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iOS 26 Beta 3 dials back its liquid glass look in this current beta. Which Apple devices could be affected by Trump's planned August tariffs? Is Apple planning to launch its own Public Cloud model? And an Apple AI executive leaves the company, lured by Meta's AI hiring spree backed by big bucks. iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass. Apple seeds third developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26. Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model. Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories. Trump advisor Navarro rips Apple's Tim Cook, saying he's not moving production out of China fast enough. Macs and Apple Watch to be hit by Trump tariffs starting on August 1. Apple considers launching public cloud. Apple just released an interesting coding language model. Apple loses top AI models executive to Meta's hiring spree. iPhone 17 Pro to reverse iPhone X design decision. iPhone 17 models rumored to feature redesigned Dynamic Island. Apple puases work on foldable iPad. Apple acquires digital avatar company TrueMeeting to bolster Vision Pro personas. Ed Sheeran, Drake, the Weeknd lead Apple Music's top 500 streamed songs of the past decade. 'F1' is Apple's highest-grossing theatrical film ever. Two years in, Apple is now officially on Threads. Apple's 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest 'climate hypocrisy'. You can use sous vide to help iPhone repairs, but please don't. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Arteck iPad Mini Keyboard Case Andy's Pick: Anker 548 Power Bank Jason's Pick: Suika Game+ Alex's Pick: Turtle AV Downtown 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: spaceship.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak

Are people furious about the F1 Movie Apple Wallet ad? Apple could look to using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri AI features. The EU could miss out on new iOS 26 features when it rolls out later this year. And Pixelmator Pro gets new updates that integrate Apple Intelligence features! More on Apple's trust-eroding 'F1 The Movie' Wallet ad. Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal. iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 get second betas Apple tells EU to forget about getting all the new iOS 26 features. Germany asks Apple and Google to pull DeepSeek app. Brazil wants its piece of the App Store anti-competition fines Apple faces worldwide. Senior Vision Pro engineer allegedly took a 'massive volume' of secret plans to Snap. Apple surveys Vision Pro users about competing headsets and smart glasses. Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive powers Apple Vision Pro's next leap. The eight reasons people upgrade Mac or PC, as shipments surge. Apple plans low-cost MacBook based on iPhone processor. Pixelmator Pro gains better RAW images, Accessibility — and Apple Intelligence. Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case. Apple finally has a box office hit with 'F1.' What's next for the studio's movie strategy? Apple's Swift working to support Android app development. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: ICE Block Jason's Pick: MacWhisper Andy's Pick: Neon Ichiban Alex's Pick: Lingo 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: 1password.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple silicon was announced five years ago this week. Apple held internal talks about purchasing AI startup Perplexity. New camera features could be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro later this fall. And why did Apple pull its recent ad campaign video after just one day? Intel to Apple silicon transition for Mac was announced five years ago. The infamous Apple typewriter memo is 40 years old. RIP Mickey Mouse glove: macOS Tahoe has a new set of cursors. FireWire may finally be dead in macOS 26 & Apple isn't looking back. Apple executives have held internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity. A few notes on iPadOS 26 audio and video capture. Apple pulls ad campaign fronted by SNL star just one day after its debut. Apple read your mean tweets about Liquid Glass and Finder. iPhone 17 Pro: Four new camera features are coming this fall. NFC Release 15 protocol announced, next-gen devices could see quadruple the operating range. Creative clash halts production of Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Apple TV+ show. Apple wins appeal to overturn $300 mln US patent verdict. Feds wise up and ban WhatsApp, might shift to Apple Messages. EU ecodesign for smartphones including right to repair now In effect. F1' immersive video takes you around the track with Brad Pitt on Apple Vision Pro. Fly around Vast's Haven-1 space station using the Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Project Indigo Alex's Pick: F1 Movie Jason's Pick: AI Shortcuts on macOS 26 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: storyblok.com/twittv-25 code TWIT25 cachefly.com/twit

This week's episode dives deep into the post-WWDC hangover, exploring Apple's remarkable software improvements across platforms. The hosts examine the first third-party immersive video production using Blackmagic's new camera, celebrate major Vision Pro persona upgrades, and discuss Apple's complete re-architecture of iPad windowing. The conversation reveals how Apple's software teams seem to have hit their stride after years of criticism, delivering substantial improvements from terminal apps to AI integration. Canal+ MotoGP Documentary for Vision Pro - First third-party Apple immersive video production shot entirely with new Blackmagic URSA camera, featuring French motorcycle racer Johann Zarco Spatial Personas Get Major Upgrade - visionOS 26 delivers dramatically improved personas that actually look like real people, though beards still cause mouth-tracking issues Geographic Persistence and Room Mapping - visionOS 26 features allow virtual objects to stay in place across reboots and sessions Apple Home Hub Smart Display Discovery - Code found in iOS 26 dev beta reveals upcoming HomePod with screen, expected by the end of year iPad Multitasking Revolution - Craig Federighi explains the complete re-architecture of iPadOS 26 windowing system, bringing full Mac-style window management to iPad Background Task Processing - iPadOS 26 introduces finite background tasks for exports and file operations, finally allowing users to switch apps during long processes Software Quality Renaissance - Discussion of Apple's apparent software turnaround, from improved backend infrastructure (40% improvement moving from Java to Swift/Rust) to new developer APIs New Speech-to-Text APIs - Apple provides developers access to on-device transcription that's twice as fast as Whisper, though slightly less accurate Third-Party App Integration Improvements - Apple now allows music apps to show animated artwork on lock screen and provides access to various ML models Terminal and Spotlight Updates - macOS 26 features the first meaningful Terminal app update in years, plus pro features added to Spotlight, including clipboard history F1 Movie Marketing Blitz - Deep dive into Apple's $200+ million investment in the F1 film, including custom iPhone cameras built for race cars and haptic trailer experiences Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Classic Sega iOS games going free before delisting on the App Store, including Crazy Taxi, Sonic titles, and Super Monkey Ball Jason's Pick: PlugShare app for electric vehicle owners to find compatible charging stations across all networks and plug types Andy's Pick: Usagi Yojimbo comic collection Humble Bundle featuring Stan Sakai's acclaimed samurai rabbit series, with proceeds supporting the Hero Initiative Alex's Pick: Perla iOS camera app designed to give iPhone footage an authentic 16mm film look and feel 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 Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25 code TWIT25

Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent 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 Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit

Apple gives a 'Sleek Peek' to WWDC 2025 next week. Is Apple changing its naming convention for its OSs? Slowly, more content is being released for Apple's Vision Pro. And is Apple looking to acquire streaming rights to MLB Sunday Night Baseball? Apple shares new 'Sleek Peek' teaser ahead of WWDC 2025 next week. Apple developer event will show it's still far from being an AI leader. Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns. Shortcuts app to get revamp with Apple Intelligence integration. Google Gemini integration in Siri might be a bigger deal than we initially thought. Apple acquires RAC7, its first-ever video game studio. "Stories of Surrender" is spectacular (and somewhat immersive). TIME Studios and TARGO unveil WWII doc for Apple Vision Pro. Apple appeals EU law that requires it to share sensitive user data with other. 28 Years Later director Danny Boyle goes big with the horror sequel: 'If you're widescreen, the infected could be anywhere'. Apple could buy Apple TV+ with MLB Sunday Night Baseball streaming rights. Apple Design Awards - 2025 winners and finalists. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Phoenix Slides Alex's Pick: Sensibo Jason's Pick: Theater by Sandwich 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: Melissa.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump. Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices. Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store. Sam and Jony and skepticism. Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC. App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years. Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries. Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot. Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: TotalMount Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano 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 Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25 code TWIT25

Apple's struggles to get AI right, and what Apple could do to correct itself. A never-ending update with Epic Games and Apple. Can China kill the iPhone overnight? And a new original Peanuts special is coming soon! Why Apple still hasn't cracked AI. Apple to open AI models to developers, betting that it will spur new apps. Apple developer app updates with WWDC 2025 iMessage stickers. How will Apple re-think AI features for WWDC 2025? Epic asks judge to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store. New 'Apple in China' book convincingly argues that the iPhone could be killed overnight. Apple Maps gets in on F1 hype with Monaco update. Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Saudi Summit. Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India. Apple is 'dying to make' Vision Pro affordable, says Bono. The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro. Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy. Apple TV+ announces "Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical," new original Peanuts special premiering globally July 18, 2025. CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today. Oops! I accidentally vibe-coded a ChatGPT client for my Apple Watch. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Pushover Leo & Andy's Pick: NotebookLM Alex's Pick: Murderbot 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: spaceship.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Apple unveils a new slew of accessibility features ahead of WWDC. Apple is looking to line up 2027 with a slew of new planned products to be released that year. The new Pope is rocking an Apple Watch. And you could receive up to $100 if eligible for a settlement payout over allegations of Siri-enabled spying on private conversations! iOS 18.5 now available with these new features. Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year. Can we still love Apple? Should we ever have? Alphabet shares sink 7% after Apple's Cue says AI will replace search engines. Netflix getting user interface with AI, has no plans to bring back App Store subscriptions. Nearly three decades later, Apple owes everything to the iMac. Apple's 2027 product blitz can't come soon enough. Pope Leo XIV wears Apple Watch in first official mass. Don't delete that 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email — it's about Apple's Siri settlement. Trump says China will 'open itself up to American business'. Trump says he talked to Apple CEO Tim Cook after China tariff rollback. Jude Law & Andrew Garfield to play Siegfried & Roy in limited series ordered by Apple TV+. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: iPhone 16e Leo's Picks: windy.com & Ulanzi Quick Release Mount Alex's Pick: Cadrage Andy's Pick: Graphic for Mac and iOS 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: bitwarden.com/twit storyblok.com/twittv-25 code TWIT25 cachefly.com/twit

Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show this week! A federal judge blasts Apple and Tim Cook for violating an antitrust ruling against the company's control over its App Store. Results from Apple's Q2 2025. Could Apple be shaking up its iPhone release calendar? And would you want to view your favorite celebrities that can be found in Apple services? Well, now you can with Apple's 'Snapshot'! Judge blasts Apple for violating antitrust ruling. From Six Colors: Apple Q2 2025 results and charts: $95.4B revenue. Tim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri features. Beware the tariffs! Inside Apple's latest financial results. Apple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro models. London's Court of Appeal rules Apple must pay Optis $502M as a lump sum for using Optis' 4G patents from 2013 to 2027. Apple launches a new celebrity hub that's all about Apple. Apple continues leadership changes, restructuring Apple Music and Global Affairs. New Apple TV+ trailer reveals first ever full-length 'immersive' film. Picks of the Week: Stephen's Picks: The Anker MagGo Power Bank, Ultra Slim & MoFT iPad Dynamic Folio Leo's Pick: ADHD Planner Andy's Pick: Joplin Alex's Pick: Midjourne 7 - Omni Reference 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: zocdoc.com/macbreak 1password.com/macbreak Melissa.com/twit storyblok.com/twittv-25 code TWIT25

Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India by as early as next year. Apple's rumored plans for its next Vision Pro device are starting to become clearer, with a chance of it being released by the end of this year. And the EU is hitting Meta and Apple with hefty fines. Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India in pivot away from China. 20th anniversary iPhone likely to be made in China due to "extraordinarily complex" design. Apple begins breaking up its AI team with robotics, Siri changes. New Apple Vision "Air" product could launch this year, per report. iOS 18.5 release date: Your iPhone's next update is coming soon. Oligo researchers detail AirBorne, a set of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay SDK that could affect 10M+ third-party devices; Apple has patched its own devices. Perplexity targets Siri with actually useful voice actions from an iPhone AI chatbot app. The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines. Sleeping with the Apple Watch. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Alex's Pick: Common Ground Andy's Pick: Free Comic Book Day! 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: 1password.com/macbreak storyblok.com/twittv-25

It's a rumor-filled edition of MacBreak Weekly! Is an updated Apple TV coming soon? New connectivity features are reportedly coming to the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple is dropping the 'available now' tagline from its Apple Intelligence page. And Apple is celebrating Earth Day! Tim Cook honors Pope Francis on X. One of Pope Francis's last prayer intentions urged people to 'look less at screens'. New Apple TV 4K is coming: Four features expected later this year. Apple's new Siri chief enlists Vision Pro talent to start comeback bid. Apple Watch Ultra 3 will go all-in on reducing your iPhone use. Sell Apple stock before it sinks another 30%, analyst says. Apple drops 'available now' from Apple Intelligence page. iPhone 17 Pro could be available in Sky Blue, leaker claims. Images of Apple 'Vision Air' power cable emerge online. Cupertino: City pays Apple $12.1 million following sales tax settlement. Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who's CEO. Apple celebrating Earth Day in these five ways. Meta removes use of Apple Intelligence in Its Apps on iPhone. Apple uses bug report data for AI training in iOS 18.5 beta. Indie App Spotlight: 'Ping Pong Club' brings realistic table tennis to Apple Vision Pro. No escape, no control: A 'Severance' keyboard is coming soon. Brett Goldstein Compares 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 To Dead Cat: "We Buried It". Teen coder shuts down open source Mac app Whisky, citing harm to paid apps. M2 iPad Air Runs Windows 11 ARM via Emulation, Thanks to EU Rules. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Domke Wrap Andy's Pick: Mixerology for iOS Jason's Pick: Bird Buddy 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: spaceship.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset? Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions. Trump touts how he 'helped' Tim Cook with US tariff pivots. Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming 'very soon'. What's wrong with Apple? On-device Apple Intelligence training seems to be based on controversial technology. France plans country-wide digital identity cards on iPhone by the summer. Indonesians can again buy the iPhone 16 as ban is finally lifted. Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years. Apple Maps on the web leaves beta, now works on mobile devices. Apple rebrands its advertising business as 'Apple Ads'. Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the Vision Pro. Tim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality. Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories. Apple's Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro Doc's Pick: OBSBot Tail 2 Andy's Picks: GoComics & Comics Kingdom Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Doc Rock 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: storyblok.com/twittv-25 Melissa.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent 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: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4 are out. Is Apple going to make a huge push into health with AI? France fines Apple over App Tracking transparency. And could the NFL exit its current media rights deals in 2029? What could this mean for the league? iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks. The best HomeKit robot vacuums for iOS 18.4. Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today. Apple readies its biggest push into health yet with new AI doctor. This alert must die. France fines Apple over App Tracking Transparency, but doesn't order changes. Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages. 2026 Porsches still won't have next-gen CarPlay. NFL a 'virtual lock' to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report. NaNoWriMo shut down after AI, content moderation scandals. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Calibre Andy's Pick: USB power meter / tester Alex's Pick: DPA 5100 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: Melissa.com/twit zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Apple is reportedly losing $1 billion a year on Apple TV+. WWDC 2025 has officially been announced. New features are coming to macOS 15.4 soon. Leo gets excited about a quiet update to the HomePod mini... the boxes that the devices come in that is. And would you buy an Apple-branded USB-C to 3.5mm cable for your AirPods Max? Apple is apparently losing $1 billion a year on its TV+ streaming service. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9. Tim, don't kill my vibe. Apple Music Classical gets three new features to aid discovery & learning. Construction begins on delayed Apple TV+ studios. macOS 15.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac soon. Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box. All iPhone 18 models rumored to get speed boost from 2nm chips. PSA: This is one of the most sophisticated phishing attacks ever made against Mac users. Netflix will stream shows and movies in HDR10+ on supported devices. Apple's rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag. Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback. Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S. EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone. Season 3 of "Severance" is a go, via Tim Cook's cute Twitter convo with Ben Stiller. Jason Bourne franchise shopped as rights leave Universal. Professional DJs can now use Apple Music tracks directly. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Insta360 Link 1 Andy's Pick: Adafruit Fruit Jam and Pico-Mac emulator (in development) Alex's Pick: Playlisty 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 Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Someone is upset over Apple's announcement of an updated Siri will be delayed. Some information about the rumored iPhone 17 Air is starting to come out. Would you watch a performance of Metallica in the Vision Pro? And Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Something is rotten in the state of Cupertino. Apple executives believe users will 'love' upcoming iOS 19 overhaul. Apple considered making the rumored iPhone 17 Air 'completely port-free,' according to report. The Vision Pro Metallica concert video is the best Apple Immersive video yet. Apple drops lawsuit against recycler in mystery of missing iPhones. Sonos cancels its streaming video player. Secret court hearing on iCloud encryption underway amid demands to make it public. Apple announces major expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone. Rumor: Apple developing second-generation Studio Display. Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Pedro Pascal is a heartsick mess until Apple's AirPods help him dance into a brighter world in new ad. Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Aqara G5 Pro Camera Andy's Pick: Google Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental Native Image Editing Alex's Pick: Aluminum Chassis Stand for 2024 Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro 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: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

Is Apple's 'Sky Blue' really blue? Apple is delaying its 'more personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence features. Is anyone excited about RollerCoaster Tycoon coming to Apple Arcade? And Dropbox now supports Live Photos! ... after ten years. Sky (blue)'s the limit: M4 MacBook Air offers lower price, improved camera, and new color. New Mac Studio spans the generations with M4 Max, M3 Ultra chips. Apple is delaying the 'More Personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence features. Apple readies dramatic software overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac. On Apple Exclaves. Apple Arcade announces six new games coming, including RollerCoaster Tycoon. Apple reportedly planning 'feature-packed' visionOS 3 update. Dropbox now supports this innovative iPhone photos feature...10 years later. SpaceX urges FCC to block Globalstar's cellular satellite plans. Ben Stiller gives backstory on 'Severance' Grand Central stunt, jokes budget with Apple boss. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Mercury Weather Andy's Pick: Red Worm Moon Lunar Eclipse Alex's Pick: Voyage USB Ambisonic Mic 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: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT 1password.com/macbreak get.stash.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Apple updates the iPad Air with the M3 chipset. iFixit does a teardown of the iPhone 16e. A new documentary film about Bono will be released later this year, with an immersive version of the film for Apple Vision Pro. And Apple has launched a legal challenge to UK's "back door" order. Apple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processor. New M4 MacBook Air could debut on Wednesday. Apple Park rainbow arches gone, but reportedly being rebuilt. Apple's artificial intelligence efforts reach a make-or-break point. iPhone 16e Teardown: Never before has skipping the upgrade made more sense. Skype is shutting down after two decades. Apple sets premiere of "Bono: Stories Of Surrender". Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2. Introducing ADIB spatial banking on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Park in 8K 3D 180 HDR. Apple faces likely French antitrust fine for privacy tool, sources say. US examining whether UK's encryption demand on Apple broke data treaty. Apple launches legal challenge to UK "back door" order. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Luggage Mikah's Pick: WiFiMan Wizard Alex's Pick: Neat Video Noise Removal Andy's Pick: Zen Browser Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent 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 zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit get.stash.com/macbreak

It's not surprising that Apple announced the iPhone 16e the day after last week's MacBreak Weekly. Already, some information about the upcoming iPhone 17 is being leaked, including some information about the rumored slim iPhone 17. And Apple is removing encrypted security features for your cloud data within the UK following the UK government ordering Apple to leave backdoor access to users' data. iPhone 16e: all the news on Apple's new $599 phone. Apple officially bids farewell to the Lightning port after 13 years. Per Ming-chi Kuo: all iPhone 17 models will use Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chips, enhancing connectivity and cutting costs; only the slim iPhone 17 will use the C1 modem chip. Apple removes cloud encryption feature from UK after backdoor order. Apple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware in half of infected iPhones. Apple to invest $500 billion in U.S. as Trump tariffs loom. MacBook Air stocks start to dwindle ahead of M4 update. Apple Vision Pro immersive video 'Arctic Surfing' available now. Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April. Apple prepares to add Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence. Steve Jobs Archive marks Apple co-founder's 70th birthday. The new Beeper app combines all of Automattic's messaging systems. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Hyperspace Jason's Pick: Framous Alex's Pick: Blackmagic 2110 Andy's Pick: Desert Island Discs, with Johnny Ive. 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: bitwarden.com/twit get.stash.com/macbreak zscaler.com/security