Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
• This week on MacBreak Weekly, Leo Jason, Andy, and Alex dive into Apple's surprise October event with M3 speculation, John Stewart's Apple TV+ show cancellation, retro iPods, and more.
• Speculation abounds about Apple's October 30th event teased with a spooky invite.
• With iPhone 15 processor not using the latest TSMC 3nm process, how powerful will the rumored M3 chips be?
• Will 14" and 16" M3 MacBook Pros be announced, even though the current models are less than a year old?
• Could M3 iMacs finally offer configuration options beyond the base M1 chip?
• Alex Lindsay and Jason Snell debate whether Apple should pursue AAA gaming experiences on Mac.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit coming up - can their new chip match Apple's silicon?
• Urban Outfitters strangely sells "vintage" classic iPods for $350. Did they find a warehouse stock?
• Sadly, Apple accessory maker favorite Pad & Quill is closing up shop.
• On Apple TV, a rumored interface overhaul may phase out standalone app silos in favor of content aggregation for streaming services.
• Per reports, Apple wanted changes to content about China on John Stewart's Apple TV+ show before abruptly ending it. Hosts examine how large tech/media companies make difficult decisions on creators' content.
• The hosts discuss how Apple is attracting top directors like Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese by funding prestige films with creative freedom.
Apple's $130 pro Thunderbolt cable found to have intricate internals under CT scan.
Picks of the Week
• Leo's Pick: Texts - Merge messaging from various platforms into one inbox, but it's $150/year.
• Andy's Pick: Triode - Streaming internet radio app from Iconfactory
• Alex's Pick: SPX Graphics for Zoom - Cool titles, overlays, alerts, and more for Zoom calls.
• Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro - Still the ultimate Mac automation tool after all these years.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
MacBreak Weekly episode 892
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• This week on MacBreak Weekly, Leo Jason, Andy, and Alex dive into Apple's surprise October event with M3 speculation, John Stewart's Apple TV+ show cancellation, retro iPods, and more.
• Speculation abounds about Apple's October 30th event teased with a spooky invite.
• With iPhone 15 processor not using the latest TSMC 3nm process, how powerful will the rumored M3 chips be?
• Will 14" and 16" M3 MacBook Pros be announced, even though the current models are less than a year old?
• Could M3 iMacs finally offer configuration options beyond the base M1 chip?
• Alex Lindsay and Jason Snell debate whether Apple should pursue AAA gaming experiences on Mac.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit coming up - can their new chip match Apple's silicon?
• Urban Outfitters strangely sells "vintage" classic iPods for $350. Did they find a warehouse stock?
• Sadly, Apple accessory maker favorite Pad & Quill is closing up shop.
• On Apple TV, a rumored interface overhaul may phase out standalone app silos in favor of content aggregation for streaming services.
• Per reports, Apple wanted changes to content about China on John Stewart's Apple TV+ show before abruptly ending it. Hosts examine how large tech/media companies make difficult decisions on creators' content.
• The hosts discuss how Apple is attracting top directors like Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese by funding prestige films with creative freedom.
Apple's $130 pro Thunderbolt cable found to have intricate internals under CT scan.
Picks of the Week
• Leo's Pick: Texts - Merge messaging from various platforms into one inbox, but it's $150/year.
• Andy's Pick: Triode - Streaming internet radio app from Iconfactory
• Alex's Pick: SPX Graphics for Zoom - Cool titles, overlays, alerts, and more for Zoom calls.
• Jason's Pick: Keyboard Maestro - Still the ultimate Mac automation tool after all these years.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
MacBreak Weekly episode 892
More Info: twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/892
Sponsors:
• Miro.com/podcast
• Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK
• mylio.com/TWIT
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