AppleInsider Podcast

Special guest Jason Aten joins us for a year in review episode as we discuss everything Apple launched in 2020, our favorite hardware releases, software updates, and what we hope to see in 2021. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @JasonAten, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: Helix Sleep: Get up to $200 off a new mattress and two FREE pillows with your order! Visit helixsleep.com/appleinsider to learn more. Ladder: Protect your family with incredible term life insurance from Ladder. Visit ladderlife.com/appleinsider to learn more. SanDisk: Get 15% off your first order of featured products from SanDisk! Visit sandisk.com/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show Follow Jason Aten on Twitter 29 Steps Podcast Jason admits Stephen was right Facebook Privacy Nutrition Label Mac Pro, Coronavirus, and Apple TV+ awards - January 2020 in review Coronavirus closes Apple Stores, Hollywood slams MacBook Pro keyboards — February 2020 in review March 2020 in review: Apple Stores close, but MacBook Air & iPad Pro launch anyway April 2020 in review: iPhone SE, contact tracing, Magic Keyboard for iPad May 2020 in review: iPhone 12 leaked, MacBook Pro 13-inch gets the new keyboard WWDC, Apple Silicon, and App Store fights - June 2020 in review Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSpecial Guest: Jason Aten.Support AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple is reportedly moving forward with production of a so-called “Apple Car”, we cover using Apple Watch with Family Setup, tips and tricks for AirPods Max, and our favorite software services of the year. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @wgallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple 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. 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. Sponsored by: SanDisk: Get 15% off your first order of featured products from SanDisk! Visit sandisk.com/appleinsider to learn more. BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. Get 10% your first month of online counseling by visiting: betterhelp.com/appleinsider ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider Links from the show Apple could begin producing its own car with a 'next level' battery in 2024 Set up AirPods Max with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices Review: AirPods Max don't make it easy to justify the price How to get the most out of your new AirPods Max Set up an Apple Watch for a family member Apple working on technology to finally allow iOS devices to support multiple users EFF denounces Facebook's 'laughable campaign' against Apple's anti-tracking features Otter Dictation Text Expander for Mac Pastebot for Mac Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We review Apple’s AirPods Max headphones, Fitness+ launches, and Facebook attacks Apple over iOS 14 ad privacy program. Apple has launched AirPods Max, its high-end noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones. At the price of $549 many are comparing these to other noise cancelling headphones that cost hundreds of dollars less, but there are features that set AirPods Max apart. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple 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. 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. Sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Try the incredible Mac app, CleanMyMac X for FREE by visiting: macpaw.app/insider SanDisk: Get 15% off your first order of featured products from SanDisk! Visit sandisk.com/appleinsider to learn more. RemoteHQ: Try RemoteHQ collaboration tools with your team today! Use code APPLEINSIDER for 3 months of RemoteHQ FREE. Watch it in action on Vimeo here, and then visit: remotehq.co/appleinsider Links from the show Stephen’s Tweet thread on AirPods Max Lingus by Snarky Puppy on Apple Music Mozart’s Requiem, Lacrimosa Movement on Apple Music insaneintherainmusic AirPods Max review: the good, the bad and a mic test - YouTube AirPods Max Review: Luxury Listening! - YouTube How to get the most out of your new AirPods Max Hands on: Getting to know Apple's AirPods Max Apple Fitness+ tidbits: AirPlay compatibility, Apple Watch requirements, and more Life Time fitness, Best Buy offer Apple Fitness+ promotions What Apple ProRAW is, and what it means for professional photographers Understanding ProRAW ProRAW Is Here! — Austin Mann Facebook continues newspaper attack over Apple ad tracking privacy program Facebook attacks Apple over iOS 14 ad privacy program in full-page newspaper ads Apple hits back at Facebook, says new iOS 14 ad tracking rules provide user choice Apple updates Privacy website alongside App Store 'nutrition labels' Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple launches over-the-ear AirPod Max headphones, MagSafe Duo review, Fitness+ launches December 14, and the FTC files suit against Facebook seeking to break up Instagram and WhatsApp. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @wgallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple 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. 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. Sponsored by: Headspace: Get a FREE one-month trial with access to the entire Headspace library! Visit headspace.com/appleinsider and use the promo code APPLEINSIDER to learn more. BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. Get 10% your first month of online counseling by visiting: betterhelp.com/appleinsider Masterclass: Buy one annual membership and get a second for FREE when you visit: masterclass.com/appleinsider Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code APPLEINSIDER for 15%% off sitewide! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show ecamm Call Recorder isn’t compatible with M1 Macs Apple debuts $549 AirPods Max over-ear headphones Apple releases $35 bi-directional Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable Apple News and Rumors since 1997 AirPods Max delivery dates begin slipping, some into 2021 Apple AirPods Max first look: lots to prove AirPods Max Unboxing & Impressions: $550?! - YouTube AirPods Max 🎧 Unboxing and First Impressions! - YouTube Review: MagSafe Duo is almost everything you need, but has too many compromises Apple Fitness+ workouts arriving on December 14 Apple adding Fitness+ accessories to Apple Store Best workout accessories for Apple Fitness Plus Apple, Google to ban location tracking firm that sold data to US military WhatsApp says Apple's new privacy nutrition labels are anticompetitive FTC, 46 states file antitrust suit against Facebook, seek Instagram & WhatsApp break-up Tim Cook talks health, fitness, and the importance of national parks Outside Podcast: Tim Cook on Health and Fitness on Apple Podcasts Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple’s MagSafe Duo launches, we compare the 16-inch MacBook Pro to M1, discuss the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera and ProRaw format, Salesforce acquires Slack, and we list our favorite gift ideas for the holidays. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: RemoteHQ: Try RemoteHQ collaboration tools with your team today! Use code APPLEINSIDER for 3 months of RemoteHQ FREE. Visit: remotehq.co/appleinsider Amazon Alexa: Get $10 off a two-pack of Sengled Smart Color-Changing Light Bulbs! Visit: amazon.com/appleinsider ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider Gift Ideas Anker Nano iPhone Charger Slim Wall Charger, Anker 30W INFINACORE Pandora Portable Power Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices Anker 60W 10-Port USB Wall Charger Hercules Tuff Charging Station for Multiple Devices Pro Slim Laptop Backpack | eBags Base Station Pro | NOMAD® Handcrafted luxury leather goods shop | Harber London Clayton & Crume leather goods Links from the show Interview with Wooji Juice, maker of Ferrite Recording Studio Apple's MagSafe Leather Wallet is Near-Perfect: Here's Why! - YouTube Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger now available for $129 Need a charger for your iPhone 12? Here are the best alternatives to Apple's MagSafe Charger M1 MacBook Pro vs i9 Compressor test Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2020! - YouTube Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera review: Big and beautiful Google Pixel 5 Camera review: Software power iPhone 12 Pro Max video of snow at night Cat close-up Lizard close-up iPhone 12 Pro has best iPhone camera yet, fourth best smartphone camera overall Andrew Wilkinson on not investing in Slack Salesforce to acquire Slack in $27.7 billion deal HomePod mini on battery power Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us Zoom, Disney+ named Apple's 'App Store Best of 2020' Apple reveals 2020's most downloaded apps Review: Infinacore Pandora Portable Power is a compact battery pack fit for your everyday carry Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Wooji Juice, maker of the popular iPad app Ferrite joins us on the show to discuss Apple’s new Small Business Program and the 15% commission now available to some developers. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Links to Ferrite and Wooji Juice ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on iOS Follow Wooji Juice on Twitter Wooji Juice Website Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission Apple cuts App Store commission to 15% for developers paid less than $1M per year Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We review the new Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, discuss the new HomePod mini, review the many design changes in macOS Big Sur, and cover Apple’s new small business program. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @wgallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: Headspace: Get a FREE one-month trial with access to the entire Headspace library! Visit headspace.com/appleinsider to learn more. SanDisk: Get 15% off your first order of featured products from SanDisk! Visit sandisk.com/appleinsider to learn more. Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code AppleInsider for 15% off sitewide! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro review - Unprecedented power and battery for the money M1 benchmarks prove Apple Silicon outclasses nearly all current Intel Mac chips M1 Macs deliver Apple's first support for USB4 Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked HomePod mini power cable is not removable, teardown reveals 1Password update for macOS Big Sur brings new Apple Watch unlock feature Stephen's Twitter thread on macOS Big Sur App Store graphic revives wild speculation about touchscreen Mac Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar How to use the new Safari Start Page in macOS 11 Big Sur William’s Wallpaper Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission Apple announces App Store Small Business Program Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss the details of Apple’s new M1-powered Macs including performance comparisons, display limitations, ports, and more. We touch on the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera, Apple’s leather cases, and the AirPod Pro service program. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider CleanMyMac X: Try the incredible Mac app, CleanMyMac X for FREE by visiting: macpaw.app/insider. Links from the show MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini — everything Apple announced at the "one more thing" event MacBook Air gets dedicated Dictation, Spotlight and Do Not Disturb function keys Compared: New Apple Silicon MacBook Air versus Intel MacBook Air Apple M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro stuck with 720p FaceTime cameras Mac mini inside M1 vs. Intel Apple Silicon M1 Macs do not support eGPUs How Apple Silicon on a M1 Mac changes monitor support and what you can connect MacBook Air with M1 chip outperforms 16-inch MacBook Pro in benchmark testing Photographer Austin Mann reviews the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review: the best smartphone camera you can get How to get a great patina on your iPhone X leather case Apple releases macOS Big Sur with redesign, Safari updates and more Why Everyone is wrong about the MagSafe Wallet - Peter McKinnon on YouTube AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

During Apple’s “One more thing” event, they announced a new Apple Silicon chip for Mac, the M1. This new processor is now available in a new 13-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Pre-orders are live right now and these Macs will be available next week. macOS Big Sur will be released publicly this Thursday, November 12. Let me know what you thought about the event on Twitter! Tweet and follow me at @stephenrobles. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Links from the episode Apple announces M1 as first Mac Apple Silicon chip Apple debuts new MacBook Air with Apple Silicon M1 chip Apple introduces Mac mini with M1 chip and new $699 price tag Apple unveils new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon M1 for $1299 New Apple Silicon Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook pro are available to preorder Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple’s “One more thing” event is next week and they’ve teased the release of Apple Silicon Macs. We test AT&T’s 5G+ mmWave service, and pre-orders begin for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and HomePod mini. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything else HomeKit related! Subscribe in Apple podcasts, Pocket Casts, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Bring your iPhone and get a new UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 30 bucks a month! Switch today at: mintmobile.com/appleinsider Masterclass: Get 15% off an annual pass when you visit masterclass.com/appleinsider Links from the show iPhone 12 & AT&T 5G+ TESTED! What Speeds Can You Get?! - YouTube Apple announces Apple Silicon Mac special event for November 10 Apple rumored to debut two 13-inch MacBook models at Nov. 10 event What to expect during the Apple Silicon 'one more thing' Mac special event on November 10 MacBook Air, 13- and 16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly first Apple Silicon Macs 5G is a promise for the future, but isn't quite here today Apple's iPhone marketing manager talks 5G on iPhone 12 Apple may keep Apple Stores open during second UK lockdown [u] Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★