AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has annoyed some users with its F1 Wallet promotion, and pleased others with its Finder icon redesign, plus there's news of the M5 iPad Pro, how Apple Intelligence briefly went down, and just how Workout Buddy has turned out on Apple Watch.

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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

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Links from the Show:

• It wasn't just you, Apple Intelligence was down
• Apple's second developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 have arrived
• What's new in iOS 26 beta 2: New ringtone, Control Center tweak, recovery assistant and more
• macOS Tahoe beta 2 swaps Finder icon colors back after historic design fumble
• Apple's 'F1' ad in Wallet won't hurt you, but it might save you $10
• How to train smarter with Workout Buddy in iOS 26 & watchOS 26
• M5 OLED iPad Pro fall release more certain, screen production underway
• Five ways iPadOS 26 turns iPad into a productivity powerhouse
• OpenAI pulls Jony Ive promo video over trademark dispute

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]

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Apple's pushing its "F1" movie hard, but we're discovering ever more about the company's first macOS Tahoe beta -- and examining just what we've got that's truly useful.

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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

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Links from the Show:

• Five ways macOS Tahoe makes you radically more productive
• How to check if your Mac apps are Intel or Apple Silicon code
• How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe
• macOS Tahoe gets Liquid Glass visual redesign & major tools updates
• Apple has again Sherlocked developers with Clipboard History
• macOS Tahoe is the last big update for Intel Macs
• WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels
• Craig Federighi says macOS would ruin what makes the iPad special
• iPadOS 26 fixes nearly everything wrong with the platform after everyone already left
• Apple finally brings Journal to iPad & Mac for better writing, sketching & reflection
• Files on iPadOS 26 doesn't suck anymore
• Apple gives iOS gaming a real home, just not a new direction
• Apple's continued lack of native apps on Vision Pro isn't a good sign for the platform
• Personas compared: a much more natural digital you on Apple Vision Pro
• Apple Music Sing gets karaoke mode, visualizer in tvOS 26
• Is the Apple One subscription worth it in 2025?
• 16 billion logins discovered across exposed datasets, but don't panic

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]

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At long last, Apple has revealed everything we were waiting for in the next iOS, macOS, iPadOS and more releases. It's time to pick through what was tremendous -- and what was not -- on the AppleInsider Podcast

Contact your hosts:

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

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Links from the Show:

• If you were underwhelmed by WWDC 2025, you're not alone
• Liquid Glass is more than skin deep on macOS Tahoe
• iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Is Apple's 'Liquid Glass' a true redesign?
• iOS 26 is here with Liquid Glass redesign, new Camera, and Apple Intelligence promises
• Apple's Games app is a dedicated place for iPhone gaming
• iOS 26 brings big changes to Music, Maps, and Wallet
• All of your iPhone icons can be clear in iOS 26 — if you want to
• Visual Intelligence in iOS 26 makes screenshots useful, not just saved
• iPadOS 26 fixes nearly everything wrong with the platform after everyone already left
• iPadOS 26 has been revealed with new windowing, audio tools, background tasks
• iPadOS 26 multitasking is more Mac-like with menubar, better pointer and more
• Apple finally brings Journal to iPad & Mac for better writing, sketching & reflection
• Files on iPadOS 26 doesn't suck anymore
• How Local Capture immediately turns iPad into a podcasting studio
• Apple gives iOS gaming a real home, just not a new direction
• Apple Intelligence opened up to all developers with Foundation Models Framework
• Apple's AI rollout leaves Siri behind & long-time fans are asking questions
• Apple execs explain Apple's position in the AI race & how it isn't necessarily 'behind'
• visionOS 26 brings better organization, anchored widgets, & more to Apple Vision Pro
• Apple Vision Pro 'Spatial Widgets' blend digital life into your real space
• New 'F1' trailer brings roaring engines and a pounding soundtrack to life with haptic feedback
• watchOS 26 gets a fresh design and new health-focused features for Apple Watch users
• macOS Tahoe gets Liquid Glass visual redesign & major tools updates
• Apple has again Sherlocked developers with Clipboard History
• macOS Tahoe is the last big update for Intel Macs
• Be strong, let everyone else risk their devices and data with the new betas

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 podca...

Join us for the AppleInsider Podcast's WWDC 2025 rapid catchup with all the most useful and most exciting updates from Apple's announcements.

Contact your hosts:

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

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]

It feels like we're seconds away from WWDC, which rumor says will either be feature-packed or very lightweight. In the meantime, Apple is giving out awards and defending the App Store, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Contact your hosts:

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

Sponsored by:

• Oracle: Try Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for free at oracle.com/appleinsider
• NordLayer: Go to nordlayer.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get an extra 10% off the NordLayer business VPN and malware protection service

Links from the Show:

• Millions of apps were denied by Apple in 2024 amid fraud crackdown
• Apple Design Award winners for 2025 include Balatro, Watch Duty
• Apple teases OS redesign with new 'Sleek peek' splash page tagline
• Five more iOS 26 features leak from a reliable source
• AirPods expected to gain new head gestures, Camera Control revival
• How to watch WWDC 2025 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV & web
• Lighter than normal WWDC expected without significant Apple Intelligence upgrades
• Siri Chatbot prototype nears ChatGPT quality, but hallucinates more than Apple wants
• macOS 26 rumored to be called 'Tahoe'
• Apple appeals against EU mandate that it freely share its technology
• Apple appeal to pause injunction enforcement allowing external linking fails
• visionOS 26 may eventually offer full support for PlayStation VR2 spatial controllers

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]

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Apple appears to be renumbering all of its OSes, it appears to be radically changing the Mac, iPad, and iPhone, and Nothing's CEO says Apple has lost all creativity, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Contact your hosts:

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

Sponsored by:

• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to get an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price

Links from the Show:

• Apple rumored to release iOS 26 at WWDC, instead of iOS 19
• Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC
• Switching from iPhone to Android to get easier in iOS 19 with eSIM transfer
• Nothing CEO takes shots at Apple, ludicrously says that apps are going away
• A future iPhone may get a 200MP camera — eventually
• Dedicated Apple Games app could be revealed during WWDC 2025
• Apple acquires tiny two-person 'Sneaky Sasquatch' developer RAC7
• T-Mobile secretly records iPhone screens and claims it's being helpful
• Trump demands 25% tariff on any iPhone not made in the US
• It's still cheaper to import iPhones with 25% tariffs, than assemble in the US
• Trump's 25% smartphone tariff starts just in time for the iPhone 17
• California Attorney General threatens lawsuit over potential 25% iPhone tariff
• Trump may have added 25% iPhone tariff specifically to punish Tim Cook
• iPhone buyers worldwide may see higher prices because of Trump's tariffs
• Trump 'Liberation Day' tariffs blocked by U.S. trade court
• Tim Cook tried to kill Texas App Store age verification bill by calling the governor
• Texas passes App Store age verification law, despite Tim Cook's concerns
• Apple Invites now lets you share content & sites with a new Link tile

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]

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As WWDC inches closer, hints of Jony Ive's AI device leak, Google announcements challenge Apple Intelligence, and Fortnite is back on the iPhone, 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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• NordLayer: Go to nordlayer.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get an extra 10% off the NordLayer business VPN and malware protection service
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Links from the Show:

• WWDC 2025 is very soon, and Apple is detailing the schedule
• Google ships Gemini 2.5 Flash, Live Camera for iOS
• After a lengthy legal battle and billion-dollar loss, 'Fortnite' is back on iOS
• Judge orders Apple to comply with 2021 anti-steering injunction or return to court
• Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store
• SiriGPT: Apple's chiefs hope to add full chatbot functionality to Siri, eventually
• Apple may let EU users shift from Siri to other voice assistants
• Apple Intelligence set to be opened up in iOS 19 to third-party developers
• OpenAI's $6.5B bet on Jony Ive could redefine how people interact with technology
• Elgato's new Stream Deck lineup goes way beyond the desktop
• Camera-equipped AirPods coming in 2026, lighter AirPods Max in 2027
• Apple Pay increasing in popularity online as shoppers seek speed & security
• The Scheduling app: Finalist

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]

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CarPlay Ultra is finally here, really tremendous accessibility features have been announced, and there are rumors of the iPhone 18, 19, and 20, 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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to get an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price
• NordLayer: Go to nordlayer.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get an extra 10% off the NordLayer business VPN and malware protection service

Links from the Show:

• Apple's next-generation 'CarPlay Ultra' is finally here
• iOS 18.5 ships with Mail refinements, new wallpaper
• visionOS 2.5 is here with new Immersive Video and 3D movie tab in Apple TV app
• Apple Vision Pro will use eye tracking to let you scroll apps
• Apple Maps adds Michelin reviews to help you find fine food
• Apple Music's Sound Therapy is designed to help you focus and sleep
• https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/15/new-apple-music-migration-tool-helps-users-shift-away-from-spotify
• Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19
• Apple previews new accessibility tools coming to iOS 19, visionOS 3, macOS 16
• Apple turns to AI for battery management in iOS 19
• Prepare for a scam gold rush with the App Store changes
• After everything, Epic Games submits new 'Fortnite' to US App Store review
• Epic resubmits 'Fortnite' to the App Store for review, as its initial request seemingly ignored
• Under-display Face ID again rumored for iPhone 18 Pro by accurate leaker
• Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone poised to get advanced screen & battery tech
• Apple's iPhone 20 RAM upgrade could make it an AI monster
• Francisca Valenzuela Essentials on Apple Music

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]

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It's time to look back at the legendary iMac on its 27th birthday, but also time to look ahead to rumors of a future shakeup over iPhone launches -- and the present day shakeup in the App Store, 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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsider
• MasterClass: take advantage of the new special discount offers on annual memberships at MasterClass.com
• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to get an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price
• Rogue Amoeba: Visit MacAudio.com/insider by the end of May 2025 to save 20% off any purchase with the coupon code INSIDER.

Links from the Show:

• How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 27 years ago
• Apple's Eddy Cue is guessing that the iPhone will eventually be replaced by AI
• Apple is rumored to radically change up the iPhone 18 release schedule
• App Store Freedom Act hopes to bring alternative app stores to US iPhones
• Apple turns to Anthropic to speed up coding & fix buggy tools
• Apple working on adding AI-powered search to Safari
• Spotify app adds support for direct purchases & payments after court mandate
• Kindle adds 'Get Book' buy button to where it always belonged
• Apple files appeal against court ruling that mandated App Store changes
• Lawsuit hopes to return 15 months of commissions to developers after App Store ruling
• 'Fortnite' could return to the US App Store by Friday
• Billion dollar battle: Picking an App Store fight with Apple cost Epic Games greatly
• Apple seeks stay on allowing external links & purchases during injunction violation appeal
• Apple's 2025 Pride Collection features a unique Apple Watch Sport Band
• Backbone Pro review: meticulous craftsmanship, exorbitant price

• What An Apple Vision Pro Developer Learned Hiking 70 Miles Outdoors In Headset

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]

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As Apple again earns more than predicted, it's also been hit by a punishing legal ruling, but then there are also new iPhone 17 dummies, and a "portable" Mac mini, 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 Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email

Sponsored by:

• Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to get an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half price

Links from the Show:

• Last quarter before Trump tariffs sees Apple beat Wall Street with $95.4 billion earnings
• Judge sanctions Apple for blatantly violating 'Fortnite' App Store order
• 'Fortnite' could return to Apple App Store if Apple accepts Epic peace proposal
• Apple on anti-steering injunction violation ruling: 'We strongly disagree'
• iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro - the best look yet
• Google wants Gemini AI deal with Apple by mid-2025
• A Mac mini can be made portable for about three times the cost of a MacBook Air
• Apple's M4 Mac mini can be portable with the right battery
• Apple shifts robotics team away from Giannandrea's AI organization to prioritize hardware
• Arms race: Apple's waiting for robotics for US iPhone assembly, says Commerce Secretary
• Two new iPhone factories years in the making open in India
• Apple wants nearly every iPhone 18 sold in the US to come from India
• TSMC breaks ground on third plant in Arizona
• Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
• Consumers get ahead of tariffs, Morgan Stanley hikes AAPL price target to $235
• Apple quietly launches 'Snapshot' artists, actors, and athletes discovery guide

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 and Apple Earnings