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Apple pushes out iOS and iPad 18.3.1 to fix a security flaw. Could the iPhone SE 4 be released soon, possibly after this episode of MBW goes out? A bug has re-enabled Apple Intelligence in the recent iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 updates when some users opted out of using the service. And Apple released new Powerbeats Pro 2 with new features, including heart rate monitoring.
• About the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.
• U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted accounts.
• Apple removed apps infested with screen reading malware.
• Apple’s long-awaited overhaul of iPhone SE nears release.
• Spigen accidentally reveals iPhone SE 4 design: bigger screen, action button, and more.
• Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out.
• Powerbeats Pro 2 debut with heart rate monitoring, H2 chip, active noise cancellation, and more.
• Apple reportedly 'passed over' DeepSeek as Apple Intelligence partner.
• Could the trade fight take a bite out of Apple?
• Unlocking Apple Immersive video quality for all.
• One year with the Vision Pro.
• Apple’s F1 movie teaser debuts during Super Bowl pregame.
Picks of the Week:
• Alex's Pick: Magic Room
• Andy's Pick: Forklift 4
• Jason's Pick: TRMNL
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
MacBreak Weekly Episode 959
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Apple pushes out iOS and iPad 18.3.1 to fix a security flaw. Could the iPhone SE 4 be released soon, possibly after this episode of MBW goes out? A bug has re-enabled Apple Intelligence in the recent iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 updates when some users opted out of using the service. And Apple released new Powerbeats Pro 2 with new features, including heart rate monitoring.
• About the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.
• U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted accounts.
• Apple removed apps infested with screen reading malware.
• Apple’s long-awaited overhaul of iPhone SE nears release.
• Spigen accidentally reveals iPhone SE 4 design: bigger screen, action button, and more.
• Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out.
• Powerbeats Pro 2 debut with heart rate monitoring, H2 chip, active noise cancellation, and more.
• Apple reportedly 'passed over' DeepSeek as Apple Intelligence partner.
• Could the trade fight take a bite out of Apple?
• Unlocking Apple Immersive video quality for all.
• One year with the Vision Pro.
• Apple’s F1 movie teaser debuts during Super Bowl pregame.
Picks of the Week:
• Alex's Pick: Magic Room
• Andy's Pick: Forklift 4
• Jason's Pick: TRMNL
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
MacBreak Weekly Episode 959
More Info: twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/959
Sponsors:
• get.stash.com/macbreak
• joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
• 1password.com/macbreak
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