MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Federico Viticci of MacStories joins the show this week! Federico shares his experience using Apple's new M5 Ultra Mac Studio & running local AI agents with the machine. John Ternus is looking to get the company to run faster & leaner. And AT&T may not support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature?

M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.

Apple's new CEO seeks to make company run faster and leaner.

AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature.

iPhone 18 Pro Face ID rebooting bug to be fixed in iOS update.

Meta announces VR headset for $1299.

Picks of the Week

Federico's Picks: Open Minis, Cadu Bot, and Comet KVM

Andy's Pick: Keychron K3 v2

Christina's Picks: Xounds Redux & FruitMenu Redux

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren

Guest: Federico Viticci

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The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max are hitting consumers' hands. Reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 are out now for Apple's latest smartwatches. And are the newest Mac Minis and Mac Studios worth it for their prices?

Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode works.

The iPhone 18 Pro's big camera update is all about the small gains.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before.

Apple is developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivaling Whoop.

M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.

M6 Mac mini review: Tiny, pricey, and powerful.

John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro.

Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI.

Jessica Chastain thriller 'The Savant' getting 2027 release on Apple TV after year on hold.

Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art live music venue in London

Picks of the Week

Jason's Pick: Relay for St. Jude

Andy's Pick: MOONDROP Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear Headphones

Christina's Picks: Taylor Swift: Patient Zero & Mona Breaker

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max are hitting consumers' hands. Reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 are out now for Apple's latest smartwatches. And are the newest Mac Minis and Mac Studios worth it for their prices?

Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode works.

The iPhone 18 Pro's big camera update is all about the small gains.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before.

Apple is developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivaling Whoop.

M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.

M6 Mac mini review: Tiny, pricey, and powerful.

John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro.

Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI.

Jessica Chastain thriller 'The Savant' getting 2027 release on Apple TV after year on hold.

Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art live music venue in London

Picks of the Week

Jason's Pick: Relay for St. Jude

Andy's Pick: MOONDROP Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear Headphones

Christina's Picks: Taylor Swift: Patient Zero & Mona Breaker

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its continuous ambient listening. And Apple wins 29 Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards!

John Ternus enters, with folding phones and AI watches.

Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that costs $1,999.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system.

Apple's always-listening watch features test eavesdropping laws.

Apple's OS 27 updates will be released on Monday, September 14th.

Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app.

pdfu on X: "iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate have private hooks that let apps add Siri Extensions..."

Apple's Siri AI can be swapped out for Claude, ChatGPT, code shows.

macOS 27 Golden Gate review: Bridging the Tahoe gap.

visionOS 27 updates.

Apple wins most Emmys.

Picks of the Week

Christina's Picks: Spigen iPhone Duo Cast Concept & View Tweet extensions.

Andy's Pick: Mac Duo

Jason's Pick: Strategery 4

Leo's Pick: Homebrew 7

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its continuous ambient listening. And Apple wins 29 Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards!

John Ternus enters, with folding phones and AI watches.

Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that costs $1,999.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system.

Apple's always-listening watch features test eavesdropping laws.

Apple's OS 27 updates will be released on Monday, September 14th.

Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app.

pdfu on X: "iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate have private hooks that let apps add Siri Extensions..."

Apple's Siri AI can be swapped out for Claude, ChatGPT, code shows.

macOS 27 Golden Gate review: Bridging the Tahoe gap.

visionOS 27 updates.

Apple wins most Emmys.

Picks of the Week

Christina's Picks: Spigen iPhone Duo Cast Concept & View Tweet extensions.

Andy's Pick: Mac Duo

Jason's Pick: Strategery 4

Leo's Pick: Homebrew 7

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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