Macworld Podcast: What to expect from Apple in 2026, part 2

Apple could release some major products that change how we think about the iPhone and MacBook Pro. Here’s what to expect in the second half of 2026.

This is episode 966 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola.

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Apple in 2026 (July to December)

Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show.

This Week in Apple History

On January 10, 2006, Apple announced the first MacBook Pro. The laptop started shipping a month later.

Macworld Mailbag

A couple of weeks ago, we posted a clip from a previous podcast. That clip talked about Apple’s failure to make public any progress the company has made with AI. A lot of people responded to that clip.

Apple would prefer to be the best, over the first. Not everyone wants Al unless it’s done right. I like their approach here.
flyingdarwin on TikTok

A phone without Al jammed onto it sounds great to me.
kglueck 9 on TikTok

It’s like you guys don’t know who or what Apple is about anymore. Apple isn’t implementing anything half baked (in their view) and they won’t go against the environmental bros.
tedman1138 on TikTok

How can Al on my phone make the experience better? I’m serious. Someone please explain.
wherngren6 on TikTok

Siri is an abomination now.
MrGrundle on TikTok

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