Best Macworld Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 964: The year in Apple hardware 1:10:43

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We take a look back at the 2025 major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more! 00:02:08 Warm up discussion 00:04:23 Apple hardware: 2025 review 00:41:50 Worst Thing that Happened with Apple in 2025 00:52:00 This Week in Apple History 01:00:47 Macworld Mailbag 01:08:42 Wrap up and how to…

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Episode 285: God Network News Epi#285 - The Emergence of the Listening Movement, pt3 12:30

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How did a quiet, prayerful practice ignite one of the largest disciple-making movements in history? In this gripping episode, we step inside the Listening Movement of North India—a grassroots Jesus movement that has grown to an estimated one million house churches in just over a decade. Born out of years of failure, fueled by radical obedience, and…

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Episode 284: GodNetworkNews Epi#284 - The Emergence of the Listening Movement, pt2 11:44

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How did a quiet, prayerful practice ignite one of the largest disciple-making movements in history? In this gripping episode, we step inside the Listening Movement of North India—a grassroots Jesus movement that has grown to an estimated one million house churches in just over a decade. Born out of years of failure, fueled by radical obedience, and…

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Episode 963: Apple software and services 2025 review 1:21:06

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It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year. 00:02:14 Warm-up discussion about Apple leaks 00:06:45 Apple software 2025 review 00:47:28 Apple services 2025 in review 00:56:17 Apple TV discussion 01:08:20 This Week in A…

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Episode 283: GodNetworkNews Epi#283 - The Emergence of the Listening Movement, pt1 11:26

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How did a quiet, prayerful practice ignite one of the largest disciple-making movements in history? In this gripping episode, we step inside the Listening Movement of North India—a grassroots Jesus movement that has grown to an estimated one million house churches in just over a decade. Born out of years of failure, fueled by radical obedience, and…

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Frank Casanova Interview - Maclopedia (1996) 15:19

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Original text from Maclopedia. While I wasn’t looking, Frank Casanova parted ways with Apple in 2024. Whoops. John Buck’s book on Apple’s Advanced Technology Group, Inventing the Future, is worth your while. John is also on the fediverse. Stick around and you might pick up some extra dirt. Unedited versions of the Macintosh Quadra 700/900 launch, t…

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Episode 962: Apple's executive changes 1:10:22

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Lots of changes are in store for Apple's executive suite. How will this affect the company? That's in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 00:02:32 Main discussion: Apple executive comings and goings 00:43:20 This Week in Apple History 00:52:03 Macworld Mailbag 01:06:58 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 960: https://www.macworld…

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Episode 282: GodNetworkNews Epi#282 - From One Act of Obedience: The Story of a Multiplying Movement in Ghana, pt2 14:38

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In this powerful episode, we journey into the heart of Ghana, where God is using ordinary believers to spark extraordinary transformation. You’ll hear the remarkable story of how a small group of Ghanaian disciples—armed with little more than prayer, obedience, and a passion for their neighbors—began seeing entire families and villages turn to Chri…

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Steve Hayman - Great Idea (2025) 6:32

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Original text by Steve Hayman. NeXT Mail clips from the NeXT launch event in Tokyo and the NeXTSTEP Release 3.0 demo VHS tape.By Derek

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Episode 281: GodNetworkNews Epi#281 - From One Act of Obedience: The Story of a Multiplying Movement in Ghana, pt1 14:33

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In this powerful episode, we journey into the heart of Ghana, where God is using ordinary believers to spark extraordinary transformation. You’ll hear the remarkable story of how a small group of Ghanaian disciples—armed with little more than prayer, obedience, and a passion for their neighbors—began seeing entire families and villages turn to Chri…

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Episode 961: The folding iPhone and what we know so far 1:09:42

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We're starting to hear more reports about Apple's upcoming folding iPhone. We talk about the latest in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. 0:01:42 Warm-up chat about Thanksgiving 00:07:36 Folding iPhone 00:44:42: This Week in Macworld History 00:52:55 Macworld Mailbag 01:08:28 Wrap up and how to contact us Show notes for episode 961: https://www.…

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Episode 224: 2025 iPhone Life Buyer’s Guide: All the Best Gear You Need for Black Friday

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In this special episode, Donna and David bring you iPhone Life’s 2025 Buyer’s Guide. From essential gear for everything from your new iPhone 17 to smart home to health and fitness, we’ll help you pick the best tech in time for Black Friday and Cyber Week! To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.…

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Episode 224: 2025 iPhone Life Buyer’s Guide: All the Best Gear You Need for Black Friday

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In this special episode, Donna and David bring you iPhone Life’s 2025 Buyer’s Guide. From essential gear for everything from your new iPhone 17 to smart home to health and fitness, we’ll help you pick the best tech in time for Black Friday and Cyber Week! To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.…

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Episode 280: GodNetworkNews Epi#280 - Data, Discipleship, and an Unlikely Partnership 9:36

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In a nation long considered “hard soil” for the gospel, an unexpected movement is transforming the spiritual landscape of Thailand. This episode explores how a Thai pastor with a God-given vision, Pastor Samsac, joined forces with data-driven strategist Dwight Martin to catalyze one of the most remarkable disciple-making revivals in Southeast Asia.…

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Jecel on the Unitron 512 Macintosh Clone (1998) 18:32

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Original text by Jecel Mattos de Assumpçao Jr, 1998. Rainer Brockerhoff, who also participated in the Unitron 512 project, provides additional background at Low End Mac. More about Brazil’s reserved market policy, a.k.a. the National Policy of Informatics. More about Jecel’s projects in this 2019 presentation about SmallTalk-oriented hardware and t…

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Episode 960: What we're thankful for in 2025 1:05:44

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The Thanksgiving holiday is next week in the U.S., and the Macworld staff takes this time to talk about the things to be thankful for. 00:02:45 Warm-up discussion about Windows anniversary 00:10:46 What We’re Thankful For 00:47:59 This Week in Apple History 00:59:18 Macworld Mailbag/Inbox/Whatever You Want to Call It 01:04:25 Wrap up and how to con…

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Episode 279: GodNetworkNews Epi#279 - Lights, Camera, Evangelize! 9:35

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In this powerful episode of God Network News (GNN), we dive into an inspiring story from Uttar Pradesh, India—where 35 passionate church leaders came together for a five-day Smartphone Filmmaking Intensive. Discover how this groundbreaking training is transforming digital evangelism, empowering believers to create and share the gospel using just th…

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Episode 959: Apple’s silicon strategy and five years of Mac greatness 1:11:06

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In November 2020, the M1 chip made its debut and it changed the Mac for the better. That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast.By Foundry

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Episode 278: GodNetworkNews Epi#278 - How will we reach the remaining groups? 6:18

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The core thesis of this strategy is clear: authentic cross-cultural communication, in this model, isn't about broadcasting a monolithic message. It is about building bridges by giving local communities the tools and dignity to articulate a shared faith in their own voice. This approach transforms one-way missional outreach into a collaborative dial…

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Episode 958: AI and Apple Intelligence progress report 1:01:02

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The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By Foundry

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Episode 277: GodNetworkNews Epi#277 - Mass Baptisms in Thailand, pt2 10:56

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This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from a new Movement to Christ among some of the most resistant people groups in Thailand. What is happening today has never been seen before in the history of Thailand, tens of thousands of Central Thai and Isaan peoples coming to Christ, and being baptized in groups of more than 2,0…

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Episode 957: iPhone 18 and what we know (so far) 1:11:38

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Apple has big plans for the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. We discuss the latest reports in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By Foundry

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Episode 276: GodNetworkNews Epi#276 - Mass Baptisms in Thailand, pt1 11:05

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This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from a new Movement to Christ among some of the most resistant people groups in Thailand. What is happening today has never been seen before in the history of Thailand, tens of thousands of Central Thai and Isaan peoples coming to Christ, and being baptized in groups of more than 2,0…

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Episode 223: Why I Returned the iPhone Air (but Kept My AirPods Pro 3)

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In episode 223, Donna shares why she decided to take a chance on the iPhone Air. . . and why she regrets her choice! She also shares why she’s keeping the AirPods Pro 3 (with Live Translation, a heart rate sensor, and plus improved battery and noise cancellation). David and Donna also ponder Apple’s quiet product release in October—why is the new M…

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Episode 223: Why I Returned the iPhone Air (but Kept My AirPods Pro 3)

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In episode 223, Donna shares why she decided to take a chance on the iPhone Air. . . and why she regrets her choice! She also shares why she’s keeping the AirPods Pro 3 (with Live Translation, a heart rate sensor, and plus improved battery and noise cancellation). David and Donna also ponder Apple’s quiet product release in October—why is the new M…

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Episode 956: M5 MacBook Pro review 1:10:23

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Apple has released a new laptop, the M5 MacBook Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at it, talk about our impressions, and whether it’s worth buying or not.By Foundry

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Power 100 Review and Mac OS Clone Commentary (1995) 18:23

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Original text by Tim Warner, Macworld, August 1995. Additional clone cancellation fallout information from Macworld, October 1997. Original Power Computing magazine ad. Clearly the Mac OS clone program failed due to the absence of discount furniture warehouse-style radio advertising. Gary Davidian: “As far as I know, nobody ever made a CHRP machine…

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Episode 955: Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 reviews 1:20:55

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Apple released new Apple Watches, and on this episode, we take a close look at each one. Which one should you buy? The answer may surprise you! Tune in and find out!By Foundry

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Episode 275: GodNetworkNews Epi#275 - The Power of Smartphone Technology to multiply Movements, pt4 11:51

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Most of us carry a smartphone, a device of immense computational power. We use it to connect with friends, stream entertainment, and navigate our daily lives. But are we truly harnessing its full potential for community impact beyond social media updates and casual browsing? This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from Mov…

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Episode 954: What's going on with Apple's MacBook lineup? 1:35:16

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Apple is expected to update the MacBook Pro soon. What can we expect? And is Apple really doing a new, cheap MacBook? All this and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By Foundry

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Episode 953: Up close with the AirPods Pro 3 1:12:56

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Check out this episode to hear the latest about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Find out about how they sound, how they fit, how the heart-rate monitoring works, and more.By Foundry

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Episode 952: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max first impressions 1:08:34

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Macworld has the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. In this episode, we discuss our initial impressions of the latest phones.By Foundry

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Episode 274: GodNetworkNews Epi#274 - The Power of Smartphone Technology to multiply Movements, pt3 9:32

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Most of us carry a smartphone, a device of immense computational power. We use it to connect with friends, stream entertainment, and navigate our daily lives. But are we truly harnessing its full potential for community impact beyond social media updates and casual browsing? This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from Mov…

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KON and BAL's Puzzle Page (1992, 1994) 24:31

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Original text by Konstantin Othmer and Bruce Leak for Apple’s develop! magazine, May 1992 and June 1994. “These problems are supposed to be tough. If you don’t get a high score, at least you’ll learn interesting Macintosh trivia.” More about Bruce Leak’s time on the original QuickTime team. Gary Davidian PRAM stories from his CHM oral history (vide…

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Episode 951: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Liquid Glass, and what to expect 1:40:00

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The newest versions of Apple's operating systems are now officially available. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect from iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more.By Foundry

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Episode 273: GodNetworkNews Epi#273 - The Power of Smartphone Technology to multiply Movements, pt2 12:12

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Most of us carry a smartphone, a device of immense computational power. We use it to connect with friends, stream entertainment, and navigate our daily lives. But are we truly harnessing its full potential for community impact beyond social media updates and casual browsing? This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from Mov…

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Episode 950: The iPhone Air and the awe that dropped 1:48:19

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Apple held its big “Awe Dropping” and the biggest announcement was the iPhone Air. Is it worth the hype? We talk about the new iPhone and the rest of Apple’s announcements on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Show notes for episode 950 Catch up on the latest news from the event: Every 'Awe Dropping' Apple release…

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Episode 222: The Secret Star of Apple’s iPhone 17 Event (Hint: It’s NOT the iPhone)

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In episode 222, David and Donna give you the scoop on the iPhone 17 “Awe Dropping” event. From the thinnest-ever iPhone Air to the fitness-tracking AirPods Pro 3, to the hypertension-sensing Apple Watch Series 11, find out which hardware stole the show and what left us less than impressed. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLif…

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Episode 222: The Secret Star of Apple’s iPhone 17 Event (Hint: It’s NOT the iPhone)

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In episode 222, David and Donna give you the scoop on the iPhone 17 “Awe Dropping” event. From the thinnest-ever iPhone Air to the fitness-tracking AirPods Pro 3, to the hypertension-sensing Apple Watch Series 11, find out which hardware stole the show and what left us less than impressed. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLif…

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Episode 272: GodNetworkNews Epi#272 - The Power of Smartphone Technology to multiply Movements, pt1 12:24

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Most of us carry a smartphone, a device of immense computational power. We use it to connect with friends, stream entertainment, and navigate our daily lives. But are we truly harnessing its full potential for community impact beyond social media updates and casual browsing? This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from Mov…

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Episode 949: Apple September 9 'Awe dropping' iPhone event preview 1:35:58

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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the products we expect to see, including the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the AirPods Pro 3, and more. Show notes for episode 948 Links related to this episode: iPhone 17: New Air model, colors, event date, and everything else we know New Apple Watch 2025: Everything we know about the Seri…

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Episode 271: GodNetworkNews Epi#271 - The Incredible Raise of Movements to Christ in Southeast Asia, pt2 23:36

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This podcast episode from God Network News highlights testimonies from Movement leaders in Indonesia who are seeing God move mightily among Muslims in their region. They focused on what they could learn from others who were seeing fruit through their ministry and developing their own strategy to reach out to this vast community. God began to move m…

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Glider 4.0 Reviews (1991) 15:48

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Game Hall of Fame text by Steven Levy, Macworld January 1992. Review of Glider 4.0 by Toni Thompson, Macworld February 1992. I wonder if that’s the Toni Thompson who did the graphics for the Apple II version of Temple of Apshai? John Calhoun interview by Richard Moss at MacScene. Buy Richard’s book, The Secret History of Mac Gaming. Tanara Kuranov,…

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Episode 948: Apple's big iPhone 17 event on September 9 1:19:50

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Apple announced that it is holding an event on September 9. On today’s show, we give an overview of what to expect, as well as discuss Apple’s new three-year iPhone plan. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, this week in Apple history, and more. Episode 948 show notes on Macworld.com Links for more information on what was discussed on the…