AppleInsider Podcast

Apple may never earn enough money to satisfy investors, regulations force more rules for iOS developers, and Audio Intelligence is a very controversial feature on the AppleInsider Podcast. Another earnings call has come and gone, but this time it was CEO John Ternus at the helm. Sure, he read off prepared statements, but so has Tim Cook for every previous earnings call. Your hosts discuss just how much money Apple made, where it stands compared to its competitors, and what might be feeding into Apple's high revenue and margins. It's an incredible quarter that tops even the 2020 holiday quarter. Regulations are pushing Apple to make more specific rules around location sharing and dating apps. AI apps that enable romantic interactions are also being age gated with more specific rules. Also, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.3 and the rest. There are a lot of new features to unpack, including ones that weren't announced for WWDC. BONUS: Subscribe via Patreon or Apple Podcasts to hear AppleInsider+,…

Before we've even really got to try out the iPhone Duo, Apple has announced so many more new devices. From the iMac and the iPad mini, to the first-ever touch-screen MacBook Pro, there is so much to discuss 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: New iMac keeps old design but adds M6 processor With the new iMac and MacBook Pro, Apple is targeting stubborn Intel holdouts MacBook Pro gets touchscreen OLED, and resurrects the glowing Apple logo It's back - the glowing Apple logo makes a return on MacBook Pro at last It was the right time to add touch to the MacBook Pro, says John Ternus How macOS is changing on touchscreens beyond Sidecar, but only a bit Preorders are live for Apple's new iPad…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 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 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…

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. 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: 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…

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: @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: 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…

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 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: 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…

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. 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: Scribe: Book an enterprise demo at scribe.how/appleinsider 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…

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. 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 NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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. 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 NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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. 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: NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Scribe: Book an enterprise demo at scribe.how/appleinsider 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…

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 Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get…

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 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 NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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 Sponsored by: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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 Sponsored by: Bartender: Check out the new Bartender Pro at macbartender.com/appleinsider NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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 Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Scribe: book a personalized enterprise demo of this documentation workflow AI by visiting Scribe.how/APPLEINSIDER 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…

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 Sponsored by: NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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 AppleInsider Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on AppleInsider Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: Bartender: Check out Bartender at macbartender.com/appleinsider and use the discount code APPLEINSIDER to get 10% off Bartender 6. NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR 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…

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: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider 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…

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: 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: 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…

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…

Apple has marked its 50th anniversary, although arguably a year too soon but we'll get into that, plus there's good news for users of the Apple Vision Pro, hopeful news about Siri, and bad news for certain vibe coders, 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: Bartender: Check out Bartender at macbartender.com/appleinsider and use the discount code APPLEINSIDER to get 10% off Bartender 6. Links from the Show: Apple wants you to take a walk through 50 years, Picasso style Tim Cook celebrates Apple's 50th in a heartfelt letter to staff Eddy Cue talks Jobs, iTunes, & F1 in 50th anniversary interview Tim Cook checks out Apple's archive, containing items he's not seen before It's still Steve Jobs's company and Apple will never change, says Cook Woz on Apple's 50th: We didn't predict the computing future, but took the first…

Apple has announced the dates for its annual WWDC and hinted that's when the new Siri is coming, plus it's released AI features in Apple Music, and says ads are coming to Apple Maps, 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: Squarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDER NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4 What to expect at WWDC 2026 iOS 26.4 is here with Playlist Playground, videos in Podcasts, new emoji, more Wes's Playlist: Writing with Elegance on Apple Music Apple…

Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, 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: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Bartender: Check out Bartender at macbartender.com/appleinsider and use the discount code APPLEINSIDER to get 10% off Bartender 6. Links from the Show: AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Premium personal audio compared AirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and more iPhone 17e review: Welcome improvements iFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012 Tim Cook denies…

David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years" is our special guest talking about what did and did not make it into the book, plus there are rumors of the HomeHub and real-world news of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, 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: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER Squarespace: Get 10% off your first website or domain purchase at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER with code APPLEINSIDER Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsider NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Links from the Show: "Apple: the First 50 Years" at Amazon F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's…

Apple released a slew of new devices this week, including the stellar MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, plus the very good Studio Display XDR, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: NordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: Apple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo' Studio Display Pro rumors resurface after code references suggest a premium model iPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe charging There's not much in the new M4 iPad Air update other than speed Performance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance cores MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprises How M5 Pro and M5 Max…

Tim Cook has made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDER NordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Links from the Show: How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, again Inexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystem Compromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook Rising memory & battery costs complicate…

It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for learning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, 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: Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsider NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook Pro March madness: What Apple is getting ready to launch March 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launches Out of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that…

News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises for subscribers, 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: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER Squarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDER MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Links from the Show: Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4 Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on…

How the Apple Vision Pro has and has not moved forward in two years, plus what's going on with Gemini and Siri, and what comes after the iPhone Fold, 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 NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Links from the Show: The best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2026 iPhone in space: NASA gives approval for personal iPhones to Artemis astronauts How to watch Super Bowl LX on iPhone, Mac, and iPad Bad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime show Tim Cook: Apple won't change privacy rules with Google Gemini partnership Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership Two years after…

At last the Apple Creator Studio is here, and we're slowly learning what's actually new in it, what's different, and asking Apple about some launch oddities. Plus there are more iPhone 18 rumors, and more reasons to not give your health data to ChatGPT. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and a one month free trial at copilot.money/appleinsider Squarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% off your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDER Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: Apple AirTag 2 improve battery, tracking, and safety AirTag 2 has a thinner motherboard, bigger speaker coil, and lots of glue Apple Creator Studio review:…

Apple is up for another Oscar, Apple is trying another AI Pin, and while Craig Federighi now leads the team having another go at Siri, there are new iPhone 18 Pro rumors being debated. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Links from the Show: 'F1' driving Apple's Oscar awards ambitions in 2026 Apple & Google's AI deal clears biggest hurdle blocking smart home accessory release Apple Intelligence will see sweeping changes as Craig Federighi takes control Despite Apple having said otherwise, Siri said to become a chatbot in iOS 27 Apple Park employees are testing two new AI chatbots This time it'll work: Apple rumored to be developing a wearable AI pin Japan finally gets Apple FItness+, lazily using AI-generated dubs ChatGPT will soon start showing ads, but they won't affect its responses No top left camera for iPhone 18 Pro, but a…

They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price. 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 Sponsored by: Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.money (offer expires January 20, 2026) Squarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDER MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Links from the Show: Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for good Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will…

It's the week of the annual Consumer Electronics Show, but perhaps not as we've known it before. Plus Apple Card is moving, and you really should not let ChatGPT into your Apple Health data, 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 Sponsored by: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER CoPilot Money: Limited-time: qualifying users get 26% off the first year when you sign up at copilot.money Antigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.tech Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: The best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2026 The best Pepcom hardware and devices at CES 2026 Toilet cameras and musical lollipops: The weird side of CES 2026 Clicks has swapped iPhone…

In this second of two special AppleInsider Podcasts,. we examine Apple's 2025 and this time July to December. It's six months of new devices, new rumors, and old legal battles, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: Antigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.tech Links from the Show: July Apple aims for easy Mac setup with in-store wireless updates How Jeff Williams' departure from Apple will shuffle exec Ireland ends Apple tax saga with $15 billion windfall Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal Meta hires more Apple AI talent in poaching spree Apple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks Apple insists its AI training is ethical and respects publishers AppleCare One can cover devices up to four years after AppleCare One offers…

It's been a busy year for Apple and alongisde this week's news, it's time to look at just what happened when -- from Apple Intelligence woes to brand new devices. 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 Sponsored by: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: Apple's AI team is bigger than reported & strategy reinforced with latest restructure iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock iPhone Fold crease-free screen glass may not be ready yet Inside Final Cut Pro — How Apple abandoned Hollywood JANUARY TO JUNE January Apple fails to make its 2024 CarPlay promise Unreliable leakers agree on unlikely 'iPhone 16E' name Apple agrees to $95M…

By 2027, Apple may be releasing six or seven iPhones every year -- and new rumors say there could be two low-cost MacBooks, plus maybe the return of the iMac Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email @hillithreads on Threads @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDER Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.money Links from the Show: How much faster is M5 versus M4? iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027 | AppleInsider Bezel-free iPhone 20 display inches closer to production When open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad mini iOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple products iMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chip New iMac…

So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again. 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 Sponsored by: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsidePodcast Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDER Antigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.tech Links from the Show: Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year Apple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiring Dozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000 Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculation Apple chip…

Your AppleInsider Podcast host Wesley Hilliard is joined by guest Tim Chaten to discuss the implications of Apple's latest high-profile departures, plus they get into the future of Apple Vision Pro on AppleInsider+. Contact your host: Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Sponsored by: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDER Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/appleinsider Antigravity: Check out the Antigravity A1 8K 360 drone, which offers immersive flight with googles and intuitive controls. Buy one today by going to the Antigravity website. Links from the Show: Tim Chaten on Mastodon iPad Pros Podcast Vision Pros Podcast Be wary of the rumored connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health Apple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiring Apple owes its greatest strength in AI to Giannandrea Apple's human interface…