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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October 27, 20261 hr 20 min

Episode 1006: iPhone Duo review; new iPad mini, M6 iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro news

The iPhone Duo isn’t just a major iPhone release; it’s a landmark product in Apple’s lineup.v iPhone Duo guide: Release date, price, specs and more: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813 Apple to iPhone Duo buyers: We promise your favorite apps will look great (eventually): https://www.macworld.com/article/3267241 Trying to snag an iPhone Duo? These stock-checking sites might help: https://www.macworld.com/article/3267323 The MacBook Pro’s innovative Touch Bar will grab you: https://www.macworld.com/article/229041 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

October 21, 20261 hr 30 min

Episode 1005: Apple Watch Series 12 review

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

October 14, 20261 hr 40 min

Episode 1004: Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and more from 'Welcome Home'

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

October 7, 20261 hr 24 min

Episode 1003: iPhone 18 Pro review

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30, 202659 min

Episode 1002: Mac mini and Mac Studio reviews

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: 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

September 23, 20261 hr 11 min

Episode 1001: iOS 27 and macOS 27 reviews

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

September 16, 20261 hr 12 min

Episode 1000: A look back at Macworld Podcast moments

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: 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

September 10, 20261 hr 35 min

Episode 999: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and more

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

September 2, 20261 hr 47 min

Episode 998: ‘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