The MacRumors Show

By MacRumors Staff on March 22, 2024

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 Four Upcoming AirPods Models

Friday March 22, 2024 9:03 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's rumored plan to refresh the entire AirPods lineup with a series of new models. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The fourth-generation AirPods will reportedly feature a new design with a better fit, improved sound quality, and an updated charging case with a USB-C port. For the first time ever,...

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The MacRumors Show: Will the New iPad Air Be a Big Enough Upgrade?

Friday March 15, 2024 9:08 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's upcoming iPad Air models, which are expected to be announced in just a matter of weeks. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The sixth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ is rumored to feature the M2 chip, a redesigned rear camera, and specification upgrades like Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Most significantly, the ‌...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's New MacBook Air With M3!

Friday March 8, 2024 8:49 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's new MacBook Air models featuring the M3 chip. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We delve into the new machines' features, exploring upgrades such as the M3 chip, improved microphones, and more versatile external display support. We discuss the MacBook Air's ideal configurations and key buying...

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The MacRumors Show: RIP Apple Car

Friday March 1, 2024 7:58 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's decision to cancel its long-rumored electric vehicle project. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Despite Apple's reputation for innovation, the company struggled to achieve the breakthroughs necessary to offer a viable self-driving car. The project's ambitious scope and shifting focus led to repeated...

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The MacRumors Show: Brian Tong Talks Vision Pro and Apple Sports

Friday February 23, 2024 8:16 am PST by Hartley Charlton

YouTuber Brian Tong joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk about the Vision Pro, the new Apple Sports app, enhanced iMessage security, and more. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Brian shares his in-depth thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset, including travel scenarios, where it fits in with his other devices, and his favorite features. ...

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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 16 Pro's Rumored Features and Improvements

Friday February 16, 2024 7:46 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major features and improvements rumored for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos With the iPhone 16 lineup likely just seven months away and after over a year of rumors, we discuss the tentpole features expected on the upcoming devices, such as a 5x...

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The MacRumors Show: One Week With Apple Vision Pro ft. Quinn Nelson

Friday February 9, 2024 8:14 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, Snazzy Labs' Quinn Nelson joins us to talk about the first week using Apple's long-awaited Vision Pro headset. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Now that they each have one, Quinn and Dan discuss whether the Vision Pro meets their expectations. A significant portion of our dialogue is dedicated to the technical...

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The MacRumors Show: March Apple Event Rumors and iOS 18's 'Biggest' Ever Update

Friday February 2, 2024 8:03 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's potential March event to unveil new iPad and Mac models, iOS 18 as the "biggest" ever iPhone software update, and the first reviews of the Vision Pro headset. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We explore the major products Apple is expected to unveil in March, including a new 12.9-inch iPad Air...

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The MacRumors Show: The Mac's 40th Birthday, Vision Pro Apps, and Apple Car Rumors

Friday January 26, 2024 8:10 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the 40th anniversary of the Macintosh, some of the latest controversy surrounding apps for the Vision Pro headset, and the news of Apple's vehicle project yet again being scaled back. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The original Macintosh, unveiled by Steve Jobs, was a game-changer with its graphical user ...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders, CES 2024, and Samsung's New AI Phones

Friday January 19, 2024 8:50 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss CES 2024, Samsung's S24 lineup, and the latest news surrounding Apple's Vision Pro headset. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We take a look at some of the latest advancements in TV technology, including transparent models from LG, and AI assistants like Rabbit R1. We also look at some of the tentpole...

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The MacRumors Show: Everything to Expect From Apple in 2024

Friday January 5, 2024 7:44 am PST by Hartley Charlton

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look forward at all of Apple's biggest rumored announcements for 2024. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos 2024 is shaping up to be a very busy year for Apple, likely kicking off with the launch of the Vision Pro headset around February. Redesigned iPad Pro models with larger display and OLED technology, the...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's 2023 Year in Review

Friday December 29, 2023 8:28 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 8:02 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 8:07 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 7:49 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 8:07 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 8:54 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 7:22 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 9:13 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 10:00 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 ...