MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Predictions for Apple's Q4 earnings call and Q1 announcements. "Shot on iPhone" ad campaign. Apple's reaction to Trump's immigration ban. Apple Pay grows 50%. No Touch Bar in the Bar exam. Rene's pick: Linea Alex's picks: DJI iPhone Gimbal, Landmark Lens Andy's pick: Luminar Leo's Pick: Dropbox Paper 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.

Apple releases 10.2.1 with security improvements, why Apple's new file system will be better, shrinking bezels for upcoming iPads, Qualcomm being sued for one billion, and more. 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.

iOS App Store monopoly antitrust suit is back on. Consumer Reports changes its mind about the MacBook Pro. Apple's plans for original TV shows. Nvidia's new 4K Shield TV. Rene's pick: Little Flocker Andy's pick: LightDims LED Blockers Leo's pick (1): Portal for the Apple II Leo's pick (2): Atlas Recall 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.

On the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, we look back at the Steve Jobs keynote that changed the world. Also: rumors of a Carl Zeiss/Apple AR collaboration.Chris Lattner leaves Apple. App store sales top $28 billion, but Apple still misses 2016 sales targets. Pokemon Go blocked in China; LinkedIn blocked in Russia. Consumer Reports to retest MacBook Pro battery life. Bulletproof MacBook Pro saves a man's life in Florida airport shooting. Alex's pick: Decimator MD-HX Andy's Pick: Classic Mac Apple Watch Stand Rene's Pick: LG UltraFine 5K Display Leo's Pick: Made in CNY 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.

Gazing into the crystal ball for Apple's 2017 offerings. AirPods are "a runaway success." Foxconn will replace all human workers with robots. Sierra's PDF problems. Free Beat's Solo3 wireless headphones. FaceTime blamed for 5-year-old girl's death. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay Guest: Adam Engst Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

A look back at the biggest stories and the best moments of 2016. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Tim Cook writes to his employees to explain why he met with Trump, and to assure them that Apple is still committed to the Mac platform. Apple appeals its $14 billion tax bill from the EU. AirPods arrive at last. Law enforcement in Florida can legally force someone to reveal their iPhone passcode. Pokemon Go is still coming to the Apple Watch. Alex's pick: earHero Andy's Pick: Marvel Unlimited Rene's picks: Minecraft for Apple TV, Steel Series Nimbus controller 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.

Apple quietly releases AirPods, and immediately runs out of stock. Beats X delayed until February. How to build a better Mac Pro. Super Mario Run coming this week. iOS 10.2 comes with new emoji and an improved TV app. MacOS 10.12.2 removes the "time remaining" battery estimate. Tim Cook joins the tech titans meeting with Trump this week. Apple works to fix Calendar spam. Apple Music hits 20 million subscribers. Lemmings and Pac-Man on the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Andy's Pick: AlphaSmart NEO2 or Dana Rene's Pick: Apple AirPods Leo's Pick: Radio.Garden 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.

US Supreme Court throws out damage award in Apple vs Samsung case. AirPort rated highest in customer satisfaction; Apple stops development. How to stop iCloud Calendar spam Users reporting problems with MacBook Pro. What would it take to make a truly great Mac Pro? Apple Watch sales are setting records, but they are just a tiny share of the wearables market. Rene's Pick: Hour of Code and Product (RED) Andy's Pick: FlightGear Flight Simulator Guest panelist Adam Christianson's pick: Bloxels Game Builder Kit Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Adam Christianson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

The next iPad might have a tiny bezel and no home button. The next iPhone might have a curved OLED screen. The next Apple campus might be ready this spring. And the next Mac might run on ARM, but it probably won't. Alex's pick: SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive for Type-C Ready Smartphones and Tablets Andy's Pick: The Flying Karamozov Brothers Rene's Pick: Apple Watch Series 1 Leo's Pick: A practical guide to securing macOS (on GitHub) 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.

Apple stops developing wireless routers. Playing Doom on the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. The MacBook Pro is neither repairable nor recyclable. Why the MacBook Pro can only have 16gb of RAM. Sal Soghoian leaves Apple as his position is eliminated. Jony Ive designs a Christmas tree. Rene's pick: The iMore 2016 Gift Guide Andy's pick: Sal Soghoian's Apple automation sites Leo's picks: iTerm2 and Homebrew 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.

Rene has his review of the new 13" and 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Rumors say AirPods might come out this week. Apple is working on Augmented reality - is this the future? Apple's new $300 coffee book focuses on the Jobs-Ive collaboration. Leo's Pick: Touché lets you test drive the TouchBar Rene's Pick: Toms bands for Apple Watch Andy's Pick: Blue Raspberry Microphone 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.

Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie argue over whether the new MacBook Pro is "Pro" enough. Should you build a Hackintosh? AirPods get delayed - no word on for how long. Is a "Jet White" iPhone on the way? A leaked email shows Steve Jobs' plans for Apple after his death. 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.

With the new MacBook Pro, Apple has angered power users. Why a Touch Bar instead of a touchscreen? Why only USB-C ports? Why only 16gb of RAM? Why no new Mac Pro desktop? And with its new Surface Studio, why does Microsoft now seem more innovative than Apple? We convene an extra-large panel to discuss these issues and more. Andy hates the new keyboard Alex hates the loss of MagSafe Rene explains why Apple could only legally put in 16gb of RAM Leo has a solution: Hackintosh Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Adam Engst Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly.

Final predictions for Apple's "hello again" event this Thursday: New MacBooks and Macbook Pros - complete with a just-leaked photo of the new OLED function strip. Magic Strip? Magic Bar? Apple's Q4 earnings beat Wall Street estimates, Apple sues over counterfeit chargers sold on Amazon, and happy 15th birthday, iPod! iOS 10.1 is out. Rene thinks the new Portrait mode is flawed, but wonderfully so. The 32gb iPhone 7 has slower memory, but that doesn't matter. What might matter is the inferior Intel modem in the AT&T and T-Mobile version. Leo has the ultimate Christmas gift for the ham lover in your life. 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.