As analysts insist the Apple Ring is either cancelled or on track, as Russian YouTubers keep claiming to have an unreleased M4 MacBook Pro, the AppleInsider Podcast looks at who and what to believe plus what's happening with Apple Intelligence.

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Links from the Show:

• Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after all
• Competing rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be born
• New M4 Macs are expected to launch on November 1
• A Russian YouTuber may have tested the new M4 MacBook Pro
• Russian YouTubers keep showing off alleged M4 MacBook Pros in historic Apple leak
• Russian site listed many leaked M4 MacBook Pro models for sale
• Apple to launch MacBook Air, iPad Air refreshes in early 2025
• Apple's global head of procurement Dan Rosckes to retire after 24 years
• Apple's former hardware chief and current Apple Vision Pro lead is retiring
• Apple kicks off blitz of worldwide visionOS developer events
• Apple Intelligence and iOS 18.1 should debut on October 28
• iCloud.com updated with dark mode, customization options, and tweaked UI

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