Nov 18th 2025
MacBreak Weekly 999
Rough Depowdering
Apple's CEO Succession Speculation
Records live every Tuesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.
Guests:
Shelly Brisbin
Speculation about Tim Cook's eventual successor is ramping up, as he may announce his retirement as early as next year. A federal jury in California rules that Apple must pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement. And Apple unveils how cases for the Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3 were 3D-printed this year.
- Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook.
- Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired.
- Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement.
- UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling.
- Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal.
- 2026 iPad roadmap: Here's when to expect every upcoming model.
- Mapping the future with 3D‑printed titanium Apple Watch cases.
- Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025.
- Apple's new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with 'third-party AI'.
- Apple’s iPhone overhaul will reduce its reliance on annual fall spectacle.
- Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand.
- Survey data shows Wi-Fi speeds are much faster on iPhone 17, thanks to Apple N1 chip.
- Apple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup.
- Is "F1: The Movie" getting a sequel?
- Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died.
Picks of the Week
- Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
- Shelly's Pick: Magnetic Airpod Pro Lanyard
- Jason's Picks: Alternatives to Bartender
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Links
- Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook
- Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’
- Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired
- Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement
- UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling
- Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal
- 2026 iPad roadmap: Here's when to expect every upcoming model
- Mapping the future with 3D‑printed titanium Apple Watch cases
- Apple explains how 3D printing powers Apple Watch
- Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025
- Apple's new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with 'third-party AI'
- Apple’s iPhone Overhaul Will Reduce Its Reliance on Annual Fall Spectacle
- Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand
- Survey data shows Wi-Fi speeds are much faster on iPhone 17, thanks to Apple N1 chip
- Apple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup
- Is ‘F1 The Movie’ getting a sequel? Here’s what Tim Cook says
- Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV
- Magnetic Airpod Pro Strap Anti-Lost Lanyard
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