Jason Snell is leading today's panel, with Dan Moren of SixColors joining Andy Ihnatko and Alex Lindsay. Is there a significant privacy issue with Apple's NameDrop? What are the top podcasts and books in Apple Music & Apple Books? Reports are starting to trickle in for Apple's 2nd gen Vision Pro as reports of the company are looking to cut costs of the low-end headset in half. Local police warn about a new iPhone feature they don't understand. Police departments and news sites spreading misinformation about how iOS 17 NameDrop feature works. Apple shares top podcasts of 2023 in Apple Podcasts. Castro podcast app database failed, may be shutting down? Apple unveils top books of 2023, new in-app Year in Review experience. Apple Music Replay 2023 arrives. Fore AirJet: A solid state cooling demo using MacBook Air. Apple working to cut material costs of low-end Vision headset in half. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Eclipse Glasses Andy's Pick: Hannah Waddingham - Home for Christmas. Dan's Pick: Conlextions Jason's Pick: All Souls Lost by Dan Moren Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Dan Moren 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: Miro.com/podcast mylio.com/TWIT25 hid.link/macbreakdemo

RCS messaging is finally coming to the iPhone in 2024. So, will Apple continue to use green bubbles for non-iMessage messages? Apple released its holiday film titled 'Fuzzy Feelings'. And last week, Nothing announced an iMessage app in partnership with Sunbird for Android users but took down the app within 24 hours due to security issues found within the app.  Inside the Chaos at OpenAI. Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad. Apple says RCS messaging coming to the iPhone in 2024. RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms. Watch Apple's annual holiday film now: 'Fuzzy Feelings'. Nothing's iMessage app was a security catastrophe, taken down in 24 hours. Epic Games' Sweeney takes aim at Android's 'Fake Open Platform'. Tim Cook talks about his personal life and work at Apple in interview with Dua Lipa. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Timery Andy's Pick: Panels Alex's Pick: FujiFilm Instax Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta zocdoc.com/macbreak discourse.org/twit

Apple has plans for ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates. Google is paying Apple 36% of the revenue it earns from search advertising made through the Safari browser. And Steve Wozniak is "doing good" after a medical emergency in Mexico City. The Space Black MacBook Pro is darker than ever. Apple plans ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates, seeks to squash bugs. Apple says it 'expects to make' App Store policy changes due to EU Digital Markets Act. Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone. Apple Co-FOunder Steve Wozinak is 'doing good' after minor stroke. Apple gets 36% of Google revenue from search deal, witness says. A picture is worth a thousand permissions requests. Apple iPhone spatial video arrives in beta and looks amazing on Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Retrobatch 2.0 Andy's Pick: The Atlantic Ocean Alex's Pick: Roland TD-07KV Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT25 GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Jason Snell got his hands on the M3 iMac's and MacBook Pro's. Will Apple update its 27-inch iMac lineup with Apple Silicon? And what the perk of fame can get for you in the world of technology sometimes. M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits. Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. Apple M3 and the State of CPUs. Apple's sales drop slightly while profit is up 11 percent. Apple Q4 2023 financial results. On 'Chinese knockoffs' and why Leica works with Xiaomi. Apple has plans to eventually, maybe revolutionize health care. Apple Music discontinues $5 Siri-based 'Voice Plan'. Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features. Asahi Linux finds macOS bug that leaves machines unbootable. Barbra Streisand once called up Tim Cook because Siri mispronounced her name. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Homebrew Jason & Andy's Pick: Audio Hijack Alex's Pick: Korg NanoKontrol2 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak Melissa.com/twit

Apple announced its M3 lineup of the MacBook Pro with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. What is Dynamic Caching, Apple's new GPU feature? Plus, the panel goes in-depth on the behind-the-scenes of the 'Scary Fast' event that was all shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and everyone "mourns" the discontinuation of the touch bar. Apple brought back the best Mac colorway with the new M3 MacBook Pro. A magic number: New MacBook Pros and iMacs usher in the M3 era. Apple discontinues 13-inch MacBook Pro with touch bar. What is Dynamic Caching? Apple's new GPU feature explained. Apple's 'Scary Fast' Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple's promises otherwise. iOS 17.2 beta sticker reactions: thumbs down. Apple's Journal app is kind of smart — and kind of basic. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Eufy C120 Andy's Pick: Joyce DiDonato 2023 Masterclasses at Carnegie Hall Alex's Pick: Audinate USB-C to Dante Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hid.link/macbreakdemo wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

This week on MacBreak Weekly, Leo Jason, Andy, and Alex dive into Apple's surprise October event with M3 speculation, John Stewart's Apple TV+ show cancellation, retro iPods, and more. Speculation abounds about Apple's October 30th event teased with a spooky invite. With iPhone 15 processor not using the latest TSMC 3nm process, how powerful will the rumored M3 chips be? Will 14" and 16" M3 MacBook Pros be announced, even though the current models are less than a year old? Could M3 iMacs finally offer configuration options beyond the base M1 chip? Alex Lindsay and Jason Snell debate whether Apple should pursue AAA gaming experiences on Mac. Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit coming up - can their new chip match Apple's silicon? Urban Outfitters strangely sells "vintage" classic iPods for $350. Did they find a warehouse stock? Sadly, Apple accessory maker favorite Pad & Quill is closing up shop. On Apple TV, a rumored interface overhaul may phase out standalone app silos in favor of content aggregation for streaming services. Per reports, Apple wanted changes to content about China on John Stewart's Apple TV+ show before abruptly ending it. Hosts examine how large tech/media companies make difficult decisions on creators' content. The hosts discuss how Apple is attracting top directors like Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese by funding prestige films with creative freedom. Apple's $130 pro Thunderbolt cable found to have intricate internals under CT scan. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Texts - Merge messaging from various platforms into one inbox, but it's $150/year. Andy's Pick: Triode - Streaming internet radio app from Iconfactory Alex's Pick: SPX Graphics for Zoom - Cool titles, overlays, alerts, and more for Zoom calls. Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro - Still the ultimate Mac automation tool after all these years. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK mylio.com/TWIT25

Apple released a new Apple Pencil! *insert fanfare* But will Apple release anything else before the end of the year? Goldman Sachs wants out of its consumer lending agreement with Apple & its credit card. And Apple may be exaggerating its environmental claims, but they are still leading over other companies.  Apple introduces new Apple Pencil. The price of Apple's old-products strategy. iOS 17.1 contains fixes for iPhone 15 screen burn symptoms. 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham's holiday special gets Apple premiere date. Goldman Sachs wants out of consumer lending. Employees say it can't happen fast enough. iPhone 15 bill of materials much higher than iPhone 14. Apple's environmental claims exaggerated, but company stills leads. Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China as iPhone 15 gets off to a challenging start.  Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Twittoons Alex's Pick: Reality Composer Andy's Pick: Sir Patrick Stewart's "Making It So" Audiobook Jason's Pick: Elgato Prompter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Should we expect new Macs from Apple before the end of the year? What does Jason Snell think of the new iPhones? How will the iPhone's Action Button change in iOS 17? Find out the answer to all these questions and more on this week's MacBreak Weekly! 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro MacRumors Buyers Guide Google says it'll support Pixel 8 series with seven years of Android updates iOS 17.1 changes how the Action Button behaves when iPhone 15 Pro is in your pocket Jason's Review: iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach California DMV Mobile Driver's License Unity CEO John Riccitiello out after developer rebellion Apple CEO Tim Cook Pockets $41 Million In Stock Sale—His Biggest Selloff In Years Fake It 'Til You Fake It Bitten by the black box of iCloud (Dan Moren) Apple explains how it made iPhone 12 'safe' enough to use in France with iOS 17.1 Ridley Scott's Napoleon Getting A 4-Hour Director's Cut on Apple TV+ Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Bartender 5 Andy's Pick: Raspberry Pi 5 Alex's Pick: Paprika 3 Leo's Pick: Bazzite Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT25 zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

The iPhone 15 Pro overheating is due to an iOS 17 bug, not hardware design, per Apple. Apple continues to cave into China's demands as it begins to enforce checks on its App Store in China. Plus, if you bought the original Apple Watch, especially the $17,000 gold version of the watch, you are out of luck as it is no longer eligible for any services at Apple stores. watchOS developer beta adds double tap support. Apple doles out fourth visionOS beta to developers. Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights. Tim Cook interview: Apple boss talks trillion-dollar transformation and reveals his 'aha moment'. Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight. Apple Says iPhone 15 Pro overheating due to iOS 17 bug, not hardware design. How a hidden bar code in iPhone screens saved Apple hundreds of millions of dollars. Apple asks Supreme Court to reverse App Store ruling won by Epic. Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020. Satya Nadella tells a court that Bing is worse than Google — and Apple could fix it. Original Apple Watch is now obsolete, including $17,000 gold model. You can now add PayPal and Venmo credit or debit cards to your Apple Wallet. Mac trade-in changes may indicate new model to launch this month. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones Andy's Pick: Orion Jason's Pick: Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Mikah Sargent is in for Leo Laporte, as Leo is out this week. Mikah and Jason Snell got the new iPhone 15 and share their experiences with the device. Are the reports of the iPhone 15 overheating accurate? And what's up with Apple's FineWoven cases?  Apple's updated portrait mode. Widespread iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F. iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says. The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years. John Gruber's Action Button shortcut. Unweaving the mystery: Apple's FineWoven case under the microscope. macOS Sonoma is available today. macOS Sonoma review. Inside Apple's spectacular failure to build a key part for its new iPhones. "Craptacular is more like it."  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Apple Keynote with USDZ Support Andy's Pick: Google's HTML5 Games Collection - Gamesnacks Jason's Pick: Actions & AI Actions Mikah's Pick: iMazing Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK mylio.com/TWIT25 Miro.com/podcast

Jason Snell was at the Apple event and talks about his time there. He also shares his review of iOS 17 and iPadOS17 that he wrote for Six Colors. And another in-depth conversation about the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro camera system in response to an article from PetaPixel about the new iPhone's camera system.  Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review. iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimates. Apple explains what the iPhone 15 camera can and can't do - and why. Final Cut Pro now supports iPhone 15 Pro's log-encoded video. iOS 17 Review: We've got a live one. iPadOS 17 Review: A fitting stage, at last. Apple releases tvOS 17 with FaceTime for Apple TV, revamped control center and more. watchOS 10 review: Major overhaul makes me want to upgrade my Apple Watch. How Apple made the ultimate Snoopy watch: "You wouldn't believe the minutiae".  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Camera App Andy's Pick: Puccini's Madama Butterfly Jason's Pick: Paku Leo's Pick: A literary history of fake texts in Apple's marketing materials. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit fastmail.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C on the AirPods case as well? Apple announces the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with a new 'Double Tap' gesture. And the panel talks in-depth about the new camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. Apple Watch Series 9 unveiled with S9 chip, 'Double Tap' gesture, and more. Apple - A major step toward being carbon neutral by 2030. Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port, 48-megapixel camera, Dynamic Island, new colors. Apple announces iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with titanium case, USB-C, Action button, A17. Use AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch. Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple launches new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2. iPhone 15 Pro is powered by new industry-leading 'A17 Pro' chip. Apple introduces new 6 TB and 12 TB iCloud storage tiers, priced at $30 and $60 a month. iPhone 15 Pro Max Now Starts at 256GB of Storage for $1,199. iPhone Mini is dead. In lieu of Picks of the Week, the panel share what colors they would order for the new iPhone 15's and Apple watches. Hosts: Mikah Sargent, 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: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT expressvpn.com/macbreak

If it wasn't for the EU, would Apple have stuck with the lightning connector port until they completely phased out ports on its smartphones? Why the iPhone 15 Pro may see a price increase when it gets announced at next week's Apple event. Plus, is Apple developing a low-cost MacBook to compete in the Chromebook market?  Apple is set to embrace an iPhone charger change it didn't want. iPhone 15 Pro: 'Major price hike' coming for these two reasons. Apple to launch 'low-cost' MacBook series next year to rival Chromebooks. Apple and Microsoft fight Brussels over 'gatekeeper' label for iMessage and Bing. Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues. Apple launches new "Apps by Apple" page. How to set up recurring Apple Pay Cash payments in iOS 17.  Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: SHAWE Phone Holder Andy's Pick: 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams Alex's Pick: 101 Things I Learned in Product Design School Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak

It's official: Apple's event is on September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Apple reversed its stance and endorsed right-to-repair legislation. Plus, Apple defends its App Store before the Australian government. Apple announces 'Wonderlust' event expected to feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more. "Wonderlust" invite is the first invitation since 2020 not to contain an AR easter egg. iPhone 15 Pro Max starts mass shipments, claims Kuo. We're Winning': Apple formally endorses right to repair legislation after spending millions fighting it. Apple to buy TSMC's entire supply of 3nm chips for 2023. The case for — and against — Apple shipping a larger iMac. Giving up the iPad-only travel dream. Stephen discusses his time at the Podcast Movement in Denver, and then the panel talks about the future of podcasting. "We can't be cheating because our apps aren't that successful." Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Relay FM for St. Jude Andy's Picks: Panels comic book reader Stephen's Picks: Downie, Transloader, & Hazel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Stephen Robles 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: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak mylio.com/TWIT

Your Apple Watch is covered in bacteria, to the surprise of no one: here's how often you should clean it. Apple Insider got hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro. Also, we mourn the passing of Adobe's co-founder, John Warnock, who passed away at 82. Your Apple Watch band is likely covered in bacteria, new study says. How to clean your Apple Watch. Apple seeds sixth beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to developers. Apple reverses course, moves iPhone 'end call' button back to middle in latest beta. Hands on with Apple Vision Pro in the wild. A Disney sale to Apple? Don't count it out this time. Apple buying Disney isn't the fairy tale it once was. Siri Shortcuts support added to Tesla mobile app. macOS updates for Apple silicon Macs are larger than reported. Next slide please: A brief history of the corporate presentation. Adobe's co-founder John Warnock dies at 82. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Tavarish: Flooded 2015 McLaren P1 Series Andy's Picks: Project Binky & Subler Alex's Pick: Sennheiser Ambeo VR Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit discourse.org/twit

Apple released its first iMac 25 years ago today. Is September 12th the rumored date for Apple's upcoming event? And, could Amazon's One palm reading payment service directly compete with Google and Apple in the digital wallet space? iMac turns 25 today. Apple Event September 12, 2023: Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2; Watch X later. An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass. Five new features coming to AirPods Pro 2. Apple didn't infringe on Bluetooth pairing lawsuit, court declares. Amazon wants you to pay with your palm. It's a sneak attack on Apple and Google. Why do people save their empty Apple boxes? Ford hires ex-Apple TV Plus chief Peter Stern to lead the customer software team. Ireland's Alchemy battles e-waste by giving Apple products a new life. Lionel Messi's inter Miami CF journey subject of new Apple TV+ docuseries. Apple to Finally Pay Out $500M Over iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit, after final appeal nixed by judge. iPhone 14 satellite emergency call 'literally' saved a family trapped in the Hawaii wildfires. Researcher says they were behind iPhone popups at Def Con. An underrated icon shines in Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Callsheet by Casey Liss Alex's Pick: Feather Andy's Pick: The Nib Leo's Pick: LG StanbyME Go Portable Smart Touch Screen. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK

Apple Q3 2023 charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1%. How Apple will save billions of dollars on chips for new iPhone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro goes on sale September 22, announced september 12 or 13. Apple tests 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro chip with 16 CPU cores, 40 GPU cores. Apple and Samsung are preparing big investments in chip designer Arm. Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services. Apple's college football TV deal, and a century-old athletic conference, fall apart. Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleging 'Tetris' movie on TV+ rips off his book. Google's AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online. Google wants iPhone switchers to know 'It's all good' on Android. Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: MacWhisper & Aiko Leo's Pick: FullJourney Alex's Pick: Filmtools Andy's Pick: SingleFIle Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

UPS, teamsters reach agreement on new contract, averting strike. Apple iPhone 15 Pro features: USB-C port, new design, thinner bezels. Foldable iPad is still a possibility for Apple. Apple hit with French objections over advertising user data. App Store developers must detail why they're using some APIs Android will now warn about unknown Bluetooth trackers, like AirTag, traveling with you. Apple wants to know why users are turning off Conversation Awareness on AirPods Pro. Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA form Alliance for OpenUSD to drive open standards for 3D content. Apple again fails to save classical music. How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured. Reed Jobs' Yosemite plans using venture capitalism to fight cancer. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: GoPro Max Andy's Pick: Recipe Keeper Alex's Pick: 32 Sounds Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

iOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, and other updates patch actively exploited vulnerabilities. Unity's Apple Vision Pro game development tool opens in beta. Apple Vision Pro: will developers sell visionOS apps for the $3,499 Device? Apple is testing "Apple GPT" generative AI tools. French antitrust watchdog issues statement of objection over Apple app tracking. Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages class-action suit that's seeking $1BN+ for UK developers. Apple threatens to pull iMessage and Facetime in the UK if proposed laws against end-to-end encryption pass. Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system. Apple may face 'severe' iPhone 15 Pro shortage over large display production issue. iPhone 15 Pro production concerns over thinner bezels may be exaggerated. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Ridiculous Fishing EX Andy's Pick: Tony Bennett Alex's Pick: MotherGrid YouTube Channel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit drinkAG1.com/macbreak fastmail.com/twit

iPadOS 17 & macOS Sonoma public betas are out. How long will the last Intel Macs be supported? macOS Sonoma gives us some hints. Apple creates new vision products group (VPG) for future mixed-reality headsets. Apple TV+ Messi introduction stream hit by audio problems. Spain antitrust watchdog fines Amazon, Apple $218 million. Apple chided by appeals judge as it heads to US Supreme Court in antitrust case. Apple can delay App Store changes to file Supreme Court plea. Actors now on strike as Apple and other Hollywood studios fail to reach deal with Screen Actors Guild. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Spectre Camera Alex's Pick: Saramonic SmartRig+ Andy's Pick: AR Space Invaders Jason's Pick: MLB App Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT hellofresh.com/macbreak50 and use code macbreak50