MBW 1035: Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program

MBW 1035: Riding Nerdy - Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program

Author: TWiT July 29, 2026 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 app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push.

  • Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
  • Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied.
  • Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit.
  • Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps.
  • Apple sued by customers who lost combined $1.8 million through fake Bitcoin wallet in App Store.
  • Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 patch hundreds of security flaws.
  • iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more.
  • watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life.
  • Here's everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.
  • Here's everything new for Messages in iOS 27.
  • Gurman's Mac roadmap.
  • Apple set to make big smart home push with Siri AI at center.
  • A.R. Rahman brings his immersive music experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
  • Always choose the good soap.
  • Apple promotes 'Nido de Villanas,' a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro.
  • Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers.

Picks of the Week

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  • Christina's Pick: BookPlayer
  • Andy's Picks: Casio WS-1600H
  • Jason's Pick: Apple II Mini Replay

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 33

MacBreak Weekly (Video)
Podcast Episodes
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:…
MBW 1015: Who Shot Apple Intelligence? - The MacBook Neo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:23
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple…