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.

• Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro.
• Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade.
• Apple's mysterious fisheye projection.
• Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks.
• Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy.
• Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
• Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair.
• 'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.

Picks of the Week:

• Alex's Pick: Liminal
• Andy's Pick: Downie
• Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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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.

• When will Apple release the new iPad Pro?
• Apple explores home robotics as potential 'next big thing' after car fizzles.
• Apple cut at least 600 workers when car, screen projects stopped.
• Beeper is joining Automattic.
• Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri.
• App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more.
• Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
• Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple.
• Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand.

Picks of the Week:

• Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential
• Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki
• Alex's Pick: NAB

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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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.

• Apple's Immersive Video problem.
• MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day.
• PSA: The MLB app doesn't work on the Mac anymore.
• MLB tvOS app adds Multiview, and it's a winner.
• Spatial Personas launching on Vision Pro today.
• Vision Pro engineers moved to folding iPhone project; delayed to 2027.
• Here's what Apple retail's new machine to update iPhones in the box looks like.
• Jon Stewart interviews Lina Kahn, says Apple wouldn't let him.
• The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps.
• Apple sues former employee for leaking iPhone's Journal app and more.

Picks of the Week:

• Alex's Pick: SmallRig
• Jason's Pick: Baseball Savant
• Andy's Pick: Torchy Blane in Panama

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