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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.

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Latest Episodes

People are starting to get their iPhone Duo in hand! Are the reports of the iPhone Duo's screen cracking a concern for the product's viability? And Apple unveils a new iPad Mini and updated MacBook Pro and iMac with the M6 chip!

• Phone Duo review: ... more

Apple is holding its "Pro and Tell" event on October 28th in Los Angeles. If you ordered the iPhone Duo, will you be getting yours in 2027, like a lot of people? And how will Apple's HomeView handle loading new apps onto the device?

• Apple announce... more

Apple held its "Welcome Home" event, debuting Apple HomeView and Apple Home Collection, a lineup of new smart home accessories in partnership with LG. Apple also unveiled its Apple TV 4K. And will Apple finally debut its Touchscreen MacBook Pro later... more

We could finally see Apple launch new smart home products this month. iPhone Duo apparently has a 'replaceable' folding display layer to help minimize crease visibility. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. And Apple's latest AirPods, AirPods... more

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Recent Guests

Shelly Brisbin
Technology journalist and host of Lions, Towers, and Shields
Texas Standard
Episode: MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!
Stephen Hackett
Writer at 512 Pixels and co-host of Connected
512 Pixels
Episode: MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!
Glenn Fleishman
Two-time Jeopardy champion, blogger, and independent publisher
Episode: MBW 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms - Pro and Tell: MacBook Pro Event Is Officially Coming!
Federico Viticci
Editor-in-Chief, MacStories
MacStories
Episode: MBW 1044: Live, Love, Re-Org - The Strength of the M5 Mac Studio Running Local Agents
John Gruber
Founder of Daring Fireball
Daring Fireball
Episode: MBW 1029: Intimate Functionalities - Is the New Siri AI Good?
Mikah Sargent
Guest host stepping in for Jason Snell
TWIT
Episode: MBW 1028: The Finder Guy of Your Choosing - Meet the New Siri AI
Shelly Brisbane
Accessibility expert
Independent accessibility consultant / guest on MacBreak Weekly
Episode: MBW 1026: Double-Wide Mode - How Apple May Lean Into AI Features for Its OS's
Mark Gurman
Bloomberg reporter covering Apple and tech, weekly guest on the show
Bloomberg
Episode: MBW 1020: AirPods for Your Face - Is the MacBook Neo a Hit?
David Pogue
Author of Apple, The First 50 Years
New York Times / CBS News books author
Episode: MBW 1018: 50 Years and Still Going Strong - Apple: The First 50 Years

Hosts

Leo Laporte
Host of the show and mainstream tech commentator
Christina Warren
Host/Contributor with Apple-focused and tech journalism background
Andy Ihnatko
Co-host and technology writer
Jason Snell
Co-host and analyst, frequent tech commentator
Glenn Fleishman
Guest host filling in with independent tech writing background

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Too much giggling for air-time is making less enjoyable.

    Come for information about Apple products. Recently (Oct 2026) Andy has been giggling way too much for other comments that are not all that humorous - Twit laugh track? Reminds me of a skit from MadTV when a course for background actor learning to steal attention from scene simply by doing a odd action to draw attention. Please, silence is golden when nothing constructive to contribute.

    Apple Podcasts
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    conservative buyer
    United States6 days ago
  • Keeps interrupting

    Leo always just keeps interrupting everyone to talk about the most useless things. Also why is Andy there, just let hime go because he's an Apple hater for decades.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hodl_till_the_end
    United Statesa month ago
  • Long time listener but…

    Although I welcomed the addition of Christina I find the audio emanating from her mic impossible to listen. Sad. Given up on the show. Sad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pmm3
    United Statesa month ago
  • Time To Tefresh

    I’ve been listening to since the beginning 20 years ago. Of the many Apple shows, this used to be interesting, at least when they talked about the technology. When Leo’s guests are Developers or technology experts evolving the product, it’s interesting, but it’s usually a panel of journalists that aren’t technology professionals. I don’t mind Jason Snell, but I agree with others that Andy rambles. The show is also too political, be it about Apple or politics in general. I only want ton know abou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    j0ram
    Canadaa month ago
  • too political

    listened for many years, but the show is just too political now so will be stopping. some hosts can discuss tech without pushing their own political views, but this one no longer does

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ShayneG
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviews call for tighter moderation and dislike cross-talk or political detours.
Critics point to over-talking from some panelists and a shift away from purely Apple hardware/software discourse.
Positive notes often highlight Christina Warren's fresh perspective and strong insights on Apple Maps and on-device AI.
Listeners praise the panel's deep Apple knowledge and chemistry when discussing complex topics like AI and Vision Pro.
A number of listeners appreciate long-running, reliable coverage and practical consumer takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#68
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#66
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!
Q: Do you have any first impressions to share as a part of this before we move on?
Stephen Hackett says the iPhone Duo feels like a premium, well-built evolution of the iPhone Air, though he is still unsure what to think of its unusual software experience.
MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!
Q: Stephen, you walked into a store today and got an iPhone Duo, did you not?
Stephen Hackett says he stopped at an Apple Store, was first in line and bought one of the store's three available units after missing the preorder window.
MBW 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms - Pro and Tell: MacBook Pro Event Is Officially Coming!
Q: Should there have been more here or is it maybe okay that there isn't a whole big app store here?
The panel sees potential in HomeView sharing or adapting apps through the iPhone and CarPlay rather than launching with its own app store. They say Apple can learn from how people use the device and add capabilities over time.
MBW 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms - Pro and Tell: MacBook Pro Event Is Officially Coming!
Q: What case does Apple make to say why now is the time?
The panel suggests that touch screens are now an expected way to interact with computers, particularly for younger users, and that basic taps and swipes can be convenient even when a keyboard and trackpad remain the primary controls.
MBW 1036: Corn Is Just Corn - Apple's Q3 2026 Results
Q: What are your thoughts on the Apple Upgrade program after seeing the latest details?
The panel sees mixed value: for some buyers it offers predictable budgeting and easier access to new devices, while others worry about long-term ownership and the impact on resale value; the choice depends on personal finances and whether continuous hardware refresh suits their needs.

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A long-running Apple-focused panel discusses the latest in hardware, software, and services, with frequent dives into pricing, AI, and regulatory questions shaping the ecosystem. Episodes blend newsroom-style updates with practical takeaways for buyers, developers, and investors, often weighing on Apple's strategy around devices (Macs, iPad, Vision Pro), services, and on-device AI. Notable strengths include a recurring cast of informed commentators delivering brisk, opinionated banter and timely context, plus occasional guests who broaden the tech-policy and developer perspectives. This mix can appeal to listeners who want deep, tech-centric analysis delivered in a conversational, opinionated format.

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