MBW 1032: I Like Turtles - The Apple & Epic Fight Continues

MBW 1032: I Like Turtles - The Apple & Epic Fight Continues

Author: TWiT July 8, 2026 Duration: 2:24:55

The aftermath of Apple's price hikes. Apple is taking its fight against Epic to the Supreme Court. More AI features coming to Apple's Creature Studio. And Apple is showing confidence in its upcoming iPhone Fold, expecting to sell 10 million units!

  • America is having MacBook sticker shock.
  • MacBook price hikes expected to contribute to 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments.
  • Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs.
  • Broadcom and Apple extend custom silicon pact to 2031.
  • iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades.
  • Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court.
  • Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO.
  • Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps.
  • If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you.
  • Safari's new MCP server lets coding agents inspect and debug websites.
  • Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta.
  • Apple to launch 5 new iPhone models to gain market share amid memory crunch.
  • Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million.
  • Apple TV teases major new sci-fi series: Neuromancer.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America's 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276.

Picks of the Week

  • Glenn's Pick: Turtles!
  • Jason's Pick: Default Folder X
  • Andy's Pick: Readest

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Glenn Fleishman

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