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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/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: https://www.macworld.com/article/3250214Wait, is the iPhone 18 Pro really faster than an M4 Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243697Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year's case? Not so fast: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238647The iPhone 18 Pro is a reward for those who waited: https://www.macworld.com/article/3237376 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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/3238319Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140334The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242312A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop): https://blog.nobledesktop.com/history-of-microsoft-excelPhoto 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 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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://www.macworld.com/article/231935  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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.comApple announces MacBook Air: Episode 103: https://www.macworld.com/article/224058Dan Moren, former Macworld staffer: https://dmoren.comFirst impressions of Siri: Episode 266: https://www.macworld.com/article/214726The Macalope: https://www.macworld.com/opinion/the-macalopeApple drops headphone jack from iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/228736iPhone X first impressions: https://www.macworld.com/article/230680Chris Breen, former Macworld Podcast host: https://chrisbreen.comOriginal Apple Watch announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/224103 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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

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 https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177024Original AirPods hands-on: https://www.macworld.com/article/228729Apple's AirPods are nowhere to be seen, or heard: https://www.macworld.com/article/229276 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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 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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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

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 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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

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) Send us an email: [email protected]: 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/adchoices

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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macworldpodcast 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 Mailing address: Macworld 501 2nd St. Suite 650 San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Send us an email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 Mailing address: Macworld 501 2nd St. Suite 650 San Francisco, CA 94107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.macworld.com/article/3197356Power Mac G4 Cube review: https://www.macworld.com/article/159792  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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/adchoices

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: https://www.macworld.com/article/3193098 The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574Siri 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/3161306Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Meet the iBook: https://www.macworld.com/article/159385  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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/adchoices

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 than we thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3176418Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is: https://www.macworld.com/article/3171630Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027: https://www.macworld.com/article/3179948These higher Mac prices? It’s the new normal: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177149Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 (Internet Archive): http://tiny.cc/1eu5101Apple takes on antenna issues: https://www.macworld.com/article/206609  Send us an email: [email protected]: 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/adchoices

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/3161306How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3162330Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac? https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Apple details its aggressive transition to Macs with its Apple Silicon: https://www.macworld.com/article/234330 Send us an email: [email protected]: 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/adchoices