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The Macalope
Apple's 'amazing' iPhone pipeline is going to have an amazingly high price tag
With Apple's struggles with AI, is this the year to pay more for an iPhone?
Apple Breakfast
It's crazy that we're already bored of the iPhone 17 Air
Apple is about to take a huge risk, and all we can talk about is next year's iPhone.
Different Think
The last thing the iPhone 17 needs is yet another button
The iPhone already has too many buttons. There, I said it.
The Macalope
Is Apple's Liquid Glass as doomed as Windows Vista?
Designs come and go, but this, too, shall Glass.
Apple Breakfast
Apple is more powerful than most countries. Is that a good thing? (It's not)
I'll take a democratically elected government over a company motivated by profit.
Different Think
Apple's public betas are nothing but trouble
Unless you're a developer, Apple's betas should be off limits. Here's why.
Opinion
Does the Mac even matter anymore?
macOS 26 is another tame upgrade that has more iPhone features than Mac ones. Does Apple care anymore?
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The folding iPhone and what to expect
We’ve been hearing about a folding iPhone for years now, but it seems like it’s going to be a reality, based on the reports that have become more persistent recently.
The Macalope
Apple hasn't made anything insanely great since AirPods. Blame AI
It's no longer about innovation but about return on investment.
Apple Breakfast
Is Apple really Apple without leaks and rumors?
Secrecy is built into Cupertino's DNA, but so is speculation.
Apple Breakfast
Another massive wave of new Apple devices is coming. It needs to stop
Winters and summers pass with barely a peep, whereas fall and spring bring a deluge.
The Macalope
Tim Cook is the best kind of CEO: Boring
Elon Musk shows us how much worse things could be.
Opinion
Samsung just fired its best shot at the iPhone Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally seems like a mature, premium-quality product. Your move Apple.
The Macalope
Apple's 'F1' tactics are a one-way ticket to disaster
Apple provides the best indictment of the anti-steering policy.
Apple Breakfast
Hey Apple, keep the iPhone out of my Mac!
There's a reason why Apple skipped the netbook trend—it's just not good at making budget devices.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: A18 Pro MacBook, M6 MacBook Pro, and more MacBook rumors
Apple has hit its stride with its MacBook lineup, but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. We talk about the latest MacBook rumors.
The Macalope
Ad nauseam: Apple might actually be doomed if this keeps up
Someone at Apple should check in on the advertising group.
Apple Breakfast
You can hear winds of change in Apple's new ringtone
Apple wants us to know that the iPhone is entering a new phase.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Your hot takes on Liquid Glass, Apple's OS names, and more
This episode is all about social media hot takes. You have thoughts and we’re going to share and respond to what you wrote.
More Color
Goodbye, Intel: The chips keep changing but the Mac remains the Mac
Apple's preparing to close the books on the third chip transition in Mac history.
The Macalope
Those Apple AI rumors aren't all that Perplexing
Apple got into this mess by listening to others, it's not going to get out of it by doing the same.
Apple Breakfast
This time, next year's iPhone really is the one to wait for
Yeah, I know. But hear me out.
News Analysis
Podcast: The latest news about the iPhone 17
It’s time to look forward to the next major product announcement, the iPhone 17. Here are the latest rumors.
The Macalope
There ain't no AI Siri and there never was
Apple caved to the worst pressure, and now it's paying the price.
Apple Breakfast
Apple may be behind in AI, but it's the best at cringe
The dad jokes and showing off made this year's WWDC keynote hard to watch.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
Apple Breakfast
Liquid Glass is nice but it's not weird enough
Apple designed for the present when it should have designed for the future.
The Macalope
Apple needed to fix one thing at WWDC25. It didn't
Despite a bad start to 2025, Apple gave a standard WWDC keynote. And that's unfortunate.
Opinion
Apple could make up for its Siri disaster with this small iCloud change at WWDC
A long-overdue upgrade would restore much customer goodwill after the Siri disaster.
The Macalope
WWDC is filled with questions but don't expect Apple to answer them
There's a new games app, a new glossy UI…and what else?
Apple Breakfast
Apple is renaming iOS. Great! Now do the iPhone
After 18 years it's time to change the iPhone's outdated naming convention.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: State of the iPhone and iOS
The iPhone is Apple’s dominant platform—and by an extremely wide margin. We talk about the state of the iPhone and iOS, where it’s at and what we can expect in the near future.
The Macalope
Tim Cook's year is doomed, and it's not even June yet
Apple's tariff troubles aren't going away and it looks like there's nothing Tim Cook can do about it.
Apple Breakfast
The iPhone should take a backseat at WWDC
iOS isn't as exciting as it once was—and it's time to give the spotlight to Apple's other product lines.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Mac and macOS
WWDC is coming soon, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the current state of Mac hardware and macOS, and what that tells us about what Apple could be doing at WWDC.
Opinion
After Google's AI reveals, my iPhone has never felt dumber
As Apple breaks its Siri promises, Google boldly builds the future of AI.
The Macalope
Maybe Apple was right about Siri all along
Chasing industry trends shouldn't be a habit Apple adopts.
Apple Breakfast
The Fortnite saga shows Apple at its pettiest–and most vulnerable
Apple offers the best app store. It doesn't need to offer the only app store.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: State of the visionOS and Apple Vision Pro
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we examine the state of Apple’s spatial computing platform and what Apple could have in store at WWDC and beyond.
Different Think
If the iPhone 17 Air is anything like the Galaxy S25 Edge, I don't want it
Too many compromises to achieve a benefit that doesn't seem particularly appealing.
The Macalope
Apple is doomed because Apple isn't doomed
Maybe being too big to fail isn't a good thing.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's string of setbacks is a blessing in disguise
Reeling from defeat after defeat, Apple has a golden opportunity to change course.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Apple Services
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the state of these services–what they mean to Apple, but most importantly, what they mean to you.
More Color
Nearly 30 years later, Apple owes everything to the iMac
The iMac turns 27 and its influence is still felt throughout Apple.
The Macalope
Give up the App Store purchase fight, Apple, it's just not worth it
Drop the anti-steering appeal, Apple
Apple Breakfast
Don't let Apple's quarter fool you: A storm is nigh
There may be trouble ahead, but let's enjoy the fun while it lasts.
Opinion
Once again, Apple has to be forced to do the right thing
Apple seems dead-set against doing what is in its users' interests, until regulators and courts force them to.
Macworld Podcast