The new 16-inch MacBook Pro: What’s the big deal?

We have the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, so we’ll talk about our impressions of the new laptop. Plus, we’ll respond to your hot takes and a lot more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

This is episode 676 with Jason Cross , Leif Johnson, and Roman Loyola.

Listen to episode 676

Apple headlines

• Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2.3 with fixes for system search, Messages, and background apps

• Apple to remove vaping apps from the App Store

• Apple’s new Mac Pro will ship in December

Feature discussion: 16-inch MacBook Pro

Apple released its newest addition to its laptop lineup, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. On the show, we’ll talk about our impressions of the laptop, the new features, what it’s missing, and your reactions. For more information, click on the links below.

• Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro features a larger display, a new Magic Keyboard, and booming sound

• 16-inch MacBook Pro hands-on: Faster, prettier, and all-around better (especially the keyboard)

• The new MacBook Pro is nice, but it’s missing a few things I still want

• Why the 16-inch MacBook Pro is a repudiation of the ‘Ive Doctrine’

Two-minute tip: HomePod sleep timer

Now it’s time for the Two-minute tip, where a Macworld staffer will present a quick tip for your Apple device. This week’s tip is for HomePod owners. Get the details by clicking the link below.

• How to set a sleep timer on HomePod

Your hot takes

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These comments caught our eye this week.

From Jamie Cole

From @katewords

From James Wages

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