MacBreak Weekly 1023: Don't Be Contemptible

MacBreak Weekly 1023: Don't Be Contemptible

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May 6, 2026 · 2h 17m

About this episode

The episode discusses Apple's Q2 2026 results, the challenges in acquiring Mac Minis, and upcoming iOS updates.

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI…

Topics covered

  • Apple financial results
  • iOS updates
  • Mac Mini availability
  • AI in technology
  • Apple manufacturing
  • Epic case
  • Vision platform advancements

Keywords

  • Apple
  • Q2 2026
  • Mac Mini
  • iOS 26.5
  • iOS 27
  • AI
  • Epic case
  • Apple Vision Pro
  • Notepad++

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Intel, Samsung, Epic, xAI

Products: iOS 26.5, iOS 27, Mac Mini, Apple Vision Pro, Notepad++, Grok Voice mode, Perplexity

Places: US, Laguna Seca

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