iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4 are out. Is Apple going to make a huge push into health with AI? France fines Apple over App Tracking transparency. And could the NFL exit its current media rights deals in 2029? What could this mean for the league?

• iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks.
• The best HomeKit robot vacuums for iOS 18.4.
• Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today.
• Apple readies its biggest push into health yet with new AI doctor.
• This alert must die.
• France fines Apple over App Tracking Transparency, but doesn't order changes.
• Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages.
• 2026 Porsches still won't have next-gen CarPlay.
• NFL a 'virtual lock' to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report.
• NaNoWriMo shut down after AI, content moderation scandals.

Picks of the Week:

• Jason's Pick: Calibre
• Andy's Pick: USB power meter / tester
• Alex's Pick: DPA 5100

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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Apple is reportedly losing $1 billion a year on Apple TV+. WWDC 2025 has officially been announced. New features are coming to macOS 15.4 soon. Leo gets excited about a quiet update to the HomePod mini... the boxes that the devices come in that is. And would you buy an Apple-branded USB-C to 3.5mm cable for your AirPods Max?

• Apple is apparently losing $1 billion a year on its TV+ streaming service.
• Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9.
• Tim, don't kill my vibe.
• Apple Music Classical gets three new features to aid discovery & learning.
• Construction begins on delayed Apple TV+ studios.
• macOS 15.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac soon.
• Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box.
• All iPhone 18 models rumored to get speed boost from 2nm chips.
• PSA: This is one of the most sophisticated phishing attacks ever made against Mac users.
• Netflix will stream shows and movies in HDR10+ on supported devices.
• Apple's rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag.
• Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback.
• Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S.
• EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone.
• Season 3 of "Severance" is a go, via Tim Cook's cute Twitter convo with Ben Stiller.
• Jason Bourne franchise shopped as rights leave Universal.
• Professional DJs can now use Apple Music tracks directly.

Picks of the Week:

• Jason's Pick: Insta360 Link 1
• Andy's Pick: Adafruit Fruit Jam and Pico-Mac emulator (in development)
• Alex's Pick: Playlisty

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Someone is upset over Apple's announcement of an updated Siri will be delayed. Some information about the rumored iPhone 17 Air is starting to come out. Would you watch a performance of Metallica in the Vision Pro? And Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users.

• Something is rotten in the state of Cupertino.
• Apple executives believe users will 'love' upcoming iOS 19 overhaul.
• Apple considered making the rumored iPhone 17 Air 'completely port-free,' according to report.
• The Vision Pro Metallica concert video is the best Apple Immersive video yet.
• Apple drops lawsuit against recycler in mystery of missing iPhones.
• Sonos cancels its streaming video player.
• Secret court hearing on iCloud encryption underway amid demands to make it public.
• Apple announces major expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone.
• Rumor: Apple developing second-generation Studio Display.
• Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users.
• Pedro Pascal is a heartsick mess until Apple's AirPods help him dance into a brighter world in new ad.
• Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones.
  
  Picks of the Week:
• Jason's Pick: Aqara G5 Pro Camera
• Andy's Pick: Google Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental Native Image Editing
• Alex's Pick: Aluminum Chassis Stand for 2024 Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro

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