MacBreak Weekly with Leo Laporte

Apr 15th 2025

MacBreak Weekly 968

Can't Call It Chocolate

Tariffs, Instagram App, Apple Glass

Records live every Tuesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC.
Guests: Doc Rock
Category: News

Apple gets a break from the Trump tariffs. What's going on with Apple? France is planning country-wide digital IDs on iPhones. Could Instagram be finally coming to the iPad after 15 years? And could Apple be working on two versions of the next Vision Pro headset?

  • Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions.
  • Trump touts how he ‘helped’ Tim Cook with US tariff pivots.
  • Trump signals semiconductor tariffs are coming ‘very soon’.
  • What's wrong with Apple?
  • On-device Apple Intelligence training seems to be based on controversial technology.
  • France plans country-wide digital identity cards on iPhone by the summer.
  • Indonesians can again buy the iPhone 16 as ban is finally lifted.
  • Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years.
  • Apple Maps on the web leaves beta, now works on mobile devices.
  • Apple rebrands its advertising business as 'Apple Ads'.
  • Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the Vision Pro.
  • Tim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality.
  • Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories.
  • Apple's Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables.

Picks of the Week:

  • Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro
  • Doc's Pick: OBSBot Tail 2
  • Andy's Picks: GoComics & Comics Kingdom
     

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