Macworld Podcast

Episode 153: iPhoto & iMovie '09

11 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Scan recent top stories at Macworld.com and you see that we're all over iLife '09--from first looks, to videos, to reviews. With that in mind, we devo...

Episode 152: Macworld Pulse with Craig Hockenberry and Will Shipley

28 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Snell talks to Craig Hockenberry about iPhone development, interfacing with the human body, and Twitter. In his interview, Will Shipley talks a...

Episode 148: The Mac community

10 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Breen, Rob Griffiths, and former Apple OS evangelist Tim Holmes discuss Apple and the Mac community's past, present, and future.

Episode 145: The Macworld Lab at Expo

08 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

We leave the Macworld Lab behind and hit the Expo show floor to see the best new hardware products at the Mac trade show.

Episode 144: Expo for creative professionals

07 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

With a new iPhoto on the way, plus all the graphic art hardware and software products on display at Macworld Expo, a trio of creative pros discuss thi...

Episode 139: Macworld Expo without Apple

30 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Before Macworld Expo, we gather together to discuss the importance of a Steve-less keynote presentation and Apple’s departure from this time-honored...

Episode 138: Macworld Fighting Talk (Macworld Pundit Showdown I)

17 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We thought the BBC's Fighting Talk format would be a great way to look back at the year in Macs. So join Philip Michaels and panelists Jason Snell, Ch...

Episode 137: Macworld Expo & Gear Guide

03 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Gift ideas for the holidays and a look ahead to the Macworld Expo.

Episode 136: The holidays & Mac gaming 2008

19 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Michaels leads a discussion about Apple's plans--or lack there--for the holiday season. That's followed by a discussion around the state of Mac...

Episode 135: Twitter and TV

04 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the excitement of the elections is over, we can get back to what's really important: technology. And the specific technology we address today...

Episode 134: New MacBooks and Bento 2

21 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Macworld.com executive editor Philip Michaels joins lab director Jim Galbraith to discuss just how these new Apple laptops measure up.

Episode 133: New laptops from Apple

13 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

If you love laptops, Tuesday's event at the Apple campus was custom-made for you. Apple overhauled its entire laptop line, ushering in new designs for...

Episode 132: Kid-safe Mac; App Store improvements

07 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Macworld Podcast is all about control--both taking and letting go.

Episode 131: Adobe CS4 and the App Store

23 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Macworld's Philip Michaels and Jackie Dove witnessed Adobe's announcement of Creative Suite 4, interviewed some of Adobe's CS4 key players, and brough...

Episode 130: Apple's 2008 music event

08 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Macworld's Chris Breen, Dan Frakes, Dan Moren, and Jason Snell talk iPods.

Episode 129: Olympics and Intel Developer Forum

26 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of largish events with ancillary Apple connections occurred during the past two weeks: Beijing's summer Olympic games and the Intel Developer...

Episode 128: iTunes, iPhones, and iMacs

12 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

This edition of the Macworld Podcast closes out the dog days of summer with a look at iTunes, a free-form discussion of the iPhone, and some reminisce...

Episode 127: MobileMe & iPhone apps

29 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The events of July 11--the release of the iPhone and iPod touch 2.0 software, the sale of the iPhone 3G, the opening of the App Store, the release of ...

Episode 126: iPhone 3G debriefing

13 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Join Philip Michaels, Jason Snell, Jonathan Seff, and Dan Moren for a panel discussion of the iPhone 3G, iPhone 2.0, and the App Store after a long, b...

Episode 125: iPhone 3G, enterprise, and syncing

02 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest podcast is a triple-threat, examining recently released details on iPhone 3G activation and pricing, Macs in the enterprise market, and the...

Episode 124: iPhone developers roundtable

18 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Snell sits down with three key Mac developers—NewsGator’s Brent Simmons, The OmniGroup’s Greg Titus, and The Icon Factory’s Craig ...

Episode 122: WWDC preview, Mac maintenance

04 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off next week, and Dan Frakes talks about his recent Essential Mac Maintenance article.

Episode 121: Windows on Mac and DRM

20 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Macworld Podcast looks squarely at Apple but just a bit to the left and right of the Mac. To the left are Apple's past and present...

Episode 120: Mac buying advice

06 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Hardware takes center stage in this edition of the Macworld Podcast, as we discuss buying advice for the Mac and get an up-close look at Psystar's OS ...

Episode 119: Mac clones and accessibility

22 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We explore long-standing issues that current events sometimes elbow aside: the benefits that OS X brings to visually impaired and blind Mac users, and...

Episode 118: Microsoft Office 2008 and iWork ’08; Photoshop Express first look

08 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A trio of products shares the spotlight in this edition of the Macworld Podcast: Microsoft Office 2008, iWork '08, and Adobe Photoshop Express.

Episode 116: iPhone SDK

12 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about the  iPhone Software Roadmap and talk to a developer about what it all means.

Episode 115: Laptop and iPhone news

27 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Apple updated the MacBooks, and announced an event next week for the future of the iPhone.

Episode 114: Aperture, OS X, and Apple TV updates

12 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

No less than three major updates came out of Cupertino this past week, and we tackle each one in this software-packed edition of the Macworld Podcast.

Episode 113: Assessing the MacBook Air

30 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We devote a fair amount of attention in this post-Expo Macworld Podcast to one of the bigger announcements to come out of this month’s trade show—...

Episode 112: Macworld Expo 2008 draws to a close

25 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We close the books on our time from the Macworld Expo show floor with one last special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcast. Joining Jason Snell to wr...

Episode 111: 2008 Macworld Expo’s international flavor

24 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to two developers who traveled a long way to exhibit at Macworld Expo 2008: Rob Randtoul of PlasmaDesign.co.uk and Riccardo Ettore of Ettore S...

Episode 110: Creative apps at Macworld Expo 2008

23 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Senior news editor Jonathan Seff talks to fellow editors Kelly Turner and Heather Kelly about the image editors, drawing tools, and other apps aimed a...

Episode 108: Macworld Expo 2008 roundtable

16 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Breen hosts this episode as several guests drop by the Macworld podquarium for a chat. Guests include Macworld Expo's Paul Kent, who talks about...

Episode 107: Andy Ihnatko at Macworld Expo 2008

16 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Beloved technology columnist Andy Ihnatko pays a visit to the Macworld podquarium for this special edition of the Macworld Expo podcast. Andy shares h...

Episode 106: Crazy talk with John Moltz at Macworld Expo 2008

16 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

You can always count on Crazy Apple Rumors Site to have an unusual take on events in the Mac universe. So it's only fitting that the site's editor-in-...

Episode 105: iPhone at 2008 Macworld Expo

16 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Expo from the perspective of an iPhone user.

Episode 104: 2008 Macworld Expo software showcase

15 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A pair of developers take the spotlight in another special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcaast. Chris Breen is joined on the Expo show floor by Jeff...

Episode 103: 2008 Macworld Expo roundtable

14 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Breen leads a roundtable discussion following Steve Jobs' keynote address at Macworld Expo. He's joined by Macworld editorial director Jas...

Episode 102: Macworld Expo and CES preview

09 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A pair of January trade shows take center stage in this episode of the podcast—one already underway, and one that begins next week.

Episode 101: Holiday Gifts, Expo Survival

11 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Two major upcoming events propel us over the 100th episode hump. The first is the looming holidays.  The second major event is, of course, next month...

Episode 100: Final Cut Express, Macworld Expo

27 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

After a peek back at the early days of the podcast we cover Final Cut Express 4 and the Macworld Conference & Expo.

Episode 99: MacMania and Iceland

13 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

This installment of the Macworld Podcast starts in the Caribbean Sea and winds up in Iceland. And you thought your Thanksgiving travel plans were comp...

Episode 98: All about Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

29 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We focus entirely on Leopard in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, now that Apple's OS X update is out in the wild.

Episode 97: Ambrosia, Games, and Leopard

16 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to a developer whose company is turning out some interesting third-party apps for both the Mac and the iPhone on this episode of the Macworld ...

Episode 96: Bricked iPhones

02 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Macworld Podcast. Chris Breen is joined by editorial director Jason Snell and fellow senior editors Dan Frakes and Rob Griffith...

Episode 93: iMovie '08 and iPhone hacking

28 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

 We cover the fine (and not-so-fine) points of this new-from-head-to-toes version of iMovie, and hacking the iPhone.

Episode 91: New iMacs, iLife '08, and iWork '08

07 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

A roundtable discussion from beautiful downtown Cupertino featuring myself, editorial director Jason Snell, senior news editor Jonathan Seff, and news...

Episode 90: 30 days with the iPhone

31 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

With a month of the iPhone now in the books, we thought we’d turn our attention to what we’ve learned after 30-plus days of putting Apple’s ne...

Episode 89: Software treats, Mac gaming

17 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Taking our cue from the Children’s Television Workshop, this episode of the Macworld Podcast is brought to you by the Letter G. That’s “G” as ...

Episode 88: A week with the iPhone

05 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The iPhone has been out for a week, and what better way to check in on how our opinions about Apple’s latest mobile device have formed than by calli...

Episode 86: MacBook Pros and the digital darkroom

19 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We tackle not one, but two Burning Questions in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. First, do the changes introduced in Apple’s recent MacBook Pro...

Episode 84: Jobs & Gates, and iTunes Plus

05 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to the former head of Apple’s Industrial Design Group, look back at last week’s D: All Things Digital conference and its high profile Bill...

Episode 83: New MacBooks, Karelia Software

22 May 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has a new line of updated MacBooks, and an interview with  Dan Wood of Karelia Software. 

Episode 82: Shareholder meeting preview

08 May 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's annual shareholders meeting takes place this week, and, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, my colleagues Philip Michaels and Jim Dalrymp...

Episode 81: Windows on Mac, Photoshop CS3

24 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Griffiths talks using Windows on a Mac. Then, Jim Heid, who recently reviewed Photoshop CS3, talks about his findings.

Episode 80: EMI, iPods & Google Desktop

11 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Record label EMI announced that it would drop digital rights management restrictions from its online music offerings and that Apple would sell the D...

Episode 78: Apple TV hands-on

26 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to two Macworld editors who’ve spent an extensive amount of time testing Apple TV.

Episode 77: PMA, Game Developers Conference

13 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The Macworld Podcast hits the road this week, visiting a two trade shows of interest to different segments of Mac users. Or at least, our guests on th...

Episode 76: Mac mobility

27 Feb 2007

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Macworld Podcast features a round-table discussion on Mac mobility between Editorial Director Jason Snell, Macworld.com executive ...

Episode 75: 802.11 and DRM

13 Feb 2007

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming 802.11n wireless networking standard, and Apple's FairPlay DRM system.

Episode 74: iPod Gems and Adobe Lightroom

31 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Editor Dan Frakes talks about the notable iPod accessories that debuted at Macworld Expo and Editor-at-large Rick LePage talks about his experi...

Episode 73: Take Control authors at Macworld Expo 2007

30 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

A cast of thousands takes part in this special edition of the Macworld Podcast. Once again, we're presenting audio highlights from the show floor of t...

Episode 72: Andy Ihnatko at Expo

25 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Mac luminary Andy Ihnatko does a presentation on the show floor of this month’s Macworld Expo, entitled “500 Things Every Mac User Should Try Befo...

Episode 71: OS X Hints at Macworld Expo 2007

23 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Griffiths returns to the Macworld Expo stage with 20 Mac OS X tips and tricks in yet another live recording from the 2007 Mac trade show.

Episode 70: Mac Gems live at Macworld Expo 2007

22 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Macworld hosted a Macworld Expo 2007 session profiling our favorite low-cost software offerings.

Episode 69: Mac gaming roundtable

18 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We continue to offer a sampling of live presentations from the recently concluded Macworld Expo trade show with a session on Mac gaming hosted by Game...

Episode 68: Daring Fireball Live at Macworld Expo 2007

14 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

A special from the Macworld Expo show floor: Daring Fireball blogger John Gruber and Panic's Cabel Sasser discuss the issues of the week.

Episode 67: 2007 Macworld Expo wrap-up

13 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up a 2007 week of Macworld Expo coverage with a session recorded from Macworld's booth on the Moscone Center show floor, recapping the week's ...

Episode 66: Macworld Podcast Live from Expo

12 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to photojournalist Steve Simon, photographer Joseph O. Holmes, and Rogue Amoeba’s CEO/Lackey Paul Kafasis.

Episode 65: Cool products at the 2007 Macworld Expo

11 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

There are hundreds of developers not named Apple showing off their wares at the 2007 Macworld Expo, and in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we tu...

Episode 64: 2007 Keynote roundtable

10 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

It's a day after the 2007 Macworld Expo keynote, and we've still got Apple on the brain. To try and wrap our heads around everything Steve Jobs announ...

Episode 63: 2007 Macworld Expo keynote highlights

09 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of the Macworld Podcast, we get the details about these new products straight from the horse's mouth. We've got audio highligh...

Episode 62: 2007 Macworld Expo preview

02 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one thing that will warm Mac users in these brisk winter months, it's fever--Macworld Expo fever. To help vent some of that built-up heat a...

Episode 61: Universal Photoshop

13 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Adobe has a new public beta of Photoshop, and the Macworld Podcast has the first word on what to expect from this Intel-native version of the flagship...

Episode 60: Eddy Awards and Macworld Expo preview

12 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Snell and Dan Miller talk about the selection process for the Macworld 22nd Annual Editors' Choice Awards as well as highlight some of the coole...

Episode 59: Digital music mania

28 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Breen turns up the flames on Microsoft's Zune digital music player and talks with Dan Frakes about the Plays of the Year.

Episode 58: MacHeist

14 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

This installment of the Macworld Podcast turns its attention to the games Mac users play--specifically, an interactive web game where people who compe...

Episode 57: Updated MacBook Pro, MacMania V

31 Oct 2006

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at Apple's recent MacBook Pro update and learn about the MacMania cruisers.

Episode 56: iPod’s 5th anniversary

18 Oct 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Did anyone anticipate the impact the iPod would wind up having on Apple, users, and the industry as a whole? To find out, we gathered together four Ma...

Episode 55: Wi-Fi security and iTV

03 Oct 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Wireless networking has been in the news a bit lately. So there's no better time than to turn the Macworld Podcast over to Glenn Fleishman, a frequent...

Episode 54: : Minis, movies and more

22 Sep 2006

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Macworld Podcast, special guest host Jason Snell talks in depth about the forthcoming iTV from Apple, and then chats with Macwo...

Episode 52: Apple's Showtime event

13 Sep 2006

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of the Macworld Podcast, we present some audio highlights from Steve Jobs' Tuesday presentation, including the latest on each ...

Episode 51: New iMacs and Apple’s big event

06 Sep 2006

Contributed by Lukas

The Macworld Podcast returns, new host in tow, just as Apple starts to rev up for the fall with a series of product releases, both actual and theoreti...

Episode 48: Live from WWDC 2006

07 Aug 2006

Contributed by Lukas

On the opening day of the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2006. Apple rolled out the Mac Pro and Time Machine.

Episode 49: WWDC 2006 roundtable

07 Aug 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Editorial Director Jason Snell and Senior News Editor Jonathan Seff headed south to Apple headquarters where they got a more in-depth look at Leopard....

Episode 44: Mac Gems, VoIP, and Gamerhood

11 Jul 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you work with multimedia, make Voice over IP calls via your Mac, or just want to get your hands on the latest games, we've got you covered in ...

Episode 43: Watching the World Cup, camcorder tips

29 Jun 2006

Contributed by Lukas

How to watch the Word Cup on your Mac. Plus, Richard Baguley is on hand to give us some camcorder selection and shooting tips.

Episode 42: Protect your data and your privacy

20 Jun 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, the Mac is a secure platform. But there are still steps you can take to make sure that all of your data is kept away from prying eyes. Glenn Fle...

Episode 40: Nike, Quark and Apple

25 May 2006

Contributed by Lukas

A partnership between Apple and an equally iconic company to make iPod accessories and the release of a major update to one of the flagship desktop pu...

Episode 39: The new MacBook

16 May 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Apple took the wraps off its much-anticipated MacBook, the replacement to both the iBook G4 and the 12-inch PowerBook.

Episode 38: Macworld Podcast listeners speak out

02 May 2006

Contributed by Lukas

We turn the Macworld Podcast over to you the listener, with your comments, questions, and Mac tips.

Episode 37: New 17-inch MacBook Pro

23 Apr 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Macworld.com News Director Jim Dalrymple checks in from the show floor at NAB to talk about the latest addition to Apple’s MacBook line.

Episode 36: Parallel universe, iPod accessories

18 Apr 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Editor Rob Griffiths talks about Parallels Workstation, and Senior Editor Dan Frakes talks about some of the newest iPod gear.

Episode 35: Introducing Boot Camp

11 Apr 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Intel-based Mac owners can now boot into Microsoft Windows XP on their Apple-built hardware. 

Episode 34: Apple's greatest hits (so far)

04 Apr 2006

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our 30th-anniversary coverage, Macworld editors picked Apple’s 30 most innovative products.

Episode 33: Apple's 30th anniversary

30 Mar 2006

Contributed by Lukas

What a long way Mac users have come from the engineering brilliance of the Apple I and its difficult interface, to the overall elegance of the new vid...

Episode 32: New Intel-based Mac minis, Audioengine 5

21 Mar 2006

Contributed by Lukas

We delve into the new Intel-based Mac minis.

Episode 31: O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference 2006

20 Mar 2006

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s conference focuses on the Attention Economy, a phrase dealing with efforts to streamline information consumption.

Episode 30: Intel Mac mini, iPod Hi-Fi

28 Feb 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Apple took the wraps off the “fun new products” it promised a week ago, unveiling the first Intel-based Mac mini as well as the iPod Hi-Fi speaker...