Mac Break Weekly

What is the iPhone Pocket? Apple is nearing a $1 billion a year deal to use Google AI with Siri. Could the OLED MacBook Pro redesign be limited to just the M6 Pro and Max models? And is Apple TV's new show, Pluribus, good? It's good enough to have brought Apple TV down for a period of time during its initial release.
Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone.
Apple nears $1 billion-a year deal to use Google AI for Siri.
Report: OLED MacBook Pro redesign may be exclusive to M6 Pro and M6 Max models.
The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential.
Apple's losing its podcast legacy — why it matters, and how to save it.
Forget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass.
Did Pluribus trigger the AppleTV+ crash?
Vince Gilligan wants you to know that Pluribus was 'made by humans'.
Apple original films acquires J S Mayank & David Carlyle's manuscript 'Fallen Astronaut'.
Future of Apple Fitness+ 'under review'.
B&H lists HomePod Mini as discontinued amid refresh rumors.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Club TWiT & Central Heating!
Stephen's Pick: Foodnoms App
Alex's Pick: The Oh Hellos
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Stephen Robles
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iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 are out now, with updates to Liquid Glass. Apple had big results in its Q4 2025. More rumors are emerging about Apple's entry into the low-cost laptop market. And Apple finally launches the App Store for the web!
Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more.
iOS 26's Shortcuts app adds 25+ new actions, here's everything new.
Charts: Apple caps off high-flying fiscal year with Q4 record.
Apple results: Holiday dunks and questions dodged.
Apple preps low-cost laptop to rival Chromebooks and Windows PCs.
Hello, Robot: Sandwich launches "immersive commercial"
Use the Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad.
Apple launches App Store for the web.
Apple debuts new Apple TV intro with music by Finneas following "Vibrant" rebrand.
Apple's Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht talk 'F1' and Emmys success, upcoming slate, and launching a platform.
OpenAI acquires Software Applications Incorporated, maker of Sky.
Introducing WhatsApp for Apple Watch.
Canva's new free Affinity app wants to sink the Adobe flagships.
Tim Cook just turned 65, renewing speculation about his successor.
Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding.
How Tim Cook evaded disaster at Apple this year.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Logoer
Leo's Pick: Iconfactory Tapestry
Alex's Pick: Shutter Encoder
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple held a special developer event for immersive media experiences last week, and some of MacBreak's own were there! Did Apple reduced production levels for its iPhone Air? Apple crosses the $4 trillion market cap. And what's going on with Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser?
Apple holds special developer event touting immersive media experiences for Vision Pro.
Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset.
Apple iPhone Air cuts mean very little in October 2025.
iPhone Air production cut orders may not be true.
The UK CMA says it will label Apple and Google as having "strategic market status", imposing stricter rules on how they run their platforms to boost competition.
US judge decertifies Apple app store class action.
Apple crosses $4 trillion market cap for the first time.
Apple begins shipping American-made AI servers from Texas.
Apple says Jon Prosser 'has not indicated' when he may respond to lawsuit.
Apple readies new framework to let iPhone users migrate app data to and from Android.
iPhone 18 Pro could gain satellite 5G as SpaceX chases Apple partnership.
Apple seeds iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 release candidates.
Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Camera
Leo's Picks: Adobe's Project Indigo & Casio's G-Shock Nano DWN-5600
Andy's Pick: Susan Kare's Prints
Jason's Pick: Daft Music
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Apple announced the new M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro! Apple and F1 reach a 5-year media deal. And Steve Jobs will appear on the $1 U.S. coin.
M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple's experiment continues.
Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro.
Apple and F1 reach 5-year media deal, bringing all races to Apple TV streaming in the U.S.
M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer?
Apple to build tabletop robot and home hub in Vietnam.
Head of Apple's AI search project leaves to join Meta.
Apple says 'Great Ideas Start on Mac' in ad voiced by Dr. Jane Goodall.
Apple's Steve Jobs to appear on $1 U.S. Coin: 'Make Something Wonderful'.
Apple TV, Apple Music and App Store are down as Apple services suffer major outage.
Picks of the Week
Leo's Picks: Tahoe Electron Detector & Notepad.exe
Andy's Pick: Harper Grammar Checker
Jason's Pick: Tapo Smart Outdoor Plug-In Dimmer
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Could Tim Cook retire soon? California has signed a new age verification law that requires parents to enter their kids' ages when setting up a smartphone. Could a new MacBook Pro be coming soon, say this week? And Apple has increased its bug bounty award payout for big exploits to $2 million!
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits China: receives custom LABUBU doll and hosts first livestream sales event.
Tim Cook took over Apple's operations and started to change the world 20 years ago.
Apple renames 'Apple TV+' to 'Apple TV'.
Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 3.
macOS 26.1 beta 3 changes polarizing Macintosh HD icon.
Newsom signs age verification law, siding with tech giants over Hollywood.
California enacts age-gate law for app stores.
Apple teases new MacBook Pro: 'Something powerful is coming'.
Apple to move Health, fitness divisions to services in reorganization.
Here's the latest on Apple suing Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks.
It's not too late for Apple to get AI right.
Apple beats Musk, buys Prompt AI startup.
Apple ups the reward for finding major exploits to $2 million.
Explainer: How is XProtect's data updated?
Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence.
Apple says goodbye to the Clips app.
Elon Musk tries to make Apple and mobile carriers regret choosing Starlink rivals.
A 15-year mystery solved: The 20 bytes of code that fixed Antennagate.
The great software quality collapse: how we normalized catastrophe.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: The Loneliness Epidemic: Big Tech's Role and Responsibility
Jason's Pick: YoLink Water Sensors
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Rumors are swirling that Apple is shelving some work on its Vision Pro overhaul to prioritize work towards AI glasses. Apple removes the ICEBlock app from its App Store following the U.S. Department of Justice's request. iFixit is not surprised by the repairability of the AirPods Pro 3. And Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory is a popular item, as the straps remain backordered.
Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritize Meta-like AI glasses.
Apple removes ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE officer sightings, from the App Store; AG Pam Bondi says the DOJ requested its removal.
Apple releases new 'Elevated' episode for Apple Vision Pro.
Apple to report its Q4 2025 results on October 30.
AppLovin probed by SEC over its data-collection practices.
Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad.
Apple removes 'carbon neutral' claims from new devices.
AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a tragedy.
Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory sure seems like a hit.
Apple puts hardware chief John Ternus in the succession spotlight.
iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available.
Taylor Swift launches iTunes-exclusive The Life of a Showgirl 'Deluxe' edition.
Rivian CEO explains why Apple CarPlay doesn't fit its vision.
Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Jason's Pick: Lutron Smart Home Switches
Alex's Pick: Nebo Big Larry 3
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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The first official reviews of Apple's Vision Pro headset have started coming in! How Apple's announcement of its plans to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act is sitting with various developers. Meta is welcoming Apple to the headset market. And Apple's next-generation CarPlay is launching in 2024. 
Reviews of the Apple Vision Pro headset.
Apple aims to run AI models directly on iPhones, other devices.
Tim Sweeney's response to how Apple is complying to the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Apple's deliciously dripping with disdain press release.
Mozilla says Apple's new browser rules are 'as painful as possible' for Firefox.
Meta Welcomes headset war with Apple.
Apple Card tops 12 million users, $1bn in cashback paid out last year.
Apple Confirms next-generation CarPlay launching in 2024, reveals new features in iOS 17.4 beta. 

Picks of the Week:
Andy's Pick: Strada
Alex's Pick: Prompt3
Jason's Pick: Numbers
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show to talk about his experience ordering the Apple Vision Pro headset and the accessories he got for it. Following Netflix's lead, YouTube and Spotify won't launch Vision Pro apps. iOS 17.3 is out now, adding a Stolen Device Protection feature to iPhones. And Apple TV+ gains 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon.'
The Mac turns 40: read Apple's announcement from 1984.
Apple has already sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets.
YouTube and Spotify Won't launch Apple Vision Pro apps, joining Netflix.
Apple dials back car's self-driving features and delays launch to 2028.
Daring Fireball: 'Like the Sixth Finger in an AI-Rendered Hand'
iOS 17.3 is out, adding Stolen Device Protection for your iPhone.
About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.3.
Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music.
watchOS 10.3 now available with new 'Unity Bloom' Apple Watch face.
Apple TV+ scores 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon'
Picks of the Week: 
Andy's Pick: Black Ink for iOS
Stephen's Picks: Mapper & the Anker Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack
Jason's Pick: Sleeve 2
Leo's Pick: Death Stranding Director's Cut.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Stephen Robles
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Apple lays down the foundation for the viewing experience you can achieve with the Apple Vision Pro when it releases in February. Wanda Austin joins Apple's board of directors as Al Gore & James Bell retire. And Apple TV+ scores an Emmy with its true crime drama miniseries, Black Bird. 
How to buy Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 device to go on sale Feb. 2.
Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro ushers in a new era of storytelling innovation and immersive entertainment.
Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro.
Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems.
Apple request for Epic App Store review denied by US Supreme Court.
Apple grabs the top spot in the smartphone market in 2023 along with record high market share, according to IDC tracker.
Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire.
Wanda Austin to join Apple's board of directors.
Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, U.S. Customs says.
Beeper users say Apple is now blocking their Macs from using iMessage entirely.
NanoRaptor: "For Niklaus Wirth, 1934-2024. ..."
OLED iPad production underway for reported spring launch.
PSA: Warn your non-techy friends about fake AppleCoin ads.
Black Bird' scores Apple TV+ it's sole major Emmy award.
The incredible shrinking podcast industry. 

Picks of the Week:
Jason & Andy's Pick: BBEdit 15
Alex's Pick: MimoLive
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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The wild rumor from last week was true: Apple's Vision Pro headset has a release date set now! Did Apple intentionally put a back door in its last five iPhones? An iPhone survives a 16,000-foot fall from an airplane. And if you signed up for the settlement payment, your 'Batterygate' payment will come soon.
Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2.
Did Apple intentionally put a back door in the last 5 iPhones?
Apple rejects 37Signals calendar app.
AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory.
iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282.
Apple starts sending $92 'Batterygate' settlement payments to iPhone users.
China says it cracked Apple AirDrop to identify message sources.
Apple unveils first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007.
Picks of the Week:
Andy's Pick: Photosweeper X
Alex's Pick: The Solar System: An Illustrated Guide to Our Home in Space
Jason's Pick: SwiftBar 2.0
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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The Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches are available for purchase again from the Apple Store for the time being after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit placed a short pause on the ban's enforcement. In the meantime, Apple is pursuing a software fix to avoid another import ban on its watches. A new iPad did not get shipped in 2023. And could the Vision Pro be released in late January / early February?
Apple wins temporary reprieve from the ban on Apple Watch sales.
Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban.
The entrepreneur who bet his company on a fight with Apple.
My Touch ID button is fully deconstructed.
4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever.
Apple warnings of possible government hacking drew ire of Indian officials.
Apple just broke a tradition it held for 12 years.
Vision Pro release date: Everything we know.
Picks of the Week:
Alex's Pick: Ugreen Tire Inflator
Andy's Pick: Cabel Sasser's Archive of Vintage DAK Catalogues
Jason's Pick: Squaring the Circle - The Story of Hipgnosis
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2023:
New M2 chips for the MacBook Pro & mac Mini.
Apple released Apple Music Classical after Apple acquired Primeponic back in 2021.
The Apple Vision Pro's announcement to the panel's excitement... except for one.
The 25th anniversary of the iMac on August 15th, 2023.
New iPhones were announced, with the Pro lineup switching to a titanium material.
Suddenly, Apple announces the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for its MacBook Pro's!
Finally, Apple is committing to bringing RCS to its iPhones in 2024.
Host: Leo Laporte
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iOS 17.2.1 has been released, fixing some bugs. Apple will be halting the sale of its Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches in the US starting on December 21st. And Apple is looking to attract developers to its App Store platform as it announces contingent pricing.
Weird instance of iPhones shutting down randomly at Chicago holiday party.
Apple releases iOS 17.2.1 with bug fixes.
Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week.
Apple races to tweak software ahead of looming US watch ban.
The case for clipboard managers.
Ford CEO pokes fun at GM for CarPlay excuses, reiterates ongoing commitment.
GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet.
'Privacy Nightmare on Wheels': every car brand reviewed by Mozilla.
Tesla adds Apple Podcasts.
Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data.
The Athletic joins Apple News+.
Adobe gives up on $20 billion acquisition of Figma.
With third-party app stores on the horizon, Apple is working on keeping developers loyal.
Apple agrees to pay out $25M to settle lawsuit over Family Sharing.
Apple loses one of the last remaining designers from Jony Ive era.

Picks of the Week:
Jason's Pick: Puzzmo
Andy's Pick: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
Alex's Pick: Studio Technologies Model 205.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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The Beeper Mini saga continues as Beeper Mini's access to iMessage was brought down initially to "protect our users" and then brought back without needing to register your phone number. What Google's legal defeat against Epic Games may mean for Epic Games' case against Apple's App Store. And everything new with iOS 17.2.
Beeper Mini is back.
Apple responds to Beeper's iMessage for Android: 'We took steps to protect our users.'
Senator Warren calls out Apple for shutting down Beeper's 'iMessage to Android' solution.
Beeper Mini is back, but without phone number registration.
Apple readies new iPads and M3 MacBook Air to combat sales slump.
Google's Epic legal defeat threatens $200 billion app store industry.
Here's everything new in iOS 17.2.
Apple launches Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday moments and life's special events.
iOS 17.2's Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep.
Apple offers reward for musicians to use high-end audio format.
Apple executive who invented iPhone screen and Touch ID is leaving.

Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Greymatter.show with Jason Snell
Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Jason's Pick: The Abyss in 4K HDR
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Leo has returned from his retreat! Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon be offered as a bundled service to entice more possible customers. Chase could be the replacement partner for Apple Card as Goldman Sachs seeks to end its partnership with Apple. And Apple reveals with 2023 App Store Award winners and Apple Podcast names Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Wiser Than Me' the 2023 Show of the Year!
Apple and Paramount considering bundling their streaming services.
Netflix didn't see much 'interruption' in launch of original shows and movies Because of strikes, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos claims.
From Gurman: Chase could be an ideal replacement for Goldman Sachs, as they already have a relationship with Apple.
Filmic's entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons.
Developers of Halide doing video app, Kino.
Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture.
Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year'.
Apple Podcasts names Julia Louis-Dreyfus' "Wiser Than Me" the 2023 Show of the Year.
Apple announces expanded partnership with Amkor for advanced silicon packaging in the U.S.
There's a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works. 

Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Topaz Video AI
Andy's Pick: Panic Playdate Advent Calendar
Jason's Pick: Channels
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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