Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch?
• Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27.
• Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6.
• iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone.
• Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’.
• macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub.
• Apple's camera-equipped AirPods confirmed.
• Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US.
• Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union.
• It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year.
• Leaker details A20 Pro chip’s new speed gains.
• Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better.
• Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri.
• Apple’s China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model.
• Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide.
• Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid.
• Jessica Chastain says Apple TV will finally release ‘The Savant’ after postponement following Charlie Kirk assassination: ‘We’re going to see it’.
Picks of the Week
• Andy's Pick: SuperDuper! 4
• Christina's Pick: Sony MDR-7506
• Jason's Pick: Unforgetful
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
MacBreak Weekly Episode 1038
More Info: twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/1038
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The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch?
• Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27.
• Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6.
• iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone.
• Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’.
• macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub.
• Apple's camera-equipped AirPods confirmed.
• Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US.
• Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union.
• It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year.
• Leaker details A20 Pro chip’s new speed gains.
• Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better.
• Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri.
• Apple’s China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model.
• Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide.
• Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid.
• Jessica Chastain says Apple TV will finally release ‘The Savant’ after postponement following Charlie Kirk assassination: ‘We’re going to see it’.
Picks of the Week
• Andy's Pick: SuperDuper! 4
• Christina's Pick: Sony MDR-7506
• Jason's Pick: Unforgetful
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
MacBreak Weekly Episode 1038
More Info: twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/1038
Sponsors:
• guardsquare.com
• zocdoc.com/macbreak
Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly
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About us:
TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, Windows Weekly, Security Now, Intelligent Machines, and more.
