MacBreak Weekly 985: Debasement Meter

Low-cost MacBooks could begin production soon, with a release period for early 2026. The developer beta for iOS 26 Beta 6 is out now. Could the iPhone 17 be introduced with a higher price point? And Alex Lindsay is excited to play with a new camera to record Vision Pro content.

• Low-cost MacBook production starting soon, possible $599 or $699 pricing.


• Apple's MacBook Pro overhaul with OLED might not launch until 2027.


• Apple's bid to close the AI gap could be hampered by AI brain drain.


• Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26.


• Everything New in iOS 26 [dev] Beta 6.


• AirPods could soon get Live Translation, iOS 26 beta code suggests.


• iPhone 17 models 'likely' to have higher prices, another analyst says.


• Gold, Frankincense, and Silicon.


• Japan law is forcing more browser choice on iPhone in December.


• Tech giants Apple and Google lose landmark court case as federal judge rules they engaged in anti-competitive conduct.

Picks of the Week:

• Andy's Pick: DockLite Board


• Alex's Pick: The BlackMagic Immersive Camera


• Jason's Pick: Instapaper

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

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