Ray Wong, Gizmodo's Senior Editor for Consumer Tech, joins me to talk about all the Good and Bad from Apple in 2025. There are things to like, things to dislike, and things that have implications that will affect Apple in the years to come.

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Special guest Joel Feder from TheDrive.com joins the podcast to talk about the future of Apple, and its uncertain relationship with the automotive industry. Is it now turning its back on CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra? Is Apple losing traction in another emerging space where cars are now software-defined vehicles more than ever?

GM Bets You’ll Miss CarPlay Less With Built-In Apple Music Support

https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-bets-youll-miss-carplay-less-with-built-in-apple-music-support

Your Next EV Won’t Be Obsolete: How Rivian Is Designing for the Next Decade

https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-rivian-is-future-proofing-its-evs-7-10-years-out

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Apple releases iOS 26.2 and the latest software updates for its entire lineup. Three new Apple products and a mystery fourth one get leaked by internal code and show us what's coming in 2026. Plus, the major shake-up with leadership and talent leaving Apple puts them at a crossroads. Where do they go from here? Is it a good thing? Or is Apple in trouble?

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Android and Apple can now seamlessly AirDrop & Quick Share files between devices. Is this a sign of more collaborations to come? iPhone Pocket sold out because they barely made any. What's next for iOS 27? And will the 'iPhone Fold' be too expensive?

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The Apple November product launch is not what you expected; it's a designer sock for your iPhone. I mean, it's the iPhone Pocket. Plus, Tesla is finally looking to bring CarPlay to its vehicles. Apple is delaying the next iPhone Air release, and a change of guard is happening within Apple management.

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We could still see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini in November. All the products we expect to see from Apple in 2026. Plus, Apple's Q4 Earnings and the takeaways on the company's health from them.

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I talked to the Apple Vision Pro Team with iJustine about how they created their new Spatial Personas, and we did it for the first time ever in a FaceTime call. Hear what the team has to say about the new rendering process and how they made such a significant leap.

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What you need to know about the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro & M5 Apple Vision Pro! Who does it make sense for to either upgrade or make a purchase for the first time? Plus, Apple's finally working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro

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Apple could be dropping new M5 Apple Devices this week. Here's everything we know about the new M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, and M5 Apple Vision Pro & More! Plus, Apple rebrands Apple TV+ to Apple TV, and new reports about their smartglasses strategy.

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Apple halts development of the rumored lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro to fast-track their own version of the Meta RayBan Glasses. The FCC leaks multiple new M5-based Apple products, and Russian YouTubers leak the M5 iPad Pro. Plus, what to expect from Apple in October.

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