Articles by Jason Snell
Apple's biggest win last week made the fewest headlines
The "father of Apple silicon" could've walked, but Cook and Ternus convinced him to stay.
The iPhone 4 and the scandals that rocked Apple
The iPhone 4 debuted in spectacular and infamous fashion, generated one of Apple's most remarkable controversies, and also ended up being one of the most influential iPhones in terms of design.
Thanks for the wild ride, Apple. Let's keep it going
Longtime Apple journalist and Macworld columnist Jason Snell reflects on a long career on the day of Apple's 50th anniversary.
Podcast: Memories of Apple on its 50th anniversary
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our favorite Apple memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at now, and what to expect in the future.
How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo
Apple's first budget laptop is a classic example of what it does best: Change.
Apple's long, strange trip to the MacBook Neo
Apple no longer has the hurdles that hampered its previous attempts at a budget laptop.
Can Eddy Cue break Apple's slump?
The saga of Apple's rumored Health+ service makes Apple's service chief look like a strong leader.
The Super Bowl wouldn't be super without Apple
Apple and the Super Bowl have been making milestones for decades. Let's look at Apple's long history with the Super Bowl!
The road to the next insanely great Mac is paved with AI
Apple Intelligence might actually be the latest attempt by Apple to fulfill the dream behind the original Mac.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Apple's M1 chip gave the Mac a second life
Five years ago, Apple Silicon gave Apple's longest standing platform new life. Now it looks like the sky's the limit.
After a decade, has the iPad Pro fulfilled its destiny?
Today, the M5 iPad Pro and iPadOS 26 have settled a lot of old scores. But it's been a long, strange journey from "Hey Siri" day in San Francisco to now.
Siri changed the world 14 years ago. Can it do it again?
The company has been struggling to make Siri better for more than a decade now, but now the pressure's on.
Pro today, Air tomorrow: Apple's iPhone lineup is designed to create waves
The first round of iPhone sales won't be the same as the second—and that's how Apple wants it.
There's a lot of new Apple stuff. Here's what's actually worth buying
Some products really jump out at me as more impressive and intriguing than others.