Macworld Podcast

Apple's long-rumored smart-home push might finally be taking shape. On Episode 994, we talk about what might be coming and when, and how Apple's plans will impact your current smart home setup.

Links:

- Apple’s big Siri AI-powered smart home hub is nearly here: https://www.macworld.com/article/3201176/apples-big-siri-ai-powered-smart-home-hub-is-nearly-here.html

- Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693/siri-ai-is-both-impressive-and-disappointing.html

- Apple gets its ultimate revenge on Michael Dell with the world’s first trillion-dollar market cap: https://www.macworld.com/article/231708/apple-trillion-dollars-aapl.html

(00:00:00) Introduction and chat about Apple TV shows

(00:05:10) Apple Upgrade

(00:16:06) Apple Home and upcoming devices

(00:42:07) What's the entry point for smart home?

(00:47:49) Today in Apple History- The first Trillion Dollar company

(00:58:56) Comment Corner

(01:08:32) Wrap up and how to contact us

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Apple has major plans for the Mac, starting this fall. On episode 993 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, new chips, and the big hurdle that could influence Apple’s plans.

Massive Mac overhaul expected to begin this fall: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197016Apple hasn't given up on the iMac Ultra and neither have I: https://www.macworld.com/article/3197356Power Mac G4 Cube review: https://www.macworld.com/article/159792

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The public betas of xOS 27 are now available. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our first impressions of the features, Siri AI, and more.

Show notes for episode 991: https://www.macworld.com/article/3195255macOS 27 has a secret popover menu for AI power users: https://www.macworld.com/article/3194935All of a sudden, Apple is winning AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3193098 The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI: https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing: https://www.macworld.com/article/3164693 I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo: https://www.macworld.com/article/3161306Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?: https://www.macworld.com/article/3160007Meet the iBook: https://www.macworld.com/article/159385

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Apple is making major changes to its M-series chip cycle, and it’s all because of AI. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, find out what Apple plans to do and how it affects your next Mac purchase.
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Last week, Apple drastically raised prices for the Mac and iPad. Apple is also expected to introduce new iPhones and other products later this year with higher prices than usual. We talk about this new development and how it affects you in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Show notes for episode 990: https://www.macworld.com/article/3180329 Brace yourself, Apple’s price hikes are much worse than we thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3176418Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is: https://www.macworld.com/article/3171630Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027: https://www.macworld.com/article/3179948These higher Mac prices? It’s the new normal: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177149Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 (Internet Archive): http://tiny.cc/1eu5101Apple takes on antenna issues: https://www.macworld.com/article/206609 

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