Macworld Podcast

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: [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

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: [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

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: [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

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: [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

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: [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