MBW 1038: The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier - Will Apple's Upcoming Folding iPhone Cost A lot?

MBW 1038: The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier - Will Apple's Upcoming Folding iPhone Cost A lot?

Author: TWiT August 19, 2026 Duration: 2:29:36

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

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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…