Episode 1007: Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our experience with Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED Display. Why we like the laptop, what macOS Touch is all about, and our recommendation. But first, the Apple TV 4K and Apple HomeView start to ship on Friday. Apple TV 4K needs a downgrade: https://www.macworld.com/article/3273223Apple HomeView: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/676817 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3279129I’m a believer in Touch after using Apple’s new PROLED MacBook Pro: https://www.macworld.com/article/3276314Apple TV 4K needs a downgrade: https://www.macworld.com/article/3273223Apple HomeView: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/676817MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR review: https://www.macworld.com/article/3279129Touchscreen MacBook Pro Guide: Release date, price and new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/2931833Apple’s new glowing logo on the MacBook Pro has a hidden on-off switch: https://www.macworld.com/article/3279015The MacBook Pro’s OLED display is nuts: https://www.macworld.com/article/3275157 PowerBook G3 review: https://www.macworld.com/article/158914 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple revealed the touchscreen MacBook Pro, and we talk about it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display 5 top features: https://www.macworld.com/article/3271736 Touchscreen MacBook Pro Guide: Release date, price and new features: https://www.macworld.com/article/2931833 Apple's new MacBook Pro finally breaks the grid: https://www.macworld.com/article/3271912 iPhone X (2017) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/667617 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone Duo isn’t just a major iPhone release; it’s a landmark product in Apple’s lineup.v iPhone Duo guide: Release date, price, specs and more: https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813 Apple to iPhone Duo buyers: We promise your favorite apps will look great (eventually): https://www.macworld.com/article/3267241 Trying to snag an iPhone Duo? These stock-checking sites might help: https://www.macworld.com/article/3267323 The MacBook Pro’s innovative Touch Bar will grab you: https://www.macworld.com/article/229041 Send us an email: [email protected]⁠: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a deep look at the Apple Watch Series 12. We discuss its new features, its price, and whether it’s worth buying. Tune in and find out!  Apple Watch Series 12 review: Frustratingly inconsistent: https://www.macworld.com/article/3249459 My Apple Watch Series 12 lasted over 2X longer than Apple says: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243628 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Their 7 biggest surprises: https://www.macworld.com/article/3231085 iPad mini review (2012): https://www.macworld.com/article/219664 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple held its “Welcome Home” event and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we recap Apple’s announcements. Apple's 'completely personal’ HomeView smart-home hub is built for sharing: https://www.macworld.com/article/325954 Hands-on with HomeView: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259702 The new HomePod mini 2 is a bigger upgrade than it looks: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259370 Pre-ordered the new Apple TV 4K? Here are 5 reasons you should cancel ASAP: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259731 Apple Home Collection: https://www.macworld.com/article/3259650 Original HomePod mini: https://www.macworld.com/article/234895 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone 18 Pro is here, offering better performance, better battery life, and better cameras. Is it worth the money? Tune in to find out. iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242385iPhone 18 Pro and Max Guide: Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687Apple confirms iPhone cellular issue, admits affected units can’t be fixed: https://www.macworld.com/article/3250214Wait, is the iPhone 18 Pro really faster than an M4 Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3243697Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year's case? Not so fast: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238647The iPhone 18 Pro is a reward for those who waited: https://www.macworld.com/article/3237376 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money.  Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price: https://www.macworld.com/article/3239233Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238319Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140334The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242312A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop): https://blog.nobledesktop.com/history-of-microsoft-excelPhoto of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates announcing Microsoft Excel (Getty Images): https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/american-computer-magnates-steve-jobs-co-founder-of-apple-news-photo/84623889 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27 and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new operating systems and what you should know.  iOS 27: Major features, compatible iPhones, updates, and more: https://www.macworld.com/article/2986799iOS 27 is here and you shouldn’t wait to get it on your iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/3233886Apple Watch Series 4 (2018) review: https://www.macworld.com/article/231935  Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is episode 1000 of the Macworld Podcast! We’re taking this opportunity to take a look at some historic Apple releases and how they were covered way back then.   Show notes for episode 1000:Apple unveils the iPhone: Episode 64: https://www.macworld.com/article/223501Cyrus Faviar, the founder of the Macworld Podcast: https://cyrusfarivar.comApple announces MacBook Air: Episode 103: https://www.macworld.com/article/224058Dan Moren, former Macworld staffer: https://dmoren.comFirst impressions of Siri: Episode 266: https://www.macworld.com/article/214726The Macalope: https://www.macworld.com/opinion/the-macalopeApple drops headphone jack from iPhone: https://www.macworld.com/article/228736iPhone X first impressions: https://www.macworld.com/article/230680Chris Breen, former Macworld Podcast host: https://chrisbreen.comOriginal Apple Watch announcement: https://www.macworld.com/article/224103 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and a lot more. Tune it to find out more! Surprise and Shine Apple iPhone event blog: https://www.macworld.com/article/3228054iPhone 18 Pro: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2953687iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know https://www.macworld.com/article/2629813Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything you need to know: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177024Original AirPods hands-on: https://www.macworld.com/article/228729Apple's AirPods are nowhere to be seen, or heard: https://www.macworld.com/article/229276 Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices