The MacRumors Show

By MacRumors Staff on December 29, 2023

The MacRumors Show is our weekly podcast hosted by Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton where we discuss some of the topical news breaking on MacRumors, often joined by exciting guests from the media, industry, and YouTube.

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The MacRumors Show Articles

The MacRumors Show: Apple's 2023 Year in Review

Friday December 29, 2023 9:28 am PST by Hartley Charlton

In the final episode of The MacRumors Show for 2023, we take a look back and evaluate Apple's year as a whole. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The year kicked off in January with an unusual array of hardware releases consisting of the relaunch of the HomePod alongside the release of the M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros, as well as the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini. In...

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The MacRumors Show: 2024 Apple Rumor Q&A

Friday December 22, 2023 9:02 am PST by Hartley Charlton

As 2023 begins to draw to a close, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show we take your questions about Apple rumors and more. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We answer your queries about the chances of another Apple event for Vision Pro, whether the device really has the potential to replace the Mac, and the potential "failure" of the headset. We also...

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The MacRumors Show: Should Apple Allow iMessage for Android?

Friday December 15, 2023 9:07 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the recent controversy around Android apps that seek to enable iMessage functionality. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Several companies have been vying to offer solutions for Android users who wish to send and receive iMessages for some time. Most recently, "Beeper Mini" offered a way to do so with no...

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The MacRumors Show: Is Apple One Worth It?

Friday December 8, 2023 8:49 am PST by Hartley Charlton

Following the recent Apple One price hike, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show we take a closer look at Apple's subscription bundle and each of the services within it. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple One is a bundle of Apple subscription services available at a lower overall price. The "Individual" plan includes iCloud+ (50GB), Apple TV+, Apple...

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The MacRumors Show: Kevin Nether Talks Key iPhone 16 Features

Friday November 24, 2023 9:07 am PST by Hartley Charlton

YouTuber Kevin Nether, also known as "Kevin the Tech Ninja," joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to take a closer look at the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 lineup for the first time. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos While the devices are still likely around ten months away, there are already a multitude of rumors about what to expect from...

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The MacRumors Show: iOS 18's AI Features

Friday November 17, 2023 9:54 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the widely rumored array of AI features heading for iOS 18 and Apple's other major software updates in 2024. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Supply chain checks suggest that Apple is building servers to deliver cloud-based AI in late 2024, as well as locally-processed "edge-AI." The company is reportedly...

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The MacRumors Show: Is Apple Finally Taking Gaming Seriously? ft. TouchArcade

Friday November 10, 2023 8:22 am PST by Hartley Charlton

TouchArcade's Jared Nelson and Eli Hodapp join us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through the current state of gaming in Apple's ecosystem. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos TouchArcade is MacRumors' sister site that focuses on iOS gaming. Jared is the website's Editor-in-Chief and host of The TouchArcade Show podcast, while Eli is Jared's...

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The MacRumors Show: Are the M3 MacBook Pro and iMac Worth the Wait?

Friday November 3, 2023 10:13 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's "Scary Fast" event and the new Macs it introduced. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We talk through our candid feelings about the unusual Apple event and the way in which the company presented its latest devices. We look at the all-new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, and weigh up the new MacBook Pro and iM...

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The MacRumors Show: 'Scary Fast' Mac Event Expectations

Friday October 27, 2023 11:00 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss our expectations about Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event, which is widely rumored to see the announcement of new Mac models. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We talk through the unusual nature of the event, with Apple announcing it less than one week in advance, opting for an unorthodox 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time ...

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The MacRumors Show: Luke Miani Talks the Future of iPad and More

Friday October 20, 2023 9:15 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

YouTuber Luke Miani joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss the new Apple Pencil with USB-C, the direction of the iPad lineup, and Vision Pro. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We talk through our immediate thoughts on Apple's newly announced ‌Apple Pencil‌ model featuring a USB-C port for pairing and charging, leading us to contemplate how...

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The MacRumors Show: Former Apple Executive Mike Bell Talks AirPort, CarPlay, and More

Friday October 13, 2023 10:18 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Lucid Senior Vice President of Digital and former Apple Executive Mike Bell joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss the iPhone, AirPort, Vision Pro, CarPlay, and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Mike worked at Apple from 1991 to 2007 and played a significant role in development of hardware products like the ‌iPhone‌, iMac, AirPort, and A...

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The MacRumors Show: Sara Dietschy Talks Favorite Apple Accessories

Friday October 6, 2023 11:09 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

YouTuber and content creator Sara Dietschy joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss some of our favorite Apple accessories and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We talk through Sara's thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro, the utility of the Apple Watch, and Google's newly announced Pixel devices, featuring a range of AI-powered photography...

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The MacRumors Show: Should You Buy the Apple Watch Series 9?

Friday September 29, 2023 8:58 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest Apple Watch models, who should upgrade, and consider whether it is worth waiting for the rumored "Apple Watch X." Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos After spending several days with the iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max, we discuss our initial experiences with the new devices, their design, and...

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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 Features We're Excited About and Should You Upgrade?

Friday September 22, 2023 10:55 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's new FineWoven accessories, some of our favorite iPhone 15 features, and who should consider upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Apple's FineWoven material replaces leather across iPhone cases, AirTag accessories, and Apple Watch bands. Many early reviews of the FineWoven items have been negative,...

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The MacRumors Show: iJustine Talks iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 First Impressions

Friday September 15, 2023 10:19 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Following Apple's "Wonderlust" event, Justine Ezarik joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through our reactions to the announcement of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Justine and Dan attended this week's event at Apple Park and were able to spend some time with the...

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Multiple USB-C Apple Accessories Reportedly Planned, All-New 'Stackable' MagSafe Battery Pack in Development

Saturday September 9, 2023 5:10 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Apple is planning to refresh many of its accessories to add a USB-C port following the transition away from Lightning on the iPhone 15 lineup, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman told MacRumors. On the most recent episode of The MacRumors Show podcast, Gurman said that Apple is seeking to move to USB-C across its lineup of accessories by next year, including all of its AirPods models and Mac...

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Gurman: October Apple Event Unlikely, Upcoming iPad Air Refresh Could Arrive via Press Release Instead

Saturday September 9, 2023 3:19 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Apple may not have enough new products and features to launch to justify holding an event in October, leading it to unveil devices like the next-generation iPad Air via press release, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. On the latest episode of The MacRumors Show podcast, Gurman said that Apple will not introduce any new iPad models at its "Wonderlust" event next week, which is expected to ...

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The MacRumors Show: Mark Gurman Talks iPhone 15 Event Final Expectations

Friday September 8, 2023 1:52 pm PDT by Hartley Charlton

Ahead of Apple's iPhone 15 "Wonderlust" event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins us to talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Mark is known for his accurate insider knowledge about Apple's plans and he is behind many of the major reports covered here on MacRumors. Earlier today, he published a detai...

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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 'Wonderlust' Event Announced

Friday September 1, 2023 9:36 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk over Apple's recently announced "Wonderlust" event and some of the latest news about what to expect. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Apple plans to hold a special event on Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple's September event is always an iPhone event, and this year, we are expecting the...

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The MacRumors Show: Can iPhone 15 Make the iPhone Exciting Again? ft. Jon Rettinger

Friday August 25, 2023 10:37 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

YouTuber and TechnoBuffalo founder Jon Rettinger joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss the iPhone 15 lineup and what it will take to make the iPhone exciting again. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We reflect on some of the iPhone 15 Pro's key upgrades, such as a Thunderbolt USB-C port and a titanium chassis, and the long-term direction of...

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