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Apple revealed the touchscreen MacBook Pro, and we talk about it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display 5 top features: https://www.macworld.com/article/3271736

Touchscreen MacBook Pro Guide: Release date, price and new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/2931833

Apple's new MacBook Pro finally breaks the grid: https://www.macworld.com/article/3271912

iPhone X (2017) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/667617

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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

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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

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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

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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/3242385
iPhone 18 Pro and Max Guide: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687
Apple confirms iPhone cellular issue, admits affected units can’t be fixed: https://www.macworld.com/article/3250214
Wait, is the iPhone 18 Pro really faster than an M4 Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243697
Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year's case? Not so fast: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238647
The iPhone 18 Pro is a reward for those who waited: https://www.macworld.com/article/3237376

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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/3239233
Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238319
Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140334
The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242312
A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop): https://blog.nobledesktop.com/history-of-microsoft-excel
Photo 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

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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/2986799
iOS 27 is here and you shouldn’t wait to get it on your iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/3233886
Apple Watch Series 4 (2018) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/231935

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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/223501
Cyrus Faviar, the founder of the Macworld Podcast: https://cyrusfarivar.com/
Apple announces MacBook Air: Episode 103: https://www.macworld.com/article/224058
Dan Moren, former Macworld staffer: https://dmoren.com/
First impressions of Siri: Episode 266: https://www.macworld.com/article/214726
The Macalope: https://www.macworld.com/opinion/the-macalope
Apple drops headphone jack from iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/228736
iPhone X first impressions: https://www.macworld.com/article/230680
Chris Breen, former Macworld Podcast host: https://chrisbreen.com/
Original Apple Watch announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/224103

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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/3228054
iPhone 18 Pro: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687
iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813
Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177024
Original AirPods hands-on: https://www.macworld.com/article/228729
Apple's AirPods are nowhere to be seen, or heard: https://www.macworld.com/article/229276

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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

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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

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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 product leaks
(00:48:10) Apple History
(01:03:36) Comment Corner
(01:06:41) Wrap up

• Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action
• Upcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate
• Apple introduces Apple Card (Apple)

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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

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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 disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693/siri-ai-is-both-impressive-and-disappointing.html

- Apple gets its ultimate revenge on Michael Dell with the world’s first trillion-dollar market cap: https://www.macworld.com/article/231708/apple-trillion-dollars-aapl.html

(00:00:00) Introduction and chat about Apple TV shows

(00:05:10) Apple Upgrade

(00:16:06) Apple Home and upcoming devices

(00:42:07) What's the entry point for smart home?

(00:47:49) Today in Apple History- The first Trillion Dollar company

(00:58:56) Comment Corner

(01:08:32) Wrap up and how to contact us

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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/3197016
Apple hasn't given up on the iMac Ultra and neither have I: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197356
Power Mac G4 Cube review: https://www.macworld.com/article/159792

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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/3195255
macOS 27 has a secret popover menu for AI power users: https://www.macworld.com/article/3194935
All of a sudden, Apple is winning AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3193098
The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574
Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693
I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007
Meet the iBook: https://www.macworld.com/article/159385

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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.

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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 than we thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3176418
Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is: https://www.macworld.com/article/3171630
Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027: https://www.macworld.com/article/3179948
These higher Mac prices? It’s the new normal: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177149
Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 (Internet Archive): http://tiny.cc/1eu5101
Apple takes on antenna issues: https://www.macworld.com/article/206609

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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/3172229
Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693
I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306
How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3162330
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac? https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007
Apple details its aggressive transition to Macs with its Apple Silicon: https://www.macworld.com/article/234330

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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/3166071
Apple just made about a million Apple Watches obsolete: https://www.macworld.com/article/3159669
Did Apple save the best parts of the OS 27 updates for September?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161291/
Cut and paste, MMS highlight iPhone 3.0 improvements: https://www.macworld.com/article/195572
Ken Kocienda on why the iPhone originally did not have cut/copy/paste: https://x.com/kocienda/status/1538536958258909184<

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