AppleInsider Podcast

Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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• @WGallagher on Twitter
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• William Gallagher on email
• @hillithreads on Threads
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• Wes Hilliard on email

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Links from the Show:

• Siri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026j
• Siri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19
• Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards
• Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery pack
• Mac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturized
• iPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glass
• iPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto camera
• iPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWave
• AirPods Max headphones unlikely to get any further upgrades
• Apple Vision Pro adds new concerts from 'The Weeknd' & others -- Concert for One, Raye -- Genesis and Escapism
• Roundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighter
• Apple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequel

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.

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

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The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming -- and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.

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

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Links from the Show:

• Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool
• Satechi redesigns its hub to fit the new, smaller M4 Mac mini
• iPhones stored for forensic analysis reboot, causing problems
• Apple Vision Pro gets new The Weeknd immersive content & 'Concert for One' series
• Rumors of an Apple-made TV set are back again
• tvOS 18.2 gains new Snoopy screensavers with latest developer beta
• Apple's App Store takedowns over copyright claims continue to annoy developers
• Apple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple News
• Apple has officially ended its butterfly keyboard repair program for MacBooks
• Bigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025
• Finding a social home

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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There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub.

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:

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Links from the Show:

• Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025
• Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget models
• Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold
• Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026
• There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers
• M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power
• Apple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesign
• Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button
• iPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tablet
• iPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later — Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet
• iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while
• EU's latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive
• iOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9

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 first reviews of the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in -- and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.

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:

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Links from the Show:

• Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win
• EU might fine Apple for failure to comply with DMA, for real this time
• European Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen market
• Apple acquires the team behind Pixelmator Pro
• Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won't get destroyed
• M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bank
• iMac review roundup: good performance, good price — and great colors
• M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastically fast — but no real surprises
• Apple Vision Pro rumored to get M5 in 2025, but lower cost model is delayed
• Apple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims
• https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/07/testing-out-mac-ultra-wide-display-mirror-on-apple-vision-pro
• Developers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025
• Apple's numerous internal projects led to the upcoming API-powered Siri with AI

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 Apple announces its latest earnings, it's also brought out new Macs and launched Apple Intelligence to the world. There's so much to examine, including the future of the iMac.

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:

• Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsider
• 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:

• Collect 'em all in Pokemon TCG Pocket, now available for iPad, iPhone
• Nintendo Music app now available on iPhone
• Nintendo shutting down 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'
• Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches
• MacBook Air doubles base memory to 16GB for same $999
• New MacBook Pro arrives with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and a black colorway
• New Mac mini arrives with redesign, powerful M4 & M4 Pro processors, more USB-C
• New 24-inch iMac adds M4 chip, nano-texture glass option
• Apple updates 'Magic' accessories to USB-C, included with M4 iMac
• Apple's Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big deal
• A clever hack fixes the new Mac mini power button's awkward location
• YouTuber makes fake Apple event video for new Macs
• Apple Intelligence Image Playground, Genmoji testers face long wait
• Apple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia update
• iOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is out now
• iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 review: baby steps with Apple Intelligence

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 has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.

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:

• 1Password: Check out the new 1Password Extended Access Management security solution at 1password.com/appleinsiderpodcast

Links from the Show:

• Production cut, its future drawing near
• Hands-on with Image Playground, ChatGPT’s might,
• And Genmoji’s magic, shining ever bright.
• Apple Intelligence, the test applications’ art,
• iPhone 17 and beyond, an ambitious quest,
• Apple’s future unfolding, with unwavering zest.
• Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
• Cook says Apple wasn't first with AI, but will be the best
• Craig Federighi says Siri won't become sentient, but it'll get better
• Inbound M4 Mac updates rumored to arrive as early as October 28
• Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-C
• Apple's October Mac event or release plans still aren't clear
• First benchmarks show massive leap in iPad mini performance
• iPad mini review roundup: Minor but needed evolution
• iPad Mini Review: For Accessibility’s Sake, Your Mileage May Certainly Vary
• Apple rumored to be working on new game-focused App Store & launcher

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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This week saw the surprise release of a new iPad mini, and the predictable criticisms of it, plus more rumors of the future of the Apple Vision Pro.

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:

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Links from the Show:

• New iPad mini 7 gets A17 Pro, Apple Intelligence
• iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6 compared — Apple Intelligence on the smallest tablet
• Apple cancels California DMV permit for self-driving car testing
• Apple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China's BYD
• Apple's study proves that LLM-based AI models are flawed because they cannot reason
• Cheaper Apple Vision headset rumored to cost $2000, arriving in 2026
• Apple Smart Glasses, AirPods with cameras could finally arrive in 2027
• Surgeons say Apple Vision Pro saves them pain and injury
• Chief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure
• FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule makes canceling subscriptions as easy as starting them
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black review: Same tech, but the new color is absolutely fantastic
• Chief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure

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 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.

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 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

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 we have the iPhone 16 range in our hands, opinion is split over whether this is a boring or a useful upgrade, but at least it's certain that the cameras are better and so is battery life.

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:

• BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/appleinsider today to get 10% off your first month with the online therapy service
• Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max review: improving photography for all in a more than iterative upgrade
• iPhone 16 Pro Max review: improving photography for all in a more than iterative upgrade
• iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Bold colors, new buttons, pending promises
• Apple requests anti-steering injunction in Epic case be tossed given new precedent
• Controlling Apple Vision Pro with your brain is one step closer to reality
• YouTube gets Apple Vision Pro app Juno kicked from App Store

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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While we enjoy our new iPhones, Apple is working to make a lower cost Apple Vision Pro, Meta Orion is pretending to be regular glasses, and Jony Ive's firm has a cute new logo, 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:

• 1Password: Check out the new 1Password Extended Access Management security solution at 1password.com/appleinsiderpodcast

Links from the Show:

• Jony Ive's LoveFrom firm adopts new logo mascot
• Letter from Congress could be first step in forcing Apple to stop using BOE displays
• Apple focusing on lower resolution screens to make a more affordable Apple Vision Pro
• Trump demanding that Apple must unlock shooter's iPhones because of foreign apps
• Meta's Orion preview shines a light on Apple's spatial computing future
• Clicks Keyboard review: trading speed for well-made nostalgia
• iOS 18's slow rollout will phase in Apple Intelligence over the next six months
• Cameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the world
• Touch screen issues hit iPhone 16 Pro and older models
• Meta's Orion preview shines a light on Apple's spatial computing future
• Masimo CEO steps down, but not because of Apple Watch dispute
• YouTuber adapts hidden first-gen HomePod debug port to carry USB audio
• Apple wants a future Apple Pencil to work as a TV antenna

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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