Federico Viticci of MacStories joins the show this week! Federico shares his experience using Apple's new M5 Ultra Mac Studio & running local AI agents with the machine. John Ternus is looking to get the company to run faster & leaner. And AT&T may not support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature?

• M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.
• Apple's new CEO seeks to make company run faster and leaner.
• AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature.
• iPhone 18 Pro Face ID rebooting bug to be fixed in iOS update.
• Meta announces VR headset for $1299.

Picks of the Week

• Federico's Picks: Open Minis, Cadu Bot, and Comet KVM
• Andy's Pick: Keychron K3 v2
• Christina's Picks: Xounds Redux & FruitMenu Redux

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren

Guest: Federico Viticci

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The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max are hitting consumers' hands. Reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 are out now for Apple's latest smartwatches. And are the newest Mac Minis and Mac Studios worth it for their prices?

• Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode works.
• The iPhone 18 Pro's big camera update is all about the small gains.
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before.
• Apple is developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivaling Whoop.
• M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.
• M6 Mac mini review: Tiny, pricey, and powerful.
• John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro.
• Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI.
• Jessica Chastain thriller 'The Savant' getting 2027 release on Apple TV after year on hold.
• Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art live music venue in London

Picks of the Week

• Jason's Pick: Relay for St. Jude
• Andy's Pick: MOONDROP Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear Headphones
• Christina's Picks: Taylor Swift: Patient Zero & Mona Breaker

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its continuous ambient listening. And Apple wins 29 Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards!

• John Ternus enters, with folding phones and AI watches.
• Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that costs $1,999.
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system.
• Apple's always-listening watch features test eavesdropping laws.
• Apple's OS 27 updates will be released on Monday, September 14th.
• Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app.
• pdfu on X: "iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate have private hooks that let apps add Siri Extensions..."
• Apple's Siri AI can be swapped out for Claude, ChatGPT, code shows.
• macOS 27 Golden Gate review: Bridging the Tahoe gap.
• visionOS 27 updates.
• Apple wins most Emmys.

Picks of the Week

• Christina's Picks: Spigen iPhone Duo Cast Concept & View Tweet extensions.
• Andy's Pick: Mac Duo
• Jason's Pick: Strategery 4
• Leo's Pick: Homebrew 7

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone could finally be revealed, but will a $2,000+ price tag turn it into an instant sensation or a tech novelty? The team debates whether Apple's ecosystem power is enough to make folding phones mainstream.

• Anticipation, rumors, and pricing speculation on Apple's foldable iPhone
• Apple event predictions: iPhone, Apple Watch, Ultra, and other possible launches
• Apple TV/home hub speculation and Siri AI as the next major push
• Apple is still working on a foldable Mac
• Apple Maps and Google Maps controversy: renaming Lake Ontario
• M6 MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo 2 launching this fall, and MacBook Ultra in 2027?
• Apple drops Intel support for new Mac App Store apps
• Vision Pro gets FDA approval for surgery use
• Netflix iOS games reach 80+ ad-free iPhone and iPad games
• Apple TV racks up Emmy wins, with Widows Bay set for awards sweep
• New Apple TV projects: Silo universe expansion, The Waffle House Index thriller

Picks of the Week
• Christina's Pick: You Can See Everything trailer
• Leo's Pick: Airfoil
• Andy's Pick: soundcore P31i Wireless Earbuds
• Jason's Pick: XTEINK X4 Pro & Crosspoint Reader

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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John Ternus is officially Apple CEO as of September 1st. Apple pushes back against OpenAI's attempts to delay its lawsuit against the AI company. What will Apple unveil at its upcoming September 'Surprise and Shine' event? And is Apple's immersive baseball event a hit?

• John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple.
• Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars.
• Apple's Ternus takes the reins as CEO, with AI as job No. 1.
• OpenAI's lawsuit delays cause more harm every day, says Apple.
• Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to take it off the supplier blacklist.
• China's CXMT makes breakthrough in advanced memory chips.
• Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine'.
• What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9.
• Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise.
• Apple takes first immersive baseball swings from the on-deck circle.

Picks of the Week

• Christina's Pick: GroxConnect/GroxStudio
• Andy's Pick: Lenovo ThinkVision M14
• Jason's Pick: Better Desktop by Knightscape in the Discord

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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Surprise: there are new Mac minis and Mac Studios! Tim Cook has a farewell party when he is no longer CEO in September. Apple conducts layoffs in the Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video & Gaming departments. And Walmart finally adds Google and Apple Pay.

• Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro.
• Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
• Tim Cook's farewell party.
• HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch.
• MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall.
• Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities.
• Apple cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming teams.
• Apple removes some fees for App developers in European Union.
• Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• Google's new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy.
• Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in September.

Picks of the Week

• Leo's Pick: TMOG
• Christina's Picks: 9 to 5 and CheapCharts
• Andy's Pick: Trio
• Jason's Pick: Imagination Library

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch?

• Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27.
• Here's what's new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6.
• iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone.
• Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man'.
• macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub.
• Apple's camera-equipped AirPods confirmed.
• Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US.
• Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union.
• It looks like Apple's iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year.
• Leaker details A20 Pro chip's new speed gains.
• Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better.
• Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri.
• Apple's China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model.
• Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide.
• Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid.
• Jessica Chastain says Apple TV will finally release 'The Savant' after postponement following Charlie Kirk assassination: 'We're going to see it'.

Picks of the Week

• Andy's Pick: SuperDuper! 4
• Christina's Pick: Sony MDR-7506
• Jason's Pick: Unforgetful

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Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup?

• OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'.
• Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role.
• OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shaped smart speaker.
• Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies.
• Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store.
• iOS 26 gets first jailbreak thanks to Dopamine.
• Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM.
• RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027.
• Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029.
• Apple explores shaking up its smartwatch for a new era.
• Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
• Apple's Private Relay may not be as private as thought.
• Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive.
• Klepton - Running Android ARM64 VR APKs on Apple Vision Pro, no JIT required!

Picks of the Week

• Jason's Pick: Letterboxx
• Andy's Pick: Sony NW-A306 Walkman
• Christina's Picks: Maxell Wireless Bluetooth Cassette Player & I Have ADHD Skill
• Leo's Picks: Kokogol Maclock & NVIDIA DGX Spark

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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