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Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.
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The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfine, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCareiPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 ProTernus spent 15 years planning the iPhone DuoApple CEO John Ternus says design still means everything & includes whimsyiPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders beginDon't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on FridayJoswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe'Unlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac StudioPerplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveatWhat you need to use HomePods for Mac system audioHomePod mini 2's Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod modelsDevil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeViewHomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says AppleSkip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platformApple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouseSony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gamingApple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand PrixSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and ea
Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:BBC Scotland voice recognition sketchTouchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple eventRight on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cutJP Morgan dismisses iPhone cuts report, hikes AAPL target to $360Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is brightOwning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we needIf we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolutionNew Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setupThe Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensiveThat five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AIHomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4KUpdated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound optionHomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one appHomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heelHomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPadTwo HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 eachApple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount optionsNo biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal dataApple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/13/beats-x-pokemon-collaboration-reveal-beats-pill-with-pikachu-and-mimikyu-art
Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub tablet, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home HubApple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debutHome Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to displayApple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it seesSiri AI & Smart Replies coming to Apple TV hardwareNew four-HomePod mini surround sound config will come with smart home updatesNew Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LGSecond October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focusTouch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or NovemberTouch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighteriPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layeriPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode updateDevelopers can now submit iPhone Duo apps & hope for approval in timeSwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users awaySupport 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 PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homekit-insider/id
Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iPhone 18 Pro Max reviewM5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissionsChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAINew Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factoriPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggestsApple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colorsApple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPadApple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta ConnectApple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes'Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus tooSnoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TVHow to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expectedApple Watch Ultra 4 review: An 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 PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcasts
Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderOrigin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and SiriDRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri featuresApple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your homeApple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI pushFuture Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumorBeats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable tooBeats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio comparedM5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still doesThis clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limitsImage data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 ProNeural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devicesApple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital CrownClaimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the serviceiPhone Duo a godsend for mini iPhone fans, minus the priceGive developers time to update apps for iPhone DuoDevelopers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone DuoiPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology
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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and SirimacOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable bestiPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and system optimizations to your iPadvisionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environmentApple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27Apple rolls out tvOS 27 with support for video podcasts, improved audioiPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone DuoiPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI pushiPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragileApple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal managementThree photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to workNew Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness appApple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple WatchApple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panelApple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the detailsApple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audioSiri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everythingiPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Engineering choices, not flawsCraig Federighi admits iPhone Duo may replace iPads for some users<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/
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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:The Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone DuoIt's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone DuoiPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displaysiPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldables comparedHow iPhone Duo compares in size to the iPhone 18 Pro in the wildiPhone Duo users can be authenticated with Apple Watch if Touch ID isn't idealApps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo\Contrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe chargingTwo new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translationNew Apple Watch bands lean into a more subdued color paletteApple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple WatchSiri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everythingNew Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness appiPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, comparedApple Upgrade won't make maxed out iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo easier to swallowApple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensiveApple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photographyApple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal managementDynamic Island now shows three Live ActivitiesiPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incred
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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechLinks from the Show:Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says AppleIncoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEOBoth Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right timeApple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEORead John Ternus first address to employees as he takes over as Apple CEOLuca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymoreApple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or eventsTernus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodusNew evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says AppleIt's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells AppleSam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hackingWhite House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' nowApple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US usersApple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision ProDon't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhoneIt's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will startSupport 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 PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h
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