On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we look at what to expect from the 2025 Apple Watch lineup when new models launch in the fall. The Apple Watch Series 11 is anticipated to offer hypertension detection as the device's next major health monitoring advancement, potentially with AI-powered health-coaching features. It is also rumored to offer a new chip and, on cellular models, 5G redcap connectivity. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to receive these new capabilities, as well as fea...
May 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 144
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we take a look at the rumored design of the iPhone 17 "Air" and iPadOS 19's major productivity update. We take a closer look at the rumored design of the iPhone 17 "Air," which is expected to introduce a radically thinner design. It is rumored to be as thin as 5.5mm, versus the 8.725mm thickness of the Pro models. It has now emerged that even the buttons will need to be thinner than those used on the other models to simply fit on the device. We al...
Apr 25, 2025•38 min•Ep. 143
Daring Fireball 's John Gruber joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss Apple Intelligence and the future of the company. We talk through the reaction to John's influential “ Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino " piece on Daring Fireball , which pointed out that Apple's credibility has been "damaged" by the delay in releasing key Apple Intelligence features such as personalized Siri . Subsequent reports revealed that Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell has taken ov...
Apr 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 142
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we catch up on the latest iOS 19 and watchOS 12 rumors, upcoming devices, and more. Detailed new renders from leaker Jon Prosser claim to provide the best look yet at the complete redesign rumored to arrive in iOS 19, showing more rounded elements, lighting effects, translucency, and an all-new pill-shaped tab bar with an elongated search bar. This visonOS-style redesign is also now rumored to come to the Apple Watch , and a sketchy report claims ...
Apr 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 141
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the announcement of WWDC 2025, key iOS 18.4 features, and more. Apple last week officially announced that its 36th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will begin on Monday, June 9, and end on Friday, June 13. As with WWDC events since 2020, WWDC 2025 will primarily be an online event that is open to all developers. We discuss how the event artwork appears to allude to the complete redesign rumored for iOS 19 and the recent reportwhich...
Apr 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 140
Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss the controversy surrounding Apple Intelligence , what to expect from iOS 19 , and more. With the context of his insider knowledge, Mark gives us his thoughts on Apple's recent announcement that it is further delaying the major Siri Apple Intelligence features that it expected to release as part of iOS 18 . He gives us a sense of the scale of the crisis and when to expect the remaining features to arrive. ...
Mar 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 139
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk about Apple's recent announcement that several of its most highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features are to be delayed. Last week, Apple quietly announced that it is further delaying some of Siri 's Apple Intelligence features that it expected to release in iOS 18 . The functionality includes wide-reaching enhancements to Siri that leverage personal context and onscreen awareness to take complex actions in apps. It was unveiled as a ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 138
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of Apple's latest announcements for the iPhone , iPad , and Mac lineups. Now that the iPhone 16e is available, we explore first-hand impressions of the device, including its design, camera, display, and custom modem. Apple this week unveiled a new iPad Air featuring the M3 chip, a refreshed entry-level iPad with the A16 chip, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air. The MacBook Air now offers the M4 chip and an all-ne...
Mar 07, 2025•48 min•Ep. 137
On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show, we answer your listener questions. We talk pocket cameras, our own devices, the Mail app, visionOS, foldables and our dream iPhones, TV shows, hobbies, and more.
Feb 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 136
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we unpack Apple's announcement of the all-new iPhone 16e . The iPhone 16e is the newest member of the iPhone lineup, offering a massive upgrade over the now-discontinued third-generation iPhone SE. It features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch for Face ID , a Ceramic Shield front cover, a USB-C port, and an Action button, and much more. It is powered by an A18 chip, enabling support for Apple Intelligence features, such as notification summari...
Feb 21, 2025•37 min•Ep. 135
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the imminent Apple product "launch" that is widely expected to be the fourth-generation iPhone SE . In a social media post on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased an upcoming "launch" of some kind scheduled for Wednesday, February 19. "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family," he said, with an #AppleLaunch hashtag. The post includes a short video with an animated Apple logo inside a circle. We talk through the possibilities for th...
Feb 14, 2025•41 min•Ep. 134
Earlier this week, Apple announced "Invites," which is designed to help users plan group events like birthday parties, graduations, vacations, baby showers, and more. Users can choose a background image or generate one using Image Playground and customize the look of the invite with different fonts. Apple automatically adds in data from the Maps and Weather apps so that invitees have all of the information they need for an event. People who receive invites can RSVP and the sender can track who h...
Feb 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 133
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the latest rumors about the iPhone SE 4 as it nears launch. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is widely rumored to feature an iPhone 14-style all-screen design with a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and USB-C. Images of dummy models showcasing the new design were recently shared online. Recent reports suggest that the fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to support Apple Intelligence thanks to the A18 chip and 8GB of memor...
Jan 31, 2025•36 min•Ep. 132
The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week's episode, we look at how Samsung's latest announcements challenge Apple. Samsung this week announced the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple's iPhone 16 and upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. Similar to the iPhone 16, AI is a major focus for the S25 lineup, with Samsung touting a new "Personal Data Engine" with a Dynamic Island-like "Now Bar" with a "Now Brief" that gu...
Jan 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 131
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look ahead to all of Apple's expected hardware announcements for 2025. Rumors and reports from a range of reliable sources suggest that Apple will release at least 22 new products in 2025, with a series of minor to major updates and refreshes planned for the iPhone , iPads, Mac, Apple TV , HomePod , Vision Pro, and Apple Watch, as well as one entirely new product. What do you think of Apple's rumored plans for 2025? Let us know in the comme...
Dec 20, 2024•53 min•Ep. 130
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look back at all of Apple's biggest announcements this year. Apple's year started out with the launch of Apple highly anticipated Vision Pro headset in February. This "spatial computer" marked Apple's first brand new product line in years, seeking to blend the physical and digital worlds. Powered by the M2 and R1 chips, the Vision Pro uses over a dozen sensors and cameras to map environments in real-time, boasting two high-resolution displa...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 129
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the rumored launch of Apple's first foldable in 2026 and the company's plans to move aggressively into the smart home market. Earlier this week, display analyst Ross Young reported that Apple is expected to "enter the foldable market" in the second half of 2026. Apple's "dominant position in flagship smartphones" could potentially lead to significant growth for the foldable market in 2026, ultimately leading to a record year for foldables....
Dec 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 128
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the recently leaked design of the iPhone 17 "Air" and iPhone 17 Pro. Earlier this week, a report from The Information 's Wayne Ma revealed that the iPhone 17 Air will have a thickness of between 5mm and 6mm, which would make it the thinnest iPhone ever. In comparison, iPhone 16 models are 7.8mm thick and iPhone 16 Pro models are 8.25mm thick. Due to this ultra-thin design, some compromises are said to be necessary. The device currently...
Nov 29, 2024•38 min•Ep. 127
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through some of the biggest changes in our personal Apple ecosystems this month. We discuss alterations in behavior motivated by the likes of AirPods malfunctions, better library management in music streaming services, the iPhone 16 Pro's improved battery life, and a desire for smaller devices. Have you made any changes to your setups recently? Let us know in the comments. Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code MAC at ...
Nov 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 126
YouTuber Kevin Nether joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss Apple's latest updates to its array of Pro apps and the acquisition of Pixelmator. Apple this week released a series of updates for its Pro apps, including Logic Pro 11.1 , Logic Pro for iPad 2.1, Final Cut Pro 11 , Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, and Final Cut Camera 1.1. Most notably, the latest version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac includes spatial video editing support and AI-driven features such as Magnetic ...
Nov 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 125
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss visionOS 2.2 and Apple's potential move into iPhone-connected glasses. visionOS 2.2 brings Wide and Ultrawide modes to the Vision Pro's Mac Virtual Display feature. Mac Virtual Display allows Apple's Vision Pro headset to be used as an external display for a Mac. The feature has been available since visionOS was first released earlier this year, but the wider options are new in the latest beta. Apple has previously said the ultrawide versi...
Nov 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 124
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of Apple's major Mac announcements from this week. Over the first three days of the week, Apple unveiled the new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The chips offer significantly better CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance, higher amounts of unified memory, and more. The new iMac features USB-C Magic accessories and a refreshed palette of color options. The new Mac mini has been completely red...
Nov 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 123
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss the first beta version of iOS 18.2 – a significant update that continues the rollout of Apple Intelligence. iOS 18.1 will bring the first Apple Intelligence features to Apple devices. The update includes Writing Tools, the ability for Siri to answer Apple product questions, smart replies to emails and messages, audio transcripts, the Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, and a new Clean Up tool in Photos , as well as email, text, and notificat...
Oct 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 122
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss the new iPad mini 7 , Apple Intelligence and Genmoji, and the chances of an October Apple event to introduce M4 Macs. Apple this week announced the seventh-generation iPad mini . Key upgrades include the A17 Pro chip, Smart HDR 4 and a new True Tone flash, a faster USB-C port, Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil hover support, a 512GB storage option, and support for Apple Intelligence. We discuss our initial thoughts on the product refres...
Oct 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 121
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the unprecedented leak of Apple's M4 MacBook Pro models and the company's rumored move to more staggered hardware and software releases. Multiple leaks surrounding Apple's unannounced 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip recently surfaced online. The leaks began with unboxing videos shared by several Russian YouTube channels, showcasing the new entry-level MacBook Pro ahead of its official announcement. These leaks were followed by a listi...
Oct 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 120
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors surrounding Apple's "Home Accessory" product, which could launch as soon as next year. Apple's work on an iPad-like smart home display product has been reported for over a year. It is expected to serve as a smart home hub with features adopted from the iPad , HomePod , and the Apple TV , such as video playback and AirPlay . Apple's backend code suggests it will feature the A18 chip and run a variant of tvOS like t...
Oct 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 119
After some hands-on time with the iPhone 16 Pro , Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 , on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through our first impressions of the new devices. We consider some of the iPhone 16 Pro's most noticeable features and improvements, such as longer battery life, the 48-megapixel ultra wide camera, enhanced microphones, overhauled Photographic Styles, and the 5x telephoto camera. We also explore our mixed feelings about the all-new Camera Control button...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min•Ep. 118
iOS 18 has now been officially released after months of beta testing. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through our top features in Apple's latest major software update. We go through some of iOS 18's significant system changes, including the redesigned Control Center and new Home Screen customization tools, as well as some of the smaller quality-of-life enhancements such as the Passwords app, RCS support, improvements to the Notes app, and emojis as tapbacks in Messages. W...
Sep 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 117
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major announcements from Apple's " It's Glowtime " event. The long-awaited unveiling of the iPhone 16 lineup was the main announcement at the event, so we breakdown some of the major features coming to the new devices. For the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus , this includes the A18 chip with support for Apple Intelligence, the Action button, faster charging, revamped Photographic Styles, and the all-new Camera Control button. ...
Sep 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 116
Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" iPhone event, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major announcements we're expecting to see. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are rumored to feature vertical camera layouts, enabling spatial video recording. The devices are expected to be powered by the A18 chip with support for Apple Intelligence. The Action Button, which is currently exclusive to Pro models, is expected to appear on the standard models for the first time,...
Sep 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 115
