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MacBreak Weekly 1043: The Irrational Phone

September 23, 2026 · 2 h 53 min

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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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