MBW 960: Backpack Week - iPhone 16E, M4 MacBook Air, Vision Pro's NBA AR App

MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Leo Laporte

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

3.9 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 149 minutes

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Summary

The MacBreak Weekly crew discusses the latest Apple rumors and news, including the impending iPhone SE release, a potential new M4 MacBook, and the brief integration of Netflix with Apple TV. The panel also debates Apple Intelligence's importance in the overall Apple ecosystem.

• Rumors suggest Apple may soon release an updated iPhone SE, possibly called the iPhone 16E, with an A18 chip to support Apple Intelligence
• Speculation about a redesigned iPhone 17 with a camera bar similar to Google Pixel phones
• Apple's progress in Apple Intelligence and its potential impact on various aspects of the ecosystem.
• The brief integration of Netflix with the Apple TV app, which was quickly pulled back, possibly due to ongoing negotiations or a planned rollout
• A potential new 27-inch mini-LED backlit Studio Display and updates to the MacBook Air with an M4 chip.
• China's efforts to hamper iPhone production in India by tightening control over key technologies and limiting engineer travel
• TikTok is back on app stores after a letter from the US Attorney General, though the hosts question if the letter provides sufficient reassurance
• Apple is finally letting users merge two Apple IDs to consolidate purchases, though the process has many caveats and limitations
• The panel's perspective on the iPad vs. Mac debate, inspired by Matt Gemmell's article detailing his switch back to the Mac after 8 years of iPad-only use
• The NBA's updated Apple Vision Pro app features a 3D tabletop view, offering an immersive experience for fans
• Apple Intelligence, a new Spatial showcase app, and an enhanced Guest mode are rumored to be coming to the Vision Pro with the visionOS 2.4 update as soon as April

Picks of the Week:
• Andy's Pick: Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Backpack
• Jason's Pick: Bellroy Transit Workpack
• Leo's Pick: TUMI Backpacks
• Alex's Pick: Tactical 5.11 Rush24 Backpack

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

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0:00.0	It's time for Mac Break Weekly. Andy, Alex and Jason are all here. The team is assembled.
0:05.7	We will talk about Apple's soon to be released. We think iPhone SE. It's probably got a new name.
0:12.7	And there might be a new MacBook as well. We'll talk about some of those rumors. Did Netflix briefly integrate with Apple TV and then pull back? And then
0:23.7	we're going to pull out our backpacks and show you our picks. Yes, it's Backback Week.
0:28.9	On Mac Break Weekly next.
0:33.2	Podcasts you love. From people you trust this is twit this is mac break weekly episode 960
0:45.4	recorded tuesday february 18th 2025 backpack week it's time for mac break weekly the show we
0:54.0	cover the latest apple News. There is some
0:57.5	Apple News. Tarara, Andy and Ico. Hello, Andy. You're sitting before the show. I'm sorry.
1:07.5	That was very much a non sequitur, and I apologize. That's fine.
1:10.8	You know, especially in early 20, 25 of the United States, any day that begins with songs and music is a very, very positive thing.
1:19.6	I support that.
1:20.9	Any day that begins with levity, Mr. Alex Lindsay, office hours. global at 090.medio.
1:27.6	Hello.
1:28.4	Hello.
1:28.7	How are you?
1:29.5	It's good to be.
1:29.9	See you.
1:30.7	You've been up since 2 a.m. I'm sure.
1:33.7	I actually went to bed at 2 a.m. this morning, but.
1:36.9	Oh, good Lord.
1:37.9	So there was a different.
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