AirTags, a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, and more! Apple introduces Apple Card Family, enabling people to share Apple Card and build credit together Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple Apple introduces AirTag Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K iMac features an all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and a 4.5K Retina display Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display Microsoft's xCloud beta arrives on iOS and PC this week Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Affinity Photo Mikah's pick: HomePaper Alex's pick: Nobe Omniscope Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, 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: Headspace.com/MACBREAK expressvpn.com/macbreak 

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MBW 762: Bring In the Technocrane - AirTags, a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, and more!

Apple's April 20 event, iMessage on Android, Leo runs Android on his iPhone Apple officially announces special event for April 20: 'Spring Loaded' Tim Cook: Epic wants to turn the App Store into a 'flea market' Apple Plans to Skip App Store Hearing, Drawing Ire From Senators Apple Admits Purposely Keeping iMessage Off Android Helps Lock Users In Apple's Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences iPhone 13 Design Renders Reveal iPhone 12-Like Design and Smaller Notch Apple Facing Supply Shortage of Upcoming High-End iPad Displays Spotify's 'Car Thing' takes on CarPlay as a touchscreen smart media player Official support for Linux on the M1 Macs could come as soon as June Head of engineering for Apple Retail departing company after 10 years Siri backend creator Nuance acquired by Microsoft in $19.7 billion deal Samsung launches 'iTest,' a new web app for turning your iPhone into a Galaxy device HomePod still available nearly one month after being discontinued Picks of the Week Andy's pick: LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery set Rene's pick: Redshift for Mac Alex's pick: Polycam Leo's pick: FCC Speed Test App Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/macbreak hover.com/twit 

MBW 761: Iron Butt² - Apple's April 20 event, iMessage on Android, Leo runs Android on his iPhone

New Siri voices, augmented reality, and Apple Arcade's expansion iOS 14.5: Siri no longer defaults to a female voice, two new choices added I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget He believed Apple's App Store was safe. Then a fake app stole his life savings in bitcoin. App Store now rejecting apps using third-party SDKs that collect user data without consent Apple Arcade launches its biggest expansion yet, growing its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games Tim Cook says he 'probably' won't be at Apple in 10 years' time AR is 'critically' important for Apple's future, says Tim Cook Apple Pay with UWB may automatically select the right card based on location Snap looked at ways of circumventing Apple's new privacy rules Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Dissent Pins - Vaccination Collection Rene's pick: Jordan Harrod - YouTube Lisa's pick: Surfline Mikah's pick: DisplayBuddy Hosts: Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Mikah Sargent Guest: Lisa Schmeiser Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsor: Amazon.com/macbreak 

MBW 760: Digital Concierge - New Siri voices, augmented reality, and Apple Arcade's expansion

Apple officially announces virtual WWDC 2021 for June, iOS 15 and more expected Apple releases iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2 to fix critical security vulnerability Apple Encourages Staff to Get Vaccinated, Offers Paid Time Off Apple the top acquirer of AI companies while other US tech giants also among the forerunners, says GlobalData] Epic files UK antitrust complaint against Apple after losing legal battle Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Announces 'IDM 2.0' Strategy for Manufacturing, Innovation and Product Leadership Apple has booked TSMC's initial 4nm chip production capacity for next-gen Macs Smartphones share our data every four and a half minutes, says study You can now use your iPhone or Apple Watch as a contactless ticket for entry to Disney parks Stanford study finds Apple Watch can accurately assess 'frailty' using activity data H&M retail locations disappear from Apple Maps in China, amid H&R protest of forced labor allegations VPN developer says App Store is blocking updates until it removes text that suggests their VPN can be used to circumvent government censorship Picks of the Week Andy's pick: SeeVS - COVID vaccine availability alert Rene's pick: Apple Developer App Alex's pick: Xrite Color Checkers Leo's pick: NetNewsWire 6.0 for Mac Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

MBW 759: Columbo Said It First - WWDC 2021, Apple Watch IDs frailty, Intel & TSMC

Intel vs. Apple, Epic Games vs. Apple, Rumors & Leaks vs. Apple Apple Nears Launch of New iPads After Stay-At-Home Sales Boost Intel claims M1 Macs 'just don't stack up' against PCs on a new comparison website and in new ads Angry MacBook owners get class-action status for butterfly keyboard suit Apple Told to Pay $308.5 Million for Infringing DRM Patent Apple fined in Brazil for selling the iPhone without a charger Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, Phil Schiller and Scott Forstall to Testify in Epic v. Apple Trial Apple's HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor Waiting to Be Switched On Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors Attackers are trying awfully hard to backdoor iOS developers' Macs Apple CEO Tim Cook Expects a Post-Pandemic Return to the Office: 'I Can't Wait' Spark Capital decides to 'sever all ties with David Dobrik's Dispo app weeks after the leading deal Goldman Cleared of Bias in New York Review of Apple Card Niantic announces partnership with Nintendo on new augmented reality 'Pikmin' title Tim Cook pens WSJ op-ed on COVID-19 and the 'urgency of racial justice' Picks of the Week Andy's pick: KeyPad - Digital KVM Rene's pick: HillierSmith, YouTube Alex's pick: Macro Photography - Don Komarechka Leo's pick: Steam Link Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: twit.cachefly.com itpro.tv/macbreak use the code: MACBREAK30 udacity.com/twit coupon code TWiT 

MBW 758: Cookin' Mutton - Intel vs. Apple, Epic Games vs. Apple, Rumors & Leaks vs. Apple

HomePod discontinued, Apple employee leaks, Apple March event Apple discontinues the original HomePod, will focus on mini Adobe explains the transition to Apple Silicon Apple sues former employee for allegedly leaking to media Apple publishes Privacy Labels site Apple Agrees to Offer Government-Approved Pre-Installed Apps for Devices in Russia Opensignal report claims iPhone 12 is slower than almost every Android phone in 5G/4G speed tests Imagine Partners Brian Grazer & Ron Howard Make Apple Studios First-Look Film Deal M1 Mac SSD wear probably a far smaller problem than it appears Follow our podcast': Apple Podcasts to stop using 'subscribe' Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Animated Knots website and app Doc Rock's pick: Røde Wireless GO II Alex's pick: ATEM Mini Extreme ISO Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay Guest: Doc Rock Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/macbreak - use code MACBREAK30 Uber.com/MACBREAK 

MBW 757: Leo: Warrior Princess - HomePod discontinued, Apple employee leaks, Apple March event

March Apple event, AirTags & Apple TV rumors, Octane X Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability Leaker Suggests Apple Event to Be Held on March 23 First Apple event of the year rumored for March 23rd: AirTags, AirPods, iPad Pro, Apple TV? Why don't PCs use error-correcting RAM? "Because Intel," says Linus Apple Confirms iMac Pro Will Be Discontinued When Supplies Run Out, Recommends 27-Inch iMac Apple TV+ announces programming partnership with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai Square acquires the majority of Tidal, Jay-Z's streaming service, in a $297 million deal. Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code with native support for Apple Silicon Macs Octane X launches on Mac App Store bringing fast spectral GPU rendering to 3D artists on macOS iCloud user locked out for six months over coding bug related to her last name Apple Faces French Complaint over iPhone Advertising Tool Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Geometric Goods iPhone Folio Case Andy's pick: Fitbit Charge 4 Rene's picks: Steve Jobs Stories Alex's pick: O.C. White Ultima & Otoy Octane X Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak sandisk.com/macbreak expressvpn.com/macbreak 

MBW 756: That Damn Dung Beetle - March Apple event, AirTags & Apple TV rumors, Octane X

Virtual and augmented reality, iPhone 13 rumors, iMac in space Microsoft Mesh feels like the virtual future of Microsoft Teams meetings Kuo: iPhone 13 series to feature a smaller notch, 120Hz display, larger batteries, more Kuo: iPhone 13 will be available in 5.4-inch 'mini' form factor Kuo: Apple could launch 8-inch foldable iPhone and notch-less iPhone in 2023 Kuo: Next iPhone SE Coming in Early 2022 With 5G and Processor Upgrades Apple Files an Update to their 'Final Cut Pro' Trademark opening the Door for 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) via Cloud Subscription Apple TV+ picks up first Golden Globe win: Jason Sudeikis awarded best comedy actor as Ted Lasso All 270 US Apple Stores are open for the first time since March 2020 Epic Games v. Apple trial scheduled to start on May 3: exact duration and in-person vs. video testimony to be determined Hackers release a new jailbreak tool for almost every iPhone A 1990s iMac Processor Powers NASA's Perseverance Rover Developers have until March 31 to return DTK Mac mini to Apple and get $500 credit Final Fantasy creator to release Apple Arcade game Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Dispo Andy's pick: Workflowy Rene's picks: Dice by PCalc Alex's pick: Woohoto iPhone Mount Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

MBW 755: Put the Fun in Fungible - Virtual and augmented reality, iPhone 13 rumors, iMac in space

Mac malware, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple March event rumors New malware found on 30,000 Macs has security pros stumped Apple Is Going to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones With Zero-Click Attacks UK court blocks Epic Games from contesting Apple's Fortnite ban Epic Games 'Attempting to Locate' Former iOS Chief Scott Forstall to Testify in Ongoing Legal Battle with Apple Financial Times: Apple back on top in global smartphone sales Apple cracks down on apps with 'irrationally high prices' as App Store scams are exposed Mark Gurman says there isn't going to be a March 16th Apple event Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot OWC introduces a new all-in-one Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Cable to help solve the confusion Alleged Leaked Image Claims to Show Third-Generation AirPods and Case New iPad Pro and MacBook Models With Mini-LED Displays Again Rumored to Launch This Year First M1 MacBook Pros now available from Apple Refurbished Store Perseverance Parachute Secret Message Jon Stewart picks CBS News veteran as showrunner for upcoming Apple TV+ series Vintage Apple retail sign goes up for auction with $12,000 starting bid Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Flotato Andy's pick: NASA's Eyes Rene's picks: thumbsup.tv & Disney+ with Star Alex's pick: Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: newtek.com/tricaster Uber.com/MACBREAK twit.cachefly.com 

MBW 754: Dare Mighty Things - Mac malware, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple March event rumors

Rumors: an M1X chip, Apple's still-rumored car, and AirTags in March. iJustine takes a tumble Apple 'M1X' chip specification prediction appears on benchmark site Apple Car: Nissan talks failed over branding issues Volkswagen CEO Diess 'not afraid' of an Apple electric car Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Second tvOS 14.5 Beta to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers AirTags next month? (Jon Prosser) iOS 14.5 Beta Directs 'Safe Browsing' Traffic in Safari Through Apple Server Instead of Google to Protect Personal User Data Apple has won 3 Project Titan patents today relating to 3D AR Windshield Display, a Next-Gen Airbag System & more Facebook Meets Apple in Clash of the Tech Titans—'We Need to Inflict Pain' North Dakota senate votes down anti-App Store bill first given to lawmaker by Epic Games lobbyist All-in-one Microsoft Office app now available for iPad Apple offering free repairs for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE devices stuck in Power Reserve mode Apple Watch Is Now Worn on 100 Million Wrists Facebook Plans Smartwatch With Focus on Messaging, Health Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Hush Andy's pick: The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Rene's pick: Canon C70 Alex's pick: HOUSE: MARK I Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: sandisk.com/macbreak itpro.tv/macbreak promo code MACBREAK30 

MBW 753: In the Closet With Jibo - Rumors: an M1X chip, Apple's still-rumored car, and AirTags in March.

Apple Glass, Apple Car, and a Swallowed AirPod New Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Details: Swappable Headbands, Eye-Tracking Apple Car Talks Aren't Happening, Say Automakers Hyundai, Kia HomePod mini Review — 3 Months Later! Apple's Dan Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets Apple Is the $2.3 Trillion Fortress That Tim Cook Built Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing Worcester man swallows AirPod while sleeping, does not realize it Apple TV+ receives four Golden Globes nominations for 'Ted Lasso' and more Apple receives 11 nominations for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Developer exposes multiple scam apps on the App Store, some bringing in millions of dollars in revenue Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Battery Buddy Rene's pick: Impact: iPhone Heather's pick: TrueBill Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Heather Kelly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK expressvpn.com/macbreak 

MBW 752: Worcester Man - Apple Glass, Apple Car, and a Swallowed AirPod

Apple financial results and Tim Cook's Facebook shade. Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2 with fixes for Bluetooth, external display issues, more About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave Google researcher discovers new iOS security system iOS 14.5 code reveals upcoming 'Apple Card Family' feature for multi-user accounts The iPhone's Face ID Will Soon Work With a Mask—If You Have an Apple Watch iOS 14.5 beta enables worldwide dual-SIM 5G support Q1 2021 financial results: Apple's latest record holiday quarter Tim Cook privacy keynote from the CPCD conference on YouTube Tim Cook condemns Facebook business model, says valuing engagement over privacy leads to 'polarization' and 'violence' A Day in the Life of Your Data I checked Apple's new privacy 'nutrition labels.' Many were false. Hyundai wrestles with the risks of embracing Apple Amazon will have a new CEO as Jeff Bezos transitions to executive chair later this year EU Calls $15.7 Billion Apple Tax Ruling 'Contradictory' Apple's iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows is now available Apple Fitness+ is adding AirPlay casting Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Raycast Andy's pick: Mac 128 Papercraft Rene's pick: Racial Equity and Justice Initiative - Apple Andy's pick: Zoom OSC Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: Uber.com/MACBREAK Gabi.com/MACBREAK 

MBW 751: Corner Office in a Round Building - Apple financial results and Tim Cook's Facebook shade.

Dan Riccio's move, Apple earnings, and Apple's rumored VR headset Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple Apple's First Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses Apple's Stock Closed at All-Time High Today Ahead of Earnings Results Next Week Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ iOS 14.4 RC now available to developers, here are the full release notes watchOS 7.3 RC released to developers with new unity watch face, Time to Walk feature, ECG in more countries macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC now available with Bluetooth improvements, M1 Mac fixes, more Apple releases HomePod Software Version 14.4 with new Handoff experience, more Apple celebrates Black History Month Apple Watch blood sugar measurement coming in Series 7, claims report M1 Macs can now run the full version of Linux thanks to the new Corellium port Microsoft mocks Apple's doomed Touch Bar in new Surface ad Tim Cook gave the first Mac Pro to Trump, apparently Apple debuts new interactive Valentine's Day gift guide featuring iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more Picks of the Week Leo's pick: Spotter Andy's pick: Babylon 5 in HD on HBO+ and Amazon Rene's pick: Black Magic ATEM Mini ISO Kelly's pick: Media+ Podcast Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Kelly Guimont Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: Amazon.com/TWITRX twit.cachefly.com 

MBW 750: Born and Braised - Dan Riccio's move, Apple earnings, and Apple's rumored VR headset

Processing the latest Apple product rumors from Mark Gurman. Former MacBreak Weekly Panelist, Lory Gil, gets married! Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide Apple Plans Upgraded MacBook Pros With Return of Magnetic Charging Apple Plans First iMac Desktop Redesign in Nearly a Decade Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models Report: Apple in talks with production companies to launch 'podcasting subscription service' Apple fails to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion Apple sued by group insisting it curb Telegram after Capitol attack Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 days before symptoms appear Shot on iPhone 12: Portraits, cityscapes, the night sky, and more Belkin issues recall for 2-in-1 wireless charger sold by Apple over fire hazards Epic Widens Fortnite Dispute With Apple, Google in the U.K. iOS 14.4 Will Introduce Warning on iPhones With Non-Genuine Cameras macOS Beta code suggests Apple will block users from sideloading unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs Apple working to release Music and Podcasts apps on Microsoft Store Apple again extends Apple TV+ free trials, subscribers now get free access until July 2021 AirPods Max battery drain reports surface, some saying they empty overnight AirPods Max teardown reveals removable headband, iOS 14.4 hints at 'headband type' identifier The Best Apple-Related Accessories at CES 2021 Samsung launches competitors to iPhone 12 and AirPods Pro, beats AirTags to market Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform Picks of the Week Leo's pick: CleanShot X Andy's pick: Spaces Rene's pick: Clubhouse Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsor: itpro.tv/macbreak use the code: MACBREAK30 

MBW 749: Animals Folding Pizza - Processing the latest Apple product rumors from Mark Gurman.

Apple making 'big announcement' Wednesday, says CBS Apple removes Parler from the App Store Apple, Hyundai set to agree on electric car tie-up, says Korea IT News Apple's Self-Driving Electric Car Is at Least Half a Decade Away Comment: Now is the right time for Apple to bring iMessage to Android and Windows Intel Talks With TSMC, Samsung to Outsource Some Chip Production Among Us: Most Downloaded Game in December 2020 PopSockets reveals new MagSafe-compatible PopGrips for iPhone 12 Today I learned your Apple Watch can double as a vlogging viewfinder Parler vs. Apple & Twitter — Real Lawyer Reacts! (Feat. Legal Eagle) Picks of the Week Leo's picks: Plugable 7-in-1 Hub, The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs Andy's pick: Netflix: "Pretend It's A City" Rene's pick: Apurture MC Lights David's pick: Sleep Watch by Bodymatter Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/macbreak newtek.com/tricaster 

MBW 748: Siri, Drive Me Home - Predicting Apple's "big announcement"

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