AppleInsider Podcast

AppleInsider

Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.

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Friday · 1 hr 19 min
Leasing your iPhone, the new China problem, & Apple's future on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast. 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 plans to build on the success of Apple TV No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished 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) - Apple Upgrade (19:34) - Apple and China (37:45) - Apple Glasses and privacy (46:23) - Apple Home Hub (53:21) - Apple TV's future ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
July 24 · 1 hr 12 min
Hide My Email, price rises, Apple Upgrade, and mass iPhone production starts, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant as it’s being portrayed, plus Apple is raising so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual 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 first U.S. price hike in four years Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026? AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, OLED iMac readied, release date hazyApple preps MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo refresh in bigger AI push Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal Caleb Hammer on YouTube 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 (02:49) - HIde My Email (16:07) - Apple Services and price rises (25:56) - Apple Upgrade (42:09) - Masimo ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
July 16 · 1 hr 10 min
Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the 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 Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7 OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026 Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful 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 (37:08) - EU and Apple Pencil (45:45) - iPads (50:10) - M6 and M7 (56:06) - Madden Football or something ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
July 10 · 1 hr 6 min
iPhone Fold, AirPods with cameras, & time capsules all in question on the AppleInsider Podcast
Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your 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 27 beta 3: Siri AI voice customization options Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan 'Widow's Bay' & 'Pluribus' lead Apple's record-breaking charge for 2026 Emmy Awards TV show purchases on Apple TV are finally getting free 4K upgrades 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 (01:10) - Time Capsule (05:12) - Apple Vision Pro (18:31) - AirPods with Cameras (23:56) - iPhone Fold (32:47) - iPhone 18 Pro Max (36:59) - Siri AI (52:38) - Apple Home AI (57:49) - Apple TV 4K ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
July 3 · 1 hr 7 min
iPhone 18 Pro leaks, AirDrop security, and iPhone Fold orders increase, on the AppleInsider Podcast
New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why we shouldn't be concerned about AirDrop, and 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 curb rising costs Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
June 26 · 1 hr 9 min
Price hikes, new betas, and the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products is a blow if you were just about to order. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. Plus we're 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 releases will stretch into 2028 Apple left Apple TV & HomePod out of WWDC and Siri AI is the culprit tvOS 27 beta code backs up HomePod and Apple TV Siri AI rumors New supply chain source is sure iPhone Fold will launch in September 2026 Folding iPhone hinge issues may have been worked out, rumored to ship in fall Leak claims iPhone Ultra 2 is already greenlit, but maybe not iPhone Air 3 Second developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 are out New in iOS 27 beta 2: Update an Apple TV in the Home app, Wallet Insights Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year is Apple TV chief Apple Ring would dominate the fitness market, which is why it can't exist Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms 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 (01:18) - Price increases (10:16) - Apple Home (13:18) - iPhone Fold (27:14) - Beta 2 (55:36) - Eddy Cue (01:04:45) - Google Play Commissions ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
June 19 · 1 hr 8 min
Siri AI, Snap Spectacles, and iPhone rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Siri AI is turning out to be absolutely brilliant, except when it's absolutely atrocious, while your two hosts are having radically different experiences with it on the new betas. Then Snap Spectacles hope to 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 leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all - Fixed Focus Digital iPhone 18 will get 12GB to fully benefit from Siri Apple products are going to get more expensive, says Cook Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress macOS Golden Gate beta review: it's nothing without Siri AI Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them Apple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is great to play modern games Apple's AI agents in Xcode 27 make vibe coding easier 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 (00:45) - Betas (04:59) - iPhone Air 2 and iPhone Fold (27:19) - iPhone 18 (34:01) - macOS Golden Gate (41:08) - iPadOS (57:34) - Snap Spectacles (01:02:24) - Game Porting Toolkit 4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
June 12 · 1 hr 18 min
WWDC, Siri AI, and all of Apple's platforms, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Finally, we know everything about iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. Except there is still so much to find out, and especially now that we're diving into the betas on the AppleInsider 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 minor Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27 Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27 macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27 Expect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27 Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English macOS 27 'Golden Gate' delivers more Liquid Glass and updated Siri iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness Liquid Glass customization & better Apple Intelligence arrive with iPadOS 27 Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27 Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27 tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress iOS 27 keeps iPhone 11 and newer compatibility macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon watchOS 27 supported by just six Apple Watch models iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models For the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware 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:...
June 8 · 23 min
WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint - join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on 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 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
June 5 · 1 hr 13 min
Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, and Apple takes on Chrome, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro. Contact your 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 challenge the entire industry The last visionOS 26 review: Apathy about Apple Vision Pro on display A naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments iPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessity Sketchy iPhone Fold production issue guesswork won't prevent a September launch Possible iPhone Fold prototype shown in new image 40 members of Congress take Towson union's side in letter to Apple's CEO Apple doubling-down on on-device AI at WWDC 2026 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 (00:42) - macOS Big Bear (03:43) - Apple Vision Pro (18:27) - iPhone Fold (37:32) - Apple Music (42:37) - Privacy and Chrome (48:48) - Apple Towson Town Center (01:02:47) - On-device AI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 29 · 1 hr 19 min
iPhone leaks, Apple Vision Pro gaming, and the Ferrari Luce, on the AppleInsider Podcast
You thought the Apple Vision Pro was expensive, but now you could have to choose between buying 180 of the headset, or one Ferrari Luce designed by Jony Ive. Or you could just enjoy the good, the bad, and the 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 what the Siri redesign might look like in iOS 27 'GenAI' Apple subdomain surfaces weeks ahead of WWDC Apple's worst AI feature to get a 'big boost' with upgraded Apple Foundation Models Former Apple designer's take on Ferrari will upset fans of the vehicle brand Future iPhone might get real underwater photography features Apple Vision Pro & PlayStation 5 are the perfect combo with Portal Remote Play app Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Silly leaks (22:10) - Good leaks (31:56) - GenAI (53:20) - Ferrari Luce (01:00:19) - Shot on iPhone (01:10:56) - Apple Vision Pro gamining ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 22 · 1 hr 5 min
Accessibility, AI rumors, and Google I/O, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder 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 Apple's 2026 AI push Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions Improved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27 AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design Don't expect new Macs at WWDC 2026 Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC Problematic hinge could delay the iPhone Fold Apple's iPhone Fold hinge design may become industry standard Latest Apple Immersive rollout exemplifies Apple Vision Pro's entire problem Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 15 · 1 hr 19 min
iOS 26.5 is here, iOS 27 is coming, and Android is trying to get ahead of Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast
There was no sign of the improved Apple Intelligence in this week's launch of iOS 26.5, which must've been a relief to Google as it talked up its apparently new but seemingly very familiar AI features in 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 one year later: Liquid Glass complaints hide the real problem iPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow Safari 27 will use AI to automatically group your browser tabs Liquid Glass won't get killed in macOS 27, expect a tune-up instead Easy to predict changes rumored for iOS 27 apps like a customizable Camera Intel Inside and out: Apple's 40-year relationship Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 8 · 1 hr 12 min
Mac shortages, iPhone rumors, and Schmigadoon! on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is having even greater success with the MacBook Neo than expected, and also startling success with its great but cancelled "Schmigadoon!" show, plus there are so many new iPhone rumors, all on the 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 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally introduce solid-state buttons Smaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumor surfaces again Spring iPhone 18 launch rumored since before iPhone 17 debut in spite of odd rumor Epic vs Apple fight could be put on hold again if Supreme Court sides with Apple Supreme Court denies Apple breathing space in Epic fight Delayed Siri class action suit ends with massive $250M settlement Owning an Apple Home: HomePods as a whole-home audio system 'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple's first-ever Tony nominations despite being cancelled on TV Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:07) - No more Macs (19:01) - MacBook Neo (24:04) - Apple Watch Pride Collection (27:18) - Rumorpalooza (37:56) - Siri and AI options (42:08) - Dynamic Island (45:10) - iPhone 17, 18, and 20 (50:34) - Epic Games (59:00) - Schmigadoon! (01:02:02) - Owning an Apple Home ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 1 · 1 hr 4 min
Apple Vision Pro isn't dead, Ternus talk, & AI rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast
An odd rumor led to premature calls of Apple Vision Pro's death, rumors of AI and Home Hubs abound, and Apple's App Store troubles continue on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: Mike Wuerthele on 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 categories Visual Intelligence to be added to iOS 27 camera app as 'Siri Mode' Apple is gearing up to overhaul the Photos app with AI tools in iOS 27 iOS 27 will offer a range of AI features that can still be ignored Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro & Ternus talk (11:20) - Apple Vision Pro isn't dead (24:50) - App Subscription Contracts (31:01) - Epic vs Apple: a war on two fronts (44:40) - Does Apple make too much stuff? (49:54) - WWDC an AI fest (01:01:40) - End of show ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 24 · 1 hr 18 min
Tim Cook, John Ternus, the FBI, and Star Wars, on the AppleInsider Podcast
You didn't see that coming, at least not now, but Tim Cook's successor is John Ternus and there's so much news about both men. Plus what Apple had to update because of the FBI, how "Star Wars" benefits from the 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 time in introducing five underlings Ternus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insider A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle 'Healthy' Cook plans for a long stay at Apple as chairman Report: New Apple CEO's biggest challenge will be retiring leadership & regular churn When he was hired, Ternus wasn't sure he even belonged at Apple Let John Ternus be John Ternus, and not Cook or Jobs Notification bug that let FBI access messages patched with iOS 26.4.2 High-resolution 200MP camera now expected in 2028 iPhone Latest 'Star Wars' movie cut unnecessary costs by using Apple Vision Pro Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - Tim Cook and John Ternus (53:24) - FBI and iOS (59:13) - 200MP canera (01:02:47) - Star Wars ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 17 · 1 hr 19 min
Mac Neo, iPhone Fold, and stealing from your iPhone, on the AppleInsider Podcast
More rumors of the iPhone Fold, speculation about a Mac Neo, and why you shouldn't be concerned at claims people can steal money from your iPhone, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your 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 the App Store Grok's monetized porn generation almost got it kicked off the App Store Apple at 50: Spatial computing is the future, but when is the question Improbable Visa & iPhone loophole leads to Apple Pay heist that'll never happen to you Owning an Apple Home: Packing, moving out, moving in, and setting up Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:44) - Mac Neo (03:06) - iPhone Fold (16:39) - Jon Prosser (31:07) - App Store Review (56:10) - Apple Vision Pro (01:03:09) - Stealing $10,000 (01:13:03) - Apple Home ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 10 · 1 hr 12 min
iPhone Fold, MacBook Neo, and iPhones in Space, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Say it with us: iPhones in Spaaaaaace. Plus there is a huge amount to say about the latest iPhone Fold rumors, and a lesson for Apple in how the MacBook Neo could even be too successful, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anyway iPhone Fold screens will be made exclusively by Samsung because Apple has no choice Leaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cards Folding iPhone will be named iPhone Ultra, says another leaker First iPhone Fold dummy images show no MagSafe iPhone Fold delays appear possible as early testing hits snags iPhone Fold enters manufacturing test phase right on schedule How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space mission NASA shares Artemis II crew's iPhone shots from space From Apple II to iPhone 17 Pro, Apple's space story comes full circle Incredible MacBook Neo demand may finish off A18 Pro chip stock Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling Support the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:27) - iPhone Fold (42:05) - iPhones in Spaaaaace (51:42) - MacBook Neo (58:24) - Stream Deck ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 3 · 1 hr 25 min
Apple at 50, Siri, Apple Vision Pro, and vibe coding, on the AppleInsider Podcast
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 step Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered speech & rung Nasdaq Opening Bell Tuesday Paul McCartney headlines as Apple celebrates 50 years with an Apple Park fireworks display NASA Artemis II launch getting the Apple Vision Pro immersive video treatment GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets Improved Siri will understand multiple commands in a single sentence Apple is more aggressively booting vibe coding apps from the App Store Apple Intelligence rolled out in China accidentally, without government approval Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is now available in Apple TV channels 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 (04:18) - Apple at 50ish (12:42) - Apple celebrations (29:53) - Apple Vision Pro (41:22) - Siri and Apple Intelligence (57:40) - Vibe coding apps (01:08:02) - Crunchyroll ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
March 27 · 1 hr 17 min
WWDC, Apple Music Genius, and ads in Apple Maps, on the AppleInsider Podcast
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 distills Google Gemini model for on-iPhone processing iOS 27 will finally get that long-awaited Siri update Grammarly CEO steps on same rake over and over in embarrassing interview about AI slop Behind on Siri, Apple makes a billion dollars from rival AI apps Generative video creator Sora is dead along with $1 billion Disney content deal watchOS 8 and watchOS 5 get minor updates with iMessage fix iOS 18.7.7, macOS 15.7.5 updates fix kernel memory leaks & WebKit flaws You are out of time to update: Severe iOS hack code leaks to everyone Apple Maps ads are private and launch in the summer Apple Business Mail tempts Google Workspace users with free email Apple Business goes free, consolidating business and brand management tools in one platform 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 (00:01) - WWDC (25:32) - Apple Music (39:40) - Grammarly (01:01:19) - Planned obsolescence (01:09:13) - Ads in Apple Maps ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★