

AppleInsider Podcast
AppleInsider
Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.
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Oct 30, 2020 • 47min
iPhone 12 Pro review and new iPad Air
We review the new iPhone 12 Pro, discuss LiDAR features, MagSafe accessories, and help you decide whether to upgrade. Then we review the new iPad Air, cover Apple TV+ news and more.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, 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.
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Links from the show
How to tell which aspect of 5G you've connected to on iPhone 12
iPhone 12 boasts latent reverse wireless charging feature, FCC filing suggests
The real story behind MagSafe, USB-C PD, and why you need a 20W AC charger
iPhone 12 magnetized to metal plate
iPhone 12 can act as 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, boon for 5G
Apple shows off iPhone 12 Pro cinematography chops in new Dolby Vision ad
iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield Still 'Scratches at Level 6 With Deeper Grooves at Level 7' in Mohs Hardness Test
How to master the camera app on iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 boasts latent reverse wireless charging feature, FCC filing suggests
MagSafe 15W fast charging reportedly restricted to Apple 20W adapter
Turing launches first iPhone 12 MagSafe car mount with charging
Early iPhone 12 mini hands-on video surfaces
New Apple 'personal computer' placeholder appears in Bluetooth database
Apple invites select developers to Apple silicon Mac labs ahead of launch
Jon Stewart signs multi-year deal with Apple TV+ for current events series
Jon Stewart Returns With a ‘Current Events’ Series for Apple TV+
Apple renews sports comedy 'Ted Lasso' for third season
Netflix raises monthly price of standard plan to $13.99, premium to $17.99
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Oct 23, 2020 • 34min
iPhone 12 pre-orders, MagSafe cases, 5G updates in the US and UK, and Intercom feature on HomePod
Our hosts recount their iPhone 12 Pro pre-order experience and what models they have coming on launch day. Discussion on the new iPhone 12 camera system, MageSafe cases, 5G network updates, Intercom launches on the HomePod and a farewell to Quibi.
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Carrier 5G Coverage Maps
View the full list of 5G Ultra Wideband cities on AppleInsider
Verizon 5G Coverage Map
AT&T 5G Coverage Map
T-Mobile 5G Coverage Map
T‑Mobile Newsroom on 5G Ultra Wideband
Links from the show
Some iPhone 12 cases are shipping without speaker holes
Low-light performance of iPhone 12 Pro aided by wider ISO range & aperture
Photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 12 Pro through its paces
iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann
Lux launches Halide Mark II app with revamped interface, more pro photography tools
Halide Mark II - Pro Camera
Verizon Unlimited Data Plans
AT&T Unlimited Data Plans
iPhone 12 '5G' indicator denotes best available connection
iPhone - Supported 5G and LTE networks
Peak Design launches first iPhone case with mounting system & MagSafe support
MagSafe Charging iPhone 11 | Basic Apple Guy on Twitter
First initial iPhone 12 teardown video surfaces online
Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom
How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod
Quibi lands on Apple TV as service fights to survive
Short-form streaming platform Quibi to shut down [confirmed]
Apple seemingly discontinues Apple TV 'Remote' app
5G Ultra Wideband Cities
As listed by Verizon and AT&T. Verizon claims 5G Ultra Wideband is “available only in parts of select cities.” While AT&T says “5G+ is available in select innovation zones in over 15 states across the US”.
Verizon Ultra Wideband Cities:
Anaheim, CA Ann Arbor, MI Arlington, TX Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Boise, ID Boston, MA Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Des Moines, IA Detroit, MI Fort Wayne, IN Grand Rapids, MI Greensboro, NC Hartford, CT Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jersey City, NJ Kansas City, MO Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Little Rock, AR Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Miami, FL Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Norfolk, VA Oklahoma City, OK Omaha, NE Panama City, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Providence, RI Raleigh, NC Richmond, VA Salt Lake City, UT San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Sarasota, FL Spokane, WA St. Louis, MO St. Paul, MN Syracuse, NY Tucson, AZ Washington, DC
AT&T 5G+ Cities:
Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Charlotte, NC Cleveland, OH Dallas, TX Detroit, MI Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jacksonville, FL King of Prussia, PA Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Menlo Park, CA Miami Gardens, FL Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA New York City, NY Oakland, CA Ocean City, MD Oklahoma City, OK Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Raleigh, NC Redwood City, CA San Antonio, TX San Bruno, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Waco, TX West Hollywood, CA
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Oct 16, 2020 • 54min
iPhone 12 Comparison, 5G Carrier Coverage, iPhone 12 Pro Max Cameras and How to Upgrade
Our hosts detail the features of HomePod mini vs HomePod, compare the differences between the entire iPhone 12 lineup, give an overview of 5G coverage in the US and describe the upgrade options for iPhone 12.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, 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.
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Carrier 5G Coverage Maps
View the full list of 5G Ultra Wideband cities on AppleInsider
Verizon 5G Coverage Map
AT&T 5G Coverage Map
T-Mobile 5G Coverage Map
T‑Mobile Newsroom on 5G Ultra Wideband
Links from the show
Best Buy listing claims iPad Air goes on sale October 23
Compared: HomePod mini versus HomePod
How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod
How to Set Up & Use Intercom on HomePod, iPhone, & Apple Watch! - YouTube
HomePod & HomePod mini cannot pair to each other, but home theater support coming soon
Apple’s HomePod will soon support Dolby Atmos with the Apple TV 4K
iPhone 12 Case Roundup: Protect Your Device on Release Day
iPhone 12 Pro models have 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini sport 4GB
How to compare the sizes of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone SE, and iPhone 11
Anker Nano iPhone Charger, 20W
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 mini support mmWave 5G, but only in US [u]
Compared: iPhone 12 versus iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple stops shipping 5W power adapter, EarPods with any iPhone order
Ceramic Material Technologies | Corning
What MagSafe on the iPhone 12 is, how it works, and what can it do
iPhone 12 wireless charging hits 15W with MagSafe, Qi limited to 7.5W
iPhone 12 Pro LiDAR sensor allows for 6x faster low-light autofocus, instant AR
Apple announces ProRAW image format for iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max about 20% faster than iPhone 11 Pro
The iPhone 12 Pro Max could be Apple’s biggest camera jump in years | The Verge
Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems | The Verge
Understanding the Camera Enhancements Coming to the iPhone 12 | MacStories
How to get an iPhone 12 with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program
iPhone - Buying | Apple
Strong pre-sales for iPhone 12 in Taiwan | Digitimes
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Oct 13, 2020 • 14min
Apple Event Recap: HomePod mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and more
Tune in for a special recap episode covering Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event. Apple announced a new HomePod mini, redesigned iPhone 12, smaller iPhone 12 mini, new iPhone 12 Pro models and more.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles 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.
Links from the show
Apple releases $99 HomePod mini smart speaker
Everything you need to know about 5G before the 'iPhone 12' launch
Apple launches iPhone 12 with 5G, A14 Bionic processor, higher resolution display
Apple resurrects MagSafe branding for line of iPhone 12 accessories
Apple debuts $699 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini
Apple launches iPhone 12 Pro line with new design, better cameras, LiDAR
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Oct 9, 2020 • 41min
Preview of Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event, iPhone upgrade plans, and new features of iOS 14 Photos
Apple announces its “Hi, Speed” event where it will likely release new models of iPhone. We discuss the possibility of an “iPhone for Life” upgrade plan, new reviews on the site, new features in iOS 14 photos, and remembering Steve Jobs.
We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, 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.
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Links from the show
Apple confirms Oct 13th event to announce new 'iPhone 12' family
Leaker claims 'HomePod mini' is coming, 'HomePod 2' is not
'iPhone 13' will have a smaller notch according to known leaker
Apple applies for 'iPhone for Life' trademark in Hong Kong
Review: Apple Watch SE is the smartwatch for first-time buyers and upgrade-holdouts
Review: Apple's eighth-gen iPad is powerful and expectedly boring
iPad 8th-Gen (2020) Benchmarks & iPad 7th-Gen (2019) Comparison! - YouTube
How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14
Apple rebuts House antitrust report, says developers 'primary beneficiaries' of App Store
Gamers spent $11 billion in Apple's App Store in Q3 - more than all of Google Play
Remembering Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs Introduces the iPhone
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Oct 2, 2020 • 51min
iOS 14 updates, Solo Loop exchanges in-store, Google’s new devices and Apple TV competition
We follow up on Apple Watch Series 6 and returning Solo Loop bands in-store, new features in iOS 14.2, Google announces the Pixel 5 and 4A 5G, Keychron K2v2 review, and Apple TV+ recommendations.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, 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.
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Links from the show
AirPods Pro 'Spatial Audio,' AirPods with auto-switching coming in iOS 14
Review: Apple Watch Series 6 is still the best smartwatch to buy | AppleInsider
How to automatically change Apple Watch faces at certain times or places
iPad Pro mini LED-backlight expected in early 2021, MacBook later in year
Everything new in iOS 14.2 beta 2: New emoji, HomeKit icons, and more
How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14 | AppleInsider
Google announces Google Pixel 5 for $699, Pixel 4A 5G for $499
Google unveils Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Audio speaker
Apple TV app beta available to some Microsoft Xbox software pre-release testers
Watch Apple TV+ in a web browser
Watch Apple TV+ on Amazon Fire TV
Review: The Keychron K2v2 is a good upgrade to an already near-perfect keyboard
Watch Tehran on Apple TV+
Watch Trying on Apple TV+
Watch Long Way Up on Apple TV+
Watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
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Sep 25, 2020 • 51min
Apple Watch Series 6 review, October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and iOS 14 tips and tricks
We review the new Apple Watch Series 6, discuss Solo Loop bands, cover the rumored October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and run down many tips and tricks for iOS 14.
Follow our hosts on Twitter at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher, or email us 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.
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Links from the show
Apple Watch Series 6, SE, or Series 3 - Which Apple Watch to buy in 2020
Apple inconsistently offering free Sport Band or Solo Loop exchange for poor fit issues
Apple leaker confirms Oct. 13 'iPhone 12' event, Pro models arriving later
Apple 'iPhone 12' event rumored for Oct. 13 as Eddy Cue promotes Services to UK carrier staff
William’s 49-inch monitor
The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen
YouTube Picture-In-Picture Shortcut
Widgetsmith
Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote for iOS 14, iPadOS 14
The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen
How to use the new Control Center features in iOS 14
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Sep 18, 2020 • 42min
iOS 14 release, Apple Watch comparison, new iPad Air and more
Our hosts review the ‘Time Flies’ event, compare new Apple Watch models, discuss the refreshed iPad Air, iOS 14 widgets and default apps, and Spotify’s complaint over the Apple One services bundle.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, 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.
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Links from the show
Everything Apple released at the 'Time Flies' event - and what we thought
A decade of iPads: The 2010 iPad versus the 2020 iPad & new iPad Air
Apple Watch SE & Family Setup aims for a slice of the kids GPS tracker market
How to change the default browser in iOS 14
How to change your default Mail app in iOS 14
Users can now set Microsoft Outlook, Edge as iOS 14 defaults
Apple releases Safari 14 for macOS Catalina, Mojave users
Compared: Apple Watch Series 6 versus Apple Watch SE versus Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 6 is first to integrate U1 Ultra Wideband chip
Spotify says Apple One bundle is a 'threat to collective freedom' [u]
🥇Leather Nomad Organiser for iPad Pro 11", 10.5" & 9.7" | Harber London
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Sep 15, 2020 • 14min
‘Time Flies’ event recap: Apple Watch Series 6, new iPads, and Apple One services bundle
Apple held its “Time Flies” event and announced the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, new iPad 8th generation, iPad Air and new services including Apple Fitness+. Hear the the recap of all the details in under 15 minutes.
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Links from the show
New Apple Watch Series 6 has blood oxygen sensor & bright new colors
Apple debuts one-piece Solo Loop, Braided Solo Loop along with Apple Watch Series 6
Parents can now manage children's Apple Watches with Family Setup
Low-cost Apple Watch SE brings health tracking to more users
Apple Fitness+ will offer workouts on any screen
Apple One bundle includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and more
Apple updates eighth-generation iPad with A12 processor
Apple's new iPad Air has 10.9-inch display in a new design, A14 Bionic processor
Apple releasing iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 September 16
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Sep 11, 2020 • 41min
Apple announces ‘Time Flies’ event, Siri improvements, and Big Sur beta
In a press release this week Apple announced its next major event for September 15 titled, “Time Flies.” We go through the products rumored to be released, discuss new patent filings for Siri improvements, give an update on App Store policy battle, and thoughts on macOS Big Sur beta.
We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, 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.
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Links from the show
Apple's 'Apple Watch Series 6' and iPad 'Time Flies' event will be on September 15
Carrier marketing email confirms 'iPhone 12' 5G support
14-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro coming at 'Time Flies' Apple event, says leaker
What to expect at Apple's September 15 'Time Flies' event
Apple Watch will drive Sept. 15 event with possible 'iPhone 12' announcement, says JP Morgan
Apple refining Siri to cut down on mistaken activations, and to draw less power
Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's App Store 'deserves scrutiny'
Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior in EU antitrust filing
Apple fires back in Epic Games 'Fortnite' saga, seeks damages for breach of contract
Apple shutting down Sign in with Apple support for Epic Games accounts
Epic Games' CEO responds to Apple's countersuit in Twitter thread
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