AppleInsider Podcast

3d ago

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 emai l 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: Incredible value for most creative pros Remember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator Studio John Ternus solidifies his role as Apple CEO-apparent amid design team shakeup Apple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camera app isn't going anywhere iPhone 18 Pro Max smaller Dynamic Island dimensions detailed in new leak If you give ChatGPT your health data, have your doctor on speed-dial Moral low ground: App Store is rife with AI 'nudify' apps Apple's unusual OS 27 code name shift could reflect AI strategy changes, or nothing at all Tim Cook slammed for attending 'Melania' screening on night of Alex Pretti killing Apple CEO Tim Cook 'heartbroken' after repeated ICE killings in Minneapolis Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:32) - AirTags (14:15) - Apple Creator Studio (47:38) - Apple Design and Halide (55:31) - iPhone 18 (01:02:16) - ChatGPT health warning (01:03:49) - Controversy Corner (01:11:18) - Modem privacy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 23

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 emai l 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 smaller Dynamic Island After years of rumors, Face ID without Dynamic Island may come to iPhone 18 Dynamic Island will move & get really tiny, if a leaker who's being sued by Apple is right Analyst claims to know full Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold specs Have US senators told Apple and Google to remove X/Grok? Apple is afraid doing anything about child porn on X Grok now bans illegal porn generation, after monetizing it W Emerges as X Alternative Aimed at Combating 'Systemic Disinformation' | PCMag Bad Bunny dances his way to the Super Bowl halftime show Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 launch puts Apple hardware front and center 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Oscars (03:36) - So much Apple Intelligence (08:17) - Apple AI Pin (13:05) - Siri chatbot (24:42) - Apple Fitness+ AI dubbing (37:54) - iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold (49:10) - Controversy Corner (01:01:44) - Bad Bunny (01:07:55) - Apple Vision Pro sports ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 16

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 emai l 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 work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report Don't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri Apple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPad Pixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPad Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro Apple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyone Apple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Google will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with Gemini iWork is still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trend First Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon Level up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:33) - Setapp Mobile (04:30) - Google Gemini and Siri (18:16) - Don't give Google Gemini your data (30:53) - Apple Creator Studio (56:16) - Apple Creator Studio icons (59:28) - Apple Vision Pro nails it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 9

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 emai l 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 keyboard cases for a new MagSafe keyboard battery This is probably the iPhone Fold's crease-proof display If this rumor is true, the iPhone 17e will launch in February Apple Card moving to Chase as issuer, confirms Apple JPMorgan Chase reaches deal to take over Apple Card Be wary of the connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health Analysts need Apple Vision Pro to be a flop, whether Apple considers it one or not Desk tours: Wesley Hilliard's iPad-centric workflows fully replace the Mac mini How we worked in 2025: William's desk and wide monitor 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:04) - CES (10:23) - Clicks keyboard battery (14:43) - iPhone Fold (22:47) - iPhone 17e (29:00) - Apple Card (44:49) - Health and ChatGPT (53:33) - Apple Vision Pro (01:00:31) - DeskWatch ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 2

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 emai l 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 single plan for all your devices BMW confirms it will not support CarPlay Ultra App Store developers must now provide age rating details Apple is training manufacturers in the US Apple hits back at DOJ antitrust suit paragraph by paragraph Apple has sold 3 billion iPhones since 2007 August Tim Cook, Craig Federighi address Apple employees on AI Apple Cinemas may regret their name as lawyers step in ALS sufferer uses iPad in demonstration of thought control Apple confirms AI support tool in new legal page Apple's U.S. manufacturing set to get anothe...

Dec 26, 2025

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 emai l 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 settlement to end Siri recordings ... Apple again dominates CES without even showing up Dell rebrand shamelessly rips off Pro iPhone marketing Indonesia welcomes Huawei but wants still more from Apple Apple employees fired over charity donation matching fraud Twenty years of the Mac mini, the little Mac that could OK Go creates manual visual effects with 64 iPhones Apple has more than 2.35 billion active devices, up 550 million since 2022 February AppleCare+ moves to subscription-only model 'Doom' can even run on Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapter Rumored Apple Invites app is now live on the App Store Lufthansa now embraces AirTags, since it couldn't ban them UK secretly orders Apple to let it spy on users worldwide Apple Sports app adds Nascar support just in time for ... Apple now lets you migrate Apple Account purchases Indonesia wins as Apple considers manufacturing iPhone ... Indonesia set to lift five-month iPhone 16 ban Tim Cook's tweet hints at new name for iPhone SE 4 iPhone 16e replaces iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and ...

Dec 19, 2025

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 emai l 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 with OLED display rumored to launch in 2027 Apple's budget MacBook could reuse iPhone 13's A15 chip Apple's 2026 executive shuffle is only the beginning as Cook nears retirement 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:31) - Six or seven iPhones a year (32:05) - iPhone Fold (45:14) - iMac Pro and OLED iMac (50:26) - iOS 26 leaks (53:42) - Low-cost MacBook (58:10) - AI departmens and departures ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 12, 2025

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 emai l 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 chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere Leak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026 Pebble's simple smart ring lets you make voice notes from your finger ICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removal Apple's removal of ICEBlock sees repeated protests at Portland store Stop this myth that Snow Leopard was just some tune-up Mac release 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:54) - Exit stage left (15:55) - Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams (40:30) - New iPads (47:58) - Pebble smart ring (58:17) - Controversy Corner (01:06:28) - Snow Leopard ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★