MacBreak Weekly with Leo Laporte

May 19th 2026

MacBreak Weekly 1025

Below the Plimsoll Line

WWDC In a Few Weeks!

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Category: News

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined.

  • Apple’s new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats.
  • OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned.
  • Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store.
  • The Siri for families Apple will never build.
  • iOS 27’s new design leak sounds a lot like what I’ve been wanting most.
  • iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract.
  • iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s high-end model.
  • Apple’s security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in.
  • Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide.
  • Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing.
  • Spotify adopting Apple’s new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing

Picks of the Week

  • Christina's Pick: Sentinel
  • Leo's Pick: RetroWin
  • Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb
  • Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll

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