<p>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.</p><ul> <li>Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook.</li> <li>Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired.</li> <li>Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement.</li> <li>UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling.</li> <li>Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal.</li> <li>2026 iPad roadmap: Here's when to expect every upcoming model.</li> <li>Mapping the future with 3D‑printed titanium Apple Watch cases.</li> <li>Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025.</li> <li>Apple's new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with 'third-party AI'.</li> <li>Apple's iPhone overhaul will reduce its reliance on annual fall spectacle.</li> <li>Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand.</li> <li>Survey data shows Wi-Fi speeds are much faster on iPhone 17, thanks to Apple N1 chip.</li> <li>Apple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup.</li> <li>Is "F1: The Movie" getting a sequel?</li> <li>Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died.</li></ul> <p>Picks of the Week</p><ul> <li>Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving</li> <li>Shelly's Pick: Magnetic Airpod Pro Lanyard</li> <li>Jason's Picks: Alternatives to Bartender</li></ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte">Leo Laporte</a>, <a href="https://twit.tv/people/andy-ihnatko">Andy Ihnatko</a>, and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/jason-snell">Jason Snell</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shelly.brisbin.net" target="_blank">Shelly Brisbin</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to <em>MacBreak Weekly</em> at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly">https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly</a>.</p> <p><strong>Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!</strong><br /> Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit" rel="payment">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong><ul> <li><a href="http://spaceship.com/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">spaceship.com/twit</a></li> <li><a href="http://zapier.com/macbreak" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">zapier.com/macbreak</a></li> <li><a href="http://framer.com/design" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">framer.com/design promo code MACBREAK</a></li> <li><a href="https://cachefly.com/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">cachefly.com/twit</a></li> </ul></p>
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Published: 2025-11-18 17:59:30