The MacRumors Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

Following the "Made by Google" launch event last week, we talk through how the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet compare to Apple's devices on the latest episode of The MacRumors Show podcast. The Pixel Watch features a striking round design with a 41mm stainless steel casing, and offers an always-on display, 24-hour battery life, and Fitbit sleep tracking, for a price of $349. With Apple Watch features like blood oxygen monitoring, ECG, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, 32GB of memory, and more, we talk through how the Pixel Watch compares to Apple's long-reigning smart watch. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro offer many features that will be familiar to iPhone users such as 2x crop mode to simulate a telephoto lens, Cinematic Blur for video, Active Stabilization mode, and Face Unlock, but adds faster Night Sight, Photo Unblur, 8GB of memory, and the custom-silicon Tensor G2 chip. The devices look to directly compete with Apple's latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Google also offered an early look at the Pixel Tablet that is set to launch next year. The tablet comes alongside a speaker dock that charges the device and turns it into a home-focused device to glance at information, display photos, and control smart home accessories. 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.

After spending some time with the AirPods Pro 2, we share our experiences of all of the new features, including improved audio quality and ANC, Adaptive Transparency, the charging case’s speaker, and much more. We also touch on first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra and discuss how the device compares to the stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8. 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.

YouTuber and content creator Sara Dietschy joins us this week on The MacRumors Show podcast to talk through our experiences of all of the iPhone 14 lineup's improvements. Now that we've had some time to try the devices, we take a deep dive into all of the ‌new features improvements, including Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection, Dynamic Island, the always-on display, an enhanced front-facing camera, 48-megapixel Main camera, and new color options. We also take a look at battery life, experiences setting up eSIM, and some initial bugs, and weigh up who should buy each of the new devices. See Sara's work on her YouTube channel and follow her on Twitter @saradietschy. Take a look at LAB22, her new range of accessories, on Moment's website. 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.

Apple-focused YouTuber and podcaster Luke Miani joins us this week to discuss all of Apple's major announcements from its “Far out” event, including the Apple Watch Series 8, second-generation Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra, second-generation AirPods Pro, iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, and iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max. We also touch on our highlights from the event, the stainless steel Apple Watch, and the meaning of Apple's event invites. See Luke's work on his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter @lukemiani. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content creator Sam Kohl, known as "iupdate" on YouTube, returns on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to talk through our final expectations for Apple's long-awaited "Far out" event. We discuss the iPhone 14 Pro's rumored pill-shaped cutout, always-on display mode, satellite connectivity, and 48-megapixel Wide camera with 8K video recording. We also explore some of the key rumors around the "iPhone 14 Plus," Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch "Pro," second-generation Apple Watch SE, and tenth-generation iPad, and touch on debates around Apple event invites, naming conventions, USB-C replacing the Lightning port, and more. See Sam's work on his YouTube channel "iupdate" and follow him on Twitter @iupdate. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Productivity guru Thomas Frank joins us this week to evaluate the state of the iPad Pro and Mac as productivity tools. Thomas is a YouTuber, podcaster, and content creator best known for his personal development video essays, Notion tutorials and templates, and Skillshare courses. We discuss the ‌iPad Pro‌'s hardware and form factor, the advancements and limitations of iPadOS 16, and accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. We explore the M2 MacBook Air, share some productivity tips, and weigh up the upsides and downsides of Apple's platforms for getting things done. We also touch on some of our favorite third-party apps like Things 3, Obsidian, Craft, and Notion. See more of Thomas's work on his YouTube channel or his website. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.