MBW 1027: The Paris of the South Bay - Will WWDC 2026 Be Apple's AI Do-Over?

MBW 1027: The Paris of the South Bay - Will WWDC 2026 Be Apple's AI Do-Over?

Author: TWiT June 3, 2026 Duration: 0:00

WWDC is happening very soon: Monday, June 9th! Will this WWDC be Apple's AI do-over? Bloomberg gives a potential look into iOS 27. Dell unveils a new XPS 13 that takes aim at Apple's MacBook Neo, albeit at a higher price point. And Amazon will seek to purchase Apple's Globalstar equity after purchasing the company earlier this year.

  • Anticipating WWDC 2026: Apple's AI do-over?.
  • Apple to overhaul iOS 27 Siri, AI features: Here's a first peek.
  • First betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive as WWDC draws near.
  • Dell XPS 13 targets MacBook Neo with Intel's Wildcat Lake — $699 starting price, $599 for students.
  • Apple to renew push for AI that runs on devices, instead of the cloud.
  • Latest Apple Glasses leak has me way more excited for the product.
  • Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway.
  • Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in June.
  • Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac and iPhone, and you can't do much about it.
  • Amazon to purchase Apple's Globalstar satellite equity in upcoming networking deal.
  • Rivian says AI makes debate over CarPlay 'completely obsolete'.
  • What is a Dickover?
  • Cheaper, lighter Apple Vision Pro successor could arrive in late 2028.

Picks of the Week

  • Shelly's Pick - Marked 3
  • Leo's Pick: Halide Camera App
  • Jason's Pick: Designed in California
  • Andy's Pick: Ihnatko.com

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 16

MacBreak Weekly (Video)
Podcast Episodes
MBW 1025: Below the Plimsoll Line - WWDC In a Few Weeks! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:50
How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving…
MBW 1022: Ultra Expensive - The Apple Rumor Mill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:36
The panel can't stop talking about John Ternus becoming the next Apple CEO! Is the iPhone Ultra the official name of Apple's folding iPhone? Apple's product timeline for 2026 and beyond. And Apple's Q2 2026 earnings repo…
MBW 1020: AirPods for Your Face - Is the MacBook Neo a Hit? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:48
There's strong demand for the MacBook Neo as Apple ramps up production on the budget-friendly laptop. A fake crypto wallet app was recently removed from Apple's App Store. And Apple is testing AI glasses that could come…
MBW 1018: 50 Years and Still Going Strong - Apple: The First 50 Years [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:15
David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50:…