Macworld Podcast

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.macworld.com/article/3030272⁠  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 #macbook #iphone #ipad #apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/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

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 (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/4apj5f/im_apple_cofounder_steve_wozniak_ask_me_anything/ 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

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com @MacworldPodcast #mac #macbook #macbookpro #airtags #tedlasso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/1479957Apple Creator Studio: 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: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/article/178463 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

2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple's history. Here's what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year. Tune in next week to hear about Apple's second half of 2026. 0:02:00 Warm-up talk about the holidays00:09:10 What to expect from Apple in 2026 (January-June)00:48:23 What We’re Watching on Apple TV (spoiler alert!)01:03:05 This Week in Apple History01:09:15 Macworld Mailbag01:06:42 Wrap-up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 965: https://www.macworld.com/article/3023568 2026 is going to be a wild ride: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018407 From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic: https://www.macworld.com/article/3019828 2026 iPhone preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008832 2026 Apple Watch preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018963 2026 Mac preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008573 2026 smart home preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011651 2026 iPad preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/30189732004 iPad mini review: https://www.macworld.com/article/169901 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

We take a look back at the 2025 major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more! 00:02:08 Warm up discussion  00:04:23 Apple hardware: 2025 review  00:41:50 Worst Thing that Happened with Apple in 2025  00:52:00 This Week in Apple History  01:00:47 Macworld Mailbag  01:08:42 Wrap up and how to contact us  Show notes for episode 964: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011868 iPhone 17 and Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2393967 IPhone 16e superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/1354114 M4 MacBook Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2303200 M5 MacBook Pro superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2552098 2025 Mac Studio superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2204696 M3 iPad Air: https://www.macworld.com/article/2595313 M5 iPad Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/2599594 Does Apple’s Dynamic Power Adapter really charge your iPhone faster? https://www.macworld.com/article/2950036 AirPods Pro 3 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/673885 Apple acquires Next Software (Cnet): https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-acquires-next-jobs/    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

It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year. 00:02:14 Warm-up discussion about Apple leaks 00:06:45 Apple software 2025 review 00:47:28 Apple services 2025 in review 00:56:17 Apple TV discussion 01:08:20 This Week in Apple History 01:15:53 Macworld Mailbag 01:19:36 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 963: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011830rb Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, A19: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007295 Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M4 Air with Apple’s N1 chip likely coming soon: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007341 Leaked code spills details of mystery Apple smart home accessory: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007751 Internal Apple code hints improved Siri will land next spring with 'HomePad' hub: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008318 Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008548 iOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2575705 Can’t read notifications in iOS 26? Here’s how to reduce the Liquid Glass effect: https://www.macworld.com/article/2909804 macOS Tahoe superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2644146 How to reduce the Liquid Glass transparency effect in macOS Tahoe: https://www.macworld.com/article/2858361 iPadOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2766625 watchOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2808081 Aleph One Marathon Open Source: https://alephone.lhowon.org 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

Lots of changes are in store for Apple's executive suite. How will this affect the company? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:02:32 Main discussion: Apple executive comings and goings 00:43:20 This Week in Apple History 00:52:03 Macworld Mailbag 01:06:58 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250 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

We're starting to hear more reports about Apple's upcoming folding iPhone. We talk about the latest in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 0:01:42 Warm-up chat about Thanksgiving 00:07:36 Folding iPhone 00:44:42: This Week in Macworld History 00:52:55 Macworld Mailbag 01:08:28 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 961: https://www.macworld.com/article/2996422  Everything we know about the folding iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813  Is Walmart's $499 MacBook Air deal too good to be true? https://www.macworld.com/article/2986234  Roman on The Colbert Report: https://www.macworld.com/article/222050    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

The Thanksgiving holiday is next week in the U.S., and the Macworld staff takes this time to talk about the things to be thankful for. 00:02:45 Warm-up discussion about Windows anniversary 00:10:46 What We’re Thankful For 00:47:59 This Week in Apple History 00:59:18 Macworld Mailbag/Inbox/Whatever You Want to Call It 01:04:25 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250 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

In November 2020, the M1 chip made its debut and it changed the Mac for the better. That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has big plans for the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. We discuss the latest reports in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has released a new laptop, the M5 MacBook Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at it, talk about our impressions, and whether it’s worth buying or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple released new Apple Watches, and on this episode, we take a close look at each one. Which one should you buy? The answer may surprise you! Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is expected to update the MacBook Pro soon. What can we expect? And is Apple really doing a new, cheap MacBook? All this and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this episode to hear the latest about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Find out about how they sound, how they fit, how the heart-rate monitoring works, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices