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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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Apple Maps was Tim Cook's biggest mistakeiPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not componentiPhone 18 clear cases could revert to old MagSafe design for some reasonManufacturers are taking a big chance on iPhone Fold case listingsRumored anti-snatch feature will automatically lock iPhones yanked out of a user's handThis is what the Siri redesign might look like in iOS 27'GenAI' Apple subdomain surfaces weeks ahead of WWDCApple's worst AI feature to get a 'big boost' with upgraded Apple Foundation Models<a href="https://applei

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Bartender:  Check out the new Bartender Pro at macbartender.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutionsVision Pro wheelchair control & more accessibility features detailed ahead of WWDCHikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone launches globally at a new lower priceRevamped Siri may launch in beta, despite two year delayPrivacy & data security will remain central to Apple's 2026 AI pushGenmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestionsImproved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design<a href="h

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderScribe: book a personalized enterprise demo of this documentation workflow AI by visiting Scribe.how/APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all usersLarge-scale testing of encrypted RCS texting starts in iOS 26.5How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catchRCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problemiOS 26 review one year later: Liquid Glass complaints hide the real problemiPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshowSafari 27 will use AI to automatically group your browser tabsLiquid Glass won't get

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Tim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before SeptemberMacBook Neo shortages force new A18 Pro run & doubled production to keep upApple's 2026 Pride Collection includes 11-color weaved Sport BandApple Wallet will let you make your own passes in iOS 27iPhone users will get to select a preferred AI model in iOS 27Samsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon productionCurved-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally introduce solid-state buttonsSmaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumor surfaces againSpring iPhone 18 launch rumored since before iPhone 17 debut in spite of odd rumor<

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 BlueskyWes Hilliard on AppleInsiderWes's blog HillitechSponsored 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-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Apple Maps was Tim Cook's biggest mistakeApp Store annual subscriptions get new discounted monthly optionApple faces two-front battle, Epic forces a return to circuit courtsRumored Apple Vision Pro team break-up isn't a death knellApple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last yearApple smart glasses again rumored to support gesture recognition via built-in camerasApple's AI push alone will generate three new hardware categoriesVisual 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 27iOS 27 will offer a range

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:John Ternus in as Apple CEO, Cook becoming Apple Executive ChairmanApple leadership shakeup places Johny Srouji as new hardware chiefTim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEOHow Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO endsDon't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadershipNew Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlingsTernus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insiderA long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/21/healthy-cook-plans-for-a-long-stay-at-

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:Mac Neo should follow the huge success of the MacBook NeoFolding iPhone unveiling & shipment date rumors are all over the placeiPhone Fold limbo: both delayed & still coming in 2026Jon Prosser's silence stalls Apple's leak lawsuit as discovery drags onJon Prosser's last-ditch effort against Apple's lawsuit is the First AmendmentFreecash app scammed users and the App Store for months before removalBogus crypto wallet on App Store steals $9.5MDeepfake nonconsensual porn apps are advertising in the App StoreGrok's monetized porn generation almost got it kicked off the App StoreApple at 50: Spatial computing i

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anywayiPhone Fold screens will be made exclusively by Samsung because Apple has no choiceLeaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cardsFolding iPhone will be named iPhone Ultra, says another leakerFirst iPhone Fold dummy images show no MagSafeiPhone Fold delays appear possible as early testing hits snagsiPhone Fold enters manufacturing test phase right on scheduleHow NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space missionNASA shares Artemis II crew's iPhone shots from spaceFrom Apple II to iPhone 17 Pro, Apple's space story comes full

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored 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 styleTim Cook celebrates Apple's 50th in a heartfelt letter to staffEddy Cue talks Jobs, iTunes, & F1 in 50th anniversary interviewTim Cook checks out Apple's archive, containing items he's not seen beforeIt's still Steve Jobs's company and Apple will never change, says CookWoz on Apple's 50th: We didn't predict the computing future, but took the first stepApple CEO Tim Cook delivered speech & rung Nasdaq Opening Bell TuesdayPaul McCartney headlines as Apple celebrates 50 years with an Apple Park fireworks displayNASA Artemis II launch ge

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Squarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4What to expect at WWDC 2026iOS 26.4 is here with Playlist Playground, videos in Podcasts, new emoji, moreWes's Playlist: Writing with Elegance on Apple Music Apple distills Google Gemini model for on-iPhone processingiOS 27 will finally get that long-awaited Siri updateGrammarly CEO steps on same rake over and over in embarrassing interview about AI slopBehind on Siri, App

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARBartender:  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 comparedAirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and moreiPhone 17e review: Welcome improvementsiFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012Tim Cook denies imminent retirement rumors, 'can't imagine life without Apple'Tim Cook dashes over to China for the latest Apple anniversary concertApple scales up its partnership with Save the MusicTim Cook continues

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERSquarespace: Get 10% off your first website or domain purchase at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER with code APPLEINSIDERTempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:"Apple: the First 50 Years" at AmazonF1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystemTim Cook gets a tune-up as Apple TV speeds ahead with F1 promotionsApple's long-awaited HomeHub rumored to launch in fall 2026HomeHub will recharge with MagSafe by sticking to your wallApple's smart home hub delayed again because modernizing Siri is hardApple Home Hub rumored to offer watchOS-style UI and MagSafe<a href=

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo'Studio Display Pro rumors resurface after code references suggest a premium modeliPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe chargingThere's not much in the new M4 iPad Air update other than speedPerformance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance coresMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprisesHow M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI eraNew M5 MacBook Air gets double the storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a higher price<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/03/new-studio-display-xdr-immediately-outshines-the-updated-stud

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, againInexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystemCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBookRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBookTouch-screen OLED MacBook Pro to get small Dynamic IslandExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each raceWhy Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods againNerds are f

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook ProMarch madness: What Apple is getting ready to launchMarch 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launchesOut of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that specialSiri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focusApple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screensColorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as MarchApple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its large

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERSquarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvementApple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon600 Japanese companies want a free ride in Apple's ecosystemUK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changesOne song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fix<a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-mu

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:The best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2026iPhone in space: NASA gives approval for personal iPhones to Artemis astronautsHow to watch Super Bowl LX on iPhone, Mac, and iPadBad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime showTim Cook: Apple won't change privacy rules with Google Gemini partnershipGoogle & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnershipTwo years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision ProClamshell iPhone could be Apple's second foldableHow terrible - the

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and a one month free trial at copilot.money/appleinsiderSquarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% off your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDERTempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple AirTag 2 improve battery, tracking, and safetyAirTag 2 has a thinner motherboard, bigger speaker coil, and lots of glueApple Creator Studio review: Incredible value for most creative prosRemember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator StudioJohn Ternus solidifies his role as Apple CEO-apparent amid design team shakeupApple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camer

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailLinks from the Show:'F1' driving Apple's Oscar awards ambitions in 2026Apple & Google's AI deal clears biggest hurdle blocking smart home accessory releaseApple Intelligence will see sweeping changes as Craig Federighi takes controlDespite Apple having said otherwise, Siri said to become a chatbot in iOS 27Apple Park employees are testing two new AI chatbotsThis time it'll work: Apple rumored to be developing a wearable AI pinJapan finally gets Apple FItness+, lazily using AI-generated dubsChatGPT will soon start showing ads, but they won't affect its responsesNo top left camera for iPhone 18 Pro, but a smaller Dynamic IslandAfter years of rumors, Face ID without Dynamic Island may come to iPhone 18<a href="https:/

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored 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 APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for goodGoogle Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI dealGoogle confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri dealGemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising reportDon't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered SiriApple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPadPixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPad<li

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERCoPilot Money: Limited-time: qualifying users get 26% off the first year when you sign up at copilot.moneyAntigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.techTempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:The best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2026The best Pepcom hardware and devices at CES 2026Toilet cameras and musical lollipops: The weird side of CES 2026Clicks has swapped iPhone keyboard cases for a new MagSafe keyboard batteryThis is probably the iPhone Fold's crease-proof displayIf this rumor is true, the iPhone 17e will launch in FebruaryApple Card moving to Chase as issuer, confirms Apple<a href="https://appleinsid

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Antigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.techLinks from the Show:JulyApple aims for easy Mac setup with in-store wireless updatesHow Jeff Williams' departure from Apple will shuffle execIreland ends Apple tax saga with $15 billion windfallApple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million dealMeta hires more Apple AI talent in poaching spree<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https:

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comRula: 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/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple's AI team is bigger than reported & strategy reinforced with latest restructureiPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dockiPhone Fold crease-free screen glass may not be ready yetInside Final Cut Pro — How Apple abandoned HollywoodJANUARY TO JUNE JanuaryApple fails to make its 2024 CarPlay promiseUnreliable leakers agree on unlikely 'iPhone 16E' nameApple agrees to $95M settlement to end Siri recordings ...Apple again dominates CES without even showing upDell rebrand shamelessly

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERCopilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.moneyLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027 | AppleInsiderBezel-free iPhone 20 display inches closer to productionWhen open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad miniiOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple productsiMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chipNew iMac with OLED display rumored to launch in 2027Apple's budget MacBook could reuse iPhone 13's A15 chip <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/15

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsidePodcastUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERAntigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.techLinks from the Show:Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the YearApple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiringDozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculationApple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exitApple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhereLeak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026Pebble's

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 BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERRula: 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/appleinsiderAntigravity: 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 MastodoniPad Pros PodcastVision Pros PodcastBe wary of the rumored connection between ChatGPT and Apple HealthApple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiringApple owes its greatest strength in AI to GiannandreaApple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by MetaAlan Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhereSupport 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

It's been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook's retirement, Apple's accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.Contact your hosts:Mike Wuerthele on emailMike on XMike on BlueskyWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 50% off annual memberships at masterclass.com/appleinsider15 NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com with coupon code blackfriday20 and unlock 20% off on your purchaseLinks from the Show:Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026Apple's smart home display: How pieces are falling into placeApple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled usersHikawa iPhone grip accessory sells out fast from the online Apple StoreMoving files between Android and iPhone just got simplerApple on track to dethrone Samsung for global smartphone leadGoogle's new 'Wicked'-inspired ad takes another swing at the iPhoneGet ready for a foldable iPhone that costs as much as a 16-inch MacBook ProSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord chan

Apple's sports media strategy is up in the air, the Mac Pro may actually be dead this time, and Apple's doom won't be found in a single employee departure on the AppleInsider Podcast. This week's bonus segment in AppleInsider+ covers podcasts William and Wes listen to.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com with coupon code blackfriday20 and unlock 20% off on your purchaseUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERAura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERRula: 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/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the YearJoe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025Apple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of scheduleApple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumorsiOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan<a href="https:/

Willam and Wes discuss the privacy implications of smart glasses with cameras, the misreported death of iPhone Air 2, and watching jets take off from the USS Nimitz in Apple Vision Pro on this week's AppleInsider Podcast. The bonus topic for paid subscribers covers everyday carry and the tech replacing it.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID featureLimited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion houseWhy camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disasterMoving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI planiPhone Air 2 won't be out in 2026, claims questionable reportLeaker backtracks: iPhone Air not canceled, is getting two cameras insteadYou can now buy Sony's VR controllers for the Apple Vision ProStreaming live sports to Apple Vision Pro is a pipe dream a startup cannot easily solve<a

In the week we've had the iOS 26.1 update, it's time to look forward to iOS 26.2, plus the review is in for the M5 Apple Vision Pro, and it's claimed that Apple is replacing Siri with Google Gemini. As if, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:New in iOS 26.2: Liquid Glass, News, Podcasts, and Sleep Score changesApple may pay $1B per year to use Google Gemini in SiriApple Vision Pro with M5 review: a chip can't fix developer relationsExpect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production processM5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy XR: Processing power vs. AIApple Creator Studio referenced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, but meaning is unclearApple slices its logo for new Apple One branding<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articl

Affinity users can now un-cross their fingers as the fate of these apps has been revealed, as has Apple's latest earnings report, while looking ahead we can anticipate an iPad mini with an OLED screen -- but also adverts in Apple Maps.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get a 10% discountLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?iPhone 17, tariffs, and more: What to expect from Apple's Q4 2025 financialsOLED iPad mini, MacBook Air, iPad Air are in the worksiPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera rumor surfaces once againiPad Pro rumored to get iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber cooling in early 2027Ads likely coming to Apple Maps in 2026Tantalizing clue hints at Pixelmator Pro and more coming to iPad soonWhen an ex weaponizes Family Sharing — and how little you can do<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/28/apple-reaches-4-trillion-market-value-after-surge-in-iphone-17-sales

There's still more to find out about the M5 updates to the Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro, plus so many rumors about the future of the iPhone -- and also just why we are able to update the storage on certain Macs.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailMike Wuerthele on emailSponsored by:Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up toin your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out square.com/go/appleinsider.Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get a 10% discountLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?After the iPhone Fold, expect bezel-free & flip models in 2027 and 2028Relax - Apple tweaking production numbers on new iPhone models is normalDeep production cutbacks again rumored to hit iPhone Air supply chainWells Fargo hikes AAPL target to $290 on high AI expectationsiPhone 17 demand continues to beat analyst expectationsNew Apple Vision Pro developer strap moves data 40x faster than beforeNew Apple Vision Pro with M5 doubles refresh rate of Mac Virtual Display<a href="h

Apple has released three new devices with the M5 processor, but very few other changes. The new MacBook Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad Pro are all better than their predecessors -- and they are at the same price -- but the question is whether or not they are worth upgrading to.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Private Internet Access: get 83% off Private Internet Access's VPN with four months free at PIAVPN.com/AppleInsiderCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastSurfshark: go to https://surfshark.com/appleinsider or use code appleinsider at checkout to get4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Links from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computingYou can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one - yetApple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple StoreLakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision ProNew iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modemiPad Pro M5 vs M4 iPad Pro: Where Apple's best tablet got upd

Apple has -- mostly -- brought back Slide Over to the iPad, while the company is looking more focused than ever on Apple Glasses, it may also be shaking up its management team. Plus speaking of teams, the Underdogs are back.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Insta360: go to store.insta360.com and use the promo code "appleinsider" -- the first 30 buyers get a free Sticky Tab tooLinks from the Show:What's new in iPadOS 26.1 beta 2: Slide Over returns, visual tweaksAR screen won't come until the second generation Apple GlassesJohn Giannandrea wasn't Apple's AI savior, and the company may be looking for a replacementApple's leadership page will look very different in the next five yearsOne of these three Apple executives will probably be Tim Cook's replacementApple's EU Digital Markets Act antitrust debacle may be settled soonICEBlock app removed from App Store after DOJ demands, citing safety concernsEx-execs slam Tim Cook for eroding Apple's moral authority after ICEBlock pull<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/08/iceblock-i

It's time to examine the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in real-world usage, plus there's much more about the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Apple is keeping Snoopy while adding Bad Bunny to the Super Bowl.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comSquare: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up toin your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out square.com/go/appleinsider.Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:All Affinity apps are now free for the iPad - for nowNew in iOS 26 beta 5: Camera and Mail toggles, Apple Watch display leak, moreYou had mail: AOL finally discontinues dial-up Internet serviceiPhone 17 Pro Max review: redefining 'Pro' with a new coat of paintApple Watch Ultra 3 review: Iterative update, but still excellent hardwareApple Watch SE 3 review: Boring, but the one to buyM5 iPad Pro may have been completely leaked before Apple launch<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/29/fcc-mistakenly-

Now that we've got the new Apple devices in our hands, we're learning some great things about them, including the surprisingly good battery life on the slim iPhone Air -- and the ease of scratching the iPhone 17 Pro Max -- all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Insta360: go to store.insta360.com and use the promo code "appleinsider" -- the first 30 buyers get a free Sticky Tab tooSquare: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up toin your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out square.com/go/appleinsider.Links from the Show:New in iOS 26 beta 5: Camera and Mail toggles, Apple Watch display leak, moreiPhone 17 review: More pro features added than ever beforeiPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16 compared: Base model battleiPhone 17 may be an unexpected early hit for AppleiPhone Air review: An aspirational iPhone that the Pro won't buy            iPhone Air avoids 'bendgate' in YouTube destruction 'test'iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air excel in bend tests, still fragile for drop tests<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/19/customers-report-day-one-scratches-and-scuffs-on-ipho

As the new iPhones start to arrive in buyers' hands, we examine what we've learnt about them and that iPhone Air MagSafe battery, plus how Meta thinks it's got the Apple Vision Pro beat, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:OpenCase: Go now to TheOpenCase.com and use promo code "appleinsider" for 10% offCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:New in iOS 26 beta 5: Camera and Mail toggles, Apple Watch display leak, moreiPhone 17 Pro Max sees shipping date slip immediately, but iPhone Air does notApple breaks records in China with high iPhone 17 preordersMagSafe Battery for iPhone Air absolutely does not fit properly on anything elseBaseus PicoGo MagSafe batteries review: all better than Apple's new oneAirPods Pro 3 review: The best true wireless earbuds get even betterApple Watch Series 11 review roundup: Battery life is the biggest benefitApple Watch Ultra 3 review rou

After months of rumors, now we know everything about the iPhone 17 range and the new Apple Watches, plus the new AirPods Pro 3. Here's what we've learned, what Apple left out, and what this all means for the future.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Try Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for free at oracle.com/appleinsiderPrivate Internet Access: get 83% off Private Internet Access's VPN with four months free at PIAVPN.com/AppleInsiderClaude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more are coming on September 15Check out the Apple iPhone 17 event with AppleInsider's in-person coverageHands on from Apple Park: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air & moreAirPods Pro 3 arrive with heart rate sensing, and best-ever ANCLive Translation will also work with AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2Apple Watch Series 11 hides hypertension monitoring & better battery in a familiar shellApple Watch SE 3 refreshed with modern design, features, and budget-friendly price<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25

Take a fast run through all of Apple's announcements at the "Awe Dropping" event -- and particularly the surprises -- in this special edition of the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on ThreadsWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailLinks from the Show:iPhone 17 Pro is here with hugely improved cooling & unibody frameApple Watch Series 11 hides hypertension monitoring & better battery in a familiar shellApple's base iPhone 17 grows up with a better screen & improved camerasApple Watch SE 3 refreshed with modern design, features, and budget-friendly priceApple Watch Ultra 3 iterative yet necessary update with 5G is hereiPhone Air is here with new Apple modem, slim design, and A19 Pro performanceApple's new iPhone 17 accessories include the TechWoven case and Crossbody StrapLive Translation will also work with AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2MagSafe battery resurrected, gives up to 40 hours of use to iPhone AirSupport 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

T'was the week before the iPhone launch and all about the house, every leaker is trying to get in one more rumor, while the Google/Apple deal is safe, and Apple looks to the future of Apple Vision Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Insta360: Buy the new GO Ultra at store.insta360.com and the first 30 buyers to use the promo code "appleinsider" get a free Sticky TabLinks from the Show:Google's antitrust case ruling leaves Apple deal untouchedApple to upgrade Siri with web search powered by Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence may lag competitors, but that doesn't bother most iPhone buyersApple shares surge after federal Google search deal rulingApple Vision Pro's biggest market is enterprise, in spite of obvious limitationsiPhone Fold 2026 rumored with lighter Apple Vision Air in 2027Globular Cluster CMA1 Comfort Mod for Apple Vision Pro review: customized weight redistributionApple sets its sights on turning future Apple Vision product into Smart Sunglasses<a hr

Apple has announced its "Awe Dropping" event which will doubtlessly center on the iPhone, but there's also going to be new Apple Watches -- and maybe also AirPods Pro 3.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comConstant Contact: Get thirty days free and take control of your marketing at constantcontact.comLinks from the Show:What to expect from Apple's iPhone 17 'Awe Dropping' event on September 9New Liquid Apple Event logo moves and changes color when swipedTorrent app removal proves that third-party app stores will not be free of Apple controlInconsistency between TechWoven & iPhone 17 crossbody strap makes everything look fakeCamera Control is being redesigned for iPhone 18, not abandonedRecharged rumor: iPhone 17 Pro may get reverse wireless chargingBig changes rumored to be coming to the iPhone for the next three yearsAnother executive departs Apple for Meta even as a hiring freeze begins<a href="https://applein

Google has unveiled its new Pixel range just ahead of the iPhone 17 launch, which is now only weeks away and looks like it might see Apple releasing new TechWoven cases, while perhaps reconsidering the Camera Control for next year.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's Buy Me a Coffee via his blogSponsored by:Insta360: Buy the new GO Ultra at store.insta360.com and the first 30 buyers to use the promo code "appleinsider" get a free Sticky TabLinks from the Show:Google Pixel 10, Pro, Fold arrive, try to spoil the iPhone 17 partyMade by Google Event in 11 minutes - VergeGoogle started the green bubble Messages fight, is now tired of itNew iPhone 17 synthetic material cases rumored to replace FineWovenIs Apple's FineWoven replacement called 'TechWoven?'Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rightsApple TV+ subscription jumps to $12.99 per monthSix years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial successMasimo sues feds to stop Apple Watch pulse oximetry restoration

Apple is bringing back the blood oxygen sensor to the Apple Watch, the iPhone 17 will be costlier but have more storage, and there's a hint of what's coming next with the MacBook Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac for 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:To no one's surprise, politicians are wrong about iOS 26 message filteringNobody is going to send you unsolicited messages for remote workiPhone Fold rumors and renders: What to expect after years of leaks and speculationApple's iPhone 17 Pro $50 pricing increase strategy won't matter to half of buyersiPhone 17 Pro price rise might get masked by increased storageNew Siri will bring voice control to just about all apps — but maybe not bankingNew Siri's App Intents will make or break Apple's Home HubSiri's biggest upgrade yet takes shape with 'Linwood' & 'Glenwood'<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/13/apple-said-to-be-working-on-ring-like-doorbell-camera-and-smart-cameras

A fifth developer beta is out for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, while the new iPhone 17 launch date has leaked, and Apple tells its staff it's serious about AI, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Try Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for free at oracle.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:New in iOS 26 beta 5: Camera and Mail toggles, Apple Watch display leak, moremacOS 26 says goodbye to the classic hard drive iconApple has sold 3 billion iPhones since 2007All hands on deck: Tim Cook, Craig Federighi address Apple employees on AI, SiriSiri may get Chat GPT-like search powers driven by a new Apple teamGoogle mocks Apple's AI delays while standing in a graveyard of late and abandoned productsThis time, the iPhone 17 Air battery may have actually been leakediPhone 17 launch date may have been leaked by German wireless carriersApple's existing U.S. manufacturing partners main beneficiaries of new $100B investment<a href="h

Apple has intentionally released the iOS 26 public beta and, it has inadvertently shown us an iPhone 17 in the wild, and behind the scenes it's working to secure the future of the Apple Card.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:IDEO U: Get 15% off any IDEO U training course at ideou.com/appleinsiderConstant Contact: Get thirty days free and take control of your marketing at constantcontact.com.Links from the Show:John Finnemore: Fahrenheit v CelsiusApple seeds the first public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26Be strong, let everyone else risk their devices and data with the new betasiPhone 17 may have been spotted in the wildNew iPhone 17 dummy models estimate how some expected colors may lookJP23Morgan Chase is the hot favorite for Apple Card takeoverCaleb Hammer - YouTubeiOS 26 Message filtering upsetting fundraising politicians that want to annoy iPhone usersApple and others back government plan to digitize healthcare<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/30/apple-hits-back-at-doj-antitrust-suit-paragraph-by-par

AppleCare has been revamped to be better, cheaper, and possibly more complicated, while Apple Intelligence is not doomed, and the iPhone Fold display could be in a legal battle.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Mint Mobile: New customers can get  3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month at mintmobile.com/AIpodcastLinks from the Show:Apple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaksUncovered iOS 26 beta image hints at sleep score for Apple WatchWhat's new in iOS 26 beta 4: Silence Unknown Callers, Dynamic Wallapers, Camera AppApple brings back notification summaries for news in iOS 26Rumored HomePod with screen gets an indirect nod in iOS 26AppleCare One launches as a single plan to cover multiple Apple devicesAppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services comparedBOE's new fight with Samsung Display could affect the iPhone FoldiPhone Fold screen size revealed in dubious new leakiPhone 17 Air rumored to shrink battery & lean on iOS 26 to keep upLightning iPhones get real USB-C support with custom case<a href="https

Apple Watch turns out to be remarkably good as an early pregnancy detector, while rumors keep mounting up about what colors the new iPhone 17 range will come in -- and "Severance" has led Apple TV+ to a record number of award nominations.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Constant Contact: Get thirty days free and take control of your marketing at constantcontact.com.ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/appleinsider.Mint Mobile: New customers can get  3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15/month at mintmobile.com/AIpodcastOpenCase: Visit OpenCase: Magsafe Perfected and use promo code "APPLEINSIDER" for 10% off.Links from the Show:Firefox will be the only browser still supporting macOS Big Sur sooniCloud Passwords autofill now available in Firefox for WindowsChinese-made iPhones won't be banned in US over supplier trade theft allegationsiPhone 17 Pro may get display upgrade Apple reportedly scrappediPhone 17 enters trial production in IndiAnalyst who claimed iPhone 17 would use A18 backtracksApple Watch sensors are so good, it could provide the first pregnancy indicatorsApple wants to avoid another three-year wait for more 'Severance

This week, Apple released a third iOS 26 developer beta, and lost an Apple Intelligence executive, all on the anniversary of when Steve Jobs came back to the company, plus there's news of what's next with the Apple Vision Pro.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Try Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for free at oracle.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Returning Steve Jobs took over Apple 28 years ago, on July 9, 1997Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his graveMeta lured AI exec away from Apple with blockbuster $200M pay packageMeta poaches Apple Intelligence executive amid larger leadership restructureSamsung may have built a new factory just for folding iPhone displaysApple's design team leadership in flux once again with Jeff Williams retirementApple COO Jeff Williams retiring later in 2025, replaced by SVP Sabih KhanApple seeds third developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26What's new in iOS 26 beta 3: Wallpaper color options, stronger blur effects, and moreThird tvOS 26 developer b

Apple is celebrating 10 years of Apple Music, but ignoring 18 years of the iPhone. Plus Siri is not being replaced by ChatGPT, and ads for the "F1" movie may never cease, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailLinks from the Show:TechPost podcastiPad Pros podcast'F1' is Apple's biggest hit with $55M+ opening weekendApple's iPhone came out 18 years ago and changed the worldAfter years of rumors, Apple now has a production prototype iPhone foldApple plans low-cost MacBook based on iPhone processorApple Vision Pro with M5 may arrive before the end of 2025Apple's take on smart glasses may finally start shipping in late 2027Apple Music's ten years, billions of dollars in fines, and one failureApple celebrates 10 years of Apple Music with new studio for artistsHow to get Apple Music to show you your most-played songs of all time<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/30/apple-musics-birthday-specials

Apple has annoyed some users with its F1 Wallet promotion, and pleased others with its Finder icon redesign, plus there's news of the M5 iPad Pro, how Apple Intelligence briefly went down, and just how Workout Buddy has turned out on Apple Watch.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:IDEO U: Get 15% off any IDEO U training course at ideou.com/appleinsiderOpenCase: Visit OpenCase: Magsafe Perfected and use promo code "APPLEINSIDER" for 10% off.Links from the Show:It wasn't just you, Apple Intelligence was downApple's second developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 have arrivedWhat's new in iOS 26 beta 2: New ringtone, Control Center tweak, recovery assistant and moremacOS Tahoe beta 2 swaps Finder icon colors back after historic design fumbleApple's 'F1' ad in Wallet won't hurt you, but it might save you $10How to train smarter with Workout Buddy in iOS 26 & watchOS 26M5 OLED iPad Pro fall release more certain, screen production underwayFive ways iPadOS 26 turns iPad into a productivity powerhouse<a href="https://appleinsi