Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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• Rich Siegel & his experience with the Apple App Store over the years.
• Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks.
• Apple continues to test new ‘Rapid Security Response’ updates, this time for macOS users.
• Apple backs out of Sunday Ticket negotiations with NFL.
• When will Apple release the Apple Silicon Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip?
• New 15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early 2023.

Picks of the Week
• Jason Pick: Notchmeister
• Andy's Picks: Photoscan by Google & Comicraft New Year's Day Fonts Sale.
• Alex's Pick: Sony FR7

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MacBreak Weekly Episode 849
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