AppleInsider Podcast

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.

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• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
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• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

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Links from the Show:

• Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13
• Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
• Apple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debut
• Home Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to display
• Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees
• Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to Apple TV hardware
• New four-HomePod mini surround sound config will come with smart home updates
• New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG
• Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
• Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November
• Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter
• iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
• iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
• Developers can now submit iPhone Duo apps & hope for approval in time
• SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away

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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 Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

Sponsored by:

• Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• iPhone 18 Pro Max review
• M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks
• 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
• Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissions
• ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI
• New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor
• iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests
• Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors
• Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad
• Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect
• Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028
• Apple 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 too
• Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
• How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
• Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected
• Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An 

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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 Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

Sponsored by:

• Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
• Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
• DRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028
• How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features
• Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home
• Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push
• Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor
• Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too
• Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared
• M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080
• New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
• This clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits
• Image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro
• Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices
• Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown
• Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service
• iPhone Duo a godsend for mini iPhone fans, minus the price
• Give developers time to update apps for iPhone Duo
• Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo
• iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus
• John Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first

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]

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 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

Links from the Show:

• iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
• macOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable best
• iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and system optimizations to your iPad
• visionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environment
• Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27
• Apple rolls out tvOS 27 with support for video podcasts, improved audio
• iPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone Duo
• iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
• iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
• Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
• Three photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to work
• New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
• Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
• Apple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panel
• Apple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the details
• Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio
• Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
• iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Engineering choices, not flaws
• Craig Federighi admits iPhone Duo may replace iPads for some users
• John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama

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]

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 Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

Sponsored by:

• MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com

Links from the Show:

• The Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone Duo
• It's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone Duo
• iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays
• iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldables compared
• How iPhone Duo compares in size to the iPhone 18 Pro in the wild
• iPhone Duo users can be authenticated with Apple Watch if Touch ID isn't ideal
• Apps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo\
• Contrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe charging
• Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation
• New Apple Watch bands lean into a more subdued color palette
• Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
• Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
• New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
• iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, compared
• Apple Upgrade won't make maxed out iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo easier to swallow
• Apple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensive
• Apple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photography
• Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
• Dynamic Island now shows three Live Activities
• iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
• iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push

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) - iPhone Duo

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 Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

Links from the Show:

• Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple
• Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO
• Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
• Apple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
• Read John Ternus first address to employees as he takes over as Apple CEO
• Luca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
• Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
• Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
• New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
• It's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
• Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
• White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
• Apple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
• Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
• Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro
• Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
• It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start

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) - Intel-based Mac apps

Apple announced the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, 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:

• Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• M6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price
• You can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October
• MacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards
• Apple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9
• Why the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens
• Mac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra
• Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
• Apple Music's AI disclosure labels will soon be mandatory, rather than optional
• Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US
• Samsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market
• iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks
• It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough
• Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp
• Ambient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
• Hide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
• Smart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story
• OneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO

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]

Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Please note that there's no video this week because of technical problems and pressing the wrong buttons. Video will be back next time.

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:

• MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com

Links from the Show:

• macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
• Watch how AirPods with cameras will work, according to macOS Tahoe
• There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
• What are the rumors about the AirPods Pro 4?
• A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
• Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
• Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
• Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September
• App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
• Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't satisfied Epic
• Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
• Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
• Apple's EU fee changes, which could eventually hit the US
• Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
• It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
• Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses

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

The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest 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

Links from the Show:

• iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
• Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor
• iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro
• Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra'
• Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform
• First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost
• OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot
• New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'
• RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability
• Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power

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) - iPhone 18 Pro

Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, 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

Links from the Show:

• Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now
• Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS
• RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027
• The world's RAM supply crisis is going to get worse before it gets better
• Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer
• Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact
• Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review
• PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
• Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple Health
• WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use
• New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all
• Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud
• Apple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here
• Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies
• Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store due to CSAM
• 2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip
• iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved
• Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans
• Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter what you've heard today

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) - Apple Intelligence tokens