AppleInsider Podcast
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Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday.
- 1 hour 16 minutesSix or seven iPhones a year, new iMac Pro, and low-cost MacBooks on the AppleInsider Podcast
By 2027, Apple may be releasing six or seven iPhones every year -- and new rumors say there could be two low-cost MacBooks, plus maybe the return of the iMac Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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- How much faster is M5 versus M4?
- iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027 | AppleInsider
- Bezel-free iPhone 20 display inches closer to production
- When open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad mini
- iOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple products
- iMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chip
- New iMac with OLED display rumored to launch in 2027
- Apple's budget MacBook could reuse iPhone 13's A15 chip
- Apple's 2026 executive shuffle is only the beginning as Cook nears retirement
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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
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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
- (01:31) - Six or seven iPhones a year
- (32:05) - iPhone Fold
- (45:14) - iMac Pro and OLED iMac
- (50:26) - iOS 26 leaks
- (53:42) - Low-cost MacBook
- (58:10) - AI departmens and departures
19 December 2025, 9:22 am - 1 hour 13 minutesApple's ghost town, new iPads, smart rings, and Snow Leopard on the AppleInsider Podcast
So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again.
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- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
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Links from the Show:
- Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
- Apple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiring
- Dozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000
- Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculation
- Apple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit
- Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere
- Leak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026
- Pebble's simple smart ring lets you make voice notes from your finger
- ICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removal
- Apple's removal of ICEBlock sees repeated protests at Portland store
- Stop this myth that Snow Leopard was just some tune-up Mac release
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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
- (00:54) - Exit stage left
- (15:55) - Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams
- (40:30) - New iPads
- (47:58) - Pebble smart ring
- (58:17) - Controversy Corner
- (01:06:28) - Snow Leopard
12 December 2025, 8:50 am - 1 hour 7 minutesAlan Dye & John Giannandrea are leaving Apple on this week's AppleInsider Podcast
Your AppleInsider Podcast host Wesley Hilliard is joined by guest Tim Chaten to discuss the implications of Apple's latest high-profile departures, plus they get into the future of Apple Vision Pro on AppleInsider+.
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Links from the Show:
- Tim Chaten on Mastodon
- iPad Pros Podcast
- Vision Pros Podcast
- Be wary of the rumored connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health
- Apple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiring
- Apple owes its greatest strength in AI to Giannandrea
- Apple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta
- Alan Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhere
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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
- (01:27) - Guest: Tim Chaten
- (11:09) - Apple Health and ChatGPT
- (28:42) - John Giannandrea retires
- (41:56) - Alan Dye goes to Meta
- (56:50) - Closing and podcast reviews
5 December 2025, 4:00 am - 1 hour 14 minutesTim Cook isn't retiring in 2026, Pixel gets an iPhone feature, & accessibility talk on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook's retirement, Apple's accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.
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Links from the Show:
- Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026
- Apple's smart home display: How pieces are falling into place
- Apple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled users
- Hikawa iPhone grip accessory sells out fast from the online Apple Store
- Moving files between Android and iPhone just got simpler
- Apple on track to dethrone Samsung for global smartphone lead
- Google's new 'Wicked'-inspired ad takes another swing at the iPhone
- Get ready for a foldable iPhone that costs as much as a 16-inch MacBook 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
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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]
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★28 November 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 22 minutesApple gives up on MLS, the Mac Pro, and an iPhone designer on this week's AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's sports media strategy is up in the air, the Mac Pro may actually be dead this time, and Apple's doom won't be found in a single employee departure on the AppleInsider Podcast. This week's bonus segment in AppleInsider+ covers podcasts William and Wes listen to.
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- Wes on Bluesky
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Links from the Show:
- Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
- Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025
- Apple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026
- MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of schedule
- Apple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors
- iOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan
- Mac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio instead
- In with a bang, out in silence — the end of the Mac Pro
- Expect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027
- iPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026
- Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028
- Industrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup
- How Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
- HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
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
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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
- (08:47) - Apple Podcast charts
- (26:31) - Apple Sports strategy
- (36:59) - Siri changes in Japan
- (41:49) - RIP Mac Pro?
- (50:38) - Apple's new product schedule
- (01:00:47) - Apple DOOM™
- (01:08:12) - Pixar and Toy Story
- (01:12:47) - Closing comments
21 November 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 19 minutesThe privacy of smart glasses, launching jets in Immersive Video, & more on the AppleInsider Podcast
Willam and Wes discuss the privacy implications of smart glasses with cameras, the misreported death of iPhone Air 2, and watching jets take off from the USS Nimitz in Apple Vision Pro on this week's AppleInsider Podcast. The bonus topic for paid subscribers covers everyday carry and the tech replacing it.
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- William Gallagher on email
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Links from the Show:
- Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID feature
- Limited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion house
- Why camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disaster
- Moving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI plan
- iPhone Air 2 won't be out in 2026, claims questionable report
- Leaker backtracks: iPhone Air not canceled, is getting two cameras instead
- You can now buy Sony's VR controllers for the Apple Vision Pro
- Streaming live sports to Apple Vision Pro is a pipe dream a startup cannot easily solve
- Launch in an F-18 from the USS Nimitz in the new Apple Vision Pro immersive experience
- Bentel Studio - Untitled Folder Wallet
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
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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) - iPhone Socks
- (11:01) - Smart glasses and privacy
- (25:17) - Apple Fitness+ moving to Health+
- (33:52) - iPhone Air 2
- (43:35) - USS Nimitz in Immersive Video
14 November 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 23 minutesApple Vision Pro, iOS 26, and Google isn't saving Siri, on the AppleInsider Podcast
In the week we've had the iOS 26.1 update, it's time to look forward to iOS 26.2, plus the review is in for the M5 Apple Vision Pro, and it's claimed that Apple is replacing Siri with Google Gemini. As if, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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- William Gallagher on email
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- Wes Hilliard on email
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Links from the Show:
- New in iOS 26.2: Liquid Glass, News, Podcasts, and Sleep Score changes
- Apple may pay $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri
- Apple Vision Pro with M5 review: a chip can't fix developer relations
- Expect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production process
- M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy XR: Processing power vs. AI
- Apple Creator Studio referenced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, but meaning is unclear
- Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding
- Apple TV's rebrand introduces a new logo and a signature sound
- Forget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass
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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
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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
- (00:53) - iOS 26.1
- (04:56) - iOS 26.2
- (17:46) - Siri and Google Gemini
- (38:43) - M5 Apple Vision Pro
- (54:20) - Apple Vision Pro versus Samsung Galaxy XR
- (58:24) - Apple Creator Studio
- (01:08:36) - Apple TV
7 November 2025, 7:39 am - 1 hour 14 minutesNew Affinity app, OLED iPad mini, and ads in Apple Maps, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Affinity users can now un-cross their fingers as the fate of these apps has been revealed, as has Apple's latest earnings report, while looking ahead we can anticipate an iPad mini with an OLED screen -- but also adverts in Apple Maps.
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Links from the Show:
- How much faster is M5 versus M4?
- iPhone 17, tariffs, and more: What to expect from Apple's Q4 2025 financials
- OLED iPad mini, MacBook Air, iPad Air are in the works
- iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera rumor surfaces once again
- iPad Pro rumored to get iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber cooling in early 2027
- Ads likely coming to Apple Maps in 2026
- Tantalizing clue hints at Pixelmator Pro and more coming to iPad soon
- When an ex weaponizes Family Sharing — and how little you can do
- Apple touches $4 trillion market value after surge in iPhone 17 sales
- Apple joins advisory board for 'The Game Awards'
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
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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
- (03:03) - Earnings
- (06:10) - Affinity
- (11:59) - Pixelmator Pro and more for iPad
- (19:10) - iPad volume buttons
- (22:26) - OLED and waterproof iPad mini
- (39:32) - Project Bongo
- (45:34) - iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture
- (52:10) - Apple Maps ads
- (01:03:04) - More Affniity
- (01:04:12) - Games Awards
- (01:07:38) - Family Sharing gone wrong
31 October 2025, 8:26 am - 1 hour 2 minutesApple Vision Pro, iPad Pro, and external SSDs on a budget, on the AppleInsider Podcast
There's still more to find out about the M5 updates to the Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro, plus so many rumors about the future of the iPhone -- and also just why we are able to update the storage on certain Macs.
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- William Gallagher on email
- Mike Wuerthele on email
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Links from the Show:
- How much faster is M5 versus M4?
- After the iPhone Fold, expect bezel-free & flip models in 2027 and 2028
- Relax - Apple tweaking production numbers on new iPhone models is normal
- Deep production cutbacks again rumored to hit iPhone Air supply chain
- Wells Fargo hikes AAPL target to $290 on high AI expectations
- iPhone 17 demand continues to beat analyst expectations
- New Apple Vision Pro developer strap moves data 40x faster than before
- New Apple Vision Pro with M5 doubles refresh rate of Mac Virtual Display
- How to make your own external SSD: Boost your Mac's storage cheaply
- Jon Prosser pushes back after reports claim he ignored Apple lawsuit
- Judges seems sympathetic to Apple in App Store appeal hearing
- Folding iPad release may have been delayed until 2029
- Anniversary iPhone 20 rumored to launch months earlier than expected
- iPhone 18 A20 chip will cost TSMC a lot more to make
- GM ridiculously thinks that not offering CarPlay in future cars is 'Jobsian'
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
- (01:08) - iPhone Air is doomed
- (10:45) - Analysts and the iPhone 17
- (14:41) - Economical SSD
- (26:35) - Games and the Apple Vision Pro developer strap
- (38:35) - Mac on Apple Vision Pro
- (44:37) - M5 iPad Pro
- (46:57) - Jon Prosser
- (51:32) - Pink/Orange
- (54:35) - Foldable iPad and future iPhones
24 October 2025, 7:53 am - 1 hour 15 minutesM5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has released three new devices with the M5 processor, but very few other changes. The new MacBook Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad Pro are all better than their predecessors -- and they are at the same price -- but the question is whether or not they are worth upgrading to.
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Links from the Show:
- How much faster is M5 versus M4?
- Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computing
- You can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one - yet
- Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple Store
- Lakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision Pro
- New iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modem
- iPad Pro M5 vs M4 iPad Pro: Where Apple's best tablet got updated
- 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versions
- M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgrade
- SVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +
- Apple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusion
- Apple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise ever
- Rumored Apple Home Hub tablet to be made in Vietnam, cost $350
- Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription service
- Apple Clips social video app killed after eight years
- Steve Jobs featured on American Innovation $1 gold coin for 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: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:29) - M5 iPad Pro
- (14:16) - M5 Apple Vision Pro
- (37:11) - Dual Knit Band and other accessories
- (53:33) - M5 MacBook Pro
- (56:21) - Apple TV minus
- (01:02:43) - Clips
- (01:04:19) - Coining it in
17 October 2025, 7:51 am - 1 hour 20 minutesSlide Over, Apple Glasses, and the Underdogs, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has -- mostly -- brought back Slide Over to the iPad, while the company is looking more focused than ever on Apple Glasses, it may also be shaking up its management team. Plus speaking of teams, the Underdogs are back.
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- Wes Hilliard on email
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Links from the Show:
- What's new in iPadOS 26.1 beta 2: Slide Over returns, visual tweaks
- AR screen won't come until the second generation Apple Glasses
- John Giannandrea wasn't Apple's AI savior, and the company may be looking for a replacement
- Apple's leadership page will look very different in the next five years
- One of these three Apple executives will probably be Tim Cook's replacement
- Apple's EU Digital Markets Act antitrust debacle may be settled soon
- ICEBlock app removed from App Store after DOJ demands, citing safety concerns
- Ex-execs slam Tim Cook for eroding Apple's moral authority after ICEBlock pull
- ICEBlock isn't the only ICE-tracking app that Apple and Google have removed
- Developers must comply with new Texas age requirement law, and Apple has detailed how
- Discord support was breached, and accounts vary on how bad it was
- The Underdogs return to attack Windows' Blue Screen of Death
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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
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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
- (13:30) - Apple Glass
- (30:41) - iPadOS and Slide Over
- (40:44) - Apple leadership
- (49:19) - EU DMA
- (50:47) - Controversy Corner
- (01:12:52) - So anyway....
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