MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

• Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer.
• That crowd reaction when Apple announced the pricing of Vision Pro.
• Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think.
• Rossignol: "Apple has a WWDC session out today that mentions xrOS..."
• Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.
• Apple introduces the 15‑inch MacBook Air.
• Apple unveils new Mac Studio and brings Apple silicon to Mac Pro.
• Apple introduces M2 Ultra.
• Apple's most expensive M2 Ultra Mac Pro is $40,000 cheaper than the maxed-out Intel model.
• iOS 17 Preview.
• iPadOS 17 Preview.
• macOS Sonoma Preview.
• macOS Sonoma drops support for another wide swath of Intel Macs.
• Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch.

Picks of the Week 

• Mikah's Pick: Knots 3D
• Andy's Pick: Arc Browser
• Alex's Pick: ZoomCuts
  
  

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Mikah Sargent

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• A first look at the headset that could be Apple's biggest competition.
• Gurman: "Apple will start accepting trade-ins of the Mac Studio, 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro on June 5th, the same day as WWDC."
• Apple's WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge winners code to share their passions with the world.
• Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023.
• Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved.
• Actor Brent Sexton sues Apple due to COVID vaccine mandate.
• Lisa: Steve Jobs' sabotage and Apple's secret burial documentary from The Verge.
• Final episode of "Ted Lasso" drops on Wednesday.
  
  Picks of the Week
• Alex's Pick: Phase Plant
• Andy's Pick: Generations for iPhone
• Jason's Pick: Audio Hijack 4.2

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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• Apple shares WWDC 2023 schedule ahead of special event at Apple Park.
• Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for U.S.-made chips.
• Apple Design Award finalists announced ahead of WWDC 2023.
• Apple's EU tax saga reaches the top court in Europe.
• Hands on with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad.
• Android switching to iPhone highest level since 2018.
• France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death.
• Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS.
• The key Apple executives behind the mixed-reality headset coming at WWDC.
  
  Picks of the Week
• Jason's Pick: Mimestream 1.0
• Andy's Pick: Glypha - Vintage
• Jason's Pick: ChatGPT for iOS

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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• App Store stopped more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022.
• Apple launches new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music.
• Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier.
• Apple devices to occupy 90% of TSMC 3nm capacity in 2023
• First M3 Pro Macs may launch by end of the year, chip has more CPU/GPU cores compared to M2 Pro.
• Apple executive in charge of TV+ and sports businesses to depart.
• Apple service outages are at unacceptable level given the importance of the ecosystem.
• Leaker claims Apple used 'multi-step sting' operation to identify and fire their source ahead of WWDC.
• Most states halt use of Google and Apple's COVID-19 exposure notification system. 
  
  Picks of the Week
• Alex Pick: Ainope USBC 3.2 Gen 2
• Andy's Pick: Whats.New
• Jason's Pick: Laya's Horizon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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• Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad.
• Apple reports better-than-expected quarter driven by iPhone sales.
• Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected.
• CEO Tim Cook says layoffs are a 'last resort' and not something Apple is considering right now.
• Apple extends share buybacks by another $90 billion.
• The downfall of Brydge: iPad keyboard company folds, leaving staff unpaid and customer orders unfulfilled.
• Apple fails to fully reboot iOS simulator copyright case.
• EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones.
• UK antitrust regulator refused permission to appeal Apple probe ruling.
• Apple confirms iOS 16.5 will be released next week with these new features (required for Apple Pride watchface).
• Apple releases release candidate for macOS Ventura 13.4.
• Apple's former head of iCloud will be in charge of making GM car software without CarPlay.
• Apple partner Foxconn buys more land in India and Vietnam. 
  
  Picks of the Week
• Stephen's Pick: Gling AI Editing Tool
• Andy's Pick: What The Car?
• Leo's Pick: Peridot
• Alex's Pick: Izotrope

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Stephen Robles

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• Apple uses iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response feature for the first time.
• NSO zero-click iPhone hack accessed HomeKit, but blocked by Lockdown Mode.
• Apple drops suit against ex-chip exec Williams who started Nuvia.
• Apple to upgrade its watch operating system with new focus on widgets.
• Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking.
• NYC to give out 500 Apple AirTags for residents to put in their cars to combat car theft.
• The original Apple Store is moving to a new modern home.
• Apple Pay, Apple Card, Apple Cash all hit by simultaneous outage.
• Apple's new savings account draws nearly $1 billion In deposits in first four days.
• Apple's AI chief struggles with turf wars as new era begins.
• Apple's Safari browser surpasses Microsoft Edge in popularity.
• Earnings call Thursday: Apple to issue disappointing forecast this week, Bank of America predicts. 
  
  Picks of the Week
• Jason's Pick: StopTheMadness
• Andy's Pick: EstateSales.net
• Alex's Pick: Sennheiser Ambeo

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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• It's been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said 'Mac Pro' is 'for another day'.
• Apple's Find My shows unreleased Mac models.
• How Apple Savings compares vs other high-yield savings accounts.
• Apple's entrance into savings accounts may cost neobanks and traditional FIs.
• When Apple Comes Calling, 'It's the Kiss of Death'.
• Apple plans iPhone journaling app in expansion of health initiatives.
• Why GM is dropping CarPlay.
• Shady Mac App Store apps capitalize on the ChatGPT gold rush.
• iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite saves the day for Utah college kids trapped in 500-foot deep canyon.
• Ridley Scott's Apple movie 'Napoleon' invades Sony's CinemaCon presentation.

Picks of the Week

• Andy's Pick: DayOne
• Jason's Pick: Surfed
• Alex's Pick: Disaster Group

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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• Apple Card's new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY.
• Apple readies arsenal of apps for new headset, aiming to win over wary users.
• Developer (in Steve Jobs cosplay, no less) brings his Mac SE to Mumbai opening; Tim Cook's reaction is adorable.
• Apple launches new "trade-in" site for old Apple hardware.
• Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams.
• Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out.
• HomePods can now send a notification when your smoke alarm goes off.
• Apple wins a patent for an Advanced iMac with multiple Projectors that could project content onto walls & desktop areas.
• Apple's high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say.

Picks of the Week

• Christopher's Pick: Anker 747 Charger GaN Prime 150W
• Andy's Pick: New Adobe Lightroom
• Jason's Pick: macOS's Built In Screenshot Utility
• Mikah's Pick: Macbook Air 13.6" (2022 M2) Retro Series Skins

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Christopher Lawley

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• Former Apple PR chief Katie Cotton has died.
• Apple continues efforts to keep retail stories from unionizing.
• German antitrust regulator opens door for curbs on Apple.
• Here's why macOS has the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its files.
• iPhone 15 Pro design reveals new buttons, giant camera bump, colors, and more.
• Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay.
• Burglars steal $500K from Alderwood Mall Apple store after cutting hole in adjacent store.

Picks of the Week

• Alex's Pick: Peak Design Vent iPhone Mount
• Rosemary's Pick: Sony's WH-1000XM5
• Andy's Pick: Camo
• Jason's Pick: Virtual ][

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Rosemary Orchard

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• Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5.
• Apple mixed-reality headset may not appear at WWDC as mass production pushed back yet again.
• Apple was wrong on AR, says Tim Cook; Steve taught him to admit it.
• Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface.
• GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help.
• Everybody hates GM's decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs.

Picks of the Week

• Dan's Pick: Logitech Litra Glow
• Alex's Pick: Descript
• Andy's Pick: RAM Mounts

Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Dan Moren

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