Michael Simon

Executive Editor, Macworld

Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.

Articles by Michael Simon

Macworld Podcast: iOS 26.5 new features, Apple Watch rumors

xOS 26.5 is now available. What are the new features? Plus, we talk about Apple Watch rumors in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

By Michael Simon, Jason Cross and Roman Loyola 7 days ago

Podcast: Mac mini shortages and the future of the iMac

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the latest with the iMac. What are the latest rumors, when can we expect to see an update, and what would we like to see Apple do with its iconic all-in-one.

By Michael Simon, Jason Cross and Roman Loyola 2 weeks ago

It sounds like Apple has run out of ideas for watchOS

The hot new feature is expected to be a recycled watch face.

By Michael Simon 2 weeks ago

Strong iPhone, Mac sales lead to Apple's best-ever March quarter

Services hits another record high, too.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Podcast: Why you should care about Apple's big CEO change

Apple has announced that Tim Cook will no longer serve as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus will have the job starting on September 1. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the announcement and what it could mean.

By Michael Simon, Jason Cross and Roman Loyola 3 weeks ago

Podcast: iPhone 18 Pro colors and the art of reporting Apple leaks

The iPhone 18 Pro is just a few months away. We talk about the latest iPhone 18 Pro rumors and what's involved in reporting Apple leaks on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

By Michael Simon, Jason Cross, Filipe Esposito and Roman Loyola 4 weeks ago

I'll miss Tim Cook's sneaker game most of all

Apple's CEO isn’t just leaving big shoes to fill–they’re also incredibly rare and insanely cool.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Tim Cook stepping down as CEO in shock announcement

John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1, while Cook will stay on as chairman of Apple’s board of directors.

By Michael Simon and Jason Cross 1 month ago

Podcast: iPhone 17e review

The iPhone 17e is now available. Is it a compelling affordable iPhone? We review Apple’s new iPhone on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

By David Price, Michael Simon and Roman Loyola 1 month ago

Podcast: Requiem for the Mac Pro

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s tower workstation: its history, its purpose, and what it means for the Mac lineup going forward.

By Michael Simon, Jason Cross and Roman Loyola 1 month ago

NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever

Artemis II astronauts aboard Orion snap stunning photos of Earth.

By Michael Simon 1 month ago

This $10K iPhone contains an actual piece of Steve Jobs' turtleneck

Celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with a "historical artifact enclosed within its logo."

By Michael Simon 2 months ago

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.

By Michael Simon, Jason Snell and Roman Loyola 2 months ago