Macworld Podcast

The MacBook Pro is celebrating its 20th anniversary, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re taking a look at its beginnings, its current state, and its future.

00:01:49 Warm-up discussion about Apple Car00:09:52 MacBook history00:26:18 MacBook rumors00:47:55 Rumor Reality Check00:53:18 This Week in Apple History01:03:39 Macworld Mailbag01:12:42 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 967: https://www.macworld.com/article/303533320 years ago, the first MacBook Pro changed the world: https://www.macworld.com/article/3028720Why Apple’s M5 Pro and Max chips will be worth the long wait: https://www.macworld.com/article/3030240M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2942089Touchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors: https://www.macworld.com/article/2931833Apple Lisa quirks and oddities: https://www.macworld.com/article/220228Apple Lisa 40th birthday party (2023): https://www.macworld.com/article/1509982Apple Lisa software source code: https://www.macworld.com/article/1479957Apple Creator Studio: https://www.macworld.com/article/3031215

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Apple could release some major products that change how we think about the iPhone and MacBook Pro. Here's what to expect in the second half of 2026.

0:02:03 Recap of last week’s show00:08:51 What to expect from Apple (July-December)00:57:31 This Week in Apple History01:03:45 Mailbag01:12:36 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 966: https://www.macworld.com/article/3027834Strap in Apple fans, 2026 is going to be a wild ride: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018407From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic: https://www.macworld.com/article/30198282026 iPhone preview: 4 major changes that could transform Apple’s lineup: https://www.macworld.com/article/30088322026 Apple Watch preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018963Get hyped: 2026 will be a big year in Mac releases: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008573What to expect from Apple in 2026, part 1 (last week’s show): https://www.macworld.com/article/30235682006 MacBook Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/178463

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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

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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/ 

 

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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

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