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Apple
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Iphone
Apple Intelligence
Siri
Apple Inc.
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Apple Vision Pro
Mac Mini
Epic Games
Ipad Mini
Apple Pay
Iphone Air
WWDC
Tariffs
Tim Cook
Accessibility
Meta
Ios 18.4
App Store

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. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this po... more

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Tim Cook signals that the company will likely raise its prices down the road due to the memory chip shortage. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor is almost as accurate as the one in the Apple Watch. Still waiting to gain access to Siri AI? There'... more

John Gruber of Daring Fireball joins the MacBreak Weekly panel this week! A deep dive into Apple's new Siri following WWDC. Why Apple Intelligence & the new Siri are not coming to the EU initially later this year. And could the iPhone Ultra's launch ... more

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Apple held its big WWDC 2026 keynote and introduced the new Siri AI for iOS 27, with sign-ups now available for the iOS 27 beta. However, Siri AI will be delayed in the EU for iOS and iPadOS 27. Liquid Glass has some opt-in options to roll back eleme... more

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WWDC is happening very soon: Monday, June 9th! Will this WWDC be Apple's AI do-over? Bloomberg gives a potential look into iOS 27. Dell unveils a new XPS 13 that takes aim at Apple's MacBook Neo, albeit at a higher price point. And Amazon will seek t... more

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Recent Guests

Shelly Brisbane
Accessibility expert
Accessibility specialist
Episode: MBW 1026: Double-Wide Mode - How Apple May Lean Into AI Features for Its OS's
Stephen Hackett
Guest from 512pixels, Connected Podcast
512pixels / Connected Podcast
Episode: MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put It In - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced!
David Pogue
Author, journalist, historian of Apple; guest on MacBreak Weekly
Wall Street Journal; author of Apple history book
Episode: MBW 1015: Who Shot Apple Intelligence? - The MacBook Neo
Shelly Brisbin
Guest on episode
Author/Tech journalist
Episode: MBW 1014: iPhone 17e: The "Enough" Phone - New iPad Air, M5 Pro, and M5 Max Chips
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
Renee Ritchie
Former tech journalist and current creator liaison at YouTube
YouTube
Episode: MBW 941: Simply Unbelievable - iMore, Meta's Quest 3S, Vision Pro
Malcolm Gladwell
Notable author and journalist, guest announced for future episode
Episode: MBW 941: Simply Unbelievable - iMore, Meta's Quest 3S, Vision Pro

Hosts

Leo Laporte
Host of MacBreak Weekly with a long-running role guiding discussions on Apple, tech policy, and industry strategy.
Jason Snell
Host/analyst with deep coverage of Apple, hardware, and software ecosystems.
Christina Warren
Panelist with Apple industry insights and GitHub development relations experience.
Andy Ihnatko
Tech journalist and regular panelist providing deep commentary and analysis on Apple and tech culture.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 572 ratings
  • Spiraling Downwards

    Since Leo drank the AI Kool-Aid this show has severely dropped in quality. I’m currently listening to him recommend a free “vibe coded” replacement for CleanMyMac. Sure Leo, let’s use a half-baked piece of software with hundreds of dubious forked versions rather than support actual human developers from Ukraine who make some of the best and most reasonably priced Mac software around. Also, the new host is way over caffeinated! Somehow there’s even more interrupting and talking over each other no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    olethembones
    United States2 months ago
  • Loved episode 1017 - We found a Google and put it in!

    The Relay influence with Stephen Hackett and with Jason hosting, made the show 5 Star! Nobody cutting people off and I didn’t have to fast forward as much through Andy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hog fan and Cowboy fan
    United States3 months ago
  • Nice podcast to wile away the time

    Best and only Vision Pro podcast around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcart58
    Germany4 months ago
  • Woke politics enough!

    Alex was a great counter weight to Andy and Leo. Hard to listen now after so many years. Was never crazy about Andy who must use 5000 words to make a two sentence point. Leo come on, tech show not California left political commentary show. Hoping someone sees the light and goes back to basics, tech basics. So much harder to listen without Alex. I be will continue to listen pushing fast forward much more. Would never pay to subscribe as it is now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Georgeny
    United States4 months ago
  • Thanks Andy

    He always pushes back to fanboy blindness and the slavish devotion that every a fruit company puts out is golden, and the sicko-fants derangement syndrome. Keep up the great work. Andy is know to be on right side of history in tech and society intersection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BitTorrent4Podcasts
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Positive notes often mention depth of Apple history discussions and panel chemistry.
Some listeners feel the show's dynamics can be interruptive but remain engaging for Apple enthusiasts.
Listener feedback highlights strong guest variety and high-knowledge banter.

Chart Rankings

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

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#102
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Apple Podcasts
#88
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#190
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#65
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#12
Philippines/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#83
Finland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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's current trajectory, emphasizing AI strategy, on-device processing, accessibility, and the evolving Vision Pro ecosystem. Discussions routinely weigh how Siri, iOS/macOS updates, and hardware roadmaps intersect with privacy, developer ecosystems, and regulatory dynamics, with frequent forecasts for WWDC and future product lines. The panel blends deep domain knowledge with humor and cross-talk, offering practical takeaways for developers, brands, and tech buyers who want to understand where Apple is headed and how it might affect apps, services, and hardware strategy. A notable strength is the way the regulars' diverse backgrounds—journalism, product history, and hands-on tinkering—produce well-rounded, opinion... more

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4. Shelly Brisbin
5. Christina Warren
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