AppleInsider Podcast
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- 655
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Oct 23, 2026
About the podcast
Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.
Episodes 655
iPhone Duo, HomeView, and the AI lunatic fringe, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfine, all on the …
Show notes
The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfine, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
- iPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 Pro
- Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo
- Apple CEO John Ternus says design still means everything & includes whimsy
- iPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin
- Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday
- Joswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe'
- Unlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac Studio
- Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat
- What you need to use HomePods for Mac system audio
- HomePod mini 2's Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod models
- Devil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeView
- HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027
- Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple
- Skip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform
- Apple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouse
- Sony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gaming
- Apple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand Prix
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - iPhone Duo
- (19:44) - "Lunatic fringe"
- (23:15) - Apple and Meta
- (34:31) - HomePod mini
- (46:59) - HomeView
- (54:52) - Apple gaming
Finding a place for Apple HomeView on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.Contact your …
Show notes
Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER
- MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com
Links from the Show:
- BBC Scotland voice recognition sketch
- Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
- Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut
- JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cuts report, hikes AAPL target to $360
- Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright
- Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need
- If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution
- New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup
- The Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensive
- That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI
- HomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4K
- Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option
- HomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one app
- HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel
- HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad
- Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each
- Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options
- No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data
- Apple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub
- Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveal Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu art
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Two October Apple events and more Home Hub leaks on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub tablet, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider …
Show notes
Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub tablet, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13
- Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
- Apple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debut
- Home Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to display
- Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees
- Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to Apple TV hardware
- New four-HomePod mini surround sound config will come with smart home updates
- New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG
- Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
- Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November
- Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter
- iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
- iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
- Developers can now submit iPhone Duo apps & hope for approval in time
- SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Home Hub, iPhone 18 Pro cameras, and Meta VR on the AppleInsider Podcast
Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your …
Show notes
Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- iPhone 18 Pro Max review
- M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks
- 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
- Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissions
- ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI
- New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor
- iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests
- Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors
- Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad
- Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect
- Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028
- Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes'
- Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too
- Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
- How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
- Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Ron Johnson & buying iPhones in Apple Stores on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and …
Show notes
Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
- Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
- DRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028
- How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features
- Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home
- Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push
- Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor
- Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too
- Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared
- M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080
- New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
- This clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits
- Image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro
- Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices
- Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown
- Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service
- iPhone Duo a godsend for mini iPhone fans, minus the price
- Give developers time to update apps for iPhone Duo
- Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo
- iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus
- John Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, iPhone Duo, and iOS 27 on the AppleInsider Podcast
Every new detail learned about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider …
Show notes
Every new detail learned about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER
Links from the Show:
- iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
- macOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable best
- iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and system optimizations to your iPad
- visionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environment
- Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27
- Apple rolls out tvOS 27 with support for video podcasts, improved audio
- iPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone Duo
- iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
- iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
- Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
- Three photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to work
- New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
- Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
- Apple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panel
- Apple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the details
- Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio
- Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
- iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Engineering choices, not flaws
- Craig Federighi admits iPhone Duo may replace iPads for some users
- John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★iPhone Duo design & MagSafe problems on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider …
Show notes
Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com
Links from the Show:
- The Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone Duo
- It's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone Duo
- iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays
- iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldables compared
- How iPhone Duo compares in size to the iPhone 18 Pro in the wild
- iPhone Duo users can be authenticated with Apple Watch if Touch ID isn't ideal
- Apps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo\
- Contrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe charging
- Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation
- New Apple Watch bands lean into a more subdued color palette
- Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
- Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
- New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
- iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, compared
- Apple Upgrade won't make maxed out iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo easier to swallow
- Apple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensive
- Apple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photography
- Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
- Dynamic Island now shows three Live Activities
- iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
- iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - iPhone Duo
- (55:34) - Apple Watches and AirPods
CEO John Ternus, legal battles, & iPhone Fold on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on …
Show notes
Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Links from the Show:
- Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple
- Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO
- Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
- Apple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
- Read John Ternus first address to employees as he takes over as Apple CEO
- Luca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
- Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
- Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
- New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
- It's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
- Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
- White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
- Apple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
- Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
- Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro
- Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
- It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intel-based Mac apps
- (08:40) - Ternus
- (25:26) - Leadership changes continue
- (28:15) - OpenAI
- (41:31) - Controversy Corner
- (49:33) - Apple Vision Pro surgery
- (54:10) - iPhone event and preorders
New Macs, AI Music, & Tim Cook on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple announced the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your …
Show notes
Apple announced the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- M6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price
- You can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October
- MacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards
- Apple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9
- Why the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens
- Mac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra
- Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
- Apple Music's AI disclosure labels will soon be mandatory, rather than optional
- Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US
- Samsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market
- iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks
- It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough
- Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp
- Ambient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
- Hide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
- Smart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story
- OneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider …
Show notes
Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Please note that there's no video this week because of technical problems and pressing the wrong buttons. Video will be back next time.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com
Links from the Show:
- macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
- Watch how AirPods with cameras will work, according to macOS Tahoe
- There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
- What are the rumors about the AirPods Pro 4?
- A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
- Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
- Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
- Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September
- App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
- Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't satisfied Epic
- Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
- Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
- Apple's EU fee changes, which could eventually hit the US
- Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
- It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
- Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (11:59) - AirPods Pro with cameras
- (32:56) - Siri AI and publishers
- (45:41) - App Store problems
- (56:12) - Epic
iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your …
Show notes
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER
Links from the Show:
- iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
- Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor
- iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro
- Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra'
- Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform
- First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost
- OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot
- New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'
- RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability
- Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
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- (00:00) - iPhone 18 Pro
- (15:12) - iPhone Bendy
- (17:20) - Jeffries Tube
- (24:51) - Apple Intelligence cost and cameras
- (36:04) - OpenAI's HomePod
- (45:24) - RAM shortages
Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast
Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on …
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Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Links from the Show:
- Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now
- Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS
- RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027
- The world's RAM supply crisis is going to get worse before it gets better
- Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer
- Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact
- Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review
- PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
- Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple Health
- WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use
- New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all
- Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud
- Apple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm
- Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here
- Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies
- Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store due to CSAM
- 2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip
- iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved
- Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans
- Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter what you've heard today
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- (00:00) - Apple Intelligence tokens
- (19:35) - RAM crisis
- (30:41) - Do not freeze your hot iPhone
- (39:26) - Don't drop iPhones from planes
- (44:53) - Email scams, Google Health, and OpenAI
Leasing your iPhone, the new China problem, & Apple's future on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider …
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The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
- Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
- Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch
- Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer
- Micron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory plan
- US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips
- Public distrust in smart glasses will be a challenge for Apple Glass
- Apple's Home Hub & HomePod update may arrive as soon as October
- Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV
- No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple
- Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished
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- (00:00) - Apple Upgrade
- (19:34) - Apple and China
- (37:45) - Apple Glasses and privacy
- (46:23) - Apple Home Hub
- (53:21) - Apple TV's future
Hide My Email, price rises, Apple Upgrade, and mass iPhone production starts, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant as it’s being portrayed, plus Apple is raising so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual …
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The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant as it’s being portrayed, plus Apple is raising so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual recruitment drive as it begins producing millions of new iPhones, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
- Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
- Hide My Email class action lawsuit seeks payout without evidence of any attacks
- It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
- Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
- A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account -- a different thing
- Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
- Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026?
- AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company
- Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
- Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna
- It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly
- Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, OLED iMac readied, release date hazyApple preps MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo refresh in bigger AI push
- Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
- Caleb Hammer on YouTube
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:49) - HIde My Email
- (16:07) - Apple Services and price rises
- (25:56) - Apple Upgrade
- (42:09) - Masimo
Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the …
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The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
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Links from the Show:
- Apple sues OpenAI & previous VP of product design over mass IP theft
- Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
- OpenAI shrugs, denies responsibility for trade secret theft with vague statements
- OpenAI's first hardware device will be a HomePod, but don't tell them that
- OpenAI blames email mixup for why it didn't respond to Apple trade theft claims
- EU regulations could force an Apple Pencil upgrade in early 2027
- Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
- M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
- OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
- Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years
- Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
- First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (37:08) - EU and Apple Pencil
- (45:45) - iPads
- (50:10) - M6 and M7
- (56:06) - Madden Football or something
iPhone Fold, AirPods with cameras, & time capsules all in question on the AppleInsider Podcast
Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your …
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Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
- Lower cost Apple Vision Pro may be dropped as Apple focuses on AI
- AirPods with cameras show up in iOS 27 beta code
- AirPods with Cameras won't be coming any time soon after all
- Folding iPhone may launch in September, good luck getting it before 2027
- iPhone Fold delay rumor flip-flop continues, new leak says everything is on time
- Samsung & Google want to upstage iPhone Fold debut, with earlier events
- iPhone 18 Pro Max may get significantly longer battery life after all
- iPhone Air 2 battery expected to hit 30 hours of use from a single charge
- Siri AI is finally good, and Apple is going to win the AI wars
- New in iOS 27 beta 3: Siri AI voice customization options
- Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT
- Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan
- 'Widow's Bay' & 'Pluribus' lead Apple's record-breaking charge for 2026 Emmy Awards
- TV show purchases on Apple TV are finally getting free 4K upgrades
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:10) - Time Capsule
- (05:12) - Apple Vision Pro
- (18:31) - AirPods with Cameras
- (23:56) - iPhone Fold
- (32:47) - iPhone 18 Pro Max
- (36:59) - Siri AI
- (52:38) - Apple Home AI
- (57:49) - Apple TV 4K
iPhone 18 Pro leaks, AirDrop security, and iPhone Fold orders increase, on the AppleInsider Podcast
New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why we shouldn't be concerned about AirDrop, and …
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New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why we shouldn't be concerned about AirDrop, and definitely why we should not believe that the iPhone is the end of civilisation, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
- Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release
- Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million
- iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders
- iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades
- New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat
- Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs
- Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points
- Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates
- If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you
- New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users
- Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Price hikes, new betas, and the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products is a blow if you were just about to order. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. Plus we're …
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Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products is a blow if you were just about to order. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. Plus we're now on developer beta 2 of the new OSes, and of course there's more news about the iPhone Fold.
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Links from the Show:
- Apple confirms big price hikes across Macs, iPads, and more
- The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo.
- Apple's home automation updates & new product releases will stretch into 2028
- Apple left Apple TV & HomePod out of WWDC and Siri AI is the culprit
- tvOS 27 beta code backs up HomePod and Apple TV Siri AI rumors
- New supply chain source is sure iPhone Fold will launch in September 2026
- Folding iPhone hinge issues may have been worked out, rumored to ship in fall
- Leak claims iPhone Ultra 2 is already greenlit, but maybe not iPhone Air 3
- Second developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 are out
- New in iOS 27 beta 2: Update an Apple TV in the Home app, Wallet Insights
- Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year is Apple TV chief
- Apple Ring would dominate the fitness market, which is why it can't exist
- Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:18) - Price increases
- (10:16) - Apple Home
- (13:18) - iPhone Fold
- (27:14) - Beta 2
- (55:36) - Eddy Cue
- (01:04:45) - Google Play Commissions
Siri AI, Snap Spectacles, and iPhone rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Siri AI is turning out to be absolutely brilliant, except when it's absolutely atrocious, while your two hosts are having radically different experiences with it on the new betas. Then Snap Spectacles hope to …
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Siri AI is turning out to be absolutely brilliant, except when it's absolutely atrocious, while your two hosts are having radically different experiences with it on the new betas. Then Snap Spectacles hope to be radically new, and there are rumors about the iPhone 18, iPhone Fold, and the iPhone Air 2 as well, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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- William Gallagher on email
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Links from the Show:
- iPhone Air successor with two cameras rumored for spring 2027
- iPhone's 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2
- Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026
- Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all - Fixed Focus Digital
- iPhone 18 will get 12GB to fully benefit from Siri
- Apple products are going to get more expensive, says Cook
- Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress
- macOS Golden Gate beta review: it's nothing without Siri AI
- Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them
- Apple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is great to play modern games
- Apple's AI agents in Xcode 27 make vibe coding easier
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:45) - Betas
- (04:59) - iPhone Air 2 and iPhone Fold
- (27:19) - iPhone 18
- (34:01) - macOS Golden Gate
- (41:08) - iPadOS
- (57:34) - Snap Spectacles
- (01:02:24) - Game Porting Toolkit 4
WWDC, Siri AI, and all of Apple's platforms, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Finally, we know everything about iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. Except there is still so much to find out, and especially now that we're diving into the betas on the AppleInsider …
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Finally, we know everything about iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. Except there is still so much to find out, and especially now that we're diving into the betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
- The last good morning: Celebrities help Tim Cook start WWDC
- AppleInsider at Apple Park before the WWDC 2026 keynote
- Revamped parental controls are coming to iPhone, Mac, and More
- New, more personal Siri AI is set to arrive in 2026
- Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini
- Apple's expanded child safety features aren't going to protect kids from everything
- Liquid Glass changes in macOS 27 are minor
- Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
- Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27
- Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27
- macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be
- Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
- Expect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27
- Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English
- macOS 27 'Golden Gate' delivers more Liquid Glass and updated Siri
- iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness
- Liquid Glass customization & better Apple Intelligence arrive with iPadOS 27
- Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27
- Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27
- tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation
- Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress
- iOS 27 keeps iPhone 11 and newer compatibility
- macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon
- watchOS 27 supported by just six Apple Watch models
- iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models
- For the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware
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WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint - join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on …
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We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint - join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Links from the Show:
- New, more personal Siri AI is set to arrive in 2026
- iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness
- Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27
- Being Apple CEO was Tim Cook's 'honor of a lifetime'
- Major new Apple Intelligence features limited to the newest iPhones & Macs
- watchOS 27 supported by just five Apple Watch models
- iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models
- Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27
- Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27
macOS 27 'Golden Gate' delivers more Liquid Glass and updated Siri
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, and Apple takes on Chrome, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.Contact your …
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Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.
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Links from the Show:
- iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component
- Short-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocuses
- Black Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographs
- Longtime leaker joins others in saying Apple Glasses won't arrive until late 2027
- Slimmer & lighter Apple Vision Pro is at least two years away
- Like Apple Watch at start, Apple's smart glasses plan will challenge the entire industry
- The last visionOS 26 review: Apathy about Apple Vision Pro on display
- A naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight
- Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome
- Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments
- iPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessity
- Sketchy iPhone Fold production issue guesswork won't prevent a September launch
- Possible iPhone Fold prototype shown in new image
- 40 members of Congress take Towson union's side in letter to Apple's CEO
- Apple doubling-down on on-device AI at WWDC 2026
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:42) - macOS Big Bear
- (03:43) - Apple Vision Pro
- (18:27) - iPhone Fold
- (37:32) - Apple Music
- (42:37) - Privacy and Chrome
- (48:48) - Apple Towson Town Center
- (01:02:47) - On-device AI
iPhone leaks, Apple Vision Pro gaming, and the Ferrari Luce, on the AppleInsider Podcast
You thought the Apple Vision Pro was expensive, but now you could have to choose between buying 180 of the headset, or one Ferrari Luce designed by Jony Ive. Or you could just enjoy the good, the bad, and the …
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You thought the Apple Vision Pro was expensive, but now you could have to choose between buying 180 of the headset, or one Ferrari Luce designed by Jony Ive. Or you could just enjoy the good, the bad, and the sometimes silly iPhone rumors that came out this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
- iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component
- iPhone 18 clear cases could revert to old MagSafe design for some reason
- Manufacturers are taking a big chance on iPhone Fold case listings
- Rumored anti-snatch feature will automatically lock iPhones yanked out of a user's hand
- This is what the Siri redesign might look like in iOS 27
- 'GenAI' Apple subdomain surfaces weeks ahead of WWDC
- Apple's worst AI feature to get a 'big boost' with upgraded Apple Foundation Models
- Former Apple designer's take on Ferrari will upset fans of the vehicle brand
- Future iPhone might get real underwater photography features
- Apple Vision Pro & PlayStation 5 are the perfect combo with Portal Remote Play app
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:45) - Silly leaks
- (22:10) - Good leaks
- (31:56) - GenAI
- (53:20) - Ferrari Luce
- (01:00:19) - Shot on iPhone
- (01:10:56) - Apple Vision Pro gamining
Accessibility, AI rumors, and Google I/O, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder …
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Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder from Google's peculiar mishmash of an I/O conference, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
- Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutions
- Vision Pro wheelchair control & more accessibility features detailed ahead of WWDC
- Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone launches globally at a new lower price
- Revamped Siri may launch in beta, despite two year delay
- Privacy & data security will remain central to Apple's 2026 AI push
- Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions
- Improved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27
- AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design
- Don't expect new Macs at WWDC 2026
- Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC
- Problematic hinge could delay the iPhone Fold
- Apple's iPhone Fold hinge design may become industry standard
- Latest Apple Immersive rollout exemplifies Apple Vision Pro's entire problem
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★iOS 26.5 is here, iOS 27 is coming, and Android is trying to get ahead of Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast
There was no sign of the improved Apple Intelligence in this week's launch of iOS 26.5, which must've been a relief to Google as it talked up its apparently new but seemingly very familiar AI features in …
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There was no sign of the improved Apple Intelligence in this week's launch of iOS 26.5, which must've been a relief to Google as it talked up its apparently new but seemingly very familiar AI features in Android.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER
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Links from the Show:
- No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users
- Large-scale testing of encrypted RCS texting starts in iOS 26.5
- How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch
- RCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problem
- iOS 26 review one year later: Liquid Glass complaints hide the real problem
- iPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow
- Safari 27 will use AI to automatically group your browser tabs
- Liquid Glass won't get killed in macOS 27, expect a tune-up instead
- Easy to predict changes rumored for iOS 27 apps like a customizable Camera
- Intel Inside and out: Apple's 40-year relationship
- Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Mac shortages, iPhone rumors, and Schmigadoon! on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is having even greater success with the MacBook Neo than expected, and also startling success with its great but cancelled "Schmigadoon!" show, plus there are so many new iPhone rumors, all on the …
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Apple is having even greater success with the MacBook Neo than expected, and also startling success with its great but cancelled "Schmigadoon!" show, plus there are so many new iPhone rumors, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
- Tim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before September
- MacBook Neo shortages force new A18 Pro run & doubled production to keep up
- Apple's 2026 Pride Collection includes 11-color weaved Sport Band
- Apple Wallet will let you make your own passes in iOS 27
- iPhone users will get to select a preferred AI model in iOS 27
- Samsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon production
- Curved-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally introduce solid-state buttons
- Smaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumor surfaces again
- Spring iPhone 18 launch rumored since before iPhone 17 debut in spite of odd rumor
- Epic vs Apple fight could be put on hold again if Supreme Court sides with Apple
- Supreme Court denies Apple breathing space in Epic fight
- Delayed Siri class action suit ends with massive $250M settlement
- Owning an Apple Home: HomePods as a whole-home audio system
- 'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple's first-ever Tony nominations despite being cancelled on TV
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:07) - No more Macs
- (19:01) - MacBook Neo
- (24:04) - Apple Watch Pride Collection
- (27:18) - Rumorpalooza
- (37:56) - Siri and AI options
- (42:08) - Dynamic Island
- (45:10) - iPhone 17, 18, and 20
- (50:34) - Epic Games
- (59:00) - Schmigadoon!
- (01:02:02) - Owning an Apple Home
Apple Vision Pro isn't dead, Ternus talk, & AI rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast
An odd rumor led to premature calls of Apple Vision Pro's death, rumors of AI and Home Hubs abound, and Apple's App Store troubles continue on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:Mike Wuerthele on …
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An odd rumor led to premature calls of Apple Vision Pro's death, rumors of AI and Home Hubs abound, and Apple's App Store troubles continue on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- Apple Maps was Tim Cook's biggest mistake
- App Store annual subscriptions get new discounted monthly option
- Apple faces two-front battle, Epic forces a return to circuit courts
- Rumored Apple Vision Pro team break-up isn't a death knell
- Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year
- Apple smart glasses again rumored to support gesture recognition via built-in cameras
- Apple's AI push alone will generate three new hardware categories
- Visual Intelligence to be added to iOS 27 camera app as 'Siri Mode'
- Apple is gearing up to overhaul the Photos app with AI tools in iOS 27
- iOS 27 will offer a range of AI features that can still be ignored
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro & Ternus talk
- (11:20) - Apple Vision Pro isn't dead
- (24:50) - App Subscription Contracts
- (31:01) - Epic vs Apple: a war on two fronts
- (44:40) - Does Apple make too much stuff?
- (49:54) - WWDC an AI fest
- (01:01:40) - End of show
Tim Cook, John Ternus, the FBI, and Star Wars, on the AppleInsider Podcast
You didn't see that coming, at least not now, but Tim Cook's successor is John Ternus and there's so much news about both men. Plus what Apple had to update because of the FBI, how "Star Wars" benefits from the …
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You didn't see that coming, at least not now, but Tim Cook's successor is John Ternus and there's so much news about both men. Plus what Apple had to update because of the FBI, how "Star Wars" benefits from the Apple Vision Pro, and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- John Ternus in as Apple CEO, Cook becoming Apple Executive Chairman
- Apple leadership shakeup places Johny Srouji as new hardware chief
- Tim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEO
- How Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO ends
- Don't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadership
- New Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlings
- Ternus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insider
- A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle
- 'Healthy' Cook plans for a long stay at Apple as chairman
- Report: New Apple CEO's biggest challenge will be retiring leadership & regular churn
- When he was hired, Ternus wasn't sure he even belonged at Apple
- Let John Ternus be John Ternus, and not Cook or Jobs
- Notification bug that let FBI access messages patched with iOS 26.4.2
- High-resolution 200MP camera now expected in 2028 iPhone
- Latest 'Star Wars' movie cut unnecessary costs by using Apple Vision Pro
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:24) - Tim Cook and John Ternus
- (53:24) - FBI and iOS
- (59:13) - 200MP canera
- (01:02:47) - Star Wars
Mac Neo, iPhone Fold, and stealing from your iPhone, on the AppleInsider Podcast
More rumors of the iPhone Fold, speculation about a Mac Neo, and why you shouldn't be concerned at claims people can steal money from your iPhone, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your …
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More rumors of the iPhone Fold, speculation about a Mac Neo, and why you shouldn't be concerned at claims people can steal money from your iPhone, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- Mac Neo should follow the huge success of the MacBook Neo
- Folding iPhone unveiling & shipment date rumors are all over the place
- iPhone Fold limbo: both delayed & still coming in 2026
- Jon Prosser's silence stalls Apple's leak lawsuit as discovery drags on
- Jon Prosser's last-ditch effort against Apple's lawsuit is the First Amendment
- Freecash app scammed users and the App Store for months before removal
- Bogus crypto wallet on App Store steals $9.5M
- Deepfake nonconsensual porn apps are advertising in the App Store
- Grok's monetized porn generation almost got it kicked off the App Store
- Apple at 50: Spatial computing is the future, but when is the question
- Improbable Visa & iPhone loophole leads to Apple Pay heist that'll never happen to you
- Owning an Apple Home: Packing, moving out, moving in, and setting up
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:44) - Mac Neo
- (03:06) - iPhone Fold
- (16:39) - Jon Prosser
- (31:07) - App Store Review
- (56:10) - Apple Vision Pro
- (01:03:09) - Stealing $10,000
- (01:13:03) - Apple Home
iPhone Fold, MacBook Neo, and iPhones in Space, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Say it with us: iPhones in Spaaaaaace. Plus there is a huge amount to say about the latest iPhone Fold rumors, and a lesson for Apple in how the MacBook Neo could even be too successful, on the AppleInsider …
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Say it with us: iPhones in Spaaaaaace. Plus there is a huge amount to say about the latest iPhone Fold rumors, and a lesson for Apple in how the MacBook Neo could even be too successful, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anyway
- iPhone Fold screens will be made exclusively by Samsung because Apple has no choice
- Leaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cards
- Folding iPhone will be named iPhone Ultra, says another leaker
- First iPhone Fold dummy images show no MagSafe
- iPhone Fold delays appear possible as early testing hits snags
- iPhone Fold enters manufacturing test phase right on schedule
- How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space mission
- NASA shares Artemis II crew's iPhone shots from space
- From Apple II to iPhone 17 Pro, Apple's space story comes full circle
- Incredible MacBook Neo demand may finish off A18 Pro chip stock
- Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling
Support the show:
Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:27) - iPhone Fold
- (42:05) - iPhones in Spaaaaace
- (51:42) - MacBook Neo
- (58:24) - Stream Deck
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