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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!

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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?

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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

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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 accessibility reporter
The Incomparable
Episode: MBW 1048: The Cupertino Coffin - New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini Before Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event!
Stephen Hackett
Apple writer 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
Blogger, author, Kickstarter creator and two-time Jeopardy champion
Episode: MBW 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms - Pro and Tell: MacBook Pro Event Is Officially Coming!
Federico Viticci
Editor-in-Chief of MacStories
MacStories
Episode: MBW 1044: Live, Love, Re-Org - The Strength of the M5 Mac Studio Running Local Agents
Shelly Brisbane
Accessibility expert
Accessibility specialist
Episode: MBW 1026: Double-Wide Mode - How Apple May Lean Into AI Features for Its OS's
David Pogue
Author, journalist (New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning)
Author of Apple, The First 50 Years
Episode: MBW 1018: 50 Years and Still Going Strong - Apple: The First 50 Years
Christina Warren
New panelist, Mac blogger and GitHub developer relations
GitHub
Episode: MBW 1013: Boopgate - Steve Jobs' 71st Birthday
Dr. Paris Butfield Addison
A well-known Apple author and developer
Episode: MBW 1004: A Sad Farewell - Into the Cupertino Mists
Ray Maxwell
Former host of Maxwell's House
Episode: MBW 953: Best of 2024 - MacBreak Weekly's Best Moments in 2024

Hosts

Christina Warren
Developer relations at GitHub; host/analyst on long-running tech roundtable with focus on Apple and broader tech policy.
Andrew Ihnatko
Mac journalist and tech commentator; brings hands-on hardware insight and witty critique.
Jason Snell
Tech journalist and host; brings broad Apple ecosystem knowledge and editorial perspective.
Leo Laporte
Host of MacBreak Weekly; veteran tech broadcaster with deep ecosystem and media experience.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 584 ratings
  • Long time viewer and love the show, but…

    Christina Warren adds nothing to the show and in fact detracts from it. The stuttering and stammering over herself is beyond irritating and almost impossible to watch. She needs to be replaced.

    Otherwise love the show, and always have! Been watching Leo since the ZDTV and The ScreenSavers days!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    keebanger
    United Statesa month ago
  • No more Alex —> No more balance

    Ugh. Hard to listen to now. Missing Alex’s perspective to balance out the panel. Please hire someone that can respectfully counter Andy, Christina and Leo’s strong opinions. Don’t want to listen to an echo chamber of opinion.

    And Christina specifically is starting to become insufferably arrogant. More than the others she needs to be right, and she points out that fact often. “I was right about blah blah blah.” What about pointing out when you were wrong. Just a complainer. Jason doesn’t chime i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BoulderSun
    United States2 months ago
  • The best Mac podcast

    Been watching for 6 years and having 4 contributors of such high quality talking about the products we love without fear or favour but a clear passion for is my favourite podcast of the week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dreamy_days
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Good

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    0n-the-Hole
    China3 months ago
  • Too much politics

    There’s too much politics. Alex used to make it tolerable but his departure has removed much of the best parts. Too much of the same opinion now. No diversity of thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KGates9
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate deep Apple expertise and roundtable chemistry.
Many enjoy long-running host dynamics and practical tech insights.
Some critics push back on politics intruding into tech segments.

Chart Rankings

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

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#140
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#186
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#206
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#188
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#52
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#95
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MBW 1044: Live, Love, Re-Org - The Strength of the M5 Mac Studio Running Local Agents
Q: How does the M5 Ultra's local AI performance compare to previous Macs like the M3 Ultra?
Federico notes substantial gains, especially in pre-fill and sustained inference, driven by MLX-optimized backends and updated models; the tech community is rapidly iterating, making local AI more practical on Apple silicon.
MBW 1009: We Don't Have Room for Bryan - Apple Unveils the Newest AirTags!
Q: Should I buy the new AirTag?
If you're satisfied with the current ones, you might not need this upgrade, but if you're buying new ones, the latest offering will be more capable.
MBW 975: Sleek Peek - Looking Ahead to WWDC25
Q: What are the potential highlights expected from WWDC?
The discussion revolves around potential design updates, AI integrations, and whether Apple will finally unveil significant shifts in their software ecosystem.
MBW 953: Best of 2024 - MacBreak Weekly's Best Moments in 2024
Q: What was your experience buying the Vision Pro from Canada?
I ordered it in the U.S. and experienced significant issues accessing apps and features because it was originally bought under a Canadian Apple ID.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MacBreak Weekly

What is MacBreak Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable focused on Apple news, AI, and ecosystem strategy, featuring a stable panel of expert tech journalists and commentators. Episodes frequently dissect hardware updates (Mac mini, Mac Studio, Vision Pro), pricing shifts, and regulatory or legal tangles around OpenAI and app ecosystems, often weaving in AI governance, on-device vs. cloud AI, and market dynamics with savvy humor and long-running banter. The show stands out for its deep dives into future-facing Apple strategy, on-camera discussion, and the chemistry of a four-to-five person panel that keeps conversations brisk yet thorough, with tech culture tangents sprinkled in.

Listeners may appreciate the authoritative Apple-centric analysis, candid debates, and regular guest pe... more

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7. Christina Warren
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