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Zuckerberg gave his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset and firmly believes the Meta Quest 3 is the superior product: what a shock! Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge a 30% fee to advertisers that purchase boosted posts through Apple's App Store. Apple filmed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the Apple Vision Pro. And Apple finally confirms that you should not use rice to dry out your phone. Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros Apple Vision Pro supports Panavision 70 films. Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is 'the better product' vs. Apple's Vision Pro. EU to hit Apple with €500mn penalty in first ever music streaming fine. Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge 30% fee on boosted posts purchased through App Store. There's another fake cypto app on the App Store. Supreme Court sides with Apple in $503M VirnetX lawsuit, ending decade-long battle. Cox Communications wins order overturning $1 bln US copyright verdict. Rice is not included in Apple's official guidance for a wet phone. NBA Slam Dunk Contest filmed for Apple Vision Pro. Usher takes fans behind-the-scenes of 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Apple Music mini-doc. Apple Vision Pro 2 release date sooner than expected, insider claims. Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card. Gruber: Apple was 'effectively forced' by China to bring RCS to iPhone. Analyzing Apple Vision Pro as an accessibility engineer. Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Animoog Galaxy Jason's Pick: Logitech Circle View Camera Leo's Pick: Think Python 3rd edition Andy's Pick: Nimona Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT wix.com/studio for MacBreak Weekly kolide.com/macbreak

Jason published his review of the Apple Vision Pro on sixcolors.com! Are there privacy concerns when using the Apple Vision Pro? Jon Stewart says Apple canceled his show because of "things that might get me in trouble." And iOS 17.4 adds a 'virtual card number' feature to Apple Cash. Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future. Apple shares an in-depth look at Vision Pro privacy in new paper. The Vision Pro's scary side effect: Apple's new VR goggles may rewire our brains in some unexpected ways. Seeing the World through Digital Prisms: psychological implications of passthrough video usage in mixed reality. Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing dodge EU's big tech crackdown. FCC commissioner wants to investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown. Jon Stewart says Apple TV+ canceled his show because 'They didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble.' Apple overhauls its entire Windows app suite, including iCloud and Apple Music. Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them. iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash. Apple releases a new 15-minute short film, shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. $300 Vision Pro developer strap is just an expensive USB2 device. The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: A built-in workaround for applications hiding under the MacBook Pro notch. Jason's Pick: Dial M for Murder Andy's Pick: Superlist Alex's Pick: Stalman Clamp Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: robinhood.com/boost Download StressFace Melissa.com/twit

Jason, Alex, and guest Ray Maxwell have spent time with their Apple Vision Pros and share their thoughts on the device so far. Who would have thought the Vision Pro would scratch easily in a durability test? And an OLED iPad Pro is rumored to come out later this year with an expected price increase, but how much will the price of the iPad go to? Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and guest Ray Maxwell share their thoughts on the Vision Pro after spending the weekend with the device. This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new 'Spatial Computing Center of Excellence'. Apple Vision Pro front glass easily scratched in durability test. How to get an Apple Vision Pro demonstration. Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: full charts. Apple quadrupled its autonomous driving testing miles last year. OLED iPad Pro price increase won't be as painful as initially rumored. "Just peer-reviewed a forensic analysis in a case. The suspect mailed a package with a hidden Apple AirTag in it to a victim's old home address..." Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: Juno and Runestone for Vision Pro Andy's Pick: Ensemble for Vision Pro Alex's Pick: Jig Space Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Ray Maxwell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/macbreak ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK rocketmoney.com/macbreak

The first official reviews of Apple's Vision Pro headset have started coming in! How Apple's announcement of its plans to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act is sitting with various developers. Meta is welcoming Apple to the headset market. And Apple's next-generation CarPlay is launching in 2024. Reviews of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Apple aims to run AI models directly on iPhones, other devices. Tim Sweeney's response to how Apple is complying to the EU's Digital Markets Act. Apple's deliciously dripping with disdain press release. Mozilla says Apple's new browser rules are 'as painful as possible' for Firefox. Meta Welcomes headset war with Apple. Apple Card tops 12 million users, $1bn in cashback paid out last year. Apple Confirms next-generation CarPlay launching in 2024, reveals new features in iOS 17.4 beta. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Strada Alex's Pick: Prompt3 Jason's Pick: Numbers Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak cachefly.com/twit

Stephen Robles from the Primary Technology podcast joins the show to talk about his experience ordering the Apple Vision Pro headset and the accessories he got for it. Following Netflix's lead, YouTube and Spotify won't launch Vision Pro apps. iOS 17.3 is out now, adding a Stolen Device Protection feature to iPhones. And Apple TV+ gains 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon.' The Mac turns 40: read Apple's announcement from 1984. Apple has already sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets. YouTube and Spotify Won't launch Apple Vision Pro apps, joining Netflix. Apple dials back car's self-driving features and delays launch to 2028. Daring Fireball: 'Like the Sixth Finger in an AI-Rendered Hand' iOS 17.3 is out, adding Stolen Device Protection for your iPhone. About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.3. Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music. watchOS 10.3 now available with new 'Unity Bloom' Apple Watch face. Apple TV+ scores 13 Oscar nominations for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Napoleon' Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Black Ink for iOS Stephen's Picks: Mapper & the Anker Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack Jason's Pick: Sleeve 2 Leo's Pick: Death Stranding Director's Cut. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Stephen Robles Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/macbreak joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Apple lays down the foundation for the viewing experience you can achieve with the Apple Vision Pro when it releases in February. Wanda Austin joins Apple's board of directors as Al Gore & James Bell retire. And Apple TV+ scores an Emmy with its true crime drama miniseries, Black Bird. How to buy Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 device to go on sale Feb. 2. Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro ushers in a new era of storytelling innovation and immersive entertainment. Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro. Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems. Apple request for Epic App Store review denied by US Supreme Court. Apple grabs the top spot in the smartphone market in 2023 along with record high market share, according to IDC tracker. Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire. Wanda Austin to join Apple's board of directors. Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, U.S. Customs says. Beeper users say Apple is now blocking their Macs from using iMessage entirely. NanoRaptor: "For Niklaus Wirth, 1934-2024. ..." OLED iPad production underway for reported spring launch. PSA: Warn your non-techy friends about fake AppleCoin ads. Black Bird' scores Apple TV+ it's sole major Emmy award. The incredible shrinking podcast industry. Picks of the Week: Jason & Andy's Pick: BBEdit 15 Alex's Pick: MimoLive Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

The wild rumor from last week was true: Apple's Vision Pro headset has a release date set now! Did Apple intentionally put a back door in its last five iPhones? An iPhone survives a 16,000-foot fall from an airplane. And if you signed up for the settlement payment, your 'Batterygate' payment will come soon. Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2. Did Apple intentionally put a back door in the last 5 iPhones? Apple rejects 37Signals calendar app. AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory. iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282. Apple starts sending $92 'Batterygate' settlement payments to iPhone users. China says it cracked Apple AirDrop to identify message sources. Apple unveils first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Photosweeper X Alex's Pick: The Solar System: An Illustrated Guide to Our Home in Space Jason's Pick: SwiftBar 2.0 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit rocketmoney.com/macbreak ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

The Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches are available for purchase again from the Apple Store for the time being after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit placed a short pause on the ban's enforcement. In the meantime, Apple is pursuing a software fix to avoid another import ban on its watches. A new iPad did not get shipped in 2023. And could the Vision Pro be released in late January / early February? Apple wins temporary reprieve from the ban on Apple Watch sales. Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban. The entrepreneur who bet his company on a fight with Apple. My Touch ID button is fully deconstructed. 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever. Apple warnings of possible government hacking drew ire of Indian officials. Apple just broke a tradition it held for 12 years. Vision Pro release date: Everything we know. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Ugreen Tire Inflator Andy's Pick: Cabel Sasser's Archive of Vintage DAK Catalogues Jason's Pick: Squaring the Circle - The Story of Hipgnosis Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Wildgrain.com/MACBREAK or use code MACBREAK babbel.com/macbreak

Looking back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2023: New M2 chips for the MacBook Pro & mac Mini. Apple released Apple Music Classical after Apple acquired Primeponic back in 2021. The Apple Vision Pro's announcement to the panel's excitement... except for one. The 25th anniversary of the iMac on August 15th, 2023. New iPhones were announced, with the Pro lineup switching to a titanium material. Suddenly, Apple announces the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for its MacBook Pro's! Finally, Apple is committing to bringing RCS to its iPhones in 2024. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

iOS 17.2.1 has been released, fixing some bugs. Apple will be halting the sale of its Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches in the US starting on December 21st. And Apple is looking to attract developers to its App Store platform as it announces contingent pricing. Weird instance of iPhones shutting down randomly at Chicago holiday party. Apple releases iOS 17.2.1 with bug fixes. Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week. Apple races to tweak software ahead of looming US watch ban. The case for clipboard managers. Ford CEO pokes fun at GM for CarPlay excuses, reiterates ongoing commitment. GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet. 'Privacy Nightmare on Wheels': every car brand reviewed by Mozilla. Tesla adds Apple Podcasts. Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data. The Athletic joins Apple News+. Adobe gives up on $20 billion acquisition of Figma. With third-party app stores on the horizon, Apple is working on keeping developers loyal. Apple agrees to pay out $25M to settle lawsuit over Family Sharing. Apple loses one of the last remaining designers from Jony Ive era. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Puzzmo Andy's Pick: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas Alex's Pick: Studio Technologies Model 205. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT

The Beeper Mini saga continues as Beeper Mini's access to iMessage was brought down initially to "protect our users" and then brought back without needing to register your phone number. What Google's legal defeat against Epic Games may mean for Epic Games' case against Apple's App Store. And everything new with iOS 17.2. Beeper Mini is back. Apple responds to Beeper's iMessage for Android: 'We took steps to protect our users.' Senator Warren calls out Apple for shutting down Beeper's 'iMessage to Android' solution. Beeper Mini is back, but without phone number registration. Apple readies new iPads and M3 MacBook Air to combat sales slump. Google's Epic legal defeat threatens $200 billion app store industry. Here's everything new in iOS 17.2. Apple launches Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday moments and life's special events. iOS 17.2's Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep. Apple offers reward for musicians to use high-end audio format. Apple executive who invented iPhone screen and Touch ID is leaving. Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Greymatter.show with Jason Snell Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas Jason's Pick: The Abyss in 4K HDR Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT expressvpn.com/macbreak wix.com/studio for This Week in Tech

Leo has returned from his retreat! Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon be offered as a bundled service to entice more possible customers. Chase could be the replacement partner for Apple Card as Goldman Sachs seeks to end its partnership with Apple. And Apple reveals with 2023 App Store Award winners and Apple Podcast names Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Wiser Than Me' the 2023 Show of the Year! Apple and Paramount considering bundling their streaming services. Netflix didn't see much 'interruption' in launch of original shows and movies Because of strikes, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos claims. From Gurman: Chase could be an ideal replacement for Goldman Sachs, as they already have a relationship with Apple. Filmic's entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons. Developers of Halide doing video app, Kino. Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture. Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year'. Apple Podcasts names Julia Louis-Dreyfus' "Wiser Than Me" the 2023 Show of the Year. Apple announces expanded partnership with Amkor for advanced silicon packaging in the U.S. There's a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works.  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Topaz Video AI Andy's Pick: Panic Playdate Advent Calendar Jason's Pick: Channels Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak zocdoc.com/macbreak