Best Macworld Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 893: Why you should install Apple's public betas--and why you should avoid them 35:36

33m ago35:36

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The public betas for iOS and iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are coming, and you might be waiting to install them. But is that really a good idea? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why you should and why you should avoid them.By IDG

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RMC Episode 685: Macworld July/August 1984 35:46

1h ago35:46

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple lighted sign, Apple stained glass, and Steve Jobs signed Macintosh Office poster. They look back at Macworld magazine July/August 1984, and news includes new Wizardry retro nod, Weatherbot, PowerBook 520c with modern insides, and Macquariums. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube,…

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Episode 892: Your hot takes on the Apple Vision Pro, thin MacBooks, iPads being iPads, and more 36:58

3d ago36:58

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You have thoughts about the world of Apple, and we’re going to talk about them on the show! It’s going to be a good one, so tune into the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Left Behind: A Be, Inc. and BeOS Post-Mortem (2024) 51:39

12d ago51:39

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A broader look at the circumstances surrounding the demise of BeOS. Original text by me. Text version available. No links here this time; they’re all inside the text version.By Derek

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Episode 243: God Network News #243 - Media for Movements: A Clarion Call 7:55

5d ago7:55

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In this episode, “Media for Movements - A Clarion Call”, brother Phillip who has been a missionary in Indonesia for more than 35 years, challenges arts, media and technology people from around the world, to come alongside movement leaders working among Unreached Peoples. To equip them to reach their own people, and other Unreached Peoples around th…

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RMC Episode 684: Mr. Macintosh 31:34

7d ago31:34

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Super Bowl seat cushion, Power Mac G4 and Studio Display, and vintage Apple lot. They discuss Jean-Michel Folon and Mr. Macintosh, and news includes retro Mac OS Sequoia wallpaper. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.…

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Episode 891: The mystery of iPhone battery life, solved! 44:41

16d ago44:41

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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about iPhone battery life--the problems we run into, what to do about them, and what to do to make sure the battery stays healthy for a long time.By IDG

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Episode 890: iPhone 16 rumors 40:54

18d ago40:54

40:54

What’s going on with Apple’s next phone, the iPhone 16? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Episode 242: God Network News #242 - Media for Movements: A Clarion Call 9:38

23d ago9:38

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In this episode, “Media for Movements - A Clarion Call”, brother Phillip who has been a missionary in Indonesia for more than 35 years, challenges arts, media and technology people from around the world, to come alongside movement leaders working among Unreached Peoples. To equip them to reach their own people, and other Unreached Peoples around th…

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Episode 889: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24 52:09

24d ago52:09

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This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Be sure to listen in!By IDG

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RMC Episode 683: Kickstart My Heart! 37:02

28d ago37:02

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh XL Screen Kit, small lot of Power Mac G4s, and Mac Plus wooden diskette storage box. They look back at May/June 1984 in Macworld magazine, and news includes WWDC 2024 retro goodness, retro emulators, and Reparing an Unreleased Prototype Mac. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTu…

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Episode 888: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more from WWDC24 52:22

1M ago52:22

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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we dive deep into the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. What will it be like to use Apple Intelligence, what stood out with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia?By IDG

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Episode 212: Apple Goes All-In on AI

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Apple has announced what new features will be part of their next iOS operating system. The announcement came June 10th at their WWDC event, and it’s got us hyped for the next major update. We’ll walk you through everything Apple announced, and why it’s a big deal. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.…

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Episode 212: Apple Goes All-In on AI

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Apple has announced what new features will be part of their next iOS operating system. The announcement came June 10th at their WWDC event, and it’s got us hyped for the next major update. We’ll walk you through everything Apple announced, and why it’s a big deal. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.…

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RMC Episode 682: It's What's on the Inside that Counts 31:04

1M ago31:04

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple-owned Macintosh IIx, Color Classic II, and Power Macintosh 9600/300. John shows off the colorful innards of his clear Macintosh SE/30, and news includes the end of I'm a Mac, make a modern Mac retro, KansasFest, and VCF Southeast. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit u…

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Calling In Sick 0:32

1M ago0:32

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MFR will be off its usual schedule while your host recovers from a brutal flu. Sound effect from MacPuke/MacBarfX.By Derek

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Episode 887: What will happen at Apple's WWDC24? 59:17

1M ago59:17

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The most anticipated Apple event of 2024 starts next week! What should we expect at WWDC24? What are we hoping for? That’s coming up on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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RMC Episode 681: Macintosh Classic Recap 36:30

1M ago36:30

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Cleveland Indians watch, Macintosh collection, and Apple TechStep. John resurrects recaps his Macintosh Classic, and news includes counterfeit Apple employee badges, Calculator 1984 for iOS, and Lisa retrobrite. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.…

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Episode 886: Why are you excited about Apple WWDC24? 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

We’ve heard rumors and reports about what Apple may do at its Worldwide Developers Conference, and we were wondering, what do you, the readers of Macworld and the listeners of this podcast, what do you think?By IDG

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Episode 885: What to expect from Apple in 2025 34:01

2M ago34:01

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We haven’t even reached the midpoint of 2024, and Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is in a few weeks, but we’re already seeing unofficial reports on some of Apple’s plans for 2025. So we’re talking about those reports on today’s episode.By IDG

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Episode 884: M4 benchmarks, stronger iPad Pros, iPadOS 17.5, and more 38:59

2M ago38:59

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How fast is Apple’s new M4 chip? What’s the cost of breaking the screen for the new iPads? Was Apple’s latest ad oppressive? We talk about the latest iPad news in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Jean-Louis Gassée Interview (1998) 36:00

2M ago36:00

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A snapshot of Be’s direction in 1998 post-Apple merger talks and pre-bankruptcy. Original text by Henry Bortman. Selected Jean-Louis Gassée quotes: “Who could have put a date on not getting fired for using Linux?” “One of my role models is Michael Dell. […] He looks like a sage in the industry now, but he didn’t always look like this.” “The simple …

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Episode 883: Apple lets loose with new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more 47:29

2M ago47:29

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The drought is finally over! Apple has announced new iPad Pros, new iPad Airs, the Apple Pencil Pro, and more! We're talking about the latest Apple product announcements in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By IDG

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A Short Story About SCSI (1991) 5:52

2M ago5:52

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A short story about long cables. Original text by Steve Riggins. Macworld San Francisco 1999: Steve Jobs pokes fun at legacy parallel SCSI-1 versus FireWire.By Derek

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Episode 211: Should You Buy One of Apple’s New Supercharged iPads?

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Apple debuted new supercharged iPads at its online 'Let Loose' event on May 7. From the AI-focused M4 chip to inky-black OLED displays to a haptic touch-enhanced Apple Pencil Pro, tune in to discover everything new from Apple. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.By iPhone Life magazine

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Episode 211: Should You Buy One of Apple’s New Supercharged iPads?

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Apple debuted new supercharged iPads at its online 'Let Loose' event on May 7. From the AI-focused M4 chip to inky-black OLED displays to a haptic touch-enhanced Apple Pencil Pro, tune in to discover everything new from Apple. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.By iPhone Life magazine

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Episode 882: Apple May 7 'Let Loose’ iPad event: What to expect 33:12

3M ago33:12

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Next week, Apple is holding an event dubbed "Let loose." So what new products will Apple introduce on May 7? That's the focus of today's show--we talk about what's been rumored, what seems the most feasible, and what surprises may be in store.By IDG

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Episode 210: Spring Rumors: AI Coming to iOS 18 & M4 iPad Pro

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In episode 210, David and Donna cover all the rumored AI features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18, from auto-writing texts to summarizing articles in Safari. Other topics include Apple’s May 7 event, where they plan to debut the M4 iPad Pro and new haptic-powered Apple Pencil. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcas…

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Episode 210: Spring Rumors: AI Coming to iOS 18 & M4 iPad Pro

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In episode 210, David and Donna cover all the rumored AI features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18, from auto-writing texts to summarizing articles in Safari. Other topics include Apple’s May 7 event, where they plan to debut the M4 iPad Pro and new haptic-powered Apple Pencil. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcas…

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Episode 241: GNNEpi#241 Media for Movements - A Clarion Call 6:41

3M ago6:41

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In this episode, “Media for Movements - A Clarion Call”, brother Alan challenges arts, media and technology people from around the world, to come alongside movement leaders working among Unreached Peoples. To equip them to reach their own people, and other Unreached Peoples around them. This is sometimes referred to as, “From the Harvest to the Har…

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RMC Episode 680: John Gifted Stuff 29:50

3M ago29:50

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple III, NIB Performa 588, and a collection of Macs. John shares a few recent purchases, and news includes an Apple Lisa on Pawn Stars and David Greelish in the news. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.

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Episode 881: Apple to 'Let Loose' on May 7; FineWoven finished? Will the iPhone 16 buttons be touch-sensitive? Calculator upgrade, and more 36:47

3M ago36:47

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Apple announces a May 7 event. Is FineWoven done for? Is there a big change in store for the Calculator app? We talk about the latest rumors and news bits in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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RMC Episode 679: John Goes Shopping 28:58

3M ago28:58

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh SE, System 7.1 Golden Master CD-ROM, Macintosh Duo System poster, and miniature Mac collectible. John shares a few recent purchases, and news includes FloppyEmu Disk II enclosures, recreated Lisa boxes, and a homemade Apple IIe FloppyEmu retail box. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us …

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Should Sun Microsystems Buy Apple? (1996) 15:02

3M ago15:02

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Original text from SunWorld, February 1996 by Michael McCarthy and Mark Cappel. This was such a bad idea that in the very same issue it was announced a potential Sun/Apple deal had fallen through. CHM Sun Microsystems Founders Panel in which they discuss close encounters with acquiring Apple. I’m glad Sun didn’t buy Apple because by the turn of the…

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Episode 880: The A18 and M4 are all about AI 36:17

3M ago36:17

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This year, Apple wants to make a big impression with its AI efforts, and we’re starting to get a peek as to what we could expect, and it starts with Apple’s chips. We talk about the upcoming A18 Pro and the M4 chips and Apple’s plans, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By IDG

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RMC Episode 678: Marchintosh! 45:59

3M ago45:59

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer sales & service sign, Apple Macintosh Portrait Display, and Black Performa 5420. They take a look at a bunch of Marchintosh projects, and news includes Apple II styled FloppyEmu enclosures, RR Auction Apple auctions, an article on the original Macs delivered to Drexel and Making a Macintosh Studio. …

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Episode 240: GNNEpi#240 Media for Movements - Breakthroughs in Indonesia, pt 2 9:00

3M ago9:00

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In this episode, “Media for Movements - Breakthroughs in Indonesia, pt 2”, brother Alan from Indonesia tells us the story of how God led him supernaturally to reach Muslim people groups in his country. Now brother Alan is working alongside a large network of church planting movements among Muslims which has seen nearly one million new believers, mo…

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Episode 879: The U.S. versus Apple 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Apple has filed a civil lawsuit against Apple, and it’s a big one. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the case–what it’s about, why was it filed, what this means to Apple, what it means for users, and more.By IDG

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GNNEpi#239 Media for Movements - Breakthroughs in Indonesia, pt 1 9:24

3M ago9:24

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In this episode, “Media for Movements - Breakthroughs in Indonesia, pt 1”, brother Alan from Indonesia tells us the story of how God led him supernaturally to reach Muslim people groups in his country. Now brother Alan is working alongside a large network of church planting movements among Muslims which has seen nearly one million new believers, mo…

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RMC Episode 677: The Fun is Back! 34:11

4M ago34:11

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James and John discuss eBay finds: BYTE Magazine February 1984, inflatable Flying Toaster, NIB Apple StyleWriter. They look back at March 2004 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes It's a Coco! No, It's an Apple II!, a black iPod Hi-Fi, and Marchintosh. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCa…

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GlobalTalk Special - O Bolo Mio (1995) 16:19

4M ago16:19

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In Bolo’s world, players form alliances, pilot tanks and command little green men. Original text by Steve Silberman. GlobalTalk Overview, or how to run AppleTalk over TCP/IP around the world. Gursharan Sidhu quote at the end of this episode: “It worked across very large multi-segment networks… Apple’s own corporate network [for example]. You could …

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Episode 878: What's happening with AI and Apple? 37:43

4M ago37:43

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Apple has been making moves lately in the world of AI. Let's find out what it means for Apple users.By IDG

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Episode 209: Hands on with Apple Vision Pro

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David and Donna share their full report after working for a week with Apple’s new AR headset. From controlling the OS with your eyes, to capturing 3D video, to making an avatar that looks uncannily like you, learn the promise and the problems with the Apple Vision Pro. Other topics include the new 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, password management tips, a…

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Episode 209: Hands on with Apple Vision Pro

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David and Donna share their full report after working for a week with Apple’s new AR headset. From controlling the OS with your eyes, to capturing 3D video, to making an avatar that looks uncannily like you, learn the promise and the problems with the Apple Vision Pro. Other topics include the new 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, password management tips, a…

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