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The Macalope
A colorful MacBook is coming to chase away the Siri doom
New Siri gets delayed but while Apple's set to deliver new hardware, are iPhones still selling well?
Apple Breakfast
Apple's Siri saga is at the point of no return
After another missed deadline, Apple risks losing the trust of its most loyal iPhone customers.
Opinion
There's finally a Vision Pro YouTube app, not that anyone cares
This would be a big deal, if people cared about Vision Pro or it were 2024.
News Analysis
Podcast: iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros, and more coming soon
Apple is expected to release several products over the next few weeks. We talk about them on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's succession crisis is all part of the plan
Tim Cook insists the recent spate of senior departures were not surprises.
News Analysis
No, Google didn't just admit that Siri will run on its servers
But Sundar Pichai's alarming-sounding statement did create some unnecessary confusion.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple and the Super Bowl
Apple has a rich history with the Super Bowl, and on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple's relationship.
The Macalope
If Apple is richer than ever, why does it feel so broke?
Tim Cook's choices may keep the company in the black, but Apple fans are starting to see red.
News Analysis
Intel's latest chip proves that Apple made the right decision
The Core Ultra X9 388H is a big leap, but still falls short of M5 performance.
Apple Breakfast
Apple keeps winning today by betting on tomorrow
At the start of a crucial year, Apple isn't content with record-breaking financial results.
News Analysis
Sorry Apple fans, Mac prices might be going up this year
The increasing cost of RAM is going to catch up to Apple at some point, and the Mac is an obvious target.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: AirTag 2, Apple Creator Studio, Ted Lasso, and more Apple news
This week is a big one for Apple, as the company has released a new AirTag, Apple Creator Studio, and more. Tune in to learn more!
News Analysis
Why buy a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold when you can get all this Apple gear instead?
Samsung’s newest folding phone costs an eye-watering $2,899. Let's do the math.
Different Think
AirTag 2 is a missed opportunity for a reboot
After doing so much to improve the AirTag's firmware, it's disappointing Apple changed so little about the product itself.
The Macalope
Does Tim Cook even care about Apple's image anymore?
Tim Cook rubs elbows with a bad apple at 'Melania' premiere.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's obsession with ads is destroying the iPhone
Ads are undermining the user experience, and more are on the way.
Opinion
Utah senator has nothing better to do than officially troll iPhone users
Utah State Senator Kirk Cullimore is showing he's a man of the people–as long as you're an Android user.
Opinion
Digg is back from the dead to fix everything I hate about Reddit
The long-lost social media platform, has reemerged as a bot-free, personalized story feed. And so far, it's fantastic.
The Macalope
Great, now the rest of Apple is doomed because of AI too
TSCM has found a new best friend and that's bad for Apple.
Apple Breakfast
If Google helps Apple beat Google, does everyone lose?
How far is Apple prepared to compromise on its principles to achieve AI relevance?
Opinion
Apple Creator Studio is a dream for Mac users, but not for mobile creators
Apple’s new creative bundle promises a cross-platform future, but there are big gaps are on the iPad and iPhone.
News Analysis
Did Apple leak the launch date for the next MacBook Pro?
Apple Creator Studio arrives on January 28, which just so happens to be a Wednesday.
Opinion
Here's the best example of macOS Tahoe's terrible design
The exaggerated curves have changed the dynamic of usability.
The Macalope
The state of Apple and AI: The good (Gemini), the bad (xAI), and the ugly (Grok)
Special rules for petulant billionaires.
More Color
A toast to Apple’s littlest Mac as it turns 21
As the Mac mini turns 21, let's examine its place in Apple's Mac lineup.
Apple Breakfast
iOS 26's failure shows what happens when you take customers for granted
Release bad software often enough and even the most loyal users will lose patience.
Opinion
This iPhone leak may be fake but it hides some real truth
Apple’s 20th-anniversary phone probably won’t be as radical as we think, but it’ll still look great.
Opinion
macOS Tahoe's icons are a mess, but not the ones you think
Someone at Apple decided to ignore a crucial UI design philosophy.
News Analysis
HP just outdid Apple with its new HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC
HP latest all-in-one desktop PC puts the whole computer inside the keyboard.
The Macalope
How doomed is Apple in 2026? Just wait and see
The iPhone Fold, cheap MacBook, and another chance to right AI wrongs will keep the Macalope busy this year.
Apple Breakfast
Strap in Apple fans, 2026 is going to be a wild ride
But will Apple end up in a better place than where it started?
More Color
From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple's 2026 is going to be epic
After an uneventful and disappointing 2025, the next year promises some big things from Apple.
More Color
2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver
2025 was supposed to be the year of Apple Intelligence. Well, there's always next year.
The Macalope
Carmakers are taking Apple fans for an unbelievable ride
Eschewing the CarPlay experience denies the choice users make all day long.
Apple Breakfast
The iPhone 17e is Apple's last hope to save its budget phone
With the high-priced iPhone Fold on the way, the other end of the spectrum could make or break 2026.
The Macalope
Locked out of your Apple account? Good luck
Apple has a blind spot when it comes to its services, as the Macalope recently learned.
Apple Breakfast
Can Apple really fix Siri, or is it too far gone?
Can the new Siri overcome the old Siri's reputation?
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's management changes–good or bad?
The news has been filled with reports of changes in Apple's executive staff. How does that affect the company? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
The Macalope
Apple isn't going to miss all these execs who are leaving
There's plenty of room for improvement at Apple Park.
Apple Breakfast
iPhone SE is obsolete, and so is hope for a 'normal' iPhone
Apple's biggest mistake was failing to properly replace the SE.
Opinion
Dye's departure from Apple is a chance to set things right
The departure of VP Alan Dye isn't cause for alarm—it's an opportunity to get Apple's software design back on track.
News Analysis
Apple may be the biggest loser in the Netflix-Warner Bros deal
The megadeal may affect Apple's ability to license shows for its streaming service.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The folding iPhone and what we know so far
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.
News Analysis
The iPhone 17 Pro lost a key feature in the Camera app, and users are upset
Night Mode Portrait disappears on the iPhone 17 lineup, but Apple won’t say why.
News Analysis
The iMac is dying a slow death and Apple doesn’t care
Apple's all-in-one is due for an update. Or maybe not.
More Color
QuickTime turns 34! Yes, Apple's big bet on 'multimedia' still matters
QuickTime emerged during one of Apple's wildest decades, and it's still the backbone of video on our devices—even Vision Pro.
The Macalope
Apple's new AI leader has one job: Save the world
The old Apple could have done AI right. The new Apple has yet to prove anything.
Apple Breakfast
Is the iPhone Fold DOA a year before it even arrives?
Apple doesn’t seem to understand what phone buyers actually want—or what they're willing to pay.
The Macalope