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

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

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

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

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  

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

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.

The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Apple has big plans for the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. We discuss the latest reports in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

Macworld has the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. In this episode, we discuss our initial impressions of the latest phones.

The newest versions of Apple's operating systems are now officially available. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect from iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more.

Apple held its big “Awe Dropping” and the biggest announcement was the iPhone Air. Is it worth the hype? We talk about the new iPhone and the rest of Apple’s announcements on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Show notes for episode 950 Catch up on the latest news from the event: Every 'Awe Dropping' Apple release

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the products we expect to see, including the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the AirPods Pro 3, and more.  Show notes for episode 948 Links related to this episode: iPhone 17: New Air model, colors, event date, and everything else we know  New Apple Watch 2025: Everything we know about the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3  New AirPods 2025: Here’s what’s next for AirPods Pro and Max  Get ready for a packed month of Apple releases with a new iPhone and a whole lot more First Look: iPod nano  iPod touch (2007) Review 

Apple announced that it is holding an event on September 9. On today’s show, we give an overview of what to expect, as well as discuss Apple’s new three-year iPhone plan. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, this week in Apple history, and more.  Episode 948 show notes on Macworld.com Links for more information on what was discussed on the show: Apple announces ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 event for September 9 Your Apple TV+ subscription is going up by a whopping 30% Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over antitrust claims Apple's Tim Cook era: 14 years of prolific products, profits, and politics 10 reasons why you need to switch from Spotify to Apple Music Oliver Twist's Facebook profile

Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple's plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more! On the show, we talked about the following product leaks and other news:  Code reveals 2025 Apple Watch details: 3 models, 5G, and a new wireless chip: iPad, iPad mini have chip upgrades in the works Apple code confirms the first 5G MacBook is in testing Code suggests Apple is working on an M4 Ultra chip for new Mac Pro Apple code leak hints at a new Studio Display plus another mystery product Apple is planning a big AI comeback, but we’ve heard this song before The blood-oxygen sensor is returning to Apple Watch

This week, we introduce a brand-new version of the Macworld Podcast. Our main topic of discussion is an update to Apple's work in AI and Siri. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, what happened this week in Apple history, and the Macworld Podcast Inbox.