AppleInsider Podcast

The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfine, all 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
Sponsored by:
Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
iPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 Pro
Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo
Apple CEO John Ternus says design still means everything & includes whimsy
iPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin
Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday
Joswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe'
Unlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac Studio
Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat
What you need to use HomePods for Mac system audio
HomePod mini 2's Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod models
Devil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeView
HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027
Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple
Skip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform
Apple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouse
Sony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gaming
Apple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand Prix

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

(19:44) - "Lunatic fringe"

(23:15) - Apple and Meta

(34:31) - HomePod mini

(46:59) - HomeView

(54:52) - Apple gaming

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Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.
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
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
BBC Scotland voice recognition sketch
Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut
JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cuts report, hikes AAPL target to $360
Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright
Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need
If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution
New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup
The Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensive
That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI
HomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4K
Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option
HomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one app
HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel
HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad
Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each
Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options
No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data
Apple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub
Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveal Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu art
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 is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub tablet, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors 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
Sponsored by:
Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13
Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
Apple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debut
Home Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to display
Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees
Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to Apple TV hardware
New four-HomePod mini surround sound config will come with smart home updates
New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG
Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November
Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter
iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
Developers can now submit iPhone Duo apps & hope for approval in time
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away

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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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. 
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
Sponsored by:
Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
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 

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

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.
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
Sponsored by:
Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider
Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
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

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

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★