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Samsung just fired its best shot at the iPhone Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally seems like a mature, premium-quality product. Your move Apple.
The Macalope
Apple's 'F1' tactics are a one-way ticket to disaster
Apple provides the best indictment of the anti-steering policy.
Apple Breakfast
Hey Apple, keep the iPhone out of my Mac!
There's a reason why Apple skipped the netbook trend—it's just not good at making budget devices.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: A18 Pro MacBook, M6 MacBook Pro, and more MacBook rumors
Apple has hit its stride with its MacBook lineup, but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. We talk about the latest MacBook rumors.
The Macalope
Ad nauseam: Apple might actually be doomed if this keeps up
Someone at Apple should check in on the advertising group.
Apple Breakfast
You can hear winds of change in Apple's new ringtone
Apple wants us to know that the iPhone is entering a new phase.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Your hot takes on Liquid Glass, Apple's OS names, and more
This episode is all about social media hot takes. You have thoughts and we’re going to share and respond to what you wrote.
More Color
Goodbye, Intel: The chips keep changing but the Mac remains the Mac
Apple's preparing to close the books on the third chip transition in Mac history.
The Macalope
Those Apple AI rumors aren't all that Perplexing
Apple got into this mess by listening to others, it's not going to get out of it by doing the same.
Apple Breakfast
This time, next year's iPhone really is the one to wait for
Yeah, I know. But hear me out.
News Analysis
Podcast: The latest news about the iPhone 17
It’s time to look forward to the next major product announcement, the iPhone 17. Here are the latest rumors.
The Macalope
There ain't no AI Siri and there never was
Apple caved to the worst pressure, and now it's paying the price.
Apple Breakfast
Apple may be behind in AI, but it's the best at cringe
The dad jokes and showing off made this year's WWDC keynote hard to watch.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
Apple Breakfast
Liquid Glass is nice but it's not weird enough
Apple designed for the present when it should have designed for the future.
The Macalope
Apple needed to fix one thing at WWDC25. It didn't
Despite a bad start to 2025, Apple gave a standard WWDC keynote. And that's unfortunate.
Opinion
Apple could make up for its Siri disaster with this small iCloud change at WWDC
A long-overdue upgrade would restore much customer goodwill after the Siri disaster.
The Macalope
WWDC is filled with questions but don't expect Apple to answer them
There's a new games app, a new glossy UI…and what else?
Apple Breakfast
Apple is renaming iOS. Great! Now do the iPhone
After 18 years it's time to change the iPhone's outdated naming convention.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: State of the iPhone and iOS
The iPhone is Apple’s dominant platform—and by an extremely wide margin. We talk about the state of the iPhone and iOS, where it’s at and what we can expect in the near future.
The Macalope
Tim Cook's year is doomed, and it's not even June yet
Apple's tariff troubles aren't going away and it looks like there's nothing Tim Cook can do about it.
Apple Breakfast
The iPhone should take a backseat at WWDC
iOS isn't as exciting as it once was—and it's time to give the spotlight to Apple's other product lines.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Mac and macOS
WWDC is coming soon, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the current state of Mac hardware and macOS, and what that tells us about what Apple could be doing at WWDC.
Opinion
After Google's AI reveals, my iPhone has never felt dumber
As Apple breaks its Siri promises, Google boldly builds the future of AI.
The Macalope
Maybe Apple was right about Siri all along
Chasing industry trends shouldn't be a habit Apple adopts.
Apple Breakfast
The Fortnite saga shows Apple at its pettiest–and most vulnerable
Apple offers the best app store. It doesn't need to offer the only app store.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: State of the visionOS and Apple Vision Pro
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we examine the state of Apple’s spatial computing platform and what Apple could have in store at WWDC and beyond.
Different Think
If the iPhone 17 Air is anything like the Galaxy S25 Edge, I don't want it
Too many compromises to achieve a benefit that doesn't seem particularly appealing.
The Macalope
Apple is doomed because Apple isn't doomed
Maybe being too big to fail isn't a good thing.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's string of setbacks is a blessing in disguise
Reeling from defeat after defeat, Apple has a golden opportunity to change course.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Apple Services
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the state of these services–what they mean to Apple, but most importantly, what they mean to you.
More Color
Nearly 30 years later, Apple owes everything to the iMac
The iMac turns 27 and its influence is still felt throughout Apple.
The Macalope
Give up the App Store purchase fight, Apple, it's just not worth it
Drop the anti-steering appeal, Apple
Apple Breakfast
Don't let Apple's quarter fool you: A storm is nigh
There may be trouble ahead, but let's enjoy the fun while it lasts.
Opinion
Once again, Apple has to be forced to do the right thing
Apple seems dead-set against doing what is in its users' interests, until regulators and courts force them to.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Apple Watch and watchOS
The Apple Watch recently had its tenth anniversary, and WWDC is coming up in June. So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re looking at the state of the Apple Watch–where it’s been, where it’s at now, and what’s in store for the future.
Stay Foolish
I'm an Apple fan in 2025. What does that even mean?
Dan Moren has some thoughts on fandom for the most successful company in the world, in his last column for Macworld.
The Macalope
WTF! You people are taking this AI thing a little too far
Recent events prove that Apple's slow roll on AI is the right move after all.
News Analysis
Why Apple probably shouldn't update the iPhone 16e every year
Gurman says it "makes a lot of sense" to launch a new "e" iPhone every spring, but I'm not so sure.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's thin iPhone 17 Air looks great. It's also a terrible idea
I want my iPhone to be thicker, not thinner.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of Apple’s smart home efforts
We talk about Apple and its approach to the smart home–what it does now and what we could see in the near future.
More Color
Everything Apple needs to fix at WWDC starts with Settings
Apple's new OS designs are more critical—and necessary—than ever.
The Macalope
How do you solve a problem like the iPad? Not by putting macOS on it
Apple keeps trying to fix what's wrong with the iPad multitasking with the wrong solutions. Will this time be different?
Apple Breakfast
Will the iPad survive its 'Mac-over'? I'm afraid not
The iPad's software platform needs to change. But greater complexity could bring new problems.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The present and future of the iPad
The iPad: You either love it or you don’t give it much thought. On this show, we talk about why that is and what changes we may see in the iPad this year.
Stay Foolish
Tariffs are an opportunity for Apple to reset its priorities
Given the current volatile economic situation Apple finds itself in, maybe taking a beat to try and find the silver lining wouldn't be such a bad.
The Macalope
Apple is doomed because it can't have any fun anymore
AI failures and tariff gloom are all anyone wants to talk about.
Apple Breakfast
Dear Apple: Please learn from Nintendo’s Switch 2 debacle
You can be expensive, or you can be boring, but not both.
Opinion