MBW 1031: It's Girl Math - Apple's Price Spikes on iPads, MacBooks, and Mac Studios

MBW 1031: It's Girl Math - Apple's Price Spikes on iPads, MacBooks, and Mac Studios

Author: TWiT July 1, 2026 Duration: 2:12:20

Not long after Tim Cook's interview with The Wall Street Journal about price increases for Apple products, Apple raised prices on products such as the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and iPad! Leaks are coming out about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. And could the rumored touch MacBook use M5 chips, with M7 models to follow?

  • Apple raises prices due to memory chip shortage
  • Micron executive Sumit Sadana tells Tim Cook to stop hitting himself.
  • Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit.
  • Apple faced bipartisan opposition when it last lobbied to buy Chinese RAM in 2022.
  • FT reports that Apple is lobbying to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company CXMT.
  • Apple releases macOS, Tahoe iOS, and iPadOS updates focuses on dozens of security fixes.
  • Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data.
  • UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules.
  • Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims.
  • Apple's touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, with M7 models to follow.
  • Siri AI app on iOS 27 lets users easily switch between Siri and ChatGPT.
  • Apple seemingly killed Siri AI waitlist workaround in macOS 27 beta 2.
  • Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure.
  • Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix.
  • Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web.
  • Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'.
  • Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI.
  • The wedding-conspiracy mill that Taylor Swift built.

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  • Christina's Pick: MKV2MP4
  • Andy's Pick: UGREEN Tablet Stand
  • Jason's Picks: The Rest is History & "Historical World Cup" Soccer Jersey

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 33

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Podcast Episodes
MBW 1043: The Irrational Phone - The New Mac Mini & Mac Studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:52:53
The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max are hitting consumers' hands. Reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 are out now for Apple's latest smartwatches. And are the newest Mac Minis and Mac Studios worth it for their prices…
MBW 1042: Tassels Galore! - iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and More Out Now! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:17
Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its contin…
MBW 1037: Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:39:44
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup? OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed…
MBW 1036: Corn Is Just Corn - Apple's Q3 2026 Results [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:51
Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations.…
MBW 1035: Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:32
Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet a…