Feb 18th 2025
MacBreak Weekly 960
Backpack Week
iPhone 16E, M4 MacBook Air, Vision Pro's NBA AR App
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
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Links
- Tim Cook teases a new Apple launch next week, and it’s probably the iPhone SE
- Render claims to show iPhone 17 Pro design, in silver and Space Black
- Apple’s competitive edge in AI hinges on these three unreleased Siri features - 9to5Mac
- Have Apple and Netflix finally made an Apple TV deal?
- Netflix Says Its Brief Apple TV App Integration Was a Mistake
- Apple Working on New 27-Inch Mini-LED Studio Display
- Gurman: M4 MacBook Air Models to Launch by March 'At the Latest'
- China deliberately hampering iPhone production in India in three ways
- TikTok is back on the App Store and the Play Store in the U.S.
- Apple finally lets you merge two Apple IDs—kinda. Here’s how
- Back to Mac after 8 years on iPad
- The NBA Apple Vision Pro App Now Has A 3D Tabletop View
- Apple Aims to Boost Vision Pro with AI Features, Spatial Content App
- Apple appears to have found a way to offload unsold Vision Pro headsets
- Civilization VII - VR coming Spring 2025
- 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