MacBreak Weekly 981: It's Thicker Where It Counts

Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list.

• Apple is offering 150 million to stream F1.
• Tim Cook isn't going anywhere soon, but an Apple shake-up looms.
• Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal.
• EU likely to shelve digital tax plan that would target Apple and other Big Tech companies.
• Apple plans new MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by early 2026.
• iPhone 17 Pro models rumored to have all-new unique color option.
• Fine M-Tec: leading beneficiary of SDC's crease-free display solution for foldable iPhone.
• Study: Apple's newest AI model flags health conditions with up to 92% accuracy.
• Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware.
• 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham says season 4 is like a 'beloved dog that was buried, and now we've exhumed it'.
• Steve Jobs lived in this counterculture commune in Oregon when he dreamed up Apple.
• Frame of preference: A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004.
• AirPort Base Stations: Will Apple ever return to Wi-Fi router market?
• Iconic 'Trash Can' Mac Pro is now on Apple's vintage products list.
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' coming to Apple Silicon Macs on July 17.
• Apple has its best Emmy nomination cycle ever, with 81 nominations.

Picks of the Week:

• Andy's Pick: Blip
• Alex's Pick: AppleTV
• Jason's Pick: PlayDate Season 2

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