Macworld Podcast: The history and future of the MacBook

The MacBook Pro is celebrating its 20th anniversary, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re taking a look at its beginnings, its current state, and its future. 

This is episode 967 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. 

MacBook get info

Click on the links below to learn more about what was discussed on the show.

• 20 years ago, the first MacBook Pro changed the world
• Why Apple’s M5 Pro and Max chips will be worth the long wait
• M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro rumors
• Touchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors

This week in Apple history

The Apple Lisa was released on January 19, 1983. 

• Apple Lisa 40th birthday party (2023)
• Apple Lisa software source code

Macworld mailbag

Apple released the Apple Creator Studio last week, which is basically a special bundle of its pro apps and iWork software. The response has been enthusiastic. 

I hope Adobe goes bankrupt if this ends up being successful. 

blindtechh on YouTube 

It’s cheaper than adobe… and you can actually buy the software unlike adobe 

Coolae on TikTok 

I wished everyone just sometimes don’t whine first about it being a subscription model and really do the math first. It’s a great plan with updates as well. 

_plancer on Instagram

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