It's new Mac week, and Apple is rolling out three new products. The new M4 iMac and Mac Mini have already been announced, and an updated MacBook Pro with the M4 chips is expected Wednesday. Apple Intelligence is now live with the iOS 18.1 update. Are you able to access Apple's AI yet? And Apple is rolling out the next wave of Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.2 beta.

Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Tim Cook is likely visiting China to bolster support for Apple Intelligence, analysts say. Apple ships $6 billion of iPhones from India in big China shift. Apple's all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update. Apple Intelligence .1 Review: A small start of something big? Apple Intelligence Isn't Very Smart Yet?and Apple's OK With That. Apple releases second wave of Intelligence features via new developer betas. Apple wins $250, but little else, at trial on watch patents. 'Oregon Trail' Action-Comedy Movie In Development at Apple. Starbucks to shutter downtown San Francisco storefront after 30 years

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Alex's Pick: Inkbird Pool Thermometer Andy's Pick: Don Giller's (Donz) Teri Garr Collection On Letterman Jason's Pick: Fright Night (1985)

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Updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini are imminent. Are the AirPods Pro hearing health features actually good? Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay. And Jason Snell shares his review of the new iPad Mini.

From Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release. Apple's AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound. Tim Cook on why Apple's huge bets will pay off. Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay. iPad mini 2024 review: A familiar friend gets an A.I. refresh. The FCC will soon require all hearing aids and phones to work together. Seven years on, Iowa's Apple data center finally opens. Apple headset stalls, struggles to attract killer apps in first year. Why surgeons are wearing the Apple Vision Pro In operating rooms.

Picks of the Week:

Andy's Pick: Casio Tidew Graph WS-1700H Alex's Pick: Anker Prime 27 Power Bank Jason's Picks: DaVinci Resolve & AutoPod

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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New, refreshed iPad Minis were suddenly announced Tuesday morning! What does this mean for a possible Apple October event? What are Apple's future plans for the smart home market? Alex and Jason both saw Apple's new immersive short film, Submerged, and both have interesting takes on it.

Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence. iOS 18.1 includes option to set 'primary' email address and change iCloud email. Man learns he's being dumped via "dystopian" AI summary of texts. iPhone 16 Pro review: Control before Intelligence. LLMs don't do formal reasoning - and that is a HUGE problem. SpaceX pulls off unprecedented feat, grabs descending rocket with mechanical arms. Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both the Jobs and Cook eras, to retire. "Submerged" brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro. Here's Apple's lineup of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro.

Picks of the Week:

Jason's Pick: PolyCapture Alex's Pick: Sonic Sunshine Benefit Andy's Pick: Erika Moen's "Art In The Public Domain" on Bluesky

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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Leaks of the rumored upcoming M4 MacBook Pro have flooded social media. iOS 18.1 is being released on October 28th with Apple Intelligence coming with the update. And could a new iPhone SE be coming next year?

Apple M4 Macbook Pro leaks become a flood as 200 units reportedly up for sale via social media. Apple potentially facing worst leak since iPhone 4 was left in a bar. Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28. Apple slowly moves away from its annual product release strategy. Did Apple just kill social apps? Cupertino wins a battle but loses the war over California's Apple tax ruling. Apple will reportedly debut its in-house 5G modem with the iPhone SE 4. Apple releases trailer for Submerged, the first Apple immersive video short film. Christian Selig's unofficial YouTube app for the Vision Pro just got taken down. The hearing aid revolution that wasn't.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Picks: Connect Carolina & Insta360 Link Jason's Pick: StopTheMadness Pro Andy Picks: Jetbrains Mono & CodingFont.com

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A classic news source for Apple information is shutting down. Following Meta's showcase of its latest Quest 3S headset, Gurman believes Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro. And following Gurman's report, what could the future be for the Vision Pro?

- iMore is shutting down.
- Apple to donate towards Hurricane Helene relief efforts, Tim Cook says.
- Meta's new headsets show Apple has lost its way with the Vision Pro.
- Meta and Apple: Same game, different rules.
- AI spatial computing to be the main selling point for new M5-powered Vision Pro; new Apple suppliers like Zhaowei in focus.
- James Cameron joins board of Stability AI in coup for tech firm.
- Second judge implies Apple lied in Epic lawsuit; denies request.
- Apple asks US judge to toss App Store injunction.
- The iPhone 16 Pro Camera review: Control.
- Peanuts 'Charlie Brown' holiday specials streaming on Apple TV+ now, with free viewing select dates.

Picks of the Week:
- Alex's Pick: Tally ATEM
- Jason's Pick: Croissant
- Andy Pick: Sunsama

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The panel talks about the new iPhone 16s, with some having the devices in hand. Why was the Halide camera app initially rejected from the App Store? Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete list: Is your device on the list now? The upcoming 28 Years Later film was apparently shot on the iPhone 15. Apple TV+ got 10 Emmys.

iFixit tears down the iPhone 16. From Ming-Chi Kuo: Estimates of first weekend of new iPhone sales. Halide rejected from the App Store because it doesn't explain why the camera takes photos. iPhone 16 firmware can now be restored wirelessly from another iPhone. Apple working to fix iPadOS 18 bug that bricked M4 iPad Pro. Firefox no longer works after upgrading to macOS Sequoia. Apple adds these 12 Macs to vintage and obsolete products lists. RCS-enhanced iMessage in iOS 18 still has security issues when adding Android users. Wear OS watches might soon have an edge when it comes to blood oxygen. Apple Vision Pro's eye tracking exposed what people type. Oprah buys back her Apple TV+ documentary to lock it away. 28 Years Later: Danny Boyle's new zombie flick was shot on an iPhone 15. Apple TV+ gets GLAAD's only failing grade in annual LGBTQ representation study. Apple TV+ bags 10 Emmys, including first for Slow Horses. Apple Music Classical 2.0 adds thousands of full album booklets.

Picks of the Week:

Andy's Pick: Flightaware Live iPhone Tracker Alex's Pick: The Noun Project Jason's Pick: Small USB to USB C Adapters for travel

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It's Apple OS release week! iOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and other Apple operating systems are out. What are the new features in iOS 18? And the Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval.

iOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever. In iOS 18, Photos brings Collections to the fore. Stolen iPhones will be even more useless from iOS 18 onwards. Apple Sports adds Live Activities in iOS 18 for easy score tracking. New iOS 17, macOS 14 updates for the upgrade-averse. macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act. visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro is available today. watchOS 11 is available today. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval. tvOS 18 is now available. FDA authorizes first over-the-counter hearing aid software.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Small Rig NP-F970 Doc's Pick: Scenery.video Andy's Pick: SixColors Tenth Anniversary

Hosts: Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Doc Rock

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iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, new features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, and when is Apple Intelligence coming?

Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16 gets two new buttons and a new camera layout. Apple's AI rollout is too staggered to spur iPhone "Super Cycle". Introducing Apple Watch Series 10. Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people. How Apple Watch sleep apnea detection works and why it matters. Apple introduces AirPods 4 and the world's first all-in-one hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2. Apple's AirPods 4 launch with two model variants: one with noise-cancelling, one without. Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16. Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month. Apple must pay 13 billion euros in back taxes, EU's top court rules. Kuo: Apple's 5G modem to rapidly roll out in iPhones starting next year. All the gorgeous San Francisco locations in Apple's "It's Glowtime" event

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Andy's Picks: Reeder.app & NetNewsWire Mikah's Pick: Belkin AIrPods Cleaning Kit Shelly's Pick: AppleVis & BeMyEyes

Hosts: Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko

Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Mikah Sargent

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Could the next Mac Mini lose all of its USB-A ports? Did Apple shape a part of a Child Safety Bill? Will a new iPhone SE with an OLED display be announced? Plus, is there an actual rule with Apple that disallows villains in movies or TV shows from using an iPhone?

- Apple's succession strategy; M4 Mac Mini; cheaper iPad Magic Keyboard.
- Who is John Ternus, the Apple exec tipped to take over from Tim Cook?
- Apple helped nix part of a child safety bill. More fights are expected.
- iPhone SE 4 will finally ditch LCD for OLED in early 2025.
- Rumor: Apple developing updated Magic Keyboard for entry-level iPad, iPad Air units.
- Jennifer in paradise: the story of the first Photoshopped image.
- Apple and Nvidia in talks to invest in OpenAI.
- Is Apple's 'No Villain Clause' for iPhones on-screen real? The truth about the tech company's rule for movies and TV shows.
- Today in Apple history: Woz stages an epic concert

Picks of the Week:
- Alex Pick: Streamvoodoo Camera
- Andy's Pick: Raindrop.io Bookmark Manager
- Jason's Pick: LaMetric Time

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We finally have a date for Apple's September Event. Will M4-based Macs be released in October? A rare announcement of a transition in a key Apple role. Apple makes a statement about the browser choice screen for EU users. And can you really dry off your wet phone with the power of bass?

Apple event announced for September 9: "It's Glowtime". Here's everything to expect at next month's Apple event. Rumor: Apple has begun testing four M4-based Macs, will release the new models in October. Apple announces Chief Financial Officer transition. Meta cancels high-end mixed reality headset after Apple Vision Pro struggles. "Ted Lasso" heads toward Season 4 greenlight with options pickup for 3 core cast members. Apple rethinks its movie strategy after a string of misses. Typing these four characters could crash your iPhone. Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone?

Picks of the Week:

Mikah's Picks: Jewelers Loupe & Plebs Andy's Pick: Capt. Grace Hopper Alex's Pick: Polycam

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Mikah Sargent

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