AppleInsider Podcast

Twenty years of rumors about an Apple Ring have to lead somewhere soon, and in the meantime, we have more betas to try, and more iPhone 17 rumors to explore.

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• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• Malcolm Owen on Twitter

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Links from the Show:

• How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the water
• iPhone 17 cameras may get variable aperture for better bokeh
• iPhone 17 again said to kill off plus size in favor of iPhone slim
• Apple has reportedly dropped Qualcomm modems on two 2025 iPhones
• Microsoft Copilot is fairly relaxed about trademark use
• Google gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookies
• Party's over: Apple tries to shrink costs of Apple TV+ productions
• Look out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in beta
• How to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18
• Apple seeds fourth developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2
• How to use iPhone Mirroring in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
• Nearly every Apple service involved in Paris Olympics coverage
• Android switchers boost iPhone Sales — but not for the iPhone 15
• Apple Intelligence may get ability to create Apple Music playlist art
• Elephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releases
• Apple TV+ seeks more movie licenses from Hollywood studios

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

• (00:00) - Intro and Apple Vision Pro

Now that the public betas are out, even more people are customizing their iPhones, iPads, and to an extent, their Macs. Plus as app developers start exploiting Apple's new features, Apple is looking to expand its ads with famous chumbox advertiser Taboola.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!
• Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• iOS 18 review: expansive customization with a pinch of AI
• macOS Sequoia beta review: yet again small but welcome changes
• Global iPhone shipments are rising, but Apple is losing share to Chinese rivals
• Apple's India business surges by 33% as iPhone sales grow
• Apple Intelligence to drive upgrade cycles for iPhone and iPad
• New rumor backs up claim of a rose-colored iPhone 16 Pro
• Apple stock overtakes Microsoft on increased AI expectations
• iPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slack
• Stream Deck will be compatible with iPad very soon
• Hands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discounts
• TinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a mock iPod
• Hitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari's privacy protections
• Phone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassination
• Apple News ads may get much worse with new Taboola deal
• Delta 1.6 classic game emulator now available for iPad
• Is Apple finally serious about gaming after its latest push?
• Those Games turns crappy mobile game ads into actually good puzzles
• The Wizard

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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Apple Watch redesign rumors are on again, off again, while iOS 16 beta keeps improving, and Samsung is not looking very original this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• ExpressVPN: Visit expressvpn/aipodcast for three months off a one-year plan on the VPN that keeps your data safe while not slowing down your Macs, iPhones, or iPads.

Links from the Show:

• Ad agency reuses TUAW domain in stupid SEO play
• Apple Watch Series 10 - All the screen, size, and band rumors
• Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesign
• Advanced Apple Watch health monitoring features are hitting some roadblocks
• Apple is ramping up for a big iPhone 16 sales boost thanks to Apple Intelligence
• iPhone 16 fast charging could get a 40W boost
• iPhone 16 Pro again rumored to get Tetraprism zoom lens
• Samsung's Galaxy Ring is out, but it won't be a problem for the Apple Ring
• iOS 18 beta 3 brings dark mode to all icons — kind of
• Apple Intelligence is inching closer to beta testing
• Apple probably isn't taking a seat on OpenAI's board after all
• Siri improved with Apple Intelligence won't roll out until 2025
• Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hub
• Apple's Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screen
• Apple's next big thing could be a home robot
• Workplace thriller 'Severance' returns to Apple TV+ in early 2025
• Brad Pitt's 'F1' Apple Original film speeds to theaters in summer 2025
• How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK election
• Try out Safari's new Highlights on Wes's review

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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As the original HomePods officially become vintage items, Apple is said to be readying even more new iPads. Plus iOS 18 and iPhone 16 are old news, it's time to talk about 2025's releases.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsider
• Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• Apple Intelligence may be coming to Vision Pro — but not soon
• Apple is already working on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, and more
• Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip orders
• All iPhone 16 models said to be powered by A18 chips
• Apple's entire iPad lineup for the next year may have just been leaked
• Vulnerabilities found in Swift repository left millions of iPhone apps exposed
• ChatGPT for Mac app logged queries in an unencrypted file before getting caught
• Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the 'vintage products' list

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning fans, plus RCS messaging is in beta -- and may just earn Apple a new audience.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• Apple Intelligence & iPhone mirroring aren't coming to EU because of the DMA
• Apple's Core Technology Fee at the center of EU's first DMA violation investigation
• Apple's second wave of fall update betas adds iPhone Mirroring 
• SharePlay in Apple Music gets more shareable in iPadOS 18
• Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac are now available
• How Apple's software engineering teams manage and test new operating system features ahead of launch
• US AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile users overseas hit by major outage
• Why AAA games promoted by Apple flop in the App Store
• Beats Pill review: Premium, but worth the money
• Pill People are back
• Apple and Meta iOS 18 AI chatbot integration discussions ended long ago
• Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AI
• Siri is superpowered with Apple Intelligence
• ChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024
• Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are required
• Genmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect Memoji
• Apple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation tool
• Tim Cook spills the beans on Apple Intelligence's use of OpenAI, and AI hallucinations
• Apple is paying OpenAI with exposure, not cash

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say.

Contact your hosts:

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!

Links from the show:

• Special WWDC Edition: Interviewing MacPaw's Oleksandr Kosovan on the AppleInsider Podcast
• iOS 18 is here to help with Apple Intelligence, Messages improvements & more
• Apple's Journal app is getting new features in iOS 18, but it's still not on iPad
• Siri is superpowered with Apple Intelligence
• Apple Intelligence impresses now, and it's still very early
• Is Apple Intelligence artificial?
• Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesign
• Not all new Apple Intelligence features will be available in the fall
• Apple Vision Pro sequel stalls as work on cheaper consumer headset continues
• EU has very serious issues with Apple, says competition chief
• Apple Pay Later is getting killed in favor of third-party loan integration

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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Get the developers' perspective on all things WWDC and Apple Intelligence in this exclusive interview with MacPaw founder - and owner of the best Apple museum -- Oleksandr Kosovan.

Contact your host:

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email

Learn about MacPaw, Oleksandr Kosovan, and Setapp via our MacPaw

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves -- or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

AppleInsider is sponsored by:

• Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• 'Apple Intelligence' at the core of next-gen Apple hardware, services
• Siri is reborn in iOS 18 — everything Apple's voice assistant will be able to do -- our last second leak on Siri
• Why AI gadgets and wearables won't replace smartphones anytime soon
• Don't install Apple's new betas — let others risk their devices
• visionOS 2.0 gets big upgrades with photo 3D processing, multiple 4K Mac screens & more
• iOS 18 with improved customization announced at WWDC
• AirPods software update will let you refuse a telemarker's call by shaking your head
• macOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and Passwords app
• tvOS 18 & homePod OS thankfully processes dialog better & borrows Amazon's Xray feature
• watchOS 11 introduces improved health tracking & Smart Stack widgets
• iPadOS 18 gets Math Notes, your own handwriting, and a Calculator
• Sherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18
• Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AI
• Siri is superpowered with Apple Intelligence
• ChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024
• Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are required
• No, your Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro aren't getting Apple Intelligence
• Genmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect Memoji
• Apple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation tool
• Elon Musk's latest anti-Apple tirade is about a ChatGPT feature that doesn't exist
• Apple paying OpenAI with exposure, not money

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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Special edition: all the biggest news from Apple's major WWDC announcements, plus the first of what will surely be a lot of questions about just how the new Apple Intelligence will work for us.

Contact your hosts:

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email

The AppleInsider Podcast is sponsored by:

• CleanMyiPhone: As Apple redefines innovation, CleanMy®Phone by MacPaw, a careful iPhone cleaner app,  keeps your iPhone ready for new memories

Links from the show:

• Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AI
• macOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and new Passwords app
• iOS 18 is here to help with Apple Intelligence, Messages improvements & more

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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Now that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro have been thoroughly used in real-world tests, it's time to see how they measure up -- and exactly how iPadOS is holding them back. Or at least, how it's holding them back now as we wait to see what WWDC brings.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William's 58keys on YouTube
• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Links from the Show:

• https://ipadpros.net/2024/06/06/episode-199-m4-nano-textured-13-ipad-pro-with-wes-hilliard/
• 13-inch iPad Pro review: hardware of the future running software of the past
• iPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still great
• What to expect from WWDC 2024's week of updates
• How to watch WWDC 2024 on iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV
• WWDC unlikely to see debuts of any new hardware at all
• Netflix is finally killing off support for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVs
• Apple regains $3 trillion valuation, creeps up on Microsoft
• Falling US demand means an imminent international rollout for Apple Vision 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

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.

Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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