MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support!

• Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis.
• Apple debuts Mag...

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...

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 gigawa...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 Ma...

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 Gam...