On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, we interview former Apple lead engineer, Justin Santamaria, who worked at Apple for almost a decade and was responsible for the launch and development of iMessage and FaceTime. 

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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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored 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 priceLINKS FROM THE SHOW:Apple charms investors with record $110B stock buyback, dividend hikeEU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way backEverything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhoneSome users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accountsTikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase feesByteDance would rather shut down US TikTok than sell itNew iPad Pro rumored to debut with M4 chipApple Pencil coming on May 7 could buzz users with haptic feedbackNew iPad Pro models will get the best OLED tablet display ever madeWhat to expect in iOS 18: AI, new look, redesigned stock apps, and moreApple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNoteThe long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator appApple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systemsApple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and remindersBeats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and featuresNew Beats Solo Buds offers budget-friendly audio in a tiny caseiPhone users try telling their bosses the alarm didn't go off'Ted Lasso' complete series Blu Ray box set may arrive soonSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com
(00:00) - Intro
(01:18) - Apple Earnings
(02:41) - EU changing Apple
(06:27) - New rules for small developers
(20:25) - Using emulators
(23:32) - Installing games
(30:44) - Apple ID bug
(35:12) - New Repair State
(36:50) - New iPads
(45:12) - iPad Air and iPad Pro
(53:45) - Ted Lasso
(56:19) - Leaks and rumors


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Apple's new EU rules, Apple ID's new bug, and new iPads are close, on the AppleInsider Podcast

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. Contact your hosts@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam Gallagher on emailMike Wuerthele on emailSponsored 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/appleinsiderLinks from the show:Trade-in cancellationsCompeting rumors cast doubt on mini LED iPad Air debut in MayNew iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7Spotify's second iOS app update attempt in EU fails to pass App Store reviewBiden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal actionEpic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering complianceApple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair lawThe long nightmare may be over — iPad could finally get a Calculator appApple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanesMeta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision ProApple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farmsiPhone isn't secureable enough for the South Korea military - but Android isApple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final releaseApple close to securing $1B TV rights to new FIFA soccer tournamentSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com
(00:00) - Intro
(00:26) - Trade-In Errors
(02:40) - GPUs
(04:42) - iPad Air
(06:38) - WWDC
(09:34) - AI
(12:56) - Spotify
(18:50) - Epic Games
(24:28) - TikTok
(32:16) - iPad calculator
(34:26) - Apple Vision Pro sales
(41:10) - FineWoven cases
(47:30) - Korean ban
(48:36) - Sport


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iPad Air screens, Spotify complaints, and a TikTok ban on the AppleInsider Podcast

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. Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored 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!Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half priceLinks 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 bargainWhen to expect every Mac to get the AI-based M4 processorElgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamersApple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partnersApple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in halfApple's iOS 18 AI will be on-device preserving privacy, and not server-sideApple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNoteGame emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversiesAdobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smartsSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com
(00:00) - Intro
(00:46) - Apple Vision Pro UK
(01:58) - Apple Vision Pro China
(08:44) - iPads coming
(18:24) - Mac M4
(26:18) - AI
(40:36) - Elgato Neo
(49:00) - Game emulators


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Game emulators, iPad Air screens, and Elgato's new range on the AppleInsider podcast

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:SaneBox: Go to sanebox.com/insider to start a two-week free trial of the AI email management tool and get $25 credit too.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW: EmulatorsApple now allows classic game emulators on the App StoreRetro's back: the best wrap-around game controllers for your iPhoneFind MyGoogle's Apple-friendly Find My Devices network launching in ApriliPadsTwo more new iPads spotted in regulatory databaseNew iPads Pro, iPad Air, and USB-C accessories expected in early MayOLED display upgrade for 2024 iPad Pro teased in iOS 17.5 betaAIApple licenses millions of Shutterstock images to train its AI modelsiOS 18 rumored to have a mysterious Safari Browsing Assistant featureFalse Flag: Social media erupts over Apple's predictive text Palestine blunderApple Vision ProApple teases more Immersive Video dinosaurs for Apple Vision Pro coming soonApple spotlights how businesses are adopting the Apple Vision ProNo, you won't get a black eye from Apple Vision ProBest Apple Vision Pro third-party apps in April 2024
(00:00) - Intro
(00:30) - Apple Vision Pro black eyes
(09:30) - More dinosaurs
(16:14) - Best Apple Vision Pro apps
(24:40) - Where are our iPads?
(33:25) - Apple's mastery of logistics
(39:53) - Emulators
(50:07) - iPhone AI


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Black eyes, dinosaurs and Apple's mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored 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 priceLINKS FROM THE SHOW: Apple RoboticsApple's next big thing could be a home robotAnniversariesComputing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 48 years ago, todayApple's iPad is still showing the world how to do tablets, 14 years later - April 3Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro's first new immersive video in months is 5 minutes of old soccer clipsSpatial Personas adds 3D calling to FaceTime on Apple Vision ProDestroying 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 memberMisc.Apple Savings APY to decrease for first time on April 3Beats Solo 4 release imminent with FCC regulator listingApple Pencil 3 could have new squeeze gestureiPhone 16 Pro may get new colors using iPhone 15 glass technology

(00:00) - Intro
(00:44) - Getting down with Apple Services
(03:30) - Robots
(16:40) - Losing digital films
(19:54) - Apple anniversary
(22:42) - Pirates of Silicon Valley
(27:40) - iPad anniversary
(39:45) - Apple Vision Pro
(52:27) - Where is the Apple Vision Pro content?
(57:45) - Spatial personas
(01:02:55) - Arc The Browser Company
(01:16:25) - Outro


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Former lead Apple engineer, Justin Santamaria talks iMessage, FaceTime, Steve Jobs, and more

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