Best Macworld Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 897: Your hot takes on App Store fees, Mac RAM, M4 Macs, and more 40:27

9h ago40:27

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This episode is all about social media hot takes. You have thoughts and we share and respond to what you wrote.By IDG

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Episode 246: God Network News #246 - Miraculous Movements in Nepal, pt2 13:12

36m ago13:12

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In this episode, “Miraculous Movements in Nepal, pt2”, brother Aashish a movement leader in Nepal shares his struggles, growth and eventual success as a church planter in this very unreached country. For Aashish success in God’s kingdom is not measured by numbers; but instead by obedience to Jesus. He tells some of these stories of radical obedienc…

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RMC Episode 688: Mac Plus Plus Max 53:32

1h ago53:32

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James and John discuss eBay finds: Lisa 2/10, ELO touchscreen iMac, and Power Macintosh cap. Jason shares his Mac Plus Plus Max, and news includes Apple items at RR Auction and a new episode at Mac Folklore Radio podcast. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.…

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RMC Episode 687: Prison TV 36:41

4d ago36:41

36:41

James and John discuss eBay finds: Mr. Macintosh button, Wheels for the Mind bookmark, and 1981 Apple Computer hot air balloon poster. John reports back from Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, and news includes a new Apple IIc USB-C power adapter, TechStep recreation, Mac Plus Plus, and lots of vintage Apple stuff at RR Auction. Join our Facebook…

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The Desktop Critic - High Trek (1994) 18:44

3d ago18:44

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Original text by David Pogue, Macworld May 1994. Products mentioned in this article: Interplay’s “Star Trek: 25th Anniversary” adventure game download, CD-ROM download with voice acting, complete playthrough on YouTube. David Landis’ Stak Trek episode guide HyperCard stacks. David Pogue interviewed Mark Okrand, creator of Klingon and other conlangs…

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Episode 896: Apple Intelligence early impressions 41:16

6d ago41:16

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The first set of Apple Intelligence features was released to developers! What features are available? And what’s it like to use them? We’re talking about our early impressions of Apple Intelligence on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Episode 245: God Network News #245 - Miraculous Movements in Nepal, pt.1 13:13

18d ago13:13

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In this episode, “Miraculous Movements in Nepal, pt.1”, brother Aashish a movement leader in Nepal shares his struggles, growth and eventual success as a church planter in this very unreached country. For Aashish success in God’s kingdom is not measured by numbers; but instead by obedience to Jesus. He tells some of these stories of radical obedien…

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Episode 895: Airing of grievances 45:04

22d ago45:04

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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we're having an airing of grievances—what are some things we wish Apple would pay attention to? Tune in and find out!By IDG

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RMC Episode 686: Apple Stained Glass 38:54

26d ago38:54

38:54

James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stained glass and stickers, Happy Mac Face dust cover, NYC Macworld Expo mirror. They take a look at James's collection of Apple stained glass, and news includes Apple II/Mac optical mice, Windows NT on a Mac, PC emulation on iOS, BeOS on Mac Folklore Radio, and Dotto on Data. new Wizardry retro nod, Weather…

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Episode 894: The latest iPhone news and rumors 28:16

20d ago28:16

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The next iPhone is coming soon, so we're seeing. more reports about what to expect from Apple—not just for this fall, but for next year. It’s time for another iPhone check-in, on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Episode 213: Top iOS 18 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall

21d ago

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Should you install the iOS 18 public beta? In episode 213 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen hand-test new features, from Apple Intelligence to an all-new Passwords app, to a revamped Control Center. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.By iPhone Life magazine

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Episode 213: Top iOS 18 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall

29d ago

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Should you install the iOS 18 public beta? In episode 213 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen hand-test new features, from Apple Intelligence to an all-new Passwords app, to a revamped Control Center. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.By iPhone Life magazine

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Episode 244: God Network News #244 - Media for Movements: A Clarion Call 9:27

22d ago9:27

9:27

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

27d ago35:36

35:36

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

1M ago35:46

35:46

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

1M ago36:58

36:58

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

1M ago44:41

44:41

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

2M 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

2M ago9:38

9:38

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

2M ago52:09

52:09

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

2M 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

2M ago52:22

52:22

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

2M 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

3M ago0:32

0:32

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

2M ago59:17

59:17

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

3M 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

3M ago37:38

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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

3M ago34:01

34:01

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

3M ago38:59

38:59

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

3M 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

4M ago47:29

47:29

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

4M 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?

4M ago

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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?

4M ago

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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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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