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- Mar 28 · 2h 33m MBW 863: Who Will Speak for the Shrubbery? - Wavelength, iOS 16.4, Apple Pay LaterDaring Fireball: Wavelength. Apple releases iOS 16.4 with new emoji, Safari web push notifications, beta changes, voice isolation for calls and more. Mark Gurman on Twitter: "When Apple set out to develop iOS 17, the initial thinking was to call it a tuneup release..." Cabel Sasser's blog: "Apple passwords deserve an app". Tim Cook praises Apple's 'symbiotic' relationship with China. China urges Apple to strengthen data security. Apple Pay Later is finally launching. At Apple, rare dissent over a new product: Interactive Goggles. Apple is threatening to take action against staff who aren't coming into the office 3 days a week, report says. Apple acquired a startup using AI to compress videos. Apple to spend $1 billion annually on movies, aiming for major theatrical releases. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Whisper Transcription by Jordi Bruin Alex's Pick: Sony FX30 Andy's Pick: COB Mini LED light Leo's Pick: Infinite Mac 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/clubtwit0 comments00 likes0
- Mar 21 · 1h 57m MBW 862: AI Steve Jobs - Carrot Weather, iPhone USB-C, Rival Apple App StoreInside Apple's companywide cost-cutting push to avoid layoffs. Carrot Weather gets snarky ChatGPT update. How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant lost the A.I. race. Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones. This is crazy and absolutely surreal! I trained an AI on Steve Jobs' voice... Original iPhone sells for over $50,000 in recent auction. European Union hurts Apple again – cannot limit USB Type-C charging speed. Half-Life 2 Source Engine running natively on Apple Silicon. Apple seeks India labor reform in push to diversify beyond China. Microsoft plans mobile games app store to rival Apple and Google. Picks of the Week Doc's Pick: 2023 Universal Smartphone Content Creators Rig Leo's Pick: Polarsteps Andy's Pick: Infuse Video Player Jason's Pick: Camo Studio 2 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell 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 Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit0 comments00 likes0
- Mar 14 · 2h 31m MBW 861: The Number Before Two - Apple Music Classical, Apple AR Headset, SosumiApple Music Classical app launching March 28. Tim Cook bets on Apple's mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy. To ship or not to ship, headset edition. First real-world look at Apple Mixed-Reality Headset parts seemingly shown in leaked images. Apple shareholders approve 40% pay cut for CEO Tim Cook at annual meeting. Why are so many Apple executives leaving? Who are successors at Apple? You can buy your next iPhone from Apple over a video call. Apple could reportedly release a HomePod with a display. Report: Apple to 're-examine' AI development. Apple TV+ wins Academy Award for best animated short film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Story of Sosumi & the Mac startup sound. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Marvel Snap Andy's Picks: Swish & Rectangle Zac's Picks: The Cure Tour, Fleishman Is In Trouble, Tiny Crossword+, and 9to5 Mac Happy Hour Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Zac Hall 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: expressvpn.com/macbreak ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak0 comments0104 likes104
- Mar 8 · 2h 18m MBW 860: It Works In My Head - Yellow iPhone's, Outlook for Mac, M3 Mac'sApple releases new watch bands! So your new yellow iPhone won't clash! Hello, yellow! Apple introduces new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. Redesigned Outlook for Mac no longer requires Microsoft 365, rebuilt and optimized for Apple Silicon. Cabel Sasser: "A short story. We once submitted Untitled Good Game to the Mac App Store." First look at Google Chrome's Blink engine running on an iPhone. EU holds "stakeholder workshop" on compliance with new DMA standards; Spotify calls for two key changes in how Apple runs the App Store. Sonos speakers will support Apple Music spatial audio starting March 28th. When is Apple releasing new Mac Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, New iMac, M3? Apple may kick off M3 launch with 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air by WWDC, OLED iPad with M3 coming next year. Rumors clash over new MacBook Air release date. Apple releases 600 MB beta firmware update for Apple Studio Display. Someone turned the iPhone alarm into a beautiful piano score and you need to hear it. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: T-Mobile offers customers a year of MLS on AppleTV+ Jason's Pick: Zones - Time Zone Conversion Andy's Pick: Playdate March Updates! Alex's Pick: Izotope 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: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT0 comments066 likes66
- Mar 1 · 2h 23m MBW 859: Slip Into The Warm Apple Bath - Marco Arment, iPhone SE, Ads on TV PlusSteve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984. Apple has procured TSMC's entire first run of 3nm chips. Apple suppliers leaving China. New iPhone SE with 6.1-inch OLED display and Apple's 5G chip planned. Chrome tweaked to improve memory use & battery life on MacBook. Apple's noninvasive blood glucose technology for future Apple Watch reaches 'proof-of concept' stage. Schools are banning Apple Watches. A woman who got locked out of her Apple account minutes after her iPhone was stolen and had $10,000 taken from her bank account says Apple was 'not helpful at all'. Apple: massive decline in net cash. Apple takes another step towards ads on TV Plus. Picks of the Week Andy's Pick: PICO-8 Fantasy Console Alex's Pick: Scenario Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Marco Arment 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: fastmail.com/twit0 comments0111 likes111
- Feb 22 · 2h 6m MBW 858: Leave the Knife In - Windows 11 on Mac, Apple Gaming, OG iPhoneParallels Desktop for Mac: The solution for running Windows 11 on Apple M-Series Macs. Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines. U.S. escalates Apple probe, looks to involve antitrust chief. Trellix advanced research center discovers a new privilege escalation bug class on macOS and iOS. Apple holds 'WWDC for AI' employee event: 'The talent we have is truly at the forefront'. Veteran Apple product marketing exec and GarageBand 'co-creator' departs the company. Apple flexes lobbying power as Apple Watch ban comes before Biden next week. First look: new emojis in iOS 16.4. Apple launches new 'Car Key Tests' app for iPhone as adoption lags. OG sealed iPhone breaks record selling for almost 2x that of a recent auction. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Ross Dashboard Andy's Pick: Duet Display Dan's Pick: Hatch Rest Hosts: Leo Laporte, 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: Melissa.com/twit eightsleep.com/twit0 comments081 likes81
- Feb 15 · 2h 21m MBW 857: Appleback - Ventura 13.2.1, 2nd Gen HomePod, Ted LassoAbout the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2.1. macOS 13.2.1 update fixes WebKit security breach. PSA: Don't update to iOS 16.3.1 if you're a Google Photos user. 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early April 2023. HomePod (second generation) review: More of the same. Apple's manufacturing shift to India hits stumbling blocks. What if... Apple's next big thing never comes? Apple's push into next-generation financial services hits delays. Apple hires its first People Officer in executive reshuffle. Audiobook narrators fear Apple used their voices to train AI. Jony Ive's latest design is the emblem for King Charles' coronation. Ted Lasso' season 3 sets premiere date at Apple, drops first teaser. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Tweaks for Twitter Alex's Pick: RLSOCO Hard Case for Apple Mac Studio M1 Andy's Pick: Tempso Classical Music Player for iPhone 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: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak0 comments024 likes24
- Feb 8 · 2h 32m MBW 856: Maybe Knot? - Apple in 2022, Mac Gaming, Vintage Apple CollectionApple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step back. Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report card. Apple TV users can now watch Major League Soccer matches with MLS Season Pass. Apple execs on M2 chips, winning gamers and when to buy a Mac. Apple decides to drop role of Industrial Design Chief in post-Jony Ive era. If you need an instant vintage Apple collection, here's where to get it. Apple highlights child protection for Safer Internet Day. The original startup behind Stable Diffusion has launched a generative AI for video. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Calibre Andy's Pick: Doppler music player for iPhone and Mac Leo's Pick: Monocle Alex's Pick: Grog Knots 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: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak0 comments00 likes0
- Feb 1 · 2h 20m MBW 855: So Good, You'll Wanna Listen At 1x - HomePod Stains, Foldable iPad, Super BowlNew HomePod can still stain some wooden surfaces. 4chan members allegedly used Eleven Labs to create disturbing audio content in celeb voices. Apple is planning both a foldable screen and a kickstand for the iPad. Apple's Superbowl coverage. New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro have slower SSD speeds than previous models. Apple beefs up smartphone services in "silent war" against Google. Apple extends Chinese censorship to Hong Kong users. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Mac 30th Anniversary Icons as SVG Jason's Pick: Make.com Andy's Picks: HiDock & HandMirror by Rafael Conde Alex's Pick: The Creative Act: A Way of Being 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: fastmail.com/twit0 comments014 likes14
- Jan 25 · 2h 24m MBW 854: In the Pocket of Big Leo - HomePod, Mixed-Reality Headset, Apple Lisa2023 MacBook Pro review: More of the same, in a good way. M2 Mac Mini review: Whatever you want it to be. Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics. Cat activates Homepod music playback. Apple postpones AR/VR glasses, plans cheaper mixed-reality headset. How Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset will work. iOS 16.3 fixes multiple security vulnerabilities. About security keys for Apple ID. Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new education and awareness efforts on Data Privacy Day. Apple enlists 'Ted Lasso' star power and Today at Apple sessions for 'Data Privacy Day'. How Apple has so far avoided layoffs: Lean hiring, no free lunches. iOS 16.3 code reveals Apple continues to work on classical music app. Apple releases HomePod 16.3 software with humidity and temperature sensing, find my improvements, audio tuning, and more. AI and the Big Five. The Lisa: Apple's most influential failure. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Ivory Andy's Pick: Iconfactory - Tot/Tot Pocket Alex's Pick: Affinity Bundle 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/twit0 comments00 likes0
- Jan 18 · 2h 27m MBW 853: MacOS: The Lustmaker - M2 Mac Mini, M2 Pro MacBook Pro, wInd3xNew M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro. New M2 / M2 Pro Mac Mini. Digital IDs on iPhone launching soon in California. Apple is working on adding touch screens to Macs in major turnabout. 'Retro Pod' app yanked from the App Store. wInd3x, the iPod Bootrom exploit 10 years too late. Goldman Sachs lost $1.2 billion in just nine months in newest division. The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions. Fake SSDs with great reviews are still popping up on Amazon. Dropbox to roll out update with full support for macOS 12.5 by April. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Gator Frameworks Microphone Clip Quick Release. Andy's Pick: Runestone Plain Text Editor for iPhone and iPad. Jason's Pick: OpenAI Whisper. 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: eightsleep.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak0 comments00 likes0
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