Macworld Podcast

With new products coming soon, it's getting more difficult for Apple to keep them under wraps. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at a few leaks from Apple OS updates that provide insight into what to expect in the coming months.

(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:23) Roman’s Iceland vacation (00:05:00) What’s on today’s show (00:08:16) macOS 26.7 beta product leaks (00:48:10) Apple History (01:03:36) Comment Corner (01:06:41) Wrap up

Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action

Upcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate

Apple introduces Apple Card (Apple)

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Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and guest producer Adam Patrick Murray break down the folding phone landscape and how Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra will change it.

(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:09:24) - iPhone 20th Anniversary rumors

(00:25:13) - iPhone Ultra vs Android folding phones

(01:03:59) - This week in Apple History: Power Mac G4

(01:10:22) - Comment Corner

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Apple's long-rumored smart-home push might finally be taking shape. On Episode 994, we talk about what might be coming and when, and how Apple's plans will impact your current smart home setup.

Links:

- Apple’s big Siri AI-powered smart home hub is nearly here: https://www.macworld.com/article/3201176/apples-big-siri-ai-powered-smart-home-hub-is-nearly-here.html

- Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693/siri-ai-is-both-impressive-and-disappointing.html

- Apple gets its ultimate revenge on Michael Dell with the world’s first trillion-dollar market cap: https://www.macworld.com/article/231708/apple-trillion-dollars-aapl.html

(00:00:00) Introduction and chat about Apple TV shows

(00:05:10) Apple Upgrade

(00:16:06) Apple Home and upcoming devices

(00:42:07) What's the entry point for smart home?

(00:47:49) Today in Apple History- The first Trillion Dollar company

(00:58:56) Comment Corner

(01:08:32) Wrap up and how to contact us

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Apple has major plans for the Mac, starting this fall. On episode 993 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, new chips, and the big hurdle that could influence Apple’s plans.

Massive Mac overhaul expected to begin this fall: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197016Apple hasn't given up on the iMac Ultra and neither have I: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197356Power Mac G4 Cube review: https://www.macworld.com/article/159792

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The public betas of xOS 27 are now available. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our first impressions of the features, Siri AI, and more.

Show notes for episode 991: https://www.macworld.com/article/3195255macOS 27 has a secret popover menu for AI power users: https://www.macworld.com/article/3194935All of a sudden, Apple is winning AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3193098 The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693 I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Meet the iBook: https://www.macworld.com/article/159385

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