Macworld Podcast

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.  00:00:00 Start 00:01:38 iOS 26.500:15:42:04 ad 100:17:14 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: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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 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 Ternus' promotion to Apple CEO may have claimed its first casualty: https://www.macworld.com/article/3122615Tim Cook's legacy: 9 small bets that paid off and 2 big swings that didn't: https://www.macworld.com/article/3123189Apple’s ‘Ultra’ roadmap confirmed: iPhone, MacBook, and more on the way: https://www.macworld.com/article/3124481Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash' (PCWorld): https://www.pcworld.com/article/512460 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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: https://www.macworld.com/article/3083124  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 #macpro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.macworld.com/article/310110 Jason Snell’s Six Colors: https://www.sixcolors.com7 Apple inventions that reinvented Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/31002817 iconic Apple products that proved everyone wrong: https://www.macworld.com/article/3099039 Apple's most important products of the 1970s and 1980s: https://www.macworld.com/article/3093972Apple's most important products of the 1980s and 1990s: https://www.macworld.com/article/3094528The top 50 people who built Apple, ranked: https://www.macworld.com/article/309653210 unsung Apple heroes you should know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096418RIP Mac Pro: Apple officially kills its tower computer: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100222    Send us an email: [email protected] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hq TikTok: 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

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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected] 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Mailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 95110 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.macworld.com/article/3079526Apple's long, strange trip to the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078623The toughest MacBook Neo decision? Whether to spend $100 on a button: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078489Learn more about Macworld Expo: https://www.macworld.com/article/224350 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 #macbook #macbookneo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3075724Apple's MacBook pricing explained: https://www.macworld.com/article/3076520Apple's first mini-LED ProMotion monitor has a nice price: https://www.macworld.com/article/3076633Your Mac might not work with the new Studio Displays: https://www.macworld.com/article/3077141The new iPad Air is basically the old iPad Air: https://www.macworld.com/article/3075309OS 26.3.1 is here: https://www.macworld.com/article/3078537Apple March event live blog: https://www.macworld.com/article/3073997Blur Busters: https://blurbusters.com Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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: ⁠https://www.macworld.com/article/3030272⁠  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 #macbook #iphone #ipad #apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: [email protected]: 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 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 (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/4apj5f/im_apple_cofounder_steve_wozniak_ask_me_anything/ Send us an email: [email protected] 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 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: [email protected]: 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 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: [email protected]: 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 @MacworldPodcast #mac #macbook #macbookpro #airtags #tedlasso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.macworld.com/article/1479957Apple Creator Studio: https://www.macworld.com/article/3031215 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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: https://www.macworld.com/article/178463 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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

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 mini review: https://www.macworld.com/article/169901 Send us an email: [email protected]  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 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: https://www.macworld.com/article/673885 Apple acquires Next Software (Cnet): https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-acquires-next-jobs/    Send us an email: [email protected] 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

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: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008548 iOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2575705 Can’t read notifications in iOS 26? Here’s how to reduce the Liquid Glass effect: https://www.macworld.com/article/2909804 macOS Tahoe superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2644146 How to reduce the Liquid Glass transparency effect in macOS Tahoe: https://www.macworld.com/article/2858361 iPadOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2766625 watchOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2808081 Aleph One Marathon Open Source: https://alephone.lhowon.org Send us an email: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]  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: [email protected] 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

Apple released new Apple Watches, and on this episode, we take a close look at each one. Which one should you buy? The answer may surprise you! Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is expected to update the MacBook Pro soon. What can we expect? And is Apple really doing a new, cheap MacBook? All this and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this episode to hear the latest about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Find out about how they sound, how they fit, how the heart-rate monitoring works, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macworld has the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. In this episode, we discuss our initial impressions of the latest phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest versions of Apple's operating systems are now officially available. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect from iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple held its big “Awe Dropping” and the biggest announcement was the iPhone Air. Is it worth the hype? We talk about the new iPhone and the rest of Apple’s announcements on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Show notes for episode 950 Catch up on the latest news from the event: Every 'Awe Dropping' Apple release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the products we expect to see, including the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the AirPods Pro 3, and more.  Show notes for episode 948 Links related to this episode: iPhone 17: New Air model, colors, event date, and everything else we know  New Apple Watch 2025: Everything we know about the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3  New AirPods 2025: Here’s what’s next for AirPods Pro and Max  Get ready for a packed month of Apple releases with a new iPhone and a whole lot more First Look: iPod nano  iPod touch (2007) Review  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple announced that it is holding an event on September 9. On today’s show, we give an overview of what to expect, as well as discuss Apple’s new three-year iPhone plan. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, this week in Apple history, and more.  Episode 948 show notes on Macworld.com Links for more information on what was discussed on the show: Apple announces ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 event for September 9 Your Apple TV+ subscription is going up by a whopping 30% Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over antitrust claims Apple's Tim Cook era: 14 years of prolific products, profits, and politics 10 reasons why you need to switch from Spotify to Apple Music Oliver Twist's Facebook profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple's plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more! On the show, we talked about the following product leaks and other news:  Code reveals 2025 Apple Watch details: 3 models, 5G, and a new wireless chip: iPad, iPad mini have chip upgrades in the works Apple code confirms the first 5G MacBook is in testing Code suggests Apple is working on an M4 Ultra chip for new Mac Pro Apple code leak hints at a new Studio Display plus another mystery product Apple is planning a big AI comeback, but we’ve heard this song before The blood-oxygen sensor is returning to Apple Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we introduce a brand-new version of the Macworld Podcast. Our main topic of discussion is an update to Apple's work in AI and Siri. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, what happened this week in Apple history, and the Macworld Podcast Inbox.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As September approaches, the iPhone rumors are popping up more frequently. What’s different this year is that it looks like Apple is going to introduce a brand new iPhone model that’s being dubbed the iPhone 17 Air—that’s not the official name. We talk about this new phone on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s show is all about the public betas of its version 26 operating systems. We’re going to cover what to expect, why you should or shouldn’t use them, and cover our favorite features.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been hearing about a folding iPhone for years now, but it seems like it’s going to be a reality, based on the reports that have become more persistent recently. So on today’s show, we talk about the developments in the folding iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026 is shaping up to be a very big year for Apple. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new products Apple could release next year, including an unexpected change for the Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has hit its stride with its MacBook lineup, but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the latest MacBook rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about  WWDC25, Apple’s new UI design, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that WWDC25 is behind us, it’s time to look forward to the next major product announcement, the iPhone 17. On today’s show, we go over the latest rumors--there have been plenty of them, so stick around and find out more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s most important event of the year is happening next week! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect to see at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone is Apple’s dominant platform and by an extremely wide margin. We talk about the state of the iPhone and iOS, where it’s at and what we can expect in the near future. It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWDC is coming soon, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the current state of Mac hardware and macOS, and what that tells us about what Apple could be doing at WWDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When WWDC rolls around in June, it’ll be two years since Apple announced visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we examine the state of Apple’s spatial computing platform and what Apple could have in store at WWDC and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices