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 ★