Macworld Podcast recaps Apple's Welcome Home event
Macworld Podcast episode 1004 recaps Apple's Welcome Home event with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. The episode discusses the HomeView smart-home hub, the HomePod mini 2, and the new Apple TV 4K, linking to related coverage. It also features a listener question about whether to upgrade from an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The latest Macworld Podcast installment, number 1004, revisits Apple's "Welcome Home" showcase. Hosts Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola walk through the HomeView smart-home hub, the second-generation HomePod mini, and the refreshed Apple TV 4K, pointing listeners toward additional articles for each product.
A listener named David P. asks whether to replace an iPhone 12 Pro Max. He notes the device still works well and isn't urgent to replace, but wonders about future software support, mentioning iOS 27 compatibility reaching back to iPhone 11. He asks if an iPhone 18 is a sensible upgrade point or if waiting for a 19 or 20 makes more sense.
Apple's smart-home and streaming updates may influence households considering connected devices, especially those invested in Apple's ecosystem. A podcast recap could help consumers compare features and timing before buying. The iPhone upgrade question reflects broader concerns about software support and electronic waste, as users weigh keeping working phones longer against new features. Manufacturers and recyclers could feel ripple effects if more people delay upgrades.