million in patent trial Apple Clips gets a big update iPhone 12 has reverse wireless charging Here's what's new in iOS 14.2 HomePod Mini goes on sale this week Christopher Walken joins Apple TV+ Sean Connery did not write that letter to Steve Jobs Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Raspberry Pi 400 Rene's Pick: Thomas Frank Explains Lory's Pick: ACNH Travel Guide Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: peakdesign.com/twit WWT.COM/TWIT2

    MBW 737: Emmy Drenched - iPad Air Review, Apple Silicon Macs, AirTags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 115:48


    iPad Air Review, Apple Silicon Macs, AirTags iPhone 12 teardown iPad Air review: we can't tell the difference between last year's iPad Pro and this. Can you trust influencer reviews? A billion iPhone users iPhone 12 is less breakable but still breakable iPhone 12 Pro Lidar can measure your height In India, tariffs make the iPhone is so expensive that it's cheaper to fly to Dubai to buy it Apple Silicon Macs will be announced on November 17th (we think) Prosser says AirTags coming in November Amazon kills Apple Card payments - is it just a bug? 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' free to watch on any Apple device on Halloween; anyone who doesn't have an Apple device is SOL AppleTV+ news: Bill Murray, The Velvet Underground, Scarlett Johansson, and Bond If you hit your Apple Watch daily Move goal 2000 times in a row, it will swear at you. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Reeder 5 Lory's Pick: The Witches (2020) Rene's Pick: Halide Mark II Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: peakdesign.com/twit twit.cachefly.com

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