Jul 28th 2026
MacBreak Weekly 1035
Riding Nerdy
Apple's Own Lease-to-Own Program
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Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push.
- Apple’s new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
- Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied.
- Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit.
- Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps.
- Apple sued by customers who lost combined $1.8 million through fake Bitcoin wallet in App Store.
- Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 patch hundreds of security flaws.
- iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more.
- watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life.
- Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.
- Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27.
- Gurman's Mac roadmap.
- Apple set to make big smart home push with Siri AI at center.
- A.R. Rahman brings his immersive music experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
- Always choose the good soap.
- Apple promotes ‘Nido de Villanas,’ a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro.
- Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers.
Picks of the Week
- Leo's Pick: Twelve South PowerBug
- Christina's Pick: BookPlayer
- Andy's Picks: Casio WS-1600H
- Jason's Pick: Apple II Mini Replay
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- Apple’s new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
- Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied
- Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit
- Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps
- Apple Sued by Customers Who Lost Combined $1.8 Million Through Fake Bitcoin Wallet in App Store
- Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws
- iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
- watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life
- Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27
- Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27
- Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand
- Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center
- A.R. Rahman Brings His Immersive Music Experiences To Apple Vision Pro
- Always Choose the Good Soap
- Apple promotes ‘Nido de Villanas,’ a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro
- Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers
- Twelve South PowerBug
- BookPlayer
- Casio WS-1600H
- Apple II Mini Replay