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Apple announced a May 7th event, hinting very heavily that new iPads will be announced at the event! Will Apple stop producing its FineWoven accessories following negative reviews of the product? Apple is continuing its environmental push. And is Apple cutting its future Vision Pro shipment forecasts?
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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts.
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When will new iPads be announced? Apple confirms layoffs are coming to the company, hitting the former Apple Car division and other sectors. Apple's App Store now allows for gaming emulators. Apple is also challenging ITC's ban on the Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
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Does Apple need help with its approach to immersive videos? During its production, Jon Stewart was not allowed to interview the FCC chairwoman, Lina Kahn, on its Apple TV+ show. And, Apple sues a former employee for leaking the iPhone Journal app to the media.
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In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia.
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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly again this week! Could Apple bring Google Gemini to its iPhones and iOS 18? You can now buy the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for a very affordable price. And is it the end of Hackintosh?
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Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: John Voorhees
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Jason Snell is leading MacBreak Weekly as Leo Laporte is out this week. Apple initially blocked Epic's return to its App Store due to Tim Sweeney tweeting about Apple, then reversed their decision. Zuckerberg defends the Meta Quest 3 after someone criticized the headset on Threads. And could Apple TV+ follow a similar path to other streaming services and offer an ad-tier service?
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Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
Guest: Dan Moren
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Apple released new 13" and 15" MacBook Airs with their M3 chips. Apple's been hit with a hefty €1.8 billion fine in the EU for breaking music streaming laws. And should you be wearing your Apple Vision Pro at your wedding?
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Breaking news: Apple has canceled work on its electric car, shifting the team to work on generative AI instead. Apple gets post-quantum encryption in the iOS 17.4 update. Is Apple's FineWoven case any good? And did Microsoft try to sell its Bing search engine to Apple in 2018?
- Apple cancels work on electric car, shifts team to generative AI.
- Apple iOS 17.4: iMessage gets post-quantum encryption in new update.
- It's apparently easy to crack the Apple Vision Pro's front screen.
- Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive.
- Apple's FineWoven iPhone 15 case draws poor reviews, criticism.
- Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought.
- Google says Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple in 2018.
- Apple Sports: A free iPhone app to get you the score, fast.
- Simple complexity: Apple's trio of sports apps.
- AppleCare support advisors testing new ChatGPT-like tool 'Ask'.
- Crying in Apple Vision Pro.
- Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple.
- Major shareholders planning to force Apple to reveal use of AI.
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- Andy's Pick: Solar Eclipse Glasses
- Alex's Pick: Jambar
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Zuckerberg gave his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset and firmly believes the Meta Quest 3 is the superior product: what a shock! Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge a 30% fee to advertisers that purchase boosted posts through Apple's App Store. Apple filmed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the Apple Vision Pro. And Apple finally confirms that you should not use rice to dry out your phone.
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