MBW 914: The Old Shanghai Breakfast - Apple v. DOJ, WWDC '24 Speculation, M1/M2 Vulnerability

MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Leo Laporte

Iphone, Apple, Ipad, Macintosh, Ios, Twit, Mac, Imac, Technology, Mac Os X

3.9 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2024

⏱️ 140 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia.

US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes
Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues
An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations
EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers
Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition
Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite
Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year
Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check

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Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th
Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app
Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options

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0:00.0	It's time for Mac Break Weekly. Andy I'm back. Hello everybody Andy Anako is also here.
0:05.0	Jason Snell. Thank you for filling in this week or last week Jason and the week before.
0:09.0	And of course Alex Lindsey, the big story got to be the Department of Justice. They're going
0:14.9	after Apple. How much merit is there in the case? And oh by the way that headline
0:20.2	kind of overshadowed the fact that Europe's going after Apple too.
0:23.0	They announced it yesterday and why a signed Steve Jobs business card is worth so much money.
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