AppleInsider Podcast

How and why Apple Music chose its Best 100 albums, plus what's coming to the Music app in iOS 18, and getting into the details of the nano texture iPad Pro.

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Links from the Show:

• Apple Music's best 100 albums list is done, and it's controversial
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-best-albums-radio/id1743037216
• New Music & audio enhancements plus a mysterious 'Passthrough' feature are coming at WWDC
• Future emoji could include Eye Bags & Shovel
• iPad Pro hands on: Luxury technology in an impossibly-thin package
• M4 iPad Pro teardown shows copper logo, highly repairable internals
• OLED iPad Pro owners discover grainy display problem
• If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost you
• If you're buying a new iPad Pro, your old magnetic stand won't work
• Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using
• Apple plans a thinner and more expensive iPhone 17 for 2025
• Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro replacing blue with rose titanium color
• Apple Vision Pro's next 'adventure' experience is Parkour in Paris
• Marvel's 'What If...? - an Immersive Story' coming to Apple Vision Pro on May 30
• BTW case review: Waterfield Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro review: Way better for travel than Apple's case
• Buyer taken for $1,000 by fake Apple badge on eBay
• Hands on with the new Sonos Ace headphones
• Sonos Roam 2 portable AirPlay speaker gets surprise release

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

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Looking to the future of AI, delving into the past with emulators on the App Store, and diving into the present with the new iPad Pro now that it and the iPad Air are in users' hands.

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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 Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Some sticker thing Wes recommends

"Crush" ad

• Apple's 'Crush' iPad Pro ad sparks intense backlash from creatives
• Apple apologizes for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad after massive backlash
• Samsung's half-hearted attempt to capitalize on Apple's Crush ad misses the point

iOS 17.5

• iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web Distribution
• Deleted images haunt iPhone users in Photos for iOS 17.5

Accessibility

• There are a lot of new accessibility features coming in iOS 18 and visionOS 2.0

Emulators

• Original PlayStation games come to iPhone with new Gamma emulator
• App Store emulator surge continues, this time for PlayStation Portable games

iPads

• New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
• New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
• iPad line streamlining is proceeding according to Apple's secret plan
• iPad Air hands on: A return to an affordable large-format iPad
• How to use iPad as a Mac replacement and why you'd want to

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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We've been waiting for so long to get updated iPads, and now we've got two new iPad Air and two new iPad Pro models -- but the question is whether they were worth the wait, or they're just spec-bump updates with faster processors and better screens yet nothing truly new.

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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 Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

iPad event

• An eraseable 'Let Loose' event logo teases a new Apple Pencil feature
• iPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch option
• Apple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screens
• Apple Pencil Pro brings squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129
• Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPad
• New Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & function bar
• The 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro
• Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch

iPad Pro specs

• Apple's new iPad Pro benchmarks demonstrate impressive tablet AI performance
• Alleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claims
• Ultra Retina XDR OLED screens in iPad Pro are just the latest evolution of Apple's flagship display tech

Apple AI

• Apple's new Photos app will utilize generative AI for image editing
• Siri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLM
• Secret Apple 'Project ACDC' to pioneer AI chips for data centers

Apple Ads

• iPhone 15 Find My shows Mandalorians the way in latest Apple ad
• Apple's latest iPad Pro ad asks, 'What's a computer' | AppleInsider
• Apple's 'Crush' iPad ad sparks backlash from creatives - AppleInsider

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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We've been waiting for this for nearly two years but finally there are new iPads -- and Apple has shaken up its entire lineup.

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:

• Apple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screens
• iPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch option
• Apple drops the price of its 10th generation iPad to $349
• The 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro

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Small developers in the EU now have plenty to thank Apple about, while some users worldwide have a couple of gripes about bugs in Apple ID. Plus emulators are a hit, there are so many promising leaks about iOS 18, and of course we're nearing the launch of new iPads.

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:

• Backblaze: Visit backblaze.com/appleinsider for a fully-featured, no-risk free trial of the online backup service.
• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price

LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Apple charms investors with record $110B stock buyback, dividend hike

• EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back

• Everything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone

• Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts
• TikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase fees
• ByteDance would rather shut down US TikTok than sell it
• New iPad Pro rumored to debut with M4 chip
• Apple Pencil coming on May 7 could buzz users with haptic feedback
• New iPad Pro models will get the best OLED tablet display ever made
• What to expect in iOS 18: AI, new look, redesigned stock apps, and more
• Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
• The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app
• Apple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systems
• Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
• Beats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and features
• New Beats Solo Buds offers budget-friendly audio in a tiny case
• iPhone users try telling their bosses the alarm didn't go off
• 'Ted Lasso' complete series Blu Ray box set may arrive soon

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 US is looking out for its companies, the EU is looking out for Spotify, and Korean wants to help Samsung -- and in the meantime, we've got new iPads to look forward to, plus FineWoven cases to collect while we still can.

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• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William Gallagher on email
• Mike Wuerthele on email

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Links from the show:

• Trade-in cancellations
• Competing rumors cast doubt on mini LED iPad Air debut in May
• New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7
• Spotify's second iOS app update attempt in EU fails to pass App Store review
• Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action
• Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance
• Apple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair law
• The long nightmare may be over — iPad could finally get a Calculator app
• Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
• Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision Pro
• Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
• iPhone isn't secureable enough for the South Korea military - but Android is
• Apple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release
• Apple close to securing $1B TV rights to new FIFA soccer tournament

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 China seems poised to get the Apple Vision Pro, we've had a whole range of new Elgato devices ranging from game capture to webcam, plus the iPad Air may cost more than we think -- and the M4 Macs will be here before we know it.

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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 Mastodon
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

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Links from the Show:

• A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon 
• New 12.9-inch iPad Air may not be a large-screen bargain
• When to expect every Mac to get the AI-based M4 processor
• Elgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamers
• Apple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
• Apple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
• Apple's iOS 18 AI will be on-device preserving privacy, and not server-side
• Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
• Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
• Adobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smarts

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 not true that Apple Vision Pro will give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are.

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

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Emulators

• Apple now allows classic game emulators on the App Store
• Retro's back: the best wrap-around game controllers for your iPhone

Find My

• Google's Apple-friendly Find My Devices network launching in April

iPads

• Two more new iPads spotted in regulatory database
• New iPads Pro, iPad Air, and USB-C accessories expected in early May
• OLED display upgrade for 2024 iPad Pro teased in iOS 17.5 beta

AI

• Apple licenses millions of Shutterstock images to train its AI models
• iOS 18 rumored to have a mysterious Safari Browsing Assistant feature
• False Flag: Social media erupts over Apple's predictive text Palestine blunder

Apple Vision Pro

• Apple teases more Immersive Video dinosaurs for Apple Vision Pro coming soon
• Apple spotlights how businesses are adopting the Apple Vision Pro
• No, you won't get a black eye from Apple Vision Pro
• Best Apple Vision Pro third-party apps in April 2024

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The Apple Car is gone but instead Apple is said to be working on robots. It's all a long way from Apple's origins this week in 1976, and even quite a long way from the original iPad which in 2010 was the last product announced by Steve Jobs.

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:

• Backblaze: Visit backblaze.com/appleinsider for a fully-featured, no-risk free trial of the online backup service.
• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price

LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Apple Robotics

• Apple's next big thing could be a home robot

Anniversaries

• Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 48 years ago, today
• Apple's iPad is still showing the world how to do tablets, 14 years later - April 3

Apple Vision Pro

• Apple Vision Pro's first new immersive video in months is 5 minutes of old soccer clips
• Spatial Personas adds 3D calling to FaceTime on Apple Vision Pro

Destroying the web as a service

Arc promises to "browse for you" by eliminating the middle man and present information directly to you. The company doesn't have a business model or a way to make money. It just scrapes data from websites and presents it to users.

• The Browser Company poaches Apple Safari design team member

Misc.

• Apple Savings APY to decrease for first time on April 3
• Beats Solo 4 release imminent with FCC regulator listing
• Apple Pencil 3 could have new squeeze gesture
• iPhone 16 Pro may get new colors using iPhone 15 glass technology

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We now have a date for WWDC 2024, we have perhaps more idea than ever of just what it will cover, and we have ever increasing rumors of a smart Apple Ring. All we need now is the release of new iPads.

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:

"VVVDC24"

• Greg Joswiak has given a not-so subtle hint about what will be at WWDC
• WWDC 2024 will show off Apple's AI efforts on June 10
• Upcoming iOS 18 to offer more customizable home screen
• Apple's big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store
• Apple may not release its own generative chatbot in iOS 18
• Apple AI, visionOS 2.0, iOS 18: What to expect from Apple during WWDC 2024 on June 10

Apple Ring

• Apple's Smart Ring may be able to spot when you snap your fingers

HomeKit Secure Routers

• Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple's next wearable
• Apple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers

Apple TV+ 5 years later

• Apple TV+ was announced five years ago on March 25, 2019
• 'Severance' season two is still in production, but release date is still unclear

Where are the new iPads?

• Apple forgot it's already released iPadOS 17.4.1

Time permitting: DOJ lawsuit

• Apple responds to DOJ antitrust lawsuit by refuting every claim
• Phil Schiller will be Apple's ecosystem defender for quite some time
• AirPods & Apple Watch market share insight opens debate on consumer choice

Misc

• Under the Radar podcast
• Yoink
• Alfred 5
• Raycast
• Keyboard Maestro

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• Final Draft
• Pages
• OmniOutliner
• Pretext
• Affinity Publisher
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• Canva's Affinity deal will shake the Adobe status quo

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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