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The MacRumors Show

The MacRumors Show

The MacRumors Show 183 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Join MacRumors' Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton for discussion about all of the latest news and rumors from the world of Apple. Whether you’re wondering what’s next for the iPhone, looking for insights into the rumor mill, or just have an interest in the latest gadgets, we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know about the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.

Episodes

213: Apple’s All-New Smart Home Products Are Coming
213: Apple’s All-New Smart Home Products Are Coming Oct 9, 2026 2863 On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we look ahead to Apple's recently announced October 13 event and its expected push into the smart home market, including a dedicated home hub, the HomePod mini 2, and a new Apple TV.00:00 Intro00:57 Apple’s Upcoming Smart Home Event03:28 John Ternus’s Vision for Apple12:05 Apple’s Smart Home Hub27:02 Apple’s Partnership With LG30:25 HomeKit Reliabilit
212: Are the iPhone 18 Pro Cameras Actually Worth It? ft. Tyler Stalman
212: Are the iPhone 18 Pro Cameras Actually Worth It? ft. Tyler Stalman Sep 25, 2026 2831 Photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to examine whether the iPhone 18 Pro's camera is a compelling reason to upgrade, how its new features affect everyday shooting, and what photographers gain or give up with the iPhone Duo.The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s Main camera combines a new 48-megapixel sensor, a faster variable-aperture lens, and updated
211: The iPhone Duo Debate Continues
211: The iPhone Duo Debate Continues Sep 18, 2026 3429 On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades.00:00 Intro  03:41 iPhone Duo Hype and Compromises  15:26 Will the iPhone Duo Sell Out?17:45 The iPhone Duo Display Debate  22:34 Who Is the iPhone Duo Actually For  28:09 Can the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad?32:54 AirPods 5
210: Apple Surprise and Shine Recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro & More!
210: Apple Surprise and Shine Recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro & More! Sep 11, 2026 4552 Apple just had one of its biggest product launches in years. On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we share our first reactions to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5, and Apple’s long-awaited first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. 00:00 Introduction01:52 iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max13:28 Sponsor: DraftKings14:51 iPhone 18 Pro cameras22:30 AppleCare One
209: iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra Event Expectations
209: iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra Event Expectations Sep 4, 2026 2987 Ahead of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, we talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.00:00 Intro04:37 AirPods 5 predictions09:26 Apple Watch predictions18:35 iPhone 18 Pro expectations28:39 iPhone Ultra first look43:50 Apple Pencil and home product rumors49:12 Event coverage and closing remarksThe event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at
208: Apple’s Surprisingly HUGE Week of Announcements
208: Apple’s Surprisingly HUGE Week of Announcements Aug 28, 2026 2807 It's been an unusually big week for Apple announcements. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, and invites to Apple's September event. 00:00 Intro and Apple’s Unexpectedly Busy Week00:59 Apple Event Invite Predictions06:19 What to Expect at Apple’s September Event07:07 Sponsor: Claude08:43 Why the Foldable iPhone Is th
207: What Apple MUST Get Right With Its Foldable iPhone Ultra ft. Michael Fisher [MrMobile]
207: What Apple MUST Get Right With Its Foldable iPhone Ultra ft. Michael Fisher [MrMobile] Aug 21, 2026 3561 YouTuber Michael Fisher, known as “MrMobile,” joins us on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through key rumors about the “iPhone Ultra” and how the device could compare to rivals.00:00 Introduction03:29 Why the Short-and-Wide Foldable Is Winning11:45 The A4 Paper Theory and Apple's Ideal Form Factor14:01 Apple Could Validate Foldables for the Mainstream17:25 The Crease Problem20:1
206: Apple Watch’s Biggest Redesign Yet Is Coming
206: Apple Watch’s Biggest Redesign Yet Is Coming Aug 14, 2026 2686 On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest Apple Watch rumors, including the return of the white ceramic Apple Watch, modest upgrades coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and Apple’s plans for longer battery life.Looking further ahead, rumors point to a major Apple Watch redesign in 2027 or 2028 that could introduce a new band attachment system, larger battery
205: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year
205: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year Aug 7, 2026 2667 The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss what's next for the device.The first-generation model has had a difficult run. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found virtually no demand for the device within weeks of its September 2025 launch, supply
204: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro!
204: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro! Jul 31, 2026 1952 After over a month of testing iOS 27, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we circle back to the beta and talk through our experiences with Siri AI, Liquid Glass refinements, and more.‌iOS 27‌ is expected to launch this fall, bringing sweeping performance work across the system. Apple has cited more than 80 speed and efficiency improvements, with app launches up to 30 percent faster and
203: Can OpenAI Actually Beat the iPhone?
203: Can OpenAI Actually Beat the iPhone? Jul 24, 2026 2234 This week's episode of The MacRumors Show covers OpenAI's move into hardware and the trade secret lawsuit Apple filed against the company earlier this month.Apple sued OpenAI in the Northern District of California on July 10, alleging a months-long scheme to obtain confidential information about unreleased products. The complaint centers on OpenAI chief hardware officer Tang Tan, a 24-year Apple
202: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Change Everything
202: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Change Everything Jul 17, 2026 2848 This week's episode of The MacRumors Show looks ahead to the 20th anniversary iPhone, the radically redesigned model that Apple is expected to launch in 2027.0:00 Introduction1:51 What Will Apple Call the 20th Anniversary iPhone?5:03 Is It Time to Abandon iPhone Numbers?7:29 Sponsor: Shopify8:44 The Biggest iPhone Redesign Since iPhone X14:07 Under-Display Technology and the End of Dynamic Island

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