Macworld Podcast

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...

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/32383...

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...

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.co...

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...

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...

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...

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 produ...

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....

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 di...

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...

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: http...

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 th...

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/3...

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/3159669...

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...

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.macw...

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 MacB...

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 MacBoo...

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/3102432...

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 no...

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  Sh...

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 Esposit...

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:...