Macworld Podcast

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a deep look at the Apple Watch Series 12. We discuss its new features, its price, and whether it’s worth buying. Tune in and find out! Apple Watch Series 12 review: Frustratingly inconsistent: https://www.macworld.com/article/3249459 My Apple Watch Series 12 lasted over 2X longer than Apple says: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243628 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Their 7 biggest surprises: https://www.macworld.com/article/3231085 iPad mini review (2012): https://www.macworld.com/article/219664 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple held its “Welcome Home” event and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we recap Apple’s announcements. Apple's 'completely personal’ HomeView smart-home hub is built for sharing: https://www.macworld.com/article/325954 Hands-on with HomeView: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259702 The new HomePod mini 2 is a bigger upgrade than it looks: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259370 Pre-ordered the new Apple TV 4K? Here are 5 reasons you should cancel ASAP: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259731 Apple Home Collection: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259650 Original HomePod mini: https://www.macworld.com/article/234895 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone 18 Pro is here, offering better performance, better battery life, and better cameras. Is it worth the money? Tune in to find out. iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242385iPhone 18 Pro and Max Guide: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687Apple confirms iPhone cellular issue, admits affected units can’t be fixed: https://www.macworld.com/article/3250214Wait, is the iPhone 18 Pro really faster than an M4 Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243697Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year's case? Not so fast: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238647The iPhone 18 Pro is a reward for those who waited: https://www.macworld.com/article/3237376 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your…

Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money. Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price: https://www.macworld.com/article/3239233Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238319Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140334The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242312A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop): https://blog.nobledesktop.com/history-of-microsoft-excelPhoto of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates announcing Microsoft Excel (Getty Images): https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/american-computer-magnates-steve-jobs-co-founder-of-apple-news-photo/84623889 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook:…

Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27 and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new operating systems and what you should know. iOS 27: Major features, compatible iPhones, updates, and more: https://www.macworld.com/article/2986799iOS 27 is here and you shouldn’t wait to get it on your iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/3233886Apple Watch Series 4 (2018) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/231935 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is episode 1000 of the Macworld Podcast! We’re taking this opportunity to take a look at some historic Apple releases and how they were covered way back then. Show notes for episode 1000:Apple unveils the iPhone: Episode 64: https://www.macworld.com/article/223501Cyrus Faviar, the founder of the Macworld Podcast: https://cyrusfarivar.comApple announces MacBook Air: Episode 103: https://www.macworld.com/article/224058Dan Moren, former Macworld staffer: https://dmoren.comFirst impressions of Siri: Episode 266: https://www.macworld.com/article/214726The Macalope: https://www.macworld.com/opinion/the-macalopeApple drops headphone jack from iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/228736iPhone X first impressions: https://www.macworld.com/article/230680Chris Breen, former Macworld Podcast host: https://chrisbreen.comOriginal Apple Watch announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/224103 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook:…

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and a lot more. Tune it to find out more! Surprise and Shine Apple iPhone event blog: https://www.macworld.com/article/3228054iPhone 18 Pro: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177024Original AirPods hands-on: https://www.macworld.com/article/228729Apple's AirPods are nowhere to be seen, or heard: https://www.macworld.com/article/229276 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is set to reveal new iPhones on September 9, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect: the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and a new folding iPhone. Surprise and Shine! Apple’s big iPhone event set for September 9: https://www.macworld.com/article/3221483 iPhone 18 Pro: Release date, price, specs and latest rumors ahead of Apple’s event: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687 iPhone Ultra: Apple’s first folding iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813 Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything we know so far: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177024 Review of the very first iPod touch: https://www.macworld.com/article/187386 Send us an email: ⁠podcast@macworld.com⁠ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Macworld⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO of Apple comes to an end on September 1. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at Cook’s memorable run at running one of the most valuable companies in the world. Show note for episode 997: https://www.macworld.com/article/3219134 Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119381 Apple turns to Tim Cook to replace Steve Jobs: https://www.macworld.com/article/213996 Tim Cook’s legacy: 9 small bets that paid off and 2 big swings that didn’t: https://www.macworld.com/article/3123189 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With new products coming soon, it's getting more difficult for Apple to keep them under wraps. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at a few leaks from Apple OS updates that provide insight into what to expect in the coming months. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:23) Roman’s Iceland vacation (00:05:00) What’s on today’s show (00:08:16) macOS 26.7 beta product leaks (00:48:10) Apple History (01:03:36) Comment Corner (01:06:41) Wrap up Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action Upcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate Apple introduces Apple Card (Apple) Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and guest producer Adam Patrick Murray break down the folding phone landscape and how Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra will change it. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:09:24) - iPhone 20th Anniversary rumors (00:25:13) - iPhone Ultra vs Android folding phones (01:03:59) - This week in Apple History: Power Mac G4 (01:10:22) - Comment Corner Send us an email: ⁠podcast@macworld.com⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macworldpodcast Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Macworld⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com⁠ Mailing address: Macworld 501 2nd St. Suite 650 San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's long-rumored smart-home push might finally be taking shape. On Episode 994, we talk about what might be coming and when, and how Apple's plans will impact your current smart home setup. Links: - Apple’s big Siri AI-powered smart home hub is nearly here: https://www.macworld.com/article/3201176/apples-big-siri-ai-powered-smart-home-hub-is-nearly-here.html - Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693/siri-ai-is-both-impressive-and-disappointing.html - Apple gets its ultimate revenge on Michael Dell with the world’s first trillion-dollar market cap: https://www.macworld.com/article/231708/apple-trillion-dollars-aapl.html (00:00:00) Introduction and chat about Apple TV shows (00:05:10) Apple Upgrade (00:16:06) Apple Home and upcoming devices (00:42:07) What's the entry point for smart home? (00:47:49) Today in Apple History- The first Trillion Dollar company (00:58:56) Comment Corner (01:08:32) Wrap up and how to contact us Send us an email:…

Apple has major plans for the Mac, starting this fall. On episode 993 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, new chips, and the big hurdle that could influence Apple’s plans. Massive Mac overhaul expected to begin this fall: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197016Apple hasn't given up on the iMac Ultra and neither have I: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197356Power Mac G4 Cube review: https://www.macworld.com/article/159792 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The public betas of xOS 27 are now available. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our first impressions of the features, Siri AI, and more. Show notes for episode 991: https://www.macworld.com/article/3195255macOS 27 has a secret popover menu for AI power users: https://www.macworld.com/article/3194935All of a sudden, Apple is winning AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3193098 The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693 I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Meet the iBook: https://www.macworld.com/article/159385 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram:…

Apple is making major changes to its M-series chip cycle, and it’s all because of AI. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, find out what Apple plans to do and how it affects your next Mac purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Apple drastically raised prices for the Mac and iPad. Apple is also expected to introduce new iPhones and other products later this year with higher prices than usual. We talk about this new development and how it affects you in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Show notes for episode 990: https://www.macworld.com/article/3180329 Brace yourself, Apple’s price hikes are much worse than we thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3176418Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is: https://www.macworld.com/article/3171630Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027: https://www.macworld.com/article/3179948These higher Mac prices? It’s the new normal: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177149Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 (Internet Archive): http://tiny.cc/1eu5101Apple takes on antenna issues: https://www.macworld.com/article/206609 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram:…

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our experiences with Siri AI: what it’s like, what it does right, what it does wrong, and a lot more. Show notes for episode 989: https://www.macworld.com/article/3172229Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3162330Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac? https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Apple details its aggressive transition to Macs with its Apple Silicon: https://www.macworld.com/article/234330 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St.…

Apple unveiled watchOS 27 at WWDC last week, and there wasn’t much to see—at least that’s the impression you’re left with after the presentation. So, on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about what you’ll find in watchOS 27. Show notes for episode 988: https://www.macworld.com/article/3166071Apple just made about a million Apple Watches obsolete: https://www.macworld.com/article/3159669Did Apple save the best parts of the OS 27 updates for September?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161291/Cut and paste, MMS highlight iPhone 3.0 improvements: https://www.macworld.com/article/195572 Ken Kocienda on why the iPhone originally did not have cut/copy/paste: https://x.com/kocienda/status/1538536958258909184< Send us an email: ⁠podcast@macworld.com⁠ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Macworld⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com⁠ Mailing address:…

The WWDC26 keynote was filled with AI. What do we think about the new features in the xOS 27 software? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:00:00 Start00:01:50 WWDC26 discussion01:08:52 Apple History01:14:50 Comment Corner01:26:30 Wrap up and how to contact us Every Apple announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/3154372iOS 27 Guide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2986799macOS 27 Golden Gate Guide: https://www.macworld.com/article/3139330Apple’s Snow Leopard—an OS without new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/191006 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 #macworldpodcast #wwdc #apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWDC26 is next week, so we discuss what we expect to see with iOS 27, the next version of the iPhone operating system. Show notes for episode 986: https://www.macworld.com/article/3153732WWDC 2026 guide: https://www.macworld.com/article/678333iOS 27: Everything we know about the fall 2026 iPhone update: https://www.macworld.com/article/2986799iPad operating system renamed iPadOS: https://www.macworld.com/article/232847Apple announces switch to Intel chips: https://www.macworld.com/article/175923 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 1 of our preview of Apple WWDC26, we talk about what we could see in macOS 27 and upcoming Mac hardware. Tune in to the show to find out more! Show notes for episode 985: https://www.macworld.com/article/3146203WWDC 2026 guide: https://www.macworld.com/article/678333macOS 27: Everything we know about the next big Mac update: https://www.macworld.com/article/3139330Report: Touchscreen MacBook Pro just cleared a key hurdle: https://www.macworld.com/article/3145863Mac Studio M5 (2026) rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2973459Mac mini M5/M5 Pro (2026) rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2964754Macworld editorial about John Scully demoting Steve Jobs: https://www.macworld.com/article/3146119 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite…

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the recent announcements by Microsoft and Google that are directly influenced by Apple’s most affordable laptop. We start the show by discussing recent AI developments. Show notes for episode 984: https://www.macworld.com/article/3142558MacBook Neo is living rent-free in PC rivals’ heads: https://www.macworld.com/article/3135834Microsoft’s MacBook Neo whitepaper is a very serious joke: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140022Googlebooks are the first anti-personal computers (PCWorld): https://www.pcworld.com/article/3139213MacBook Neo review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612A tale of two Apple Stores (the first two): https://www.macworld.com/article/212229Episode 244: The Apple Store’s tenth anniversary: https://www.macworld.com/article/231543/macworld-podcast-244.htmlifoAppleStore Archive: https://ifoapplestore.com Send us an email: ⁠podcast@macworld.com⁠Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com⁠Facebook:…

xOS 26.5 is now available. What are the new features? Plus, we talk about Apple Watch rumors in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:00:30 Start 00:02:08 iOS 26.500:17:14 Apple Watch00:48:45 Apple History00:58:13 Comment Corner01:13:19 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 983: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136846iOS 26.5 is out now: https://www.macworld.com/article/3102432iOS 26.5 may be small, but it hides some incredible new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136734Apple isn't bringing Touch ID to Apple Watch, leaker insists: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136698It sounds like Apple has run out of ideas for watchOS 27: https://www.macworld.com/article/3130942Fitbit Air looks like no Fitbit you’ve seen (Tech Advisor): https://www.techadvisor.com/article/3133758How Apple reinvented the music business with the iTunes Store: https://www.macworld.com/article/220875 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook:…

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the latest with the iMac. What are the latest rumors, when can we expect to see an update, and what would we like to see Apple do with its iconic all-in-one. We also discuss the current Mac mini shortage. 00:00:00 Start00:05:19 Mac mini pricing00:20:43 iMac0052:25 Apple History00:60:32 Comment Corner01:09:46 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 982: https://www.macworld.com/article/3131893iMac Pro rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/349270The iMac I’ve always wanted is finally within reach: https://www.macworld.com/article/3125389 The iMac is dying a slow death and Apple doesn’t care: https://www.macworld.com/article/2977776Report: Apple is beginning development on a 24-inch OLED iMac: https://www.macworld.com/article/3015983An M5 Max iMac Pro reportedly exists: Original iMac announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/190458 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook:…

Apple has announced that Tim Cook will no longer serve as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus will have the job starting on September 1. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the announcement and what it could mean. 00:00:00 Start 00:01:22 Apple’s upcoming “Ultra” products00:11:51 Apple CEO change00:40:22:53 Apple History00:55:10:22 Comment Corner00:58:07 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 981: https://www.macworld.com/article/3124103Tim Cook stepping down as CEO: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119381John Ternus is not inheriting your father's Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119435Tim Cook's reward for exemplary service? The worst job in the world: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120097Don't worry, Tim Cook is fine, and he's not leaving Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120529 Why John Ternus is the right pick at the right time: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120377I'll miss Tim Cook's sneaker game most of all: https://www.macworld.com/article/3121443John…

The iPhone 18 Pro is just a few months away. We talk about the latest iPhone 18 Pro rumors, and what's involved in reporting Apple leaks on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:00:00 Start00:05:02 Reporting on Apple leaks00:50:14 Apple History00:55:40 Comment Corner01:00:24 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 980: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120330A Fonte, Filipe Esposito’s podcast (in Portuguese): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fonte/id1629477731Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119381iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: All the biggest rumors so far: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687iPhone 18 Pro colors revealed: Exclusive look at 2026 models: https://www.macworld.com/article/3116701Original Apple Watch announcement (Sept. 2014): https://www.macworld.com/article/224103 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram:…

The iPhone 17e is now available. Is it a compelling affordable iPhone? We review Apple’s new iPhone on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:00:00 Start00:01:26 50 Most important Apple people00:14:16 iPhone 17e review00:52:28 Apple History01:08:11 Comment Corner01:15:09 Wrap up Show notes for episode 979: https://www.macworld.com/article/3109598 Most influential Apple people of all time: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096532 iPhone 17e review: An impressive balancing act: https://www.macworld.com/article/3097961 Gizmodo’s iPhone 4 scoop: https://gizmodo.com/this-is-apples-next-iphone-5520164 (Gizmodo) Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has finally discontinued the Mac Pro. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s tower workstation: its history, its purpose, and what it means for the Mac lineup going forward. 00:00:00 Start00:01:27 Apple 50th anniversary wrap-up00:08:05 Apple History: Apple I00:15:29 Mac Pro discussion00:41:34 Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR reviews00:55:46 Comment Corner01:01:22 Wrap-up and how to contact us01:02:49 RIP Chuck La Tournous Show notes for episode 978: https://www.macworld.com/article/310719RIP Mac Pro: Apple officially kills its tower computer: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100222The Mac Pro died so Apple silicon could live: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100286A complete history of Apple’s pro Macs: https://www.macworld.com/article/670425Relive the original Mac Pro through the pages of Macworld: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100251Apple Studio Display (2026) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3091564Apple Studio Display XDR review:…

On the day Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re talking this cue and chatting with former Macworld editorial director and current Macworld columnist, Jason Snell. We talk about our favorite memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at, and what to expect in the future. 00:00:00 Start 00:02:04 Jason Snell on ‘Jeopardy’ 00:09:58 The original iPhone launch00:13:15 Memorable keynote moments: Swift announcement and original iPod00:20:35: Jason’s Apple II days and early career start00:24:37 Thoughts on Mac gaming00:25:37 First Apple product Jason and Roman reviewed00:31:53 Life after MacUser 00:37:20 iMac introduction00:42:36 Perspective on Steve Jobs00:48:20 Importance of OS X 00:51:51 Apple’s CEO situation00:59:30 Experiences with bad products01:01:04 What to look forward to from Apple01:06:12 Apple TV coverage of baseball01:12:53 Significance of April 1 for Apple01:16:20 Comment Corner01:19:28 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 977:…

Apple has announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. We also talk about Apple TV rumors, ads in Apple Maps, and more. 00:00:00 Start00:01:41 Apple History00:12:43 Apple TV rumors00:16:52 WWDC26 and Siri delay00:46:54 Worst Thing That Happened This Week: Ads in Apple Maps00:58:02 Comment Corner 01:03:03 Wrap up and how to contact us Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096521iOS 26.4 release candidate is out now: https://www.macworld.com/article/3062548Original Apple TV news announcement from Macworld Expo 2007: https://www.macworld.com/article/3097807 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address: Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94127 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we review the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Max MacBook Pro. 00:00:00 Start/Warm-up chat00:03:12 Apple's 50th anniversary00:08:26 Apple AirPods Max update00:12:30 M5 Max MacBook Pro review00:23:09 The MacBook Neo effect00:36:36 M5 MacBook Air review00:44:15 This Week in Apple TV00:51:25 Apple History00:60:08 Comment Corner01:04:29 Wrap-up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 975: https://www.macworld.com/article/308997M5 MacBook Air review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3086162M5 Max MacBook Pro review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081408MacBook Neo review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612 Apple Studio Display XDR review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3083124 20th Anniversary Mac: https://www.macworld.com/article/225856 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq TikTok:…

We have the new MacBook Neo, and we put it through its paces. Is Apple’s new laptop worth your money? Tune in and find out! 00:00:00 Intro00:01:30 Apple Studio Display first look00:05:38 MacBook Neo review00:55:34 This Week in Apple History01:01:56 Comment Corner01:04:21 Wrap up and how to contact us Show Notes for episode 974: https://www.macworld.com/article/3083157MacBook Neo review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612Everything to know about the new budget Mac: https://www.macworld.com/article/2854313I met MacBook Neo. Everything I know is a lie: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078150If you think MacBook Neo is a bad deal, it's not for you: https://www.macworld.com/article/3079878Steve Jobs would have loved MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3082469Apple's adorable Finder guy has broken the internet: https://www.macworld.com/article/3082576Apple-hating tech bros are lying to you: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081039There's an Easter egg hiding in the MacBook Neo's wallpaper:…

Are you experienced? This past week, Apple released the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and more, and held its Apple Experience event. We’re covering it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:00:00 Start/Intro00:02:33 Apple's new products00:53:33 This Week in Apple History00:54:52 Comment Corner01:10:05 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 973: https://www.macworld.com/article/3077229Apple March event live blog: https://www.macworld.com/article/3073997I met MacBook Neo. Everything I know is a lie: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078150MacBook Neo’s missing features ranked, from meh to ehhh: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078635Apple's MacBook Neo is $599? Whoa: https://www.macworld.com/article/3077864Apple's iPhone 17e gets MagSafe and A19, but it's not all good news: https://www.macworld.com/article/3075231The MacBook Air has a new chip and a lower price (sort of): https://www.macworld.com/article/3076654The M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are a bigger upgrade than we…

The Apple Experience event is next week, on March 4. On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect: new MacBooks, new iPads, a new iPhone 17e, and a lot more. 00:00 Start 01:44 It’s snowing!07:07 What to expect next week and at the Apple Experience event on March 442:42 This Week in Apple History49:44 Comment Corner57:10 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 972: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/3068914⁠Apple set to launch ‘at least five new products’ by March 4: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/3068255/⁠ M5 Pro & M5 Max rumors, specs and pricing explained: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/2942089⁠ Apple’s budget MacBook coming soon: What to expect: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/2854313⁠ Apple iPhone 17e: Release date, specs, features & price: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/2881175⁠ 2026 iPad Air: Everything you need to know: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/3055278⁠ 2026 iPad: Everything we know about Apple’s next entry-level tablet:…

Apple has something cooking for March 4, and the signs indicate that we are getting the laptop we’ve been waiting for. We’re talking about the upcoming event and new developments in Apple AI hardware on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Time codes below may shift because of ad inserts.00:00 Introduction01:23 Apple AI hardware news11:52 Apple's March 4 event announcement (Cheap MacBooks)32:13 iOS 26.4 beta and no new Siri43:30 This Week in Apple History49:43 Comment Corner55:55 Wrap up and how to contact us Low-cost MacBook in ‘fun colors’ leads flurry of upcoming Mac releases: https://www.macworld.com/article/3061517Apple invites press to global ‘experiences’ on March 4: https://www.macworld.com/article/3062338Apple smart glasses (and other AI hardware) are coming: https://www.macworld.com/article/3063779Review of the original iPod mini: https://www.macworld.com/article/169901 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook:…

Apple is expected to release several products over the next few weeks. We talk about them on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Ad inserts may shift the timeline below. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 Ferrari Luce, Jony, Ive, and Apple Car 00:07:39 Apple's upcoming new products 00:38:23 Rumor Reality Check 00:45:51 This Week in Apple History 00:54:14 Comment Corner 01:00:24 Wrap up and how to contact us Apple Car lives through the Ferrari Luce: https://www.macworld.com/article/3056424 New Macs are coming soon (for real this time): https://www.macworld.com/article/3056261 The iPhone 17e might launch in mere weeks: https://www.macworld.com/article/3052191 Who is Steve Wozniak: Apple’s engineering genius: https://www.macworld.com/article/670935 Steve Wozniak trivia: 10 surprising facts about Woz: https://www.macworld.com/article/670929 Apple Co-Founder Leaving Company (New York Times): https://www.nytimes.com/1985/02/07/business/business-people-apple-co-founder-leaving-company.html Steve Wozniak, Ask Me Anything…

In the U.S., the biggest sports spectacle happens on Sunday, February 8: Super Bowl LX. Apple has a rich history with the game, and on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple's relationship. Ad inserts may alter the time codes below. 00:01:22 Where is the new MacBook Pro?00:11:18 Apple and the Super Bowl00:53:12 What We’re Watching on Apple TV01:05:08 Comment Corner01:12:56 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 969: https://www.macworld.com/article/3048530The new M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros could arrive any day now: https://www.macworld.com/article/3049804Best Apple commercials: https://www.macworld.com/article/220220History of Apple and the Super Bowl: https://www.macworld.com/article/1504646 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices.…

This week is a big one for Apple, as the company has released a new AirTag, new Creator Studio, and more. Tune in and get the details! 00:01:42 Ads are coming to the Macworld Podcast 00:04:24 New AirTag 00:15:05 Apple Creator Studio and MacBook Pros 00:31:30 Intel Panther Lake vs. Apple M chips 00:37:39 Ted Lasso season 4 news 00:43:40 This Week in Apple History 00:51:07 Comment Corner 00:57:18 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 968: https://www.macworld.com/article/3044421Apple’s new AirTag is here: https://www.macworld.com/article/3042848Intel Panther Lake vs. Apple M chips: https://www.macworld.com/article/3043224The next round of M5 Macs is reportedly ‘ready to go’: https://www.macworld.com/article/3043025Apple Creator Studio: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3031215 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads:…

The MacBook Pro is celebrating its 20th anniversary, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re taking a look at its beginnings, its current state, and its future. 00:01:49 Warm-up discussion about Apple Car00:09:52 MacBook history00:26:18 MacBook rumors00:47:55 Rumor Reality Check00:53:18 This Week in Apple History01:03:39 Macworld Mailbag01:12:42 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 967: https://www.macworld.com/article/303533320 years ago, the first MacBook Pro changed the world: https://www.macworld.com/article/3028720Why Apple’s M5 Pro and Max chips will be worth the long wait: https://www.macworld.com/article/3030240M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2942089Touchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2931833Apple Lisa quirks and oddities: https://www.macworld.com/article/220228Apple Lisa 40th birthday party (2023): https://www.macworld.com/article/1509982Apple Lisa software source code:…

Apple could release some major products that change how we think about the iPhone and MacBook Pro. Here's what to expect in the second half of 2026. 0:02:03 Recap of last week’s show00:08:51 What to expect from Apple (July-December)00:57:31 This Week in Apple History01:03:45 Mailbag01:12:36 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 966: https://www.macworld.com/article/3027834Strap in Apple fans, 2026 is going to be a wild ride: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018407From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic: https://www.macworld.com/article/30198282026 iPhone preview: 4 major changes that could transform Apple’s lineup: https://www.macworld.com/article/30088322026 Apple Watch preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018963Get hyped: 2026 will be a big year in Mac releases: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008573What to expect from Apple in 2026, part 1 (last week’s show): https://www.macworld.com/article/30235682006 MacBook Pro:…

2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple's history. Here's what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year. Tune in next week to hear about Apple's second half of 2026. 0:02:00 Warm-up talk about the holidays00:09:10 What to expect from Apple in 2026 (January-June)00:48:23 What We’re Watching on Apple TV (spoiler alert!)01:03:05 This Week in Apple History01:09:15 Macworld Mailbag01:06:42 Wrap-up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 965: https://www.macworld.com/article/3023568 2026 is going to be a wild ride: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018407 From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic: https://www.macworld.com/article/3019828 2026 iPhone preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008832 2026 Apple Watch preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018963 2026 Mac preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008573 2026 smart home preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011651 2026 iPad preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/30189732004 iPad…

We take a look back at the 2025 major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more! 00:02:08 Warm up discussion 00:04:23 Apple hardware: 2025 review 00:41:50 Worst Thing that Happened with Apple in 2025 00:52:00 This Week in Apple History 01:00:47 Macworld Mailbag 01:08:42 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 964: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011868 iPhone 17 and Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2393967 IPhone 16e superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/1354114 M4 MacBook Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2303200 M5 MacBook Pro superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2552098 2025 Mac Studio superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2204696 M3 iPad Air: https://www.macworld.com/article/2595313 M5 iPad Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/2599594 Does Apple’s Dynamic Power Adapter really charge your iPhone faster? https://www.macworld.com/article/2950036 AirPods Pro 3 superguide:…

It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year. 00:02:14 Warm-up discussion about Apple leaks 00:06:45 Apple software 2025 review 00:47:28 Apple services 2025 in review 00:56:17 Apple TV discussion 01:08:20 This Week in Apple History 01:15:53 Macworld Mailbag 01:19:36 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 963: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011830rb Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, A19: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007295 Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M4 Air with Apple’s N1 chip likely coming soon: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007341 Leaked code spills details of mystery Apple smart home accessory: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007751 Internal Apple code hints improved Siri will land next spring with 'HomePad' hub: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008318 Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code:…

Lots of changes are in store for Apple's executive suite. How will this affect the company? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:02:32 Main discussion: Apple executive comings and goings 00:43:20 This Week in Apple History 00:52:03 Macworld Mailbag 01:06:58 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Macworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're starting to hear more reports about Apple's upcoming folding iPhone. We talk about the latest in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 0:01:42 Warm-up chat about Thanksgiving 00:07:36 Folding iPhone 00:44:42: This Week in Macworld History 00:52:55 Macworld Mailbag 01:08:28 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 961: https://www.macworld.com/article/2996422 Everything we know about the folding iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813 Is Walmart's $499 MacBook Air deal too good to be true? https://www.macworld.com/article/2986234 Roman on The Colbert Report: https://www.macworld.com/article/222050 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Macworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Thanksgiving holiday is next week in the U.S., and the Macworld staff takes this time to talk about the things to be thankful for. 00:02:45 Warm-up discussion about Windows anniversary 00:10:46 What We’re Thankful For 00:47:59 This Week in Apple History 00:59:18 Macworld Mailbag/Inbox/Whatever You Want to Call It 01:04:25 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250 Send us an email: podcast@macworld.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Macworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 2020, the M1 chip made its debut and it changed the Mac for the better. That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has big plans for the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. We discuss the latest reports in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has released a new laptop, the M5 MacBook Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at it, talk about our impressions, and whether it’s worth buying or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices