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- 1 hour 18 minutesTim 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
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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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:24) - Tim Cook and John Ternus
- (53:24) - FBI and iOS
- (59:13) - 200MP canera
- (01:02:47) - Star Wars
24 April 2026, 7:31 am - 1 hour 19 minutesMac 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
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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: [email protected]
- (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
17 April 2026, 8:51 am - 1 hour 12 minutesiPhone 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:
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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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:27) - iPhone Fold
- (42:05) - iPhones in Spaaaaace
- (51:42) - MacBook Neo
- (58:24) - Stream Deck
10 April 2026, 9:02 am - 1 hour 25 minutesApple 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
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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: [email protected]
- (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
3 April 2026, 7:58 am - 1 hour 17 minutesWWDC, 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:
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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: [email protected]
- (00:01) - WWDC
- (25:32) - Apple Music
- (39:40) - Grammarly
- (01:01:19) - Planned obsolescence
- (01:09:13) - Ads in Apple Maps
27 March 2026, 9:29 am - 1 hour 12 minutesAirPods Max, MacBook Neo, and Family Sharing on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Premium personal audio compared
- AirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and more
- iPhone 17e review: Welcome improvements
- iFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012
- Tim Cook denies imminent retirement rumors, 'can't imagine life without Apple'
- Tim Cook dashes over to China for the latest Apple anniversary concert
- Apple scales up its partnership with Save the Music
- Tim Cook continues Apple's 50th anniversary victory lap in new interview
- Family Sharing no longer means sharing a credit card in iOS 26.4
- Staff departures do not mean Apple will abandon Liquid Glass
- Siri and refined Liquid Glass controls on the docket for WWDC 2026
- Liquid Glass is divisive now, but Apple knows where it's going
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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:37) - AirPods Max
- (11:42) - MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e
- (38:39) - Apple celebrations
- (46:30) - Staff exit
- (51:15) - Family Sharing
20 March 2026, 8:15 am - 1 hour 26 minutesMacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and special guest David Pogue on the AppleInsider Podcast
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years" is our special guest talking about what did and did not make it into the book, plus there are rumors of the HomeHub and real-world news of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on 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
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Links from the Show:
- "Apple: the First 50 Years" at Amazon
- F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem
- Tim Cook gets a tune-up as Apple TV speeds ahead with F1 promotions
- Apple's long-awaited HomeHub rumored to launch in fall 2026
- HomeHub will recharge with MagSafe by sticking to your wall
- Apple's smart home hub delayed again because modernizing Siri is hard
- Apple Home Hub rumored to offer watchOS-style UI and MagSafe
- MacBook Neo proves Apple can build a $599 laptop without cheapeninqg the Mac
- 2022 Apple Studio Display vs 2026 Apple Studio Display: A lackluster upgrade
- MacBook Neo vs M1 MacBook Air: you decide - M4 lite or M1 plus
- MacBook Neo is just the latest in Apple's 35 years of trying to make a budget portable
- This is what case-makers think the iPhone Fold will look like
- 'X-Plane 12' flight simulator to take advantage of Nvidia CloudXR 6 in visionOS 26.4
- Apple Vision Pro user learns the hard way that flight attendants have the final say
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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:06) - David Pogue
- (46:17) - F1: not the movie
- (54:12) - HomeHub
- (01:00:49) - MacBook Neo
- (01:08:48) - iPhone 17e
- (01:12:28) - Studio Display
- (01:14:16) - iPhone Fold
- (01:20:08) - X-Plane 12
13 March 2026, 9:05 am - 1 hour 12 minutesMacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, iPhone 17e and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple released a slew of new devices this week, including the stellar MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, plus the very good Studio Display XDR, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- @hillithreads on Threads
- @Hillitech on Twitter
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
Sponsored by:
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- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- Apple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo'
- Studio Display Pro rumors resurface after code references suggest a premium model
- iPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe charging
- There's not much in the new M4 iPad Air update other than speed
- Performance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance cores
- MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprises
- How M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI era
- New M5 MacBook Air gets double the storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a higher price
- New Studio Display XDR immediately outshines the updated Studio Display
- MacBook Neo is Apple's new $599 entry-level notebook
- MacBook Neo has compromises, but not all of them will matter to you
- MacBook Neo name chosen to reflect its 'fun, friendly, and fresh' look
- MacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air: Budget notebooks compared
- MacBook Neo is (probably) not for you, that doesn't make it a 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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:24) - Apple launches
- (17:49) - iPad Air
- (23:36) - MacBook Pro
- (33:41) - Studio Displays
- (50:39) - MacBook Neo
6 March 2026, 9:20 am - 1 hour 15 minutesMacBooks, MacBook Pro, and what Apple's launching in March, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Tim Cook has made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- @hillithreads on Threads
- @Hillitech on Twitter
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, again
- Inexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystem
- Compromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
- Rising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBook
- Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro to get small Dynamic Island
- Experience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each race
- Why Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods again
- Nerds are fighting to bring back gadgets even as iPhone wants them dead
- If iPhone Fold is truly coming in 2026, expect big leaks very soon
- Right on schedule, test production of iPhone 18 Pro fires up
- iPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7
- Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch week
- Apple has its problems, but still the only real choice for privacy
- A leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than pets
- A FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacy
- This Meta smartglasses-detecting app is a great model for Apple Glass developers to follow
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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:18) - March launches
- (36:13) - Low-cost MacBook
- (40:37) - Touch-screen MacBook Pro
- (52:47) - Privacy
27 February 2026, 8:30 am - 1 hour 8 minutesMarch 4's Apple Experience, color MacBooks, and iOS 26.4 on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for learning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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- Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook Pro
- March madness: What Apple is getting ready to launch
- March 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launches
- Out of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that special
- Siri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focus
- Apple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screens
- Colorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as March
- Apple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its larger strategy
- Apple Music Playlist Playground among first new AI features in iOS 26.4
- Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timing
- iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default
- Siri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
- Video won't kill the Apple Podcasts star, but will make them more engaging
- A code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlay
- AI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keys
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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:12) - March 4 experience
- (10:42) - MacBook
- (20:49) - AI smart glasses
- (36:26) - Siri Pendant
- (43:30) - iOS 26.4
- (56:42) - Video podcasts
- (59:40) - CarPlay video
20 February 2026, 9:37 am - 1 hour 19 minutesSiri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast
News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises for subscribers, all on the AppleInsider+ podcast.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
- Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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- Squarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDER
- 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:
- Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4
- Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvement
- Apple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon
- 600 Japanese companies want a free ride in Apple's ecosystem
- UK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changes
- One song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fix
- How to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlist
- Discord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad
- Discord's upcoming safety update makes age verification hard to avoid
- FTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'
- After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy
- 2025 sales surge means one in four smartphones on Earth is an iPhone
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:59) - Siri delays
- (17:35) - Apple Health+
- (27:32) - Apple Creator Studio limits
- (41:23) - App Store worldwide
- (49:54) - Apple Music's algorithm
- (01:01:39) - Controversy Corner
- (01:11:26) - One in four smartphones
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