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2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple's history. Here's what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year. Tune in next week to hear about Apple's second half of 2026.

0:02:00 Warm-up talk about the holidays00:09:10 What to expect from Apple in 2026 (January-June)00:48:23 What We’re Watching on Apple TV (spoiler alert!)01:03:05 This Week in Apple History01:09:15 Macworld Mailbag01:06:42 Wrap-up and how to contact us

 

Show notes for episode 965: https://www.macworld.com/article/3023568 2026 is going to be a wild ride: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018407 From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic: https://www.macworld.com/article/3019828 2026 iPhone preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008832 2026 Apple Watch preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3018963 2026 Mac preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008573 2026 smart home preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011651 2026 iPad preview: https://www.macworld.com/article/30189732004 iPad mini review: https://www.macworld.com/article/169901

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Episode 965: What to expect from Apple in 2026 part 1

We take a look back at the 2025 major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more!

00:02:08 Warm up discussion 

00:04:23 Apple hardware: 2025 review 

00:41:50 Worst Thing that Happened with Apple in 2025 

00:52:00 This Week in Apple History 

01:00:47 Macworld Mailbag 

01:08:42 Wrap up and how to contact us 

Show notes for episode 964: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011868

iPhone 17 and Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2393967

IPhone 16e superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/1354114

M4 MacBook Air superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2303200

M5 MacBook Pro superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2552098

2025 Mac Studio superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2204696

M3 iPad Air: https://www.macworld.com/article/2595313

M5 iPad Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/2599594

Does Apple’s Dynamic Power Adapter really charge your iPhone faster? https://www.macworld.com/article/2950036

AirPods Pro 3 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/673885

Apple acquires Next Software (Cnet): https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-acquires-next-jobs/ 

 

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Episode 964: The year in Apple hardware

It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year.

00:02:14 Warm-up discussion about Apple leaks

00:06:45 Apple software 2025 review

00:47:28 Apple services 2025 in review

00:56:17 Apple TV discussion 

01:08:20 This Week in Apple History

01:15:53 Macworld Mailbag

01:19:36 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 963: https://www.macworld.com/article/3011830rb

Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, A19: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007295

Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M4 Air with Apple’s N1 chip likely coming soon: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007341

Leaked code spills details of mystery Apple smart home accessory: https://www.macworld.com/article/3007751

Internal Apple code hints improved Siri will land next spring with 'HomePad' hub: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008318

Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code: https://www.macworld.com/article/3008548

iOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2575705

Can’t read notifications in iOS 26? Here’s how to reduce the Liquid Glass effect: https://www.macworld.com/article/2909804

macOS Tahoe superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2644146

How to reduce the Liquid Glass transparency effect in macOS Tahoe: https://www.macworld.com/article/2858361

iPadOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2766625

watchOS 26 superguide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2808081

Aleph One Marathon Open Source: https://alephone.lhowon.org 

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Episode 963: Apple software and services 2025 review

Lots of changes are in store for Apple's executive suite. How will this affect the company? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

00:02:32 Main discussion: Apple executive comings and goings

00:43:20 This Week in Apple History

00:52:03 Macworld Mailbag

01:06:58 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250

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Episode 962: Apple's executive changes

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.

0:01:42 Warm-up chat about Thanksgiving

00:07:36 Folding iPhone

00:44:42: This Week in Macworld History

00:52:55 Macworld Mailbag

01:08:28 Wrap up and how to contact us

Show notes for episode 961: https://www.macworld.com/article/2996422 

Everything we know about the folding iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813 

Is Walmart's $499 MacBook Air deal too good to be true? https://www.macworld.com/article/2986234 

Roman on The Colbert Report: https://www.macworld.com/article/222050 

 

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Episode 961: The folding iPhone and what we know so far

The Thanksgiving holiday is next week in the U.S., and the Macworld staff takes this time to talk about the things to be thankful for.

00:02:45 Warm-up discussion about Windows anniversary

00:10:46 What We’re Thankful For

00:47:59 This Week in Apple History

00:59:18 Macworld Mailbag/Inbox/Whatever You Want to Call It

01:04:25 Wrap up and how to contact us 

Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld.com/article/2975250

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Episode 960: What we're thankful for in 2025

In November 2020, the M1 chip made its debut and it changed the Mac for the better. That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Episode 959: Apple’s silicon strategy and five years of Mac greatness

The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Episode 958: AI and Apple Intelligence progress report

Apple has big plans for the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. We discuss the latest reports in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Episode 957: iPhone 18 and what we know (so far)

Apple has released a new laptop, the M5 MacBook Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at it, talk about our impressions, and whether it’s worth buying or not.

Episode 956: M5 MacBook Pro review

AI is all the rage, and Apple Intelligence is supposed to change how we use our Apple devices. But has it? That's on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Episode 920: Apple Intelligence progress report

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