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December 23, 2025 144 mins

An update on the story about an Apple developer who lost access to their Apple ID. Apple receives clearance to activate the Apple Watch hypertension detection feature in Australia. Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency. And we say goodbye to one of the original MacBreak Weekly panelists.

  • Apple developer's account restored after compromised gift card incident.
  • Apple receives clearance to activate Apple Watch hypertension detection/notification feature in Australia.
  • Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil.
  • Apple's iOS 26.3 will introduce proximity pairing to third-party devices in the EU.
  • Free two-hour delivery from Apple Stores now available for a limited time.
  • 1.5 TB of VRAM on Mac Studio - RDMA over Thunderbolt 5.
  • Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency.
  • Apple announces more ads are coming to App Store search results
  • Apple quietly discontinued flyover city tours in Apple Maps.
  • Why Apple's foldable iPhone may be smaller than expected.
  • Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early.

Picks of the Week

  • Alex's Pick: Homey Pro
  • Andy's Pick: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas & Patrick Stewart's 'A Christmas Carol'
  • Jason's Pick: Some of his favorite books, TV shows, and podcasts from the past year.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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