33: New Year, New Rumors
Moving into 2023, the rumor cycle is already ramping up in anticipation of all of the new devices Apple is expected to launch this year. On this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the major rumors about Apple’s upcoming products that have emerged since the start of the new year. Over just the past two weeks, we have heard reports of the next-generation MacBook Pro models being delayed, the Apple silicon Mac Pro having non-user-upgradable memory and the same design as the 2019 model, and Apple working on Macs with touchscreens and OLED displays. There have also been rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro having a titanium frame and solid state buttons and the second-generation AirPods Max being delayed until late 2024, as well as a highly detailed report about what to expect from Apple’s mixed-reality headset later this year. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Tammi 202356min
32: Best and Worst Apple Moments of 2022 ft. Genius Bar Podcast
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl join us this week to take a light-hearted look back at the best and worst of Apple in 2022 – a year that brought some major changes to many of the company's product lines and platforms. Jon and Sam are well-known content creators in the Apple community. Jon is also known for his Apple leaks, including revealing the exact design of AirTags months before they launched, the 24-inch iMac's vibrant color options, the design of the sixth-generation iPad mini, and more. In this episode, we debate what could be some of the best Apple rumors, features introduced in new products and software updates, accessories, and devices launched during the past twelve months. We also weigh up some of Apple's worst new features and product launches, as well as the most neglected devices of 2022. See Jon and Sam's work on their YouTube channels "FrontPageTech" and "AppleTrack", or catch them on the Genius Bar podcast. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Joulu 20221h 1min
31: iPhone 15 Rumors ft. Quinn Nelson
YouTuber Quinn Nelson joins us this week on The MacRumors Show to talk through iOS 16.2 and all of the latest rumors about 2023's iPhone 15 models. Quinn has created Apple and consumer tech videos for his popular YouTube channel, "Snazzy Labs," since 2008. See his work on the Snazzy Labs YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter @SnazzyQ. We initially discuss some of the standout features in iOS 16.2, including Apple Music Sing, the Freeform app, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, before moving on to the biggest iPhone 15 rumors to date, including the switch to an "Ultra" title for the "Pro Max" model, a titanium chassis with curved rear edges, adding a USB-C port in place of Lightning, and an all-new 6x optical zoom periscope telephoto camera lens. We also look at some of the most likely impending controversies regarding the devices, such as USB 2.0 speeds on the standard iPhone 15 models despite the switch to USB-C and the potential problems brought on by moving to solid-state volume and power buttons. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Joulu 20221h 14min
30: How and Why We Use Our Apple Devices
After a busy year of new Apple product launches, we take a step back to consider our current device setups, why we chose the devices we've purchased, and how we use them on a daily basis – using our experiences as a springboard to guide others through new device buys ahead of the Black Friday weekend and the holiday period. We also touch on some of the best non-Apple gadgets that fit into our device ecosystem, including the Kindle, Oura Ring, Keychron K3, and Ember Smart Mug 2, and discuss how to approach Black Friday deals as an Apple user. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Marras 20221h 15min
29: Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Rumors Are Heating Up!
Following the release of the Emergency SOS via satellite feature for the iPhone 14 lineup earlier this week, we talk through demoing the feature and our expectations for where it will truly be useful in the future. We also look at Apple's ecosystem of MagSafe accessories after it emerged that the company abanoned plans to release a "Magic Charger" for the iPhone. Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that work on realityOS, the operating system designed for Apple's mixed-reality headset, is "wrapping up internally" as the company's focus turns to apps on the new platform. Meanwhile, DigiTimes reports that Apple is targeting March 2023 to begin mass production of the headset – a time frame that fits in with other key reports. As signs of the headset's introduction in the first half of the next year appear to solidify, we discuss how the device's announcement and launch is likely to take place, as well as Apple's AR/VR roadmap for the future. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Marras 202252min
28: macOS Ventura & Upcoming New Macs ft. John Gruber
John Gruber joins us this week to take a closer look at new features in macOS Ventura like Stage Manager, Continuity Camera, and the redesigned System Settings app. We discuss the current state of the Mac lineup and our favorite models, whether the launch of new Mac models is delayed, and upgrades from next-generation MacBook Pro models. With Apple now passing the initial timeframe it set out to transition the entire Mac lineup to Apple silicon, we also take a look at what to expect from the upcoming Mac Pro. John is a technology blogger, UI designer, and the inventor of Markdown. He has written for his Apple and technology-focused blog, Daring Fireball, since 2002, and hosts The Talk Show Podcast, which has featured high-profile guests from Apple such as Phil Schiller, Eddy Cue, and Craig Federighi. See John's work on daringfireball.net and follow him on Twitter @gruber. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Marras 20221h 16min
27: Is iPadOS 16 a Good Update? ft. Federico Viticci
Following the official release of iPadOS 16, Federico Viticci joins us this week to talk through our thoughts on Stage Manager and the overall state of the iPad's OS. Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories. He is an iPad and Shortcuts power-user known for writing and speaking about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, and iOS productivity. We take a deep dive into key iPadOS 16 features such as Stage Manager, Display Zoom, and the Freeform app, the future of iPad multitasking, and where the OS can improve in the future. We also touch on first impressions of Apple Pencil hover, one of the new iPad Pro's key new features, and the Magic Keyboard Folio for the 10th-generation iPad. See Federico's work on macstories.net and follow him on Twitter @vittici. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Loka 20221h
26: Apple Drops New iPads and Apple TV: Here's What's New!
In this episode, we discuss the details of Apple's latest product announcements, including the more powerful Apple TV 4K with the A15 chip, and explore the significance of switching to USB-C on the Siri Remote. We weigh up features like the M2 chip and Apple Pencil hover that headline the new iPad Pro, and take a deep dive into where the 10th-generation iPad now sits in the lineup amid features like its landscape front-facing camera, range of vibrant color options, support for the Magic Keyboard Folio, support for the first-generation Apple Pencil, and the adapter required to charge it. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Loka 202246min
