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 Podcast.

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• @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:

• 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

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