Macworld Podcast

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Episode 984: AI happenings, and the MacBook Neo effect May 20, 2026

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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/3142558
MacBook Neo is living rent-free in PC rivals’ heads: https://www.macworld.com/article/3135834
Microsoft’s MacBook Neo whitepaper is a very serious joke: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140022
Googlebooks are the first anti-personal computers (PCWorld): https://www.pcworld.com/article/3139213
MacBook Neo review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612
A tale of two Apple Stores (the first two): https://www.macworld.com/article/212229
Episode 244: The Apple Store’s tenth anniversary: https://www.macworld.com/article/231543/macworld-podcast-244.html
ifoAppleStore Archive: https://ifoapplestore.com

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Episdeo 983: xOS 26.5 is now available, Apple Watch rumors May 13, 2026

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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 26.5
00:17:14 Apple Watch
00:48:45 Apple History
00:58:13 Comment Corner
01:13:19 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 983: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136846
iOS 26.5 is out now: https://www.macworld.com/article/3102432
iOS 26.5 may be small, but it hides some incredible new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136734
Apple isn't bringing Touch ID to Apple Watch, leaker insists: https://www.macworld.com/article/3136698
It sounds like Apple has run out of ideas for watchOS 27: https://www.macworld.com/article/3130942
Fitbit Air looks like no Fitbit you’ve seen (Tech Advisor): https://www.techadvisor.com/article/3133758
How Apple reinvented the music business with the iTunes Store: https://www.macworld.com/article/220875

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Episode 982: Mac mini shortage and the status of the iMac May 06, 2026

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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 Start
00:05:19 Mac mini pricing
00:20:43 iMac
0052:25 Apple History
00:60:32 Comment Corner
01:09:46 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 982: https://www.macworld.com/article/3131893
iMac Pro rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/349270
The iMac I’ve always wanted is finally within reach: https://www.macworld.com/article/3125389
The iMac is dying a slow death and Apple doesn’t care: https://www.macworld.com/article/2977776
Report: Apple is beginning development on a 24-inch OLED iMac: https://www.macworld.com/article/3015983
An M5 Max iMac Pro reportedly exists:
Original iMac announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/190458

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Episode 981: Why you should care about Apple's big CEO change Apr 29, 2026

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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” products
00:11:51 Apple CEO change
00:40:22:53 Apple History
00:55:10:22 Comment Corner
00:58:07 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 981: https://www.macworld.com/article/3124103
Tim Cook stepping down as CEO: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119381
John Ternus is not inheriting your father's Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119435
Tim Cook's reward for exemplary service? The worst job in the world: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120097
Don't worry, Tim Cook is fine, and he's not leaving Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120529
Why John Ternus is the right pick at the right time: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120377
I'll miss Tim Cook's sneaker game most of all: https://www.macworld.com/article/3121443
John Ternus' promotion to Apple CEO may have claimed its first casualty: https://www.macworld.com/article/3122615
Tim Cook's legacy: 9 small bets that paid off and 2 big swings that didn't: https://www.macworld.com/article/3123189
Apple’s ‘Ultra’ roadmap confirmed: iPhone, MacBook, and more on the way: https://www.macworld.com/article/3124481
Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash' (PCWorld): https://www.pcworld.com/article/512460

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Episode 980: iPhone 18 Pro Colors and the art of reporting Apple leaks Apr 22, 2026

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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 Start
00:05:02 Reporting on Apple leaks
00:50:14 Apple History
00:55:40 Comment Corner
01:00:24 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 980: https://www.macworld.com/article/3120330
A Fonte, Filipe Esposito’s podcast (in Portuguese): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fonte/id1629477731
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO: https://www.macworld.com/article/3119381
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: All the biggest rumors so far: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687
iPhone 18 Pro colors revealed: Exclusive look at 2026 models: https://www.macworld.com/article/3116701
Original Apple Watch announcement (Sept. 2014): https://www.macworld.com/article/224103

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Episode 979: iPhone 17e review Apr 15, 2026

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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 Start
00:01:26 50 Most important Apple people
00:14:16 iPhone 17e review
00:52:28 Apple History
01:08:11 Comment Corner
01:15:09 Wrap up

Show notes for episode 979: https://www.macworld.com/article/3109598

Most influential Apple people of all time: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096532

iPhone 17e review: An impressive balancing act: https://www.macworld.com/article/3097961

Gizmodo’s iPhone 4 scoop: https://gizmodo.com/this-is-apples-next-iphone-5520164 (Gizmodo)

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Episode 978: Requiem for the Mac Pro Apr 08, 2026

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Apple has finally discontinued the Mac Pro. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s tower workstation: its history, its purpose, and what it means for the Mac lineup going forward.

00:00:00 Start
00:01:27 Apple 50th anniversary wrap-up
00:08:05 Apple History: Apple I
00:15:29 Mac Pro discussion
00:41:34 Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR reviews
00:55:46 Comment Corner
01:01:22 Wrap-up and how to contact us
01:02:49 RIP Chuck La Tournous

Show notes for episode 978: https://www.macworld.com/article/310719
RIP Mac Pro: Apple officially kills its tower computer: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100222
The Mac Pro died so Apple silicon could live: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100286
A complete history of Apple’s pro Macs: https://www.macworld.com/article/670425
Relive the original Mac Pro through the pages of Macworld: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100251
Apple Studio Display (2026) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3091564Apple Studio Display XDR review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3083124

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Episode 977: Memories of Apple on its 50th Anniversary Apr 07, 2026

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On the day Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re talking this cue and chatting with former Macworld editorial director and current Macworld columnist, Jason Snell. We talk about our favorite memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at, and what to expect in the future.

00:00:00 Start
00:02:04 Jason Snell on ‘Jeopardy’
00:09:58 The original iPhone launch
00:13:15 Memorable keynote moments: Swift announcement and original iPod
00:20:35: Jason’s Apple II days and early career start
00:24:37 Thoughts on Mac gaming
00:25:37 First Apple product Jason and Roman reviewed
00:31:53 Life after MacUser
00:37:20 iMac introduction
00:42:36 Perspective on Steve Jobs
00:48:20 Importance of OS X
00:51:51 Apple’s CEO situation
00:59:30 Experiences with bad products
01:01:04 What to look forward to from Apple
01:06:12 Apple TV coverage of baseball
01:12:53 Significance of April 1 for Apple
01:16:20 Comment Corner
01:19:28 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 977: https://www.macworld.com/article/310110
Jason Snell’s Six Colors: https://www.sixcolors.com
7 Apple inventions that reinvented Apple: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100281
7 iconic Apple products that proved everyone wrong: https://www.macworld.com/article/3099039
Apple's most important products of the 1970s and 1980s: https://www.macworld.com/article/3093972
Apple's most important products of the 1980s and 1990s: https://www.macworld.com/article/3094528
The top 50 people who built Apple, ranked: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096532
10 unsung Apple heroes you should know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096418
RIP Mac Pro: Apple officially kills its tower computer: https://www.macworld.com/article/3100222

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Episode 976: WWDC26 news, Apple TV rumors, and more Mar 25, 2026

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Apple has announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. We also talk about Apple TV rumors, ads in Apple Maps, and more.

00:00:00 Start
00:01:41 Apple History
00:12:43 Apple TV rumors
00:16:52 WWDC26 and Siri delay
00:46:54 Worst Thing That Happened This Week: Ads in Apple Maps
00:58:02 Comment Corner
01:03:03 Wrap up and how to contact us

Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8: https://www.macworld.com/article/3096521
iOS 26.4 release candidate is out now: https://www.macworld.com/article/3062548
Original Apple TV news announcement from Macworld Expo 2007: https://www.macworld.com/article/3097807

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Episode 975: Reviews of the M5 Max MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Air Mar 18, 2026

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On this week’s episode, we review the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Max MacBook Pro.

00:00:00 Start/Warm-up chat
00:03:12 Apple's 50th anniversary
00:08:26 Apple AirPods Max update
00:12:30 M5 Max MacBook Pro review
00:23:09 The MacBook Neo effect
00:36:36 M5 MacBook Air review
00:44:15 This Week in Apple TV
00:51:25 Apple History
00:60:08 Comment Corner
01:04:29 Wrap-up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 975: https://www.macworld.com/article/308997
M5 MacBook Air review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3086162
M5 Max MacBook Pro review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081408
MacBook Neo review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612
Apple Studio Display XDR review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3083124
20th Anniversary Mac: https://www.macworld.com/article/225856

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