AppleInsider Podcast

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, iPhone Duo, and iOS 27 on the AppleInsider Podcast

Every new detail learned about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER Links from the Show: iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri macOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable best iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and system optimizations to your iPad visionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environment Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27 Apple rolls out tvOS 27 with support for video podcasts, improved audio iPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone Duo iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management Three photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to work New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch Apple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panel Apple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the details Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Engineering choices, not flaws Craig Federighi admits iPhone Duo may replace iPads for some users John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama 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 ★

iPhone Duo design & MagSafe problems on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Links from the Show: The Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone Duo It's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone Duo iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldables compared How iPhone Duo compares in size to the iPhone 18 Pro in the wild iPhone Duo users can be authenticated with Apple Watch if Touch ID isn't ideal Apps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo\ Contrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe charging Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation New Apple Watch bands lean into a more subdued color palette Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, compared Apple Upgrade won't make maxed out iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo easier to swallow Apple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensive Apple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photography Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management Dynamic Island now shows three Live Activities iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push 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) - iPhone Duo (55:34) - Apple Watches and AirPods ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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CEO John Ternus, legal battles, & iPhone Fold on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Links from the Show: Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time Apple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO Read John Ternus first address to employees as he takes over as Apple CEO Luca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple It's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now Apple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America' Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start 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) - Intel-based Mac apps (08:40) - Ternus (25:26) - Leadership changes continue (28:15) - OpenAI (41:31) - Controversy Corner (49:33) - Apple Vision Pro surgery (54:10) - iPhone event and preorders ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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New Macs, AI Music, & Tim Cook on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple announced the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: M6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price You can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October MacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards Apple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9 Why the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens Mac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing Apple Music's AI disclosure labels will soon be mandatory, rather than optional Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US Samsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp Ambient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization Hide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com Smart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story OneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO 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 ★

AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast. Please note that there's no video this week because of technical problems and pressing the wrong buttons. Video will be back next time. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Links from the Show: macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub Watch how AirPods with cameras will work, according to macOS Tahoe There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them What are the rumors about the AirPods Pro 4? A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't satisfied Epic Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga Apple's EU fee changes, which could eventually hit the US Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses 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 (11:59) - AirPods Pro with cameras (32:56) - Siri AI and publishers (45:41) - App Store problems (56:12) - Epic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast

The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER Links from the Show: iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts' RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power 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) - iPhone 18 Pro (15:12) - iPhone Bendy (17:20) - Jeffries Tube (24:51) - Apple Intelligence cost and cameras (36:04) - OpenAI's HomePod (45:24) - RAM shortages ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast

Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts: @williamgallagher_ on Threads @WGallagher on Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on email Wes's blog Hillitech Links from the Show: Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027 The world's RAM supply crisis is going to get worse before it gets better Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple Health WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud Apple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store due to CSAM 2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter what you've heard today 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 Intelligence tokens (19:35) - RAM crisis (30:41) - Do not freeze your hot iPhone (39:26) - Don't drop iPhones from planes (44:53) - Email scams, Google Health, and OpenAI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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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 ★

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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 ★

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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 ★

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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 ★

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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 ★

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 ★

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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 ★

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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:...

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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 ★

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 ★

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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 ★

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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 ★

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 ★