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1. 215: iPhone Duo Arrives, Touchscreen MacBooks Next Up

   23 oktober 2026 · 51 min

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   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. Lees meer

   The ‌iPhone Duo‌ launches today, starting at $1,999, with a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch inner display. Early reviews present a mixed picture of a device that brings fresh ideas to the iPhone, but asks users to accept some significant compromises.

   The matte inner display has emerged as a particular highlight, reducing reflections and making the crease less noticeable while providing more space for reading, watching videos, editing photos, and multitasking. Premium construction and performance also make a positive impression, but the software experience is less consistent. Unoptimized apps, wasted screen space, and unfamiliar controls can make the larger display feel underused.

   Reviewers are also divided over how comfortably ‌iPhone Duo‌ handles quick, everyday tasks. Some find the outer screen perfectly adequate for messaging and quick interactions, while others consider it to be restrictive. Its weight and width complicate one-handed use, returning to Touch ID takes adjustment, and the cameras fall short of Apple's Pro models. Our own first 24 hourswith the device highlight many of these same trade-offs, alongside the appeal of side-by-side multitasking. We consider whether carrying a larger screen outweighs those compromises, or whether better app support and future hardware will make a more convincing case.

   Apple's next product announcement is already approaching, with the "Pro and tell" experiencescheduled for October 28 in Los Angeles. Redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to headline the announcements, combining OLED displays with the first touchscreens on a Mac.

   The redesigned machines are rumored to feature lighter, potentially thinner designs, a reinforced hinge for touch input, and a Dynamic Isl…

2. 214: Was Apple's HomeView Worth the Wait?

   16 oktober 2026 · 56 min

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   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. Lees meer

   00:00 Intro
   01:51 HomeView First Impressions
   11:53 HomeView Apps and Ecosystem
   21:22 HomeView Pricing and Wall Mounting
   24:55 Apple TV and HomePod Price Hikes
   30:21 Apple Home Collection
   39:11 HomeView vs. iPhone Duo
   43:05 Siri AI and HomePod mini 2
   48:22 Apple TV 4K Upgrade Debate
   52:06 Apple’s Smart Home Roadmap
   54:05 OLED MacBook Ultra Rumors

   Apple's HomeView costs $299 and combines a 7-inch square display with Siri AI, FaceTime, music playback, and smart home controls. It has had something of a mixed reception from YouTubers and the wider Apple community, with some of the criticism centering on what it adds for someone who already owns an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or HomePod.

   A screen for timers, photos, music, and home controls will be useful for many, but it is harder to explain why someone wearing an Apple Watch would reach across a kitchen counter to set a timer, or why they would type a message on HomeView instead of taking out their iPhone. Apple's promotional video puts some of those less convincing uses front and center.

   There are many details to like about the design. The display can show photos and customizable faces, dim to just 0.3 nitsin the dark, and adjust its interface as someone approaches. In the kitchen, guided recipes turn webpages into step-by-step instructions, with voice-controlled timers available while cooking.
   HomeView makes more sense as a replacement for an Echo Show or Nest Hub, particularly for anyone tired poor ecosystem integration and ads on their smart display. For people who have never wanted one, it may be less obvious what Apple has added to change their minds.

   HomeView recognizes up to six people and switches to their apps and personal information. Its privacy protections mean personal content normally appears only …

3. 213: Apple’s All-New Smart Home Products Are Coming

   9 oktober 2026 · 48 min

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   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. Lees meer

   00:00 Intro
   00:57 Apple’s Upcoming Smart Home Event
   03:28 John Ternus’s Vision for Apple
   12:05 Apple’s Smart Home Hub
   27:02 Apple’s Partnership With LG
   30:25 HomeKit Reliability and Home App Redesign
   36:46 Apple TV 4K Upgrades
   39:44 HomePod mini 2
   44:40 iPhone Duo Pre-Orders and Colors
   45:29 Hartley’s iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Upgrades

   Apple is expected to introduce its first smart home hub, a new ‌HomePod mini‌, and an updated ‌Apple TV‌ 4K, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Siri AI is expected to be central to all three devices, following years of delays.

   The impending launch also comes amid Apple's reported efforts under CEO John Ternus to introduce products more frequently and accelerate development. Moving beyond predictable spring and fall release cycles could give Apple more opportunities to experiment, particularly in categories where existing products have gone years without substantial hardware changes.

   The home hub is expected to feature a square 6-inch display, with a tabletop version resembling the iMac G4 and a separate wall-mounted model. Its new operating system reportedly combines customizable clock and photo displays, Apple Watch-style app icons, and iPad-like layouts. A range of apps including FaceTime, Music, Calendar, Notes, and more should make it useful for quick interactions throughout the day. Facial and voice recognition will bring up individual profiles, while a guest mode will hide personal information from visitors. The device is rumored to start at around $350.

   The ‌Apple TV‌ 4K is rumored to tout an A19 or A19 Pro chip, additional memory, Apple's N1 networking chip, and an updated ‌Siri‌ Remote, while retaining its existing design. The hardware should improve gaming performance and enable Apple In…

4. 212: Are the iPhone 18 Pro Cameras Actually Worth It? ft. Tyler Stalman

   25 september 2026 · 47 min

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   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. Lees meer

   The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s Main camera combines a new 48-megapixel sensor, a faster variable-aperture lens, and updated image processing. The variable aperture offers settings of ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0. The iPhone 17 Pro has a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, so the new lens's widest setting admits about 45% more light on aperture values alone, or just over half an exposure stop. Apple claims around 50% better low-light performance for the complete Main camera system.

   At ƒ/2.8 or ƒ/4.0, people standing at different distances in a group shot can remain sharper, provided there is enough light to compensate for the smaller opening. A narrower aperture can also let video use a slower shutter speed in bright conditions, producing more natural motion blur. At ƒ/1.48, the camera has more light for indoor photos and potentially shorter Night mode exposures. The wider opening should also reduce the need for Night mode at all in some situations. The camera defaults to ƒ/1.8, close to the 17 Pro's fixed aperture, but the new sensor and processing still affect photos taken at that setting.

   The Pro Controls add manual aperture, shutter speed, and white balance adjustments, plus a live histogram directly in the native Camera app. Users can pin their most-used settings to the top of the viewfinder, which is a major practical improvement for professionals. For example, shutter speed offers control over frozen action or intentional motion blur, while white balance can help stop greenery being made too blue by automatic settings or maintain a consistent look between video clips.

   Photographic Styles 3 goes further with the ability to adjust tone and color while preserving skin tones, and new controls add …

5. 211: The iPhone Duo Debate Continues

   18 september 2026 · 57 min

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   On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Lees meer

   00:00 Intro
   03:41 iPhone Duo Hype and Compromises
   15:26 Will the iPhone Duo Sell Out?
   17:45 The iPhone Duo Display Debate
   22:34 Who Is the iPhone Duo Actually For
   28:09 Can the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad?
   32:54 AirPods 5 First Impressions
   36:43 Apple Watch Series 12 and the New Health App
   42:25 Is the iPhone 18 Pro Worth Upgrading To?
   55:44 Outro

   Apple's first foldable iPhone continues to divide opinion, with much of the discussion centering on whether its larger inner display justifies the compromises elsewhere. Combining an iPhone and an iPad-like device has obvious appeal, but its value depends on how often that extra screen space would actually be used.

   Watching videos, reading, referencing documents, and working across multiple apps could all make the foldable display worthwhile, particularly when traveling. For users who primarily take photos, send messages, and browse social media, the benefits may be harder to justify against the device's price, weight, thickness, and camera trade-offs. The excitement surrounding a new form factor also raises the question of whether buyers will embrace it for the long term or return to a conventional iPhone.

   Our discussion also addresses criticism of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s inner display, including concerns about sharpness, color saturation, and crease visibility. Its nano-texture finish introduces a balance between reducing glare and retaining the appearance of a glossy screen, with hands-on impressions offering a different perspective from photos and videos online. Other considerations include using the wider form factor one-handed, switching from Face ID to Touch ID, and potentially replacing an iPad on some trips.

   ‌AirPods 5‌ emerge as a potential standout following a week of use, including on a flight. Their fit and improved active noise cancel…

6. 210: Apple Surprise and Shine Recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro & More!

   11 september 2026 · 1 uur 16 min

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   Apple just had one of its biggest product launches in years. On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we share our first reactions to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5, and Apple’s long-awaited first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Lees meer

   00:00 Introduction
   01:52 iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
   13:28 Sponsor: DraftKings
   14:51 iPhone 18 Pro cameras
   22:30 AppleCare One Family
   24:39 AirPods 5
   28:28 Sponsor: Quince
   29:59 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
   39:43 iPhone Duo: design, display, and software
   52:52 iPhone Duo: price, compromises, cameras, and verdict

   We discuss the biggest upgrades, including the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera system and A20 Pro chip, the Apple Watch’s new health and Audio Intelligence features, AirPods 5 getting ANC as standard, and what it’s actually like to see Apple enter the foldable market. We also talk pricing, some surprising omissions from the iPhone Duo, and whether Apple’s latest products are worth getting excited about.

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7. 209: iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra Event Expectations

   4 september 2026 · 50 min

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   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. Lees meer

   00:00 Intro
   04:37 AirPods 5 predictions
   09:26 Apple Watch predictions
   18:35 iPhone 18 Pro expectations
   28:39 iPhone Ultra first look
   43:50 Apple Pencil and home product rumors
   49:12 Event coverage and closing remarks

   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 first keynote since John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive on September 1. Rumors suggest at least six new products will arrive at the event.

   The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to add a new chip, improved fitness tracking, better battery life, continuous heart-rate collection, and redesigned Health and Fitness experiences. A ceramic case option may return in white or dark gray, but no major redesign or Touch ID is now expected.

   The Apple Watch Ultra 4 should receive the same new chip and health upgrades, again without a redesign. Apple may also expand its existing satellite connectivity features on the device with satellite Apple Maps and photo sharing in Messages.

   AirPods 5 is expected to arrive in two versions, with and without active noise cancellation. Both may use an H3 chip for improved sound and lower latency, but are not expected to add the AirPods Pro 3's heart-rate sensor.

   The iPhone 18 Pro should retain the iPhone 17 Pro's design while gaining an A20 Pro chip on TSMC's 2nm process, with RAM integrated on the same wafer. Other expected upgrades include a LTPO+ display, Samsung image sensor, simplified Camera Control without a capacitive layer, a narrower Dynamic Island, 12GB of RAM, 256GB base storage, and 5G satellite internet. It may use Apple's C2 modem outside the U.S., while U.S. models will likely retain Qualcomm hardware for mmWave connectivity.

   The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max should share the smal…

8. 208: Apple’s Surprisingly HUGE Week of Announcements

   28 augustus 2026 · 47 min

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   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. Lees meer

   00:00 Intro and Apple’s Unexpectedly Busy Week
   00:59 Apple Event Invite Predictions
   06:19 What to Expect at Apple’s September Event
   07:07 Sponsor: Claude
   08:43 Why the Foldable iPhone Is the Big Surprise
   13:13 Apple’s Smart Home Plans
   15:28 New Mac Mini Announcement
   17:12 What Makes the M6 Chip Different
   22:16 Mac Mini Price and Buying Advice
   30:24 M5 Ultra Mac Studio Explained
   37:42 Apple’s New Polishing Cloth and Magic Keyboard

   Apple confirmed on Wednesday that its annual iPhone event will take place on Wednesday 9 September at Apple Park, starting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with select members of the media invited to attend. The event's tagline is "Surprise and Shine." Apple is expected to introduce at least six new products, including the the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and the first foldable iPhone. Pre-orders should follow shortly after, and release dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate should also be revealed at the event.

   Apple announced the new Mac mini on Tuesday, offering M6 and M5 Pro chip options. The machine gains an N1 networking chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and moves to 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard, up from 1Gb, with a 10Gb option. Thunderbolt 5 is restricted to the M5 Pro model, which gets three Thunderbolt 5 ports while the M6 model keeps Thunderbolt 4. Genlock supportover USB-C is also new, syncing a display's refresh timing to a camera such as the iPhone 17 Pro. Pricing starts at $899 with 16GB and 256GB, rising to $1,699 for the M5 Pro at 24GB and 512GB. Pre-orders are now open, with launch on 22 September.

   M6 is Apple's first 2nm chip. Its 12-core CPU is split into 2 super cores, 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, making it the first Apple chip …

9. 207: What Apple MUST Get Right With Its Foldable iPhone Ultra ft. Michael Fisher [MrMobile]

   21 augustus 2026 · 59 min

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   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. Lees meer

   00:00 Introduction
   03:29 Why the Short-and-Wide Foldable Is Winning
   11:45 The A4 Paper Theory and Apple's Ideal Form Factor
   14:01 Apple Could Validate Foldables for the Mainstream
   17:25 The Crease Problem
   20:11 Where Apple Can Beat Android Foldables
   22:01 The Camera Compromise at an Ultra Price
   28:40 Touch ID and First-Generation Trade-Offs
   32:20 Can a $2,000+ Foldable iPhone Be Worth It?
   39:36 What Apple Must Get Right: Durability and Software

   Michael has covered the foldable phone category since 2019 and has personally owned or reviewed nearly every major device in it, from the original Galaxy Fold to Samsung’s newly redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8. He still carries a Motorola Razr Ultra as his personal phone alongside a rotating stack of review units.

   Apple’s foldable iPhone, widely expected to be called the “‌iPhone Ultra‌,” is reportedly set to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro this fall, with a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover screen, an A20 chip, and a starting price near or over $2,000. Samsung is widely believed to be the exclusive supplier of the foldable’s OLED panels, with mass production of the displays reportedly beginning in May.

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10. 206: Apple Watch’s Biggest Redesign Yet Is Coming

    14 augustus 2026 · 45 min

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    On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest Apple Watch rumors, including the return of the white ceramic Apple Watch, modest upgrades coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and Apple’s plans for longer battery life. Lees meer

    Looking further ahead, rumors point to a major Apple Watch redesign in 2027 or 2028 that could introduce a new band attachment system, larger battery, new display technology, and a significant redesign of the hardware. We also discuss Apple’s broader plans for the Apple Watch lineup, including potential new form factors, display-less wearables, more premium models, AI-focused features, and the company’s long-term health ambitions.

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