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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. S

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: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Macworld⁠

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: podcast@macworld.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFaceb

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: https://

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/3121443

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: https://www.instagram.com/macwor

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/adcho

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.ma

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/articl

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/

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: https:/

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: ht

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 tho

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.

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: https://www.facebook.com/Ma

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 a

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: https://www.macworld.com/article

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/articl