AppleInsider Podcast

Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. 
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iPhone 18 Pro Max review
M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks
'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissions
ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI
New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor
iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests
Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors
Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad
Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect
Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028
Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes'
Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too
Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An 

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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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Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more.
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@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
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iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
DRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028
How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features
Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home
Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push
Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor
Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too
Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared
M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080
New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
This clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits
Image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro
Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices
Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown
Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service
iPhone Duo a godsend for mini iPhone fans, minus the price
Give developers time to update apps for iPhone Duo
Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo
iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus
John Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first

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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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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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Every new detail learned about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri
macOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable best
iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and system optimizations to your iPad
visionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environment
Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27
Apple rolls out tvOS 27 with support for video podcasts, improved audio
iPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone Duo
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
Three photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to work
New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
Apple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panel
Apple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the details
Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio
Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Engineering choices, not flaws
Craig Federighi admits iPhone Duo may replace iPads for some users
John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama
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: advertising@appleinsider.com

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Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
The Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone Duo
It's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone Duo
iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays
iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldables compared
How iPhone Duo compares in size to the iPhone 18 Pro in the wild
iPhone Duo users can be authenticated with Apple Watch if Touch ID isn't ideal
Apps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo\
Contrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe charging
Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation
New Apple Watch bands lean into a more subdued color palette
Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
Siri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
New Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, compared
Apple Upgrade won't make maxed out iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo easier to swallow
Apple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensive
Apple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photography
Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
Dynamic Island now shows three Live Activities
iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
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: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - iPhone Duo

(55:34) - Apple Watches and AirPods

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Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
Links from the Show:
Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO
Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
Apple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
Read John Ternus first address to employees as he takes over as Apple CEO
Luca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
It's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
Apple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro
Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
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: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Intel-based Mac apps

(08:40) - Ternus

(25:26) - Leadership changes continue

(28:15) - OpenAI

(41:31) - Controversy Corner

(49:33) - Apple Vision Pro surgery

(54:10) - iPhone event and preorders

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