MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

What will Apple show at their event next week? iPhone 8 expectations. A look inside the Steve Jobs Theater. Siri's new boss. Tim Cook pledges Harvey Relief and criticizes DACA decision. ARKit apps preview. Rene's Pick: BB-9E and R2-D2 by Sphero Andy's Pick: OneTab browser extension for Chrome/Firefox Leo's pick: mFOODIE App Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

The Wall Street Journal confirms that Apple will unveil their next slate of iPhones on September 12th. The WSJ claims that the event will take place in the new Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, and also feature an LTE Apple Watch, 4K Apple TV, and HomePod details. Apple announces plans to build new data centers in Iowa as Tim Cook says that businesses have to pick up slack where "less functional" governments have faltered. Apple backs off self-driving car plans. Swift courses coming to high schools, community colleges. Force Friday II comes to Apple stores. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

iPhone Rumors. SEP encryption hacked. Hidden Apple job listings. AirPods shipping faster. iMessage wins the messaging war. Disable Touch ID with "cop button." AccuWeather iPhone app sends user location even when turned off. Rene's Pick: Aukey CC-S1 CAr Charger Andy's Pick: RPN-65 Simulator for iOS Leo's Pick: ThinkTank Retrospective 7 camera bag Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

What will Apple's redesigned iPhone be named? Will it have Touch ID and facial recognition? And most importantly, will it come in Blush Gold? Scott Bourne is here to give us some computational photography tips. More signs point to an LTE Apple Watch. How hard will it be to get a HomePod for Christmas? Apple's huge growth in services? Turns out that's mostly from a $3B check from Google. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Scott Bourne Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Apple Watch will add LTE data capabilities. Apple hits a new record stock high after a successful Q3 earnings call. iPhone is going to own AR. iOS 11 camera improvements will make Vic Gundotra happy. Alex's pick: Ubiquity Amplifi Rene's picks: Obscura, Adobe Lightroom Mobile Andy's picks: Joe Kissell's "Take Control of Automating the Mac" 2nd Edition, CMD-D Conference Leo's pick: Headlines Shirts Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

HomePod firmware hides secrets about iPhone 8 form factor, Apple Watch skiing workouts, and HomePod system sounds. Apple pulls VPN apps from China App Store. Apple TV may be going 4K. Foxconn is building a factory in Wisconsin and getting a fat tax credit for it. Jim Dalrymple's pick: Texas Hippie Collective Adam Engst's pick: TripMode 2 Andy Ihnatko's pick: RealVNC Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Jim Dalrymple and Adam Engst Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

The Rock's epic Siri ad, the Mac "Perv-ware" That Has Been Undetected for Years, Apple ranked as most profitable US company, security patches for iOS and macOS, Clips adds Disney/Pixar effects and Apple is attracting more Android switchers. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

ARKit demos and Oculus Rift support for Macs. iOS11 public beta 2 adds features. No more Apple Park drone footage. Apple shows off its newest emoji on World Emoji Day. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Leo installs the public beta of High Sierra live on air, iPhone 8 won't have Touch ID. Apple will be the 1st trillion dollar company. Qualcomm asks the US International Trade Commission to stop imports of Intel-based iPhones. Net Neutrality Day of Action July 12th. Plus: Amazon Prime Day, sous vide, cameras, and Pokemon Go's 1st anniversary. Leo's Pick: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Taylors of Harrogate tea Rene's Pick: Thrifter Andy's Pick: Pioneer BDR-XD05B USB 3 Blu-Ray drive Alex's Pick: Sonos Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

10 years ago, the iPhone arrived to change the world and kill chewing gum sales. The public beta of iOS 11 is available, and with it, the new iPad Pro is amazing. Apple's attempts at original programming are uniformly terrible so far. Alex's Picks: Dark Sky, Radar Scope, and the new 5K iMac Rene's Pick: Pokemon Go Raids. (Remember to use sunscreen!) Andy's Pick: Met Opera in HD App Leo's Pick: Drobo 5D3 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Leo is back, and now he has a 10.5" iPad Pro. iOS 11 makes Macs less necessary than ever. HomePod could be the best speaker for you. Would you spend $17,000 for a top of the line iMac Pro? Apple's ARKit will create a new generation of AR programs. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Jason Snell fills in for the vacationing Leo Laporte to discuss what we've learned since WWDC a week ago. We get first impressions of HomePod and a review of the new iPad Pro. iOS 11 will have a significant impact on how we interact with iPads, and WatchOS 4 may be a big deal for the future of Apple Watch. Apple updated its MacBooks and iMacs, and we try to determine how the new iMac Pro would differ from the Mac Pro we're expecting Apple to announce in the future. Andy and Rene get into a heated debate over the new MacBook keyboards. And Apple made some major announcements about features coming in its Podcasts app, including more detailed analytics for podcasters. Andy's Pick: Pride Apple Watch Band and the Diesel Sweeties Command Pin Rene's Pick: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Susie's Pick: YouTube TV Jason's Pick: Pipifier Hosts: Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Susie Ochs Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay are out this week, so Andy Ihnatko takes over the show and brings in a panel of developers to discuss Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference. HomePod is Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, but with a big focus on music and quality sound. The new 18 core iMac Pro might just fill that Mac Pro-sized hole in your heart. The new 10.5" iPad Pro gets some new iOS 11 features that bring it closer to being the only computer you need. iOS 11 also brings a slew of features, including peer-to-peer payments, augmented reality features, and machine learning. On the Mac side, macOS High Sierra improves on Sierra with Metal 2, virtual reality features, and external GPU support. Host: Andy Ihnatko Guests: Kelly Guimont, Oliver Breidenbach, and Janie Clayton Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

WWDC is less than a week away! What will Apple announce at their yearly developers conference? Updated MacBooks? New iMacs? A Siri speaker to compete with Google Home and the Amazon Echo? Dare we hope for a new Mac Mini? Alex's Pick: Lumu Light Meter Andy's Pick: Samsung Gear 360 Rene's Pick: Star Trek Bridge Crew Leo's Pick: TWiT Stickers! Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Tim Cook's wearable blood sugar monitor: will the Apple Watch soon save thousands of lives? WWDC is two weeks away, and we talk about the rumors and announcements we're hoping for. Apple's self-driving car is spotted on a Silicon Valley freeway. Apple Pay expands its reach. Apple Music's Jimmy Iovine explains why Apple Music will never have a free tier: music artists come first. iPhone NFC jailbreak lets iPhones talk to any NFC device. Apple vs Microsoft and Apple vs Google. Apple settles one patent dispute, but it might have much better luck with its next patent fight thanks to the Supreme Court. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.