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By MacRumors Staff
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: HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions

Friday November 13, 2026 9:00 am PST by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we share first impressions of Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K, including their hardware, everyday usefulness, and experiences with Siri AI. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following a week with the HomeView, Apple's new smart home device makes a strong impression with its build quality and sound, but leaves...
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The MacRumors Show: iOS 27.3 Looks Like a Huge Update

Friday November 6, 2026 8:38 am PST by
Apple's first 27.3 betas bring expanded Siri AI actions, a redesigned Health app, and new Fitness+ features, alongside conversation summaries on the Apple Watch. This week's episode of The MacRumors Show takes a closer look at the updates. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos ‌Siri‌ AI gains additional actions across Apple's apps, including unsubscribing from...
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The MacRumors Show: OLED MacBook Pro, iPad Mini 8, and More

Friday October 30, 2026 9:50 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's newly announced OLED MacBook Pro, iPad mini with A20 Pro, and M6 versions of the iMac and entry-level 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The MacBook Pro gains a tandem ‌OLED‌ display with touch support for the first time. Available in 14- and 16-inch sizes, the "PROLED XDR...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone Duo Arrives, Touchscreen MacBooks Next

Friday October 23, 2026 8:48 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the reception to the iPhone Duo as it goes on sale today, what to expect from next week's "Pro and tell" experience, and the iPod's 25th anniversary. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone Duo launches today, starting at $1,999, with a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch inner...
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The MacRumors Show: Was HomeView Worth the Wait?

Friday October 16, 2026 9:12 am PDT by
Apple this week finally announced the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and its "HomeView" smart home hub. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through our reactions to the announcements. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's HomeView costs $299 and combines a 7-inch square display with Siri AI, FaceTime, music playback, and smart home...
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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Smart Home Products Are Coming

Friday October 9, 2026 8:36 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple is expected to introduce its first smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and an updated ‌Apple TV‌ ...
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The MacRumors Show: Tyler Stalman Talks iPhone 18 Pro's Camera

Friday September 25, 2026 8:58 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s Main camera combines a...
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The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?

Friday September 18, 2026 9:15 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of the AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's first foldable iPhone continues to divide opinion, with much of the discussion centering on whether its larger inner display justifies the...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Announced!

Friday September 11, 2026 9:04 am PDT by
The wait is over; Apple has now announced the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. We talk through our reactions to the range of new products on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max gain a smaller Dynamic Island, new Glacier, Burgundy, and Black color options, and the ...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Event Expectations

Friday September 4, 2026 9:13 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, and will be streamed on Apple's website, on YouTube, and through the Apple TV app. It is the...
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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Surprisingly Big Week of Announcements

Friday August 28, 2026 9:12 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple confirmed on Wednesday that its annual iPhone event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at Apple Park,...
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The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra

Friday August 21, 2026 10:48 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Michael has covered the foldable phone category since 2019 and personally owned or reviewed nearly every major device in it, from the...
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The MacRumors Show: Where Does the Apple Watch Go Next?

Friday August 14, 2026 9:35 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss how the Apple Watch is seemingly heading into one of its least eventful new generations, yet the rumors stacking up behind it describe the most radical rethink in the product's history coming later. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The most eye-catching change potentially coming this year is not a new...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year

Friday August 7, 2026 9:23 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The first-generation model has had a difficult run. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found virtually no...
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The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro

Friday July 31, 2026 9:10 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos ‌iOS 27‌ is expected to launch this fall, bringing sweeping performance work across the system. Apple has cited more than 80 speed and...
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The MacRumors Show: Can OpenAI Really Beat the iPhone?

Friday July 24, 2026 9:17 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos 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...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Will Change Everything

Friday July 17, 2026 8:28 am PDT by
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. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's plans for the device's name remain unclear. The company skipped "iPhone 9" and moved straight to the iPhone X for the device's 10th anniversary in 2017, and it is ...
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The MacRumors Show: Goodbye MacBook Pro? MacBook Ultra Is Coming

Friday July 10, 2026 9:12 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the future of Apple's increasingly tangled high-end MacBook lineup, including the entry-level MacBook Pro and the rumored "MacBook Ultra." Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's chip roadmap for the Mac is reportedly set to take an unusual turn over the next year. The company is said to be skipping the...
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The MacRumors Show: Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leaks and Rumors

Friday July 3, 2026 9:13 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Tata Electronics, one of Apple's manufacturing partners in India, was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in more than 200,000 internal files being posted online, including component lists, supplier data,...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Has a Pricing Problem

Friday June 26, 2026 9:16 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss potential price rises for the iPhone 18 lineup following Apple's wave of hikes yesterday, as well as plans for the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and camera-equipped AirPods. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple yesterday raised prices across most of its lineup, including HomePod mini, ‌HomePod‌, Apple TV, the...
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Videos

HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions | Episode 218
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HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions | Episode 218
New Apple TV 4K Hands-On: Siri AI, Find My Remote & More
New Apple TV 4K Hands-On: Siri AI, Find My Remote & More
Apple HomeView Review: One Week With Apple’s Smart Home Hub
Apple HomeView Review: One Week With Apple’s Smart Home Hub
iPhone Duo - 10 Best FREE Apps!
iPhone Duo - 10 Best FREE Apps!
MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Unboxing: Is Apple’s First Touchscreen Mac Any Good?
MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Unboxing: Is Apple’s First Touchscreen Mac Any Good?
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Guides

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iOS 27 Features

Our comprehensive guide highlighting every major new addition in iOS 27, plus how-tos that walk you through using the new features.

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50 macOS Golden Gate Features

New features and lesser-known changes to check out if you're upgrading.

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iOS 27.2 Features

Siri AI improvements, Suggestions in Messages, Apple Music rebrand, and more.

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Just Got an iPhone Duo? Try These Features First

Apple's iPhone Duo is in customers' hands, and our dedicated how-to series explains the new features worth trying first.

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• Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4
• Apple Intelligence Guide
• 21 Time-Saving iPhone Tips
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• One AirPod Not Working?
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Apple HomeView
Pre-Order Now, Launches Nov 13

Apple's smart home hub with 7-inch square display, A18 chip with Siri AI support, and more.

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Apple TV
Pre-Order Now, Launches Nov 13

A19 chip, Siri AI support, and more.

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iPhone 18
Spring 2027

Apple's cheapest flagship model won't get an update until early 2027.

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