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MacBreak Weekly (Video)

MacBreak Weekly (Video)

TWiT 10 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all. New episodes every Tuesday.

Episodes

MBW 1038: The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier - Will Apple's Upcoming Folding iPhone Cost A lot?
MBW 1038: The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier - Will Apple's Upcoming Folding iPhone Cost A lot? Aug 18, 2026 2:29:36 The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch? Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27. Here's what's new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6. iOS 26.6.1
MBW 1037: Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit
MBW 1037: Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Aug 11, 2026 2:39:44 Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup? OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'. Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role. OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shap
MBW 1036: Corn Is Just Corn - Apple's Q3 2026 Results
MBW 1036: Corn Is Just Corn - Apple's Q3 2026 Results Aug 4, 2026 2:06:51 Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations. Apple announces record Q3 results. Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results. Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users. First Apple Silicon-
MBW 1035: Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program
MBW 1035: Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program Jul 28, 2026 2:24:32 Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push. Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation Apple loses bid to overturn $63
MBW 1034: The Other Side of the Corn - Price Hike for Apple Music
MBW 1034: The Other Side of the Corn - Price Hike for Apple Music Jul 21, 2026 2:23:11 Apple is raising its subscription prices for both Apple Music & select Apple One bundles. The OpenAI & Apple legal battle is escalating. And are Siri's AI features finally coming to China? Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions. Is Apple One worth it for you after recent price hikes? iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws.
MBW 1033: Liquid Glass Half Full - Apple Sues OpenAI Over Company Secrets
MBW 1033: Liquid Glass Half Full - Apple Sues OpenAI Over Company Secrets Jul 14, 2026 2:27:15 Apple sues OpenAI! Public beta for iOS 27 & more is now available. Apple seeks to move to the M7 chips quickly. And Apple TV gets a record 87 total Emmy nominations! Apple sues OpenAI, accusing it of stealing company secrets. Apple says former employee exploited 'rare' bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI. Apple's public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now. First
MBW 1032: I Like Turtles - The Apple & Epic Fight Continues
MBW 1032: I Like Turtles - The Apple & Epic Fight Continues Jul 7, 2026 2:24:55 The aftermath of Apple's price hikes. Apple is taking its fight against Epic to the Supreme Court. More AI features coming to Apple's Creature Studio. And Apple is showing confidence in its upcoming iPhone Fold, expecting to sell 10 million units! America is having MacBook sticker shock. MacBook price hikes expected to contribute to 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments. Apple weighs buying RA
MBW 1031: It's Girl Math - Apple's Price Spikes on iPads, MacBooks, and Mac Studios
MBW 1031: It's Girl Math - Apple's Price Spikes on iPads, MacBooks, and Mac Studios Jun 30, 2026 2:12:20 Not long after Tim Cook's interview with The Wall Street Journal about price increases for Apple products, Apple raised prices on products such as the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and iPad! Leaks are coming out about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. And could the rumored touch MacBook use M5 chips, with M7 models to follow? Apple raises prices due to memory chip shortage Micron executive Sumit Sadana te
MBW 1030: Impulse Pork Lo Mein - More Expensive Apple Products Down the Road?
MBW 1030: Impulse Pork Lo Mein - More Expensive Apple Products Down the Road? Jun 23, 2026 2:29:14 Tim Cook signals that the company will likely raise its prices down the road due to the memory chip shortage. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor is almost as accurate as the one in the Apple Watch. Still waiting to gain access to Siri AI? There's a shortcut to bypass it. And Apple's App Store is logging more data from you than most initially thought, per some security researchers. Apple to
MBW 1029: Intimate Functionalities - Is the New Siri AI Good?
MBW 1029: Intimate Functionalities - Is the New Siri AI Good? Jun 16, 2026 2:29:40 John Gruber of Daring Fireball joins the MacBreak Weekly panel this week! A deep dive into Apple's new Siri following WWDC. Why Apple Intelligence & the new Siri are not coming to the EU initially later this year. And could the iPhone Ultra's launch be delayed this year? Private cloud compute severely limited for third party devs. The future of Siri, or: why private inference isn't private

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