MBW 1043: The Irrational Phone - The New Mac Mini & Mac Studio

MBW 1043: The Irrational Phone - The New Mac Mini & Mac Studio

Author: TWiT September 23, 2026 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?

  • Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode works.
  • The iPhone 18 Pro's big camera update is all about the small gains.
  • Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before.
  • Apple is developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivaling Whoop.
  • M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: The dream Mac for local AI agents.
  • M6 Mac mini review: Tiny, pricey, and powerful.
  • John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro.
  • Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI.
  • Jessica Chastain thriller 'The Savant' getting 2027 release on Apple TV after year on hold.
  • Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art live music venue in London

Picks of the Week

  • Jason's Pick: Relay for St. Jude
  • Andy's Pick: MOONDROP Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear Headphones
  • Christina's Picks: Taylor Swift: Patient Zero & Mona Breaker

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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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…