
MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all. Records live every Tuesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Apple launches the next generation of its AirTags. Is Apple developing its own take on an AI wearable pin? Apple is holding an event in LA for creators: could this coincide with an announcement of the next MacBook Pro? And Apple snags a Best Picture ... more
Rumors are starting to pick up in 2026, with more information emerging about the upcoming iPhone 18 and M5 MacBook Pros. Could we finally see new Studio Displays this year? And end-to-end encryption for RCS messages could finally be coming to iOS.
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Apple & Google enter a multi-year collaboration to integrate Apple's AI with Google's Gemini model. Apple unveils its Apple Creator Studio app collection. And JPMorganChase will become the new issuer of the Apple Card.
• Joint statement from Google ... more
A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro!
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The show is alright. Provides some good insight and perspective. I would say its biggest asset has been its change in panel members nd perspectives over the years. But Andy needs to be replaced at this point. He has really become a dead horse after all these years and man, can he just get to the point. Not everything needs a five hour explanation.
Recently, my subscription to MacBreak Weekly in Apple Podcasts has been automatically downloading ‘Bonus’ episodes of another show, under the pretense ‘you might also like’. This is unsollicited and unwanted, so please stop inserting these bonus episodes into the MacBreak Weekly channel.
I enjoy MacBreak Weekly a lot, so please keep it clean. Back to 5 stars when you stop inserting ‘bonus’ episodes unrelated to MBW. Thanks.
I love my AirPods Max.
I like Liquid Glass.
I like icons in menu bar.
I like the new design.
I have listened to the show for a long time and appreciate the insights, especially from Alex Lindsay and Jason Snell. Leo Laporte appears to dislike Apple and usually leads to charge down political rabbit holes that are justified as being Apple adjacent. Show is still great when technical issues and products are discussed (without overt anti-Apple bias) but I stop listening once the shows veers into politics. I really want an Apple eco-system show - there are more than enough avenues to hear... more
Love the guys and the guest hosts. They are my generation and I relate to the banter and jokes that keep me smiling and enjoying the information filled episodes. They try not to be overtly political without censuring, and even when taking opposing positions they stay friends and don’t make it ugly. I enjoy informed, polite discourse, too bad everyone doesn’t in this formerly world trend setting country. Let’s export tolerance of opposing viewpoints folks.
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Content primarily focuses on the latest developments within the Apple ecosystem, with hosts discussing new product releases, software updates, and strategic initiatives. Regular topics include Apple's innovations such as the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AI advancements. The banter between the hosts highlights their long-standing camaraderie and expertise, adding a layer of humor and personal anecdotes to the technical discussions. Unique to this podcast is the blend of serious analysis with light-hearted banter, creating a space for informed yet entertaining dialogue, appealing to Apple enthusiasts and tech-savvy listeners alike.
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