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85: The Mac’s 40th Birthday and Apple Car Scaled Back AGAIN!? Jan 26, 2024

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the 40th anniversary of the Macintosh, some of the latest controversy surrounding apps for the Vision Pro headset, and the news of Apple’s vehicle project yet again being scaled back.
The original Macintosh, unveiled by Steve Jobs, was a game-changer with its graphical user interface and the introduction of the mouse. We explore how the Macintosh’s ease of use and innovative design principles, such as a desktop with icons and the ability to use multiple programs in windows, revolutionized personal computing. Reflecting on the Mac’s journey, we delve into the evolution of macOS and its remarkable consistency over the years, and point out some of our personal experiences with the machine.
Shifting gears, we discuss the imminent launch of Apple’s Vision Pro headset, examining some of the potential challenges it may face and the reasons behind the absence of certain streaming apps like Netflix. We ponder whether this absence is due to genuine technical hurdles or strategic decisions by these companies.
We then turn to the latest updates and challenges surrounding Apple’s electric vehicle project, looking at how the company has reportedly pivoted from its initial ambition for a driverless car to developing an vehicle with more conventional and basic driver-assistance features. As we wrap up, we dive into the broader context of electric vehicles, discussing our wish for Apple’s car to offer a fresh perspective, moving beyond Tesla’s design approach to introduce more variety to the market.

84: Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders, CES 2024, & Samsung's New AI Phones! Jan 19, 2024

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss CES 2024, Samsung’s S24 lineup, and the latest news surrounding Apple's Vision Pro headset.
We take a look at some of the latest advancements in TV technology, including transparent models from LG, and AI assistants like Rabbit R1. We also look at some of the tentpole features of Samsung's new Galaxy S24 lineup, such as a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a wave of AI tools designed for enhancing photography and videography, editing text, and more.
Following Apple’s announcement of the impending launch of the Vision Pro headset on February 2, we discuss the device’s potential to redefine the AR/VR space, especially in the context of productivity workflows. We also address potential concerns regarding comfort and design, storage configurations, and our sense of anticipation about the device’s launch.
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83: Everything to Expect From Apple in 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look forward at everything Apple is expected to announce in 2024. 2024 is shaping up to be a very busy year for Apple, likely kicking off with the launch of the Vision Pro headset around February. Redesigned iPad Pro models with larger display and OLED technology, the M3 chip, and new accessories are expected to follow in March, as well as next-generation iPad Air models with a new, 12.9-inch size option. watchOS 11, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18 will likely be previewed in June at WWDC, potentially alongside the M3 Ultra Mac Studio. A refreshed Apple TV 4K with a faster chip could also launch in the first half of the year.
September will likely see the introduction of the iPhone 16, featuring Spatial Video capture and the Action Button, and the iPhone 16 Pro, touting larger displays, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and a new “Capture Button.” The “Apple Watch X,” fourth-generation AirPods, refreshed AirPods Max with USB-C are also expected to emerge in September.Apple could close out the year with the seventh-generation iPad mini, the 11th-generation iPad, and a new Mac mini with the M3 and M3 Pro chips. We could also see new MacBook Pros with M4 series chips, but the timing of these devices is more unclear.

82: Apple’s 2023 Year in Review Dec 29, 2023

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In the final episode of The MacRumors Show for 2023, we take a look back and evaluate Apple’s year as a whole.
The year kicked off in January with an unusual array of hardware releases consisting of the relaunch of the HomePod alongside the release of the M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros, as well as the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini. In May, Apple announced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, extending its own professional-grade creative tools to its tablet users for the first time.
June was particularly eventful with the announcement of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and macOS Sonoma at WWDC. Apple simultaneously unveiled the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, a new 15-inch MacBook Air model, and updates to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro lines with the M2 Ultra chip.
September marked the official release of the new operating systems and the debut of the iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2, alongside the introduction of FineWoven as a new material for accessories, and the launch of AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C. In October, Apple continued by introducing the Apple Pencil with USB-C, and somewhat unexpectedly announced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max MacBook Pros, as well as the M3 iMac at the end of the month.
November saw Apple announce support for Rich Communication Services (RCS). The year concluded with the release of iOS 17.2, Aston Martin and Porsche previewing the next-generation CarPlay, and a notable legal development where sales of the ‌Apple Watch Series 9‌ and ‌Apple Watch Ultra 2‌ were briefly banned in the United States.
How do you think 2023 was for Apple? Let us know in the comments. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is also now on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast.

81: Apple Watch Is Officially Banned + 2024 Rumor Q&A! Dec 22, 2023

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As 2023 begins to draw to a close, on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show we take your questions about about the chances of another Apple event for Vision Pro, whether the device really has the potential to replace the Mac, and the potential “failure” of the headset.
We also talk MacBook Air accessories, when new HomePod models could launch, the potential of more iPad models adopting a landscape front-facing camera, and the usefulness of MagSafe charging on next-generation iPad Pro models, as well as when we could see an iOS 17 update that adds app sideloading capabilities in the EU.
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80: Apple vs. Beeper: The Battle for iMessage Dec 15, 2023

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the recent controversy around Android apps that seek to enable iMessage functionality.Several companies have been vying to offer solutions for Android users who wish to send and receive iMessages for some time. Most recently, “Beeper Mini” offered a way to do so with no need to sign in with an Apple ID.
The app’s developers used reverse-engineered iMessage protocols to register Android phone numbers with Apple’s servers, allowing Android users to send blue bubble messages to iPhoneusers with support for all iMessage functionality, including read receipts, typing indicators, and reactions.Apple ended up blocking Beeper Mini last week, with the company confirming that it took steps to shut down the app since it apparently posed risks to the security and privacy of iMessage users.In a blog post, the Beeper Mini team said that the app had the “fastest growing paid Android application in history,” with more than 100,000 downloads. This was said to be evidence that Android and ‌iPhone‌ customers “desperately want to be able to chat together” with all of the features available on iMessage. Earlier this week, the app’s functionality returned, but now with the requirement to sign in with an ‌Apple ID‌ and receive messages via an email address rather than a phone number.
Beeper Mini’s developers say that despite reaching out to Apple, they have not heard back. It is unlikely that Apple will give in and allow Beeper Mini to function as it did, and Apple may shut down further functionality as well if it can.
Apple does have plans to bring a range of iMessage-like features to chats between ‌iPhone‌ users and Android users through RCS, a protocol that Apple will add to iPhones next year. ‌RCS‌ will bring support for high quality video and images, emoji reactions, typing indicators, read receipts, and more, all features that Beeper Mini says that Android and ‌iPhone‌ users are desperate to have in cross-platform chats.
What do you think about Android apps that enable iMessage functionality? Let us know in the comments.

79: Is Apple One Worth It? Dec 08, 2023

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Following the recent Apple One price hike, on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show we take a closer look at Apple’s subscription bundle and each of the services within it. Apple One is a bundle of Apple subscription services available at a lower overall price. The “Individual” plan includes iCloud+ (50GB), Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. The “Family” plan adds 150GB of iCloud storage and the ability to share with up to five people, while the “Premier” plan adds Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+.
We discuss our feelings about each of the individual services included in the bundle, looking at our personal experiences, what we like about each of them, and where they could improve. We ultimately weigh up whether Apple One is worth it and ponder what new Apple services could be on the horizon, such as Apple Books+, Apple Podcasts+, and Apple Health+.
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78: New iPhone 16 Leaks & Rumors ft. Kevin the Tech Ninja! Nov 24, 2023

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YouTuber Kevin Nether, also known as “Kevin the Tech Ninja,” joins us on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show to take a closer look at the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 lineup for the first time.While the devices are still likely around ten months away, there are already a multitude of rumors about what to expect from 2024's iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro models. Using information from reputable sources, we take a deep dive into some of the devices’ key features, including larger 6.3- and 6.9-inch display sizes, a new "Capture" button, and a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera.
Let us know what you think about the ‌iPhone 16‌’s rumored features in the comments and see more of Kevin’s work over on his YouTube channel.

77: iOS 18's MAJOR New AI Features? Nov 17, 2023

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the widely rumored array of AI features heading for iOS 18 and other's other major software updates in 2024.
Supply chain checks suggest that Apple is building servers to deliver cloud-based AI in late 2024, as well as locally-processed "edge-AI." The company is reportedly planning to debut a "smarter" version of Siri based on its own large language model (LLM) next year that can understand complex questions and auto-complete sentences more effectively, as well as integrate with the Shortcuts app for complex multi-step tasks.
Apple is said to be working on adding AI to as many apps as possible, including features in Apple Music, such as auto-generated playlists, and productivity apps like Pages and Keynote, where AI could assist with writing or creating slide decks. The iPhone 16 lineup is also rumored to feature exclusive AI capabilities, and the company is even rumored to be looking into how generative AI could be used to aid AppleCare.

76: Is Apple FINALLY Taking Gaming Seriously? ft. TouchArcade Nov 10, 2023

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TouchArcade’s Jared Nelson and Eli Hodapp join us on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through the current state of gaming in Apple’s ecosystem.
TouchArcade is MacRumors’ sister site that focuses on iOS gaming. Jared is the website’s Editor-in-Chief and host of The TouchArcade Show podcast, while Eli is Jared’s predecessor, the founder of iOS gaming subscription service GameClub, and director of mobile publishing at GameMill Entertainment.We discuss Apple’s recent gaming push prompted by the A17 Pro and M3 chip’s hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, as well as the arrival of console-level games on Apple platforms like “Resident Evil Village.”
We look at where Apple has made progress with gaming in recent years and where it still faces limitations, what the company should address to bolster gaming experiences on its devices, and the direction of Apple Arcade. We also consider the gaming potential of Apple’s Vision Pro headset and how the new product line could evolve over time.
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