Macworld Podcast

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Macworld is the world's leading source for information about Apple and the Apple ecosystem. 882887 www,macworld.com email: podcast@macworld.com X: @macworld Threads: @macworld_hq Facebook: Macworld

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September 2, 20261 hr 47 min

Episode 997: ‘Surprise and Shine!’ iPhone event preview

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 26, 20261 hr 31 min

Episode 997: The end of the Tim Cook era

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

August 19, 20261 hr 13 min

Episode 996: Apple product leaks! AirPods Camera and more

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

August 12, 20261 hr 25 min

Episode 995: Folding phones and the iPhone Ultra

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

August 5, 20261 hr 15 min

Episode 994: HomePod Rumors and Apple TV Chat

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: ⁠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: Macworld 501 2nd St. Suite 650 San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 20261 hr 10 min

Episode 993: Big changes in store for the Mac lineup

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

July 22, 20261 hr 12 min

Episode 992: iOS 27 and macOS 27 first impressions

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: 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

July 15, 20261 hr 27 min

Episode 991: How Apple’s new AI chip strategy affects your next Mac purchase

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

July 1, 20261 hr 1 min

Episode 990: How high can Apple’s prices go?

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: 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

June 24, 20261 hr 16 min

Episode 989: Siri AI beta and what we think so far

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. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices