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Could foldable iPhones be coming in 2026? Apple is making a marketing push to warn users to stop using Google Chrome. India is cutting import tax on smartphones. And Apple scored 72 total Emmy Award nominations for its Apple TV+ lineup. Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design. The DOJ's assault on Apple will harm consumers. CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple. Apple warns millions Of iPhone users—stop using Google Chrome. India cuts import tax on smartphones in boost for Apple. Adobe's Photoshop can now generate AI images via prompts like Dall-E or Midjourney. Apple scores record 72 Emmy Award nominations and sweeps across top categories... Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Philips Hue UV Light Sanitizer Box Leo's Pick: Platform:6 Creator Edition Desk Andy's Pick: Casio F108WH Alex's Pick: Matt the Electrician 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: 1password.com/macbreak

The public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other operating systems for Apple devices are out now. Apple, along with Nvidia and Anthropic, used thousands of YouTube videos to train their AI systems. How close does Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra compare to Apple's Watch Ultra? Apple also opened its payment service to rivals in Europe following a settlement of a case from the European Union. Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Jason's macOS Sequoia first look. iOS 18 adds new 'Recovered' album to the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content. Taboola to sell ads for Apple Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: ultra déjà vu. Apple now makes it easier to switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos. Apple, Nvidia, Anthropic used thousands of swiped YouTube Videos to Train AI. Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem. Apple settles EU case by opening its iPhone payment system to rivals. India antitrust probe finds Apple abused position in apps market. Apple seeks 'killer app' for its $3,500 Vision Pro headset. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Anker Surge Protector Andy's Pick: CamelCamelCamel Alex's Pick: Toad the Wet Sprocket 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

Apple finally approves the Epic Games marketplace app after Epic Games calls out Apple. Do the new Microsoft Surface ARM laptops outperform Apple's MacBooks? Be careful when considering stealing campaign posters; they might have an AirTag in them. And could a HomePod with a touchscreen display be coming? Jony Ive shaped the iPhone. These are the songs that shaped him. On the origins of DS_store. Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe. Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports. Microsoft Surface ARM laptops beat MacBook Air – but not MacBook Pro. Sign Snatchers beware, that campaign poster might have an AirTag. Tim Cook talks Apple Vision Pro as spatial computing goes down under. First teaser revealed for Apple Original Films' movie 'F1'. Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with display. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Monoprice 8x8 Matrix Andy's Pick: Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher 2 6-month Trial Jason's Pick: KUXIU X36 Pro MAX iPad Magnetic 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 Sponsors: e-e.com/twit fastmail.com/twit 1password.com/macbreak

The European Competition Commissioner says that Apple is showing anticompetitive behavior by withholding the release of its AI system in Europe. iOS and macOS Apps are exposed to supply chain attacks through critical flaws in CocoaPods. Happy Repair Independence Day! And Apple TV+ is growing in the US, overtaking Paramount+. EU Competition Commissioner says Apple's decision to pull AI from EU shows anticompetitive behavior. Apple has sent a mysterious request for materials relating to the development of OLED+CF Displays for future headsets to Samsung & LG. Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026. Critical flaws in CocoaPods expose iOS and macOS apps to supply chain attacks. Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future. Apple's "Longevity, by Design" whitepaper argues its huge scale affects its repair policies. Today, twenty percent of the US has the right to repair electronics. Happy Repair Independence Day! Apple TV+ continues to grow in the US, overtaking Paramount+. The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Central Control Andy's Pick: Swish Window Manager Jason's Pick: Unshaky 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: cachefly.com/twit

Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU rules. There may be more indication of Apple's plans for its Vision Pro product lineup. Apple was contemplating partnering with Meta to integrate their AI system into the iPhone. And the Final Cut Camera app is now available on the App Store. Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU competition rules. Apple won't roll out AI tech In EU market over regulatory concerns, Apple Vision plans: cheaper model in late 2025, Vision Pro 2 in 2026, AR Glasses. First iPhone game-streaming service brings 1,300 retro classics. Apple says no to PC emulators on iOS. Apple spurned idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago. Apple sets bold new goals for automating iPhone factories. For Apple's AI push, China is a missing piece. The world's first Spatial Computing Hack: I finally found a bug that literally fills your room full of bugs. Final Cut Camera for iPhone now available on the App Store. MicroMac, a Macintosh for under £5. How broken are Apple's Parental Controls? It took 3 years to fix an x-rated loophole. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Combustion Predictive Thermometer Alex's Pick: Final Cut Pro & StreamVoodoo Andy's Pick: Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic 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 1password.com/macbreak

Apple has reportedly ceased work on the next Vision Pro with a focus on releasing a cheaper model in 2025. More information about Apple Intelligence is starting to roll out. Cheaper Vision Pro, Apple Pay Later, Apple Watch. And it's hard to talk about rumors sometimes, but reportedly, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 may get a larger screen and thinner design, according to Ming-chi Kuo. Apple's new AI is made in Google data centers. Apple to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash. This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone. Tim Cook may have met with Trump during WWDC to discuss second term priorities. Apple suspends work on next Vision Pro, focused on releasing cheaper model in late 2025. What are all these Apple executives doing with their legs? Steven Spielberg's Apple Watch keeps throwing false "Fall Detection" alerts during his packed talk Tribeca Film Festival; he throws it in desperation. US sues Adobe for 'deceiving' subscriptions that are too hard to cancel. Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall. Ok, fine, here's Apple Intelligence. An accidental lock-in feature of the Apple ecosystem. Apple Watch Series 10 to get larger screen and thinner design, per Ming-chi Kuo. macOS Sequoia brings an unexpected update to Apple's Chess game. Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, says Steve Jobs 'screamed in his face' telling him to fire his entire leadership team—and he was right. Apple refuses to notarize emulators in EU. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro Andy's Pick: ODOSOLA Tablet Stand Jason's Pick: Zoom H6Essential 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 cachefly.com/twit

A bevy of announcements came from Apple during it WWDC24 event! Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac with features like Image Playground. iPadOS 18 is coming soon, including an official Calculator app for the iPad and Smart Script when using the Apple Pencil. And the Apple Vision Pro is expanding into new countries and regions, such as China and Singapore, starting June 28th. Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies over Apple's ChatGPT integrations. The iPhone is now an AI trojan horse. Apple introduces Image Playground - a new AI image tool. iPadOS 18 introduces powerful new intelligence features and apps designed for Apple Pencil. iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever. Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18. visionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Blackmagic Design announces the world's first commercial camera system and editing software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro arrives in new countries and regions beginning June 28. iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: NotebookLM Leo's Pick: Reconditioning a classic Mac 128K Mikah's Pick: Appe Developer app Alex's Pick: Decibel X Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: 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: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio

A new 3D 'Floor Plan' feature has been shipped with the latest HomeKit update. Apple mislabeled the number of GPU cores on the M2 iPad Air. You too can design your kitchen with the Apple Vision Pro & Lowe's. Plus, do cheap lightning-connected earbuds actually use Bluetooth even though it's a wired connection? Qualcomm uses 'I'm a Mac' actor Justin Long to promote ARM PC. Controller for HomeKit updated with new 3D 'Floor Plan' feature. M4 iPad Pro uses Secure Indicator Light for mic/camera access. Apple mislabeled GPU cores on M2 iPad Air; speed claims unaffected. Cheap lightning earbuds use Bluetooth?! Review: "What If?" shows off the Vision Pro's strengths. This is the best look yet at Apple's immersive video cameras. Apple Vision Pro Mindfulness App may get 'Respiration Tracking' feature. Lowe's wants you to use the Apple Vision Pro to design your kitchen. Apple News+ subscriptions growing 4x faster than major publishers, says report. This is Lunar Lake — Intel's utterly overhauled AI laptop chip that ditches memory sticks. TSMC says it has discussed moving fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible. Qualcomm: Snapdragon coming to "all PC form factors," including desktops. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: Bioluminescent Petunias Andy's Pick: Ulysses Alex's Picks: Zoom Tiles Beta Jason's Pick: Webaround Big Shot 5 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: eufy.com fastmail.com/twit mylio.com/twit

Could Apple change the orientation of its logo on future iPads? An OLED iPad mini is allegedly in development for a 2026 release. Would you buy a Lego model of an Apple Store? And why did Apple Music even bother releasing a top 100 list of the best albums on Apple Music? Apple might change the orientation of its logo on the back of future iPads. When are AirPods Max 2 coming? Here's the latest reporting... Apple iOS 18, macOS 15 AI features: Project Greymatter, Privacy, OpenAI deal. Three new games are now available for the Apple Vision Pro. New parkour Apple immersive video out now on Apple Vision Pro. This Lego Apple Store model needs votes for a slim chance of getting made. Apple Music 100 best albums. Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using. Apple reportedly developing OLED iPad mini for 2026. All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026. Prototype 3rd-gen iPod reveals that Apple built a Tetris clone for the iPod but never released it. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: MapleRead Jason's Pick: Lex.Games Andy's Pick: Tactiq YouTube Transcript Generator Alex's Picks: Kewpie Mayonaise & Merlin Bird ID 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: kolide.com/macbreak wix.com/studio YahooFinance.com cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft unveiled its new Copilot+ PCs to compete with Apple's MacBook Air. Apple released an update to iOS that fixes the issue of deleted photos reappearing, or as most articles are fixated on, deleted NSFW photos. And could new Mac Studio and Mac Pros be released in 2025? Scarlett Johansson was 'shocked, angered' by ChatGPT voice that sounded like her. Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in. I tried Microsoft's new AI-Focused PCs. Windows is exciting again. iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago. Apple says its latest iOS update fixes the issue that caused some NSFW deleted photos to reappear. macOS Sonoma 14.5 is the best release this cycle. iPad Pro 13's hide a repairability win, still hard to fix. Mac Studio, Mac Pro will be released in 2025. Secret meeting between Apple and TSMC reported, possibly to reserve all 2nm capacity. Apple's 27% app store fee plan gets skeptical reception by judge. The forged Apple employee badge. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: WWDC Index Jason's Pick: Provenance Andy's Pick: PGYTECH SD Card Case & Reader Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: 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: zocdoc.com/macbreak YahooFinance.com ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT IntouchCX.com/twit

The new iPad Pros are here! Jason Snell shares his thoughts on the iPad Pro, and Mikah unboxes his iPad Pro as Leo and Andy watch with excitement. Logic Pro gets updated for the Mac and iPad with new AI features: is this a prelude to this year's WWDC? Apple is working on revamping Siri to catch up to its competitors' offerings in generative AI. And people are mad at Apple's 'Crush' iPad Pro ad. M4 iPad Pro review: here we go again. Breaking down the iPad Hype: M4 and Tandem OLED! Apple releases Logic Pro for Mac and iPad updates with new AI features. Daring Fireball: The M4 iPad Pros. Apple will revamp Siri to catch up to its chatbot competitors. Apple working to fix iPhone alarm problem. Apple releases iOS 17.5 with cross-platform tracking detection, EU app downloads from websites and more. VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use, here's how to get it. Hydraulic Press Channel reproduces the iPad ad for real. Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy. Apple still isn't done building its dream iPad Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Not Boring Habits Mikah's Pick: Morpholio Trace Jason's Pick: Ferrite Recording Studio Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: 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: Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio

Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support! Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis. Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest. Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models. Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only. iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera. Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up. Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement. Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support. New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip. New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera. Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. Apple reports second quarter results. Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian. Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad. Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race. Picks of the Week: Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush Andy's Pick: Portal Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Doc Rock 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: fastmail.com/twit eufy.com wix.com/studio ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles. Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro. Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features. Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night. FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data. Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch. Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says. Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering. iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets. Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens. Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Alpaka Leo's Pick: Loctote Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop 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 ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Apple announced a May 7th event, hinting very heavily that new iPads will be announced at the event! Will Apple stop producing its FineWoven accessories following negative reviews of the product? Apple is continuing its environmental push. And is Apple cutting its future Vision Pro shipment forecasts? Apple announces May 7th event for new iPad. Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories. Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push. What really happens when you trade In an iPhone at the Apple Store. Apple finally plans to release a Calculator app for iPad later this year. macOS 15 rumored to feature revamped Calculator app. Apple says it was ordered to pull WhatsApp from China app store. Apple cuts 2024 & 2025 Vision Pro shipment forecasts. Picks of the Week: Shelly's Pick: Quinn Martin TV Shows Andy's Pick: MediaHuman Audio Converter Alex's Pick: Apple Reality Composer Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Shelly Brisbin 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: YahooFinance.com zocdoc.com/macbreak kolide.com/macbreak

The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts. Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro. Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade. Apple's mysterious fisheye projection. Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks. Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy. Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts. Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair. 'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Liminal Andy's Pick: Downie Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro 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 wix.com/studio zocdoc.com/macbreak

When will new iPads be announced? Apple confirms layoffs are coming to the company, hitting the former Apple Car division and other sectors. Apple's App Store now allows for gaming emulators. Apple is also challenging ITC's ban on the Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature. When will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Apple explores home robotics as potential 'next big thing' after car fizzles. Apple cut at least 600 workers when car, screen projects stopped. Beeper is joining Automattic. Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri. App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more. Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature. Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple. Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand. Picks of the Week: Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki Alex's Pick: NAB Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Shelly Brisbin 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: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT rocketmoney.com/macbreak wix.com/studio

Does Apple need help with its approach to immersive videos? During its production, Jon Stewart was not allowed to interview the FCC chairwoman, Lina Kahn, on its Apple TV+ show. And, Apple sues a former employee for leaking the iPhone Journal app to the media. Apple's Immersive Video problem. MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day. PSA: The MLB app doesn't work on the Mac anymore. MLB tvOS app adds Multiview, and it's a winner. Spatial Personas launching on Vision Pro today. Vision Pro engineers moved to folding iPhone project; delayed to 2027. Here's what Apple retail's new machine to update iPhones in the box looks like. Jon Stewart interviews Lina Kahn, says Apple wouldn't let him. The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps. Apple sues former employee for leaking iPhone's Journal app and more. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: SmallRig Jason's Pick: Baseball Savant Andy's Pick: Torchy Blane in Panama 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: eufy.com

In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia. US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check Picks of the Week: Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options 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: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI Download StressFace robinhood.com/boost zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly again this week! Could Apple bring Google Gemini to its iPhones and iOS 18? You can now buy the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for a very affordable price. And is it the end of Hackintosh? Apple in talks to license Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 generative AI tools. "The full exchange between Riley Testut and Apple's Kyle Andeer re the Core Technology Fee..." Walmart brings the popular MacBook Air with the M1 chip to its shelves. M3 MacBook Air said to lose 50% of its performance in clamshell mode. Modded M3 MacBook Air outperforms the more expensive M3 MacBook Pro with supercharged cooling. Serious bug in Sonoma 14.4 will destroy saved versions in iCloud Drive. Hackintosh is (almost) dead. Picks of the Week: John's Pick: Chronicling Andy's Pick: Gestimer Alex's Pick: Spatial Symphony Jason's Pick: Windora Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: John Voorhees 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: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI wix.com/studio kolide.com/macbreak joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly as Leo Laporte is out this week. Apple initially blocked Epic's return to its App Store due to Tim Sweeney tweeting about Apple, then reversed their decision. Zuckerberg defends the Meta Quest 3 after someone criticized the headset on Threads. And could Apple TV+ follow a similar path to other streaming services and offer an ad-tier service? DMA be damned, Apple cuts off path to Epic Games Store, Fortnite on EU iPhones. Epic's App Store developer account restored in Europe once again. More options for apps distributed in the European Union. Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer's website, in latest EU App Store rule change. visionOS 1.1 improves Personas, adds MDM support. Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism. No currently available camera is high-res enough for Apple Vision Pro. M3 MacBook Air Review: More of a good thing. Hector Martin: "So the M3 can now drive 2 exte..." - Treehouse Mastodon Why ads on Apple TV+ are as inevitable as a 'Ted Lasso' spinoff. Picks of the Week: Dan's Pick: Baldur's Gate 3 Andy's Pick: Mars After Midnight Alex's Pick: Topaz Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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: rocketmoney.com/macbreak Melissa.com/twit robinhood.com/boost Download StepDog