AppleInsider Podcast

As the time for preordering Apple Vision Pro gets ever closer, one AppleInsider podcast host has decided to go for it -- and the other wishes he were in the right country to try it out. Plus rumored OLED iPads at great cost, and AirTags 2 in the future, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

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:

• Knomo bags
• The Twilight Zone: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
• Donnie Darko
• Apple Vision Pro will ship to customers on February 2
• Prescription lenses for Apple Vision Pro are cheaper than expected
• Apple released a short video teasing Apple Vision Pro, paying homage to original iPhone ad
• Clicks brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone
• Second-gen AirTag probably won't ship until 2025
• Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 17 years ago today
• Here we go again - Apple rejects Hey Calendar app from App Store
• Here are the best new devices from CES Unveiled 2024

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]

• (00:16) - Intro

How quickly we forget just what a great year 2023 was for Apple launches -- and surely 2024 is going to be the same as we finally get to buy the Apple Vision Pro.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

Links from the show:

Barclays sneezes and Apple’s shares tumble Barclays says iPhone 16 won't be compelling

Apple takes another hit as Piper Sandler downgrades stock to neutral

Deepwater says Apple will buy Peloton but it won't

Apple's January 2023 in review
Apple's February 2023 in review
Apple's March 2023 in review
Apple's April 2023 in review
Apple's May 2023 in review
Apple's June 2023 in review
Apple's July 2023 in review
Apple's August 2023 in review
Apple's September 2023 in review
Apple's October 2023 in review
Apple's November 2023 in review
Apple's December 2023 in review 

Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether

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) - Introduction and AirPods Pro

The Apple Watch is back on sale for now, and QR codes are being used by fraudsters, plus a very few but entirely accurate predictions for 2024, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

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
• Masterclass: This holiday season, give one Annual Membership and get one Free at masterclass.com/appleinsider15

Links from the show:

I Just Love (on Apple Maps)
99% Invisible podcast
Cortex podcast
Hookmark

Apple Watch import ban kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook

Apple appeals Apple Watch ban, citing 'irreparable harm' to its business
Jony Ive hires ex-Apple design lead for OpenAI project

Lowe's accepts Apple Pay
More ridiculous workarounds for Beeper's iMessage hack
DOJ antitrust lawyers question Beeper over Apple's iMessage hack
Ming-Chi Kuo's predictions for 2024

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

Apple has taken the Apple Watch off sale right before Christmas, while also finally giving us a preview of the next generation CarPlay as customized for Porsche and Aston Martin.

Contact your hosts

• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

Sponsored by:

• Magic Lasso Adblock: Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co/appleinsider to learn more.
• Masterclass: This holiday season, give one Annual Membership and get one Free at masterclass.com/appleinsider15

Links from the show:

Apple will pause U.S. Apple Watch sales starting December 21
Apple could avoid US Apple Watch ban with software update
Masimo open to an Apple Watch settlement, if Apple would only call
White House is tracking Apple Watch ban with no sign of intervening
Apple's legal bid to pause Apple Watch sales & import ban fails
If you want blue iMessage bubbles that much, buy an iPhone
The slow death of Beeper continues, and more senators want to get involved
Beeper has more ridiculous work-arounds for its iMessage bridge hack
One advertiser may be able to listen in on you — if you have an older Android device
Supply chain report says OLED is next for iPad, but foldables don't have a concrete timeline
Big changes expected for iPad family in 2024
iPad Pro could get MagSafe in future hardware update
Apple shows off next generation CarPlay in Porsche and Aston Martin cars
GM ditching Apple CarPlay is about money, not safety

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

Apple previews Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 beta, GM's Apple CarPlay dropout, and we unravel the Beeper Mini situation which promised iMessage on Android.

Contact our hosts

• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon
• @andrew_osu on Twitter
• @andrewohara941 on Threads

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: To learn more about Fastmail and receive 10% off your first year, visit: fastmail.com/appleinsider

Links from the show

• Stolen Device Protection to thwart iPhone and passcode thieves
• GM ditching Apple CarPlay is about money, not safety
• Beeper Mini is down for 5% of users, but there's a fix
• Beeper Mini is down for 5% of users, but there's a fix
• Upgrade your AirPods Pro with a $99 USB-C charging case
• How to film Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro on iPhone 15 Pro
• Apple News and Rumors since 1997

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.

• (00:00) - Intro

William Gallagher and Wes Hilliard get into the good and bad of Stage Manager plus the good and great of Macs versus iPads, before they remembered that there is news about governments spying on us, about what the iPhone 16 will do with better microphones, and more.

Apple Music Replay requires some HomePod finagling, Personal Voice short film, Apple announces RCS coming in 2024, and your hosts rank some of Apple’s 2023 hardware.

Contact our hosts

• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on Twitter
• Stephen on Mastodon
• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

Sponsored by:

• Magic Lasso Adblock: Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co/appleinsider to learn more.
• 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
• Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription and start learning a new language with Babbel when you visit: babbel.com/appleinsider

Links from the show

• David Attenborough - Wikipedia
• Apple's 2023 Device Hardware Ranking
• How to get your 2023 Apple Music Replay playlist
• Apple Books Classics - Book Series on Apple Books
• Apple issues 2023 charts for Podcasts, Apple Books
• Apple seeds iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 dev beta 4
• Personal Voice on iPhone | The Lost Voice | Apple - YouTube
• Apple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023 - Apple
• You're still going to be bullied for being a green bubble with RCS
• Apple Card statement doesn't clarify matters at all
• Apple's US chip manufacturing pipeline just got a big boost

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

Your hosts highlight Black Friday deals, Sonos to launch high-end headphones to compete with AirPods Max in 2024, Tim Cooks says Apple already uses “AI” in an interview with Dua Lipa, and your hosts speedrun the OpenAI drama.

Contact our hosts

• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on Twitter
• Stephen on Mastodon
• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon

Links from the show

• Apple Black Friday Deals 2023 LIVE Handpicked Best Discounts
• Sonos may have new headphones and set-top box in 2024
• Reset HomePod or HomePod mini - Apple Support
• Apple relies heavily on AI/ML in iOS
• 'Several people' could be the next Apple CEO, reveals Tim Cook
• Can Apple Vision Pro reinvent the computer, again?
• Apple wants to make screens private and stop shoulder surfing 
• OpenAI is imploding as staff rebel over shock firing

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

First glimpse at Spatial Video captured on iPhone 15 Pro and viewable on Apple Vision Pro, MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max review, Nothing phone hacks iMessage onto Android, and welcome updates to watchOS 10.2 and iOS 17.2.

Contact our hosts

• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on Twitter
• Stephen on Mastodon
• @hillithreads on Threads
• @Hillitech on Twitter
• Wes on Mastodon

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: To learn more about Fastmail and receive 10% off your first year, visit: fastmail.com/appleinsider
• MasterClass: Buy one MasterClass annual membership and get one FREE when you visit: masterclass.com/appleinsider

Links from the show

• Apple Music Classical finally comes to the iPad
• Apple explains the GPU enhancements in A17 Pro and M3
• MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max review: Performance, specs, speed
• First look at Vision Pro spatial video in new Apple demos
• Apple seeds third iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 developer betas
• Nothing company brings iMessage blue bubbles to Android
• M3 Ultra could have up to 80 GPU cores
• Early 2024 launch of 12.9-inch iPad rumored by Kuo
• Controversial Humane Ai Pin is here, costs $700

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

Reviews for the M3 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac are out, plus Final Cut Pro gets new features on Mac and iPad, iOS 17.1.1 brings bug fixes, and Humane officially announces the AI pin.

Contact our hosts

• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on Twitter
• Stephen on Mastodon
• @williamgallagher_ on Threads
• @WGallagher on Twitter
• William on Mastodon

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

• Mactracker on the App Store
• M3 MacBook Pro review roundup
• iMac 24-inch M3 review: Performance, specs, price
• There is no Apple Silicon iMac 27-inch coming
• Apple insists 8GB unified memory equals 16GB regular RAM
• Apple updates HomePod software to version 17.1.1
• Apple releases iOS 17.1.1 update to fix iPhone issues
• Final Cut Pro November update brings improved navigation
• Apple updates Logic Pro, GarageBand and MainStage
• Scans reveal the flimsy, cheap components in fake AirPods
• Humane Pin Orders begin 11.16
• Apple Watch Ultra saves unconscious diabetic's life
• Apple shares trailer for Hannah Waddingham holiday special

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