MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Daring 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 BruinAlex's Pick: Sony FX30Andy's Pick: COB Mini LED lightLeo'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/clubtwit

Inside 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 WeekDoc's Pick: 2023 Universal Smartphone Content Creators RigLeo's Pick: PolarstepsAndy's Pick: Infuse Video PlayerJason'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/twit

Apple 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 WeekJason's Pick: Marvel SnapAndy's Picks: Swish & RectangleZac'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/macbreakZipRecruiter.com/macbreakzocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple 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 WeekLeo's Pick: T-Mobile offers customers a year of MLS on AppleTV+Jason's Pick: Zones - Time Zone ConversionAndy'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/TWIT

Steve 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 WeekAndy's Pick: PICO-8 Fantasy ConsoleAlex'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/twit

Parallels 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 WeekAlex's Pick: Ross DashboardAndy's Pick: Duet DisplayDan'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/twiteightsleep.com/twit

About 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 WeekJason's Pick: Tweaks for TwitterAlex's Pick: RLSOCO Hard Case for Apple Mac Studio M1Andy'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/macbreak

Apple 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 WeekJason's Pick: CalibreAndy's Pick: Doppler music player for iPhone and MacLeo's Pick: MonocleAlex'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/TWITzocdoc.com/macbreak

New 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 WeekLeo's Pick: Mac 30th Anniversary Icons as SVGJason's Pick: Make.comAndy's Picks: HiDock & HandMirror by Rafael CondeAlex'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/twit

2023 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 WeekJason's Pick: IvoryAndy's Pick: Iconfactory - Tot/Tot PocketAlex'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/twit