Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.

• Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro.
• Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features.
• Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night.
• FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data.
• Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch.
• Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says.
• Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering.
• iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets.
• Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens.
• Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter.

Picks of the Week:

• Alex's Pick: Alpaka
• Leo's Pick: Loctote
• Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library
• Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop

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

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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?

• Apple announces May 7th event for new iPad.
• Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories.
• Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push.
• What really happens when you trade In an iPhone at the Apple Store.
• Apple finally plans to release a Calculator app for iPad later this year.
• macOS 15 rumored to feature revamped Calculator app.
• Apple says it was ordered to pull WhatsApp from China app store.
• Apple cuts 2024 & 2025 Vision Pro shipment forecasts.

Picks of the Week:

• Shelly's Pick: Quinn Martin TV Shows
• Andy's Pick: MediaHuman Audio Converter
• Alex's Pick: Apple Reality Composer

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.

• 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

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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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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.

• US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes
• Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
• Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues
• An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations
• EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers
• Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition
• Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite
• Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year
• Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check

Picks of the Week:

• Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th
• Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app
• Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options
  

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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?

• Apple in talks to license Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 generative AI tools.
• "The full exchange between Riley Testut and Apple's Kyle Andeer re the Core Technology Fee..."
• Walmart brings the popular MacBook Air with the M1 chip to its shelves.
• M3 MacBook Air said to lose 50% of its performance in clamshell mode.
• Modded M3 MacBook Air outperforms the more expensive M3 MacBook Pro with supercharged cooling.
• Serious bug in Sonoma 14.4 will destroy saved versions in iCloud Drive.
• Hackintosh is (almost) dead.

Picks of the Week:

• John's Pick: Chronicling
• Andy's Pick: Gestimer
• Alex's Pick: Spatial Symphony
• Jason's Pick: Windora

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?

• DMA be damned, Apple cuts off path to Epic Games Store, Fortnite on EU iPhones.
• Epic's App Store developer account restored in Europe once again.
• More options for apps distributed in the European Union.
• Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer's website, in latest EU App Store rule change.
• visionOS 1.1 improves Personas, adds MDM support.
• Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism.
• No currently available camera is high-res enough for Apple Vision Pro.
• M3 MacBook Air Review: More of a good thing.
• Hector Martin: "So the M3 can now drive 2 exte..." - Treehouse Mastodon
• Why ads on Apple TV+ are as inevitable as a 'Ted Lasso' spinoff.

Picks of the Week:

• Dan's Pick: Baldur's Gate 3
• Andy's Pick: Mars After Midnight
• Alex's Pick: Topaz

Hosts: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Dan Moren

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