MBW 993: An Orifice for Ads - Apple Could Be Shifting Work From the Vision Pro to AI Glasses

MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Leo Laporte

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

3.9 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 150 minutes

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Summary

Rumors are swirling that Apple is shelving some work on its Vision Pro overhaul to prioritize work towards AI glasses. Apple removes the ICEBlock app from its App Store following the U.S. Department of Justice's request. iFixit is not surprised by the repairability of the AirPods Pro 3. And Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory is a popular item, as the straps remain backordered.

Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritize Meta-like AI glasses.
Apple removes ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE officer sightings, from the App Store; AG Pam Bondi says the DOJ requested its removal.
Apple releases new 'Elevated' episode for Apple Vision Pro.
Apple to report its Q4 2025 results on October 30.
AppLovin probed by SEC over its data-collection practices.
Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad.
Apple removes 'carbon neutral' claims from new devices.
AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a tragedy.
Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory sure seems like a hit.
Apple puts hardware chief John Ternus in the succession spotlight.
iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available.
Taylor Swift launches iTunes-exclusive The Life of a Showgirl 'Deluxe' edition.
Rivian CEO explains why Apple CarPlay doesn't fit its vision.
Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix.

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0:00.0	It's time for Mac Break Weekly. There is controversy aplenty. Did Apple just kill the Vision Pro?
0:07.0	Maybe not. But we are going to kill the Vision Pro jingle, right?
0:12.0	Maybe not. Apple removes ice block. Is it a danger to law enforcement? Or is Apple caving to an authoritarian government? We will debate. And then we'll
0:22.6	take a look at some of the new features on the iPad coming out in beta, including the return
0:28.1	of a long missed feature. All of that coming up. Next, I'm back break weekly.
0:36.9	Podcasts you love.
0:38.3	From people you trust.
0:41.2	This is Twit.
0:45.8	This is Mac Break Weekly, episode 993, recorded Tuesday, October 7th, 2025,
0:53.1	an orifice for ads.
0:56.1	It's time for Mac Break Weekly, the show we cover the ladies in Apple News.
1:00.0	And here he is all the way from Apple Central, aka6Colors.com, Mr. Jason Snell.
1:06.7	Apple Central would have been a different name for my website, but thank you.
1:10.5	It's good to be here. Happy October to all. We could give been a different name for my website, but thank you. It's good to be here.
1:12.5	Happy October to all. We could give it a different name. Apple Central. Isn't there an Apple Central?
1:17.5	It was Mac Central. That's right. Jim General Rumpold did that. Yes, that's right. Back in the day. Back in the day. Also with us, my friends, it's Mr. Andy Anakko now in the Boston Public Library.
1:29.3	Yes, I'm making my way up the eastern seaboard of libraries.
1:33.3	I got Nashville, New Hampshire, and then York, Maine, and then I got some feelers out for libraries in Canada.
1:39.3	I love it.
1:40.3	And what's nice about the Boston Public Library, they have shelving. So it is empty.
1:45.9	I mean, if I wanted to put up some canned goods for the winner, you got the, you got it.
1:51.3	There we go.
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