The MacRumors Show

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss the high-end of Apple's increasingly tangled MacBook lineup, including the entry-level MacBook Pro , the redesigned high-end models, and the rumored “ MacBook Ultra ." 1:39 Why Apple Is Skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max 4:01 MacBook Ultra Timing and First-Generation Problems 6:00 How MacBook Pro and MacBook Ultra Could Coexist 9:59 Sponsor: Claude...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro .  01:30 Tata Electronics data leak discussion 02:49 iPhone 18 Pro's C2 modem: US.. vs. international 09:57 Color-matched rear glass insert 12:20 Variable aperture camera upgrade 17:31 Apple's camera marketing and demo criticism 20:59 iPhone 18 Pro price increase expectations 27:55 Ap...

This week’s episode of The MacRumors Show focuses on Apple’s surprise price hikes, the potential impact on the iPhone 18 lineup, new Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors, and camera-equipped AirPods coming in 2027. 00:51 Apple Price Hikes Overview 02:00 iPhone 18 Price Hike Expectations 03:58 RAM/Storage Cost Breakdown 09:36 Why Upgrading Yearly Isn’t Necessary 11:49 When Could Price Hikes Hit? 16:30 Apple...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we continue unpacking WWDC 2026 and take a closer look at iOS 27 , macOS Golden Gate , and Apple's other new software updates coming this fall. 00:00 — Intro & beta check-in 00:42 — OS compatibility cuts: watchOS, iOS, macOS, tvOS, iPadOS 09:49 — Sponsor: Claude 11:08 — Liquid Glass refinements & redesigned icons 14:10 — Shortcuts with natural...

On this week’s special episode of The MacRumors Show, we break down everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026, including the all-new Siri AI, major Apple Intelligence upgrades, performance improvements across every platform, and Apple’s latest design refinements. 0:00 Introduction 1:31 Platform Improvements and Liquid Glass 7:08 Trust & Safety and Parental Controls 9:56 Sponsor: Shopify 11:21 Si...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026. 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Why This WWDC Matters 02:58 The New Siri App 06:32 Siri Replaces Spotlight and New Gestures 11:55 Third-Party AI and Extensions Marketplace 19:10 Siri Across First-Party Apps 22:13 Photos, Health, and AI Editing 26:28 Natural Language Short...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote date, the sweeping Siri redesign coming in iOS 27 , Apple's latest accessibility feature previews, and the hinge troubles reportedly plaguing the foldable iPhone ahead of its expected launch in the fall. 00:00 Introduction and WWDC 2026 Expectations 01:38 WWDC Artwork, Siri Teases, and Apple Intelligence 04:43 Home...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Google's latest wave of announcements for Android and Gemini, the newly announced Fitbit Air, and Apple Watch Series 12 rumors. The centerpiece of Google's announcements this week was Gemini Intelligence, Google's new umbrella platform for AI across phones, watches, cars, and laptops. Its headline capability is cross-app automation: users c...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through how the global memory shortage is forcing Apple's hand across multiple key products, killing configurations, delaying launches, and prompting spec decisions that would have seemed unlikely a year ago. The pressure originates outside Apple's control. JPMorgan analysis cited by the Financial Times found that memory could account for as m...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we answer your listener questions about the future of Apple's product lineup, the software and services shaping the ecosystem, and our own personal histories with the company and its devices. Some questions centre on the iPhone Air and its future direction, including whether Apple might adopt silicon-carbon battery technology for a second-generation m...

On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's bombshell announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to succeed him. Cook will transition to executive chairman, where he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." The transition was appr...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through Apple's upcoming overhaul of the iPad mini and iPad Air, looking at the future of the product lineup as a whole. The headline upgrade is a switch from LCD to OLED display technology. The ‌iPad mini‌ 8 is expected to use a single-stack LTPS panel, which is dimmer than the tandem OLED in the iPad Pro , but a substantial step up from the...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss all of the rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, now said to be called the “ iPhone Ultra ," which is shaping up to be a comprehensive redesign unlike anything the company has shipped before. The ‌iPhone Ultra‌ is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max this fall, though reports suggest it will...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through everything the iPhone 18 Pro will feature, according to the latest rumors. Following last year's major redesign, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are expected to feature a very similar design to their predecessors. There is expected to be a smaller Dynamic Island , with Face ID 's flood illuminator component moved under the screen to reduce...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's announcement of its 37th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWWDC), where the company is expected to unveil a major Siri overhaul alongside iOS 27, macOS 27, and other next-generation operating systems. Like last year, WWDC 2026 will be a primarily online event open to all developers at no cost, with an in-person component at Ap...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's surprise announcement of the AirPods Max 2 this week. The ‌AirPods Max 2‌ introduce a range of improvements primarily driven by the addition of Apple's H2 chip, which replaces the H1 chip used in previous models. This new chip underpins most of the upgrades, enabling more advanced computational audio and significantly enhancing the...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss first impressions of the MacBook Neo , Studio Display XDR, and iPhone 17e . Following its announcement last week, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ arrived this week. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor ins...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's concentrated week of announcements that saw the introduction of 10 new products. The most significant announcement of the week was the MacBook Neo , an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a...

Earlier this week, Apple today a "special Apple Experience" for the media in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET. It is notable that Apple is specifically using the word "experience," rather than "event." Unlike a full live-streamed event from Apple Park , the March 4 event in other cities is likely to be smaller in scale. The launch of several new Apple prod...

We discuss the upcoming iPhone 17e and iPad models, as well as Apple's apparent issues finalizing the revamped version of Siri , on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show . The announcement of the ‌iPhone‌ 17e is said to be “ imminent ," with stock of the iPhone 16e now dwindling . The new device is rumored to come with four main new features, including the A19 chip from the iPhone 17 , MagSafe...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss all of the new Macs Apple is expected to release this year, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro . Following the release of the M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ last year, Apple is expected to launch refreshed high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. They are rumored to arrive alongside macOS Tahoe 26.5 in the next few wee...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's newly launched AirTag 2 and Apple Creator Studio. Earlier this week, Apple announced the second-generation ‌AirTag‌, marking the first major update to its item tracker since the product's introduction in 2021, with improvements focused on tracking range, audio output, and device support rather than changes to its physical design. Th...

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's plan to turn Siri into an chatbot with iOS 27, alongside plans for new hardware such as an AI pin. Apple reportedly plans to turn Siri into a chatbot that will rival Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's ChatGPT later this year. Apple's chatbot will apparently be able to search the web, generate content like images, help...

On this year's first episode of The MacRumors Show , we take a look at CES 2026 , Apple Creator Studio, and the confirmation that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri . Following ‌CES 2026‌, we talk through this year's tech showcase , which saw major announcements related to robotics, AI, and display technology, as well as plenty of new Apple accessories. We discuss some of...

On this year's final episode of The MacRumors Show , we take a look back at all of Apple's major announcements and new products from 2025. In February, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e , positioned as a replacement for the iPhone SE as a lower-cost model, starting at $599. It offers the A18 chip and a 48-megapixel camera in an ‌iPhone‌ 13-style design, but with matte back glass, a USB-C port, and n...